Ryan Papaserge
St. Bonaventure University
I am a senior journalism major/English minor at St. Bonaventure University, a nice little school tucked in the Allegany Mountains of New York. I currently serve as associate editor at The Bona Venture, the campus newspaper at which I have toiled in an editor position for the past four semesters. Additionally, I occasionally contribute in a NASCAR Featured Columnist position at Bleacher Report. Away from journalism and school, I enjoy classic/modern rock, reading and writing. Follow me on Twitter @papaserge.
A Beginner’s Guide to NASCAR, Part II
May 3, 2012
Still lost when it comes to NASCAR? NextGen's Ryan Papaserge offers a look at Tony Stewart, Dale Earnhardt Jr, Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson, Brad Keselowski and Carl Edwards, the top drivers on the circuit today.
A Beginner’s Guide to NASCAR, Part 1
April 24, 2012
Yes, the sport has gone from pandering to the mainstream audience – most notably with cooperating on films – to focusing once again on the loyal, mostly Southern fanbase. However, that doesn’t mean it’s not fit for a college kid to start following and enjoy.
The Timeline of a Win: Being Asked to the Big Dance
March 15, 2012
It's 11:45 am on Sunday, and I'm at the Atlantic 10 Mens' Basketball Championship. Most of the contest is a blur- until a minute or so remains. Then the clock hits zero. Final score- St. Bonaventure 67, Xavier 56. And just like that, my Bonnies are returning to the NCAA Tournament.
The Hits and Flops of a Melancholy Grammy Awards
February 13, 2012
The premature death of Whitney Houston rightfully took some of the attention off of the 54th Grammy Awards, the recording industry's biggest night of the year. But many of music's biggest stars still brought their A game- our hits and misses:
The Battle for Holiday Sports Supremacy
December 29, 2011
In American culture, the sports revolving around any particular holiday are often as notable as the traditions surrounding it. Presents around the Christmas tree? Please, the NBA began its 2011-12 season Sunday. Which holiday takes top billing sports-wise?
The Ugliest Uniforms in Sports History
December 5, 2011
Fashion faux pas aren't just reserved for the fashion world. Though the sports world may seem to function outside the domain of fashion trends and critiques, athletic uniforms are far from immune to criticism, oftentimes rightly so...
The Real Tragedy at Penn State
November 10, 2011
I was stunned by the number of students who were in blind defense of Joe Paterno after his firing. Football will continue. Paterno’s life will continue. The mental anguish suffered by Jerry Sandusky’s victims will as well. You tell me which is more important.
Newton Shakes Off College Controversy with Pro Start
October 3, 2011
After a Heisman Trophy and a bit of controversy, star quarterback Cam Newton has begun his rookie debut in the NFL. So far his play has been fantastic, and there's no indication that it will change anytime in the future.
