In the inaugural episode of the McGill Tribune Sports podcast, editors Mayaz Alam and Remi Lu take on the issue of player eligibility in the CIS. Read the McGill Tribune on stands around campus or at mcgilltribune.com.

Beyond the Back Page: Episode 1 - Eligibility

Mayaz Alam interviews McGill rugby stars Emily Barber and Brianna Miller, who talk about their experiences playing for Team Canada over the summer, and their hopes for the Martlets this season.

Beyond the Back Page: Episode 2 - Martlets on the international stage (Part I)

In the second part of our interview with Brianna Miller and Emily Barber, the two Martlets discuss how they started playing rugby, what they see for the future of the Canadian program, and life after McGill.

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Beyond the Back Page: Episode 3 - Martlets on the international stage (Part II)

Redmen soccer star Massimo Di Ioia chats with Remi Lu about his experiences playing as a professional, his decision to return to school, and his plans to keep soccer in his life after graduation. 

Check out the McGill Tribune article here: http://mcgilltribune.com/redmen-rookie-di-ioia-anything-but-green/

Beyond the Back Page: Episode 4 - To the pros and back

Dennis Barrett, long-time McGill cross-country and track and field coach, joins Mayaz Alam and Remi Lu to talk about the teams. He also discusses his own origins in running, and his experience as a personal trainer both for student and professional athletes.

Beyond the Back Page: Episode 5 - "You think you're the fastest guy in the world" (Part I)

Mayaz and Remi continue their conversation with McGill cross-country and track and field coach Dennis Barrett, who gives his take on current trends in health and fitness, recalls some of his time as a personal trainer to professional athletes, and tells of his experience with the Canadian bobsled team.



Beyond The Back Page: Episode 6 - "You think you're the fastest guy in the world" (Part II)

In anticipation of the CUFLA National Championships, being held here at McGill on Nov. 1-3, Mayaz Alam sat down with Redmen Lacrosse Coach Tim Murdoch to learn about the history of the program, and the unique challenges that it faces—even as one of McGill's most successful varsity teams. Listen to Part II on Thursday, Oct. 31

Beyond The Back Page: Episode 7 - The reigning champions (Part I)

Mayaz Alam continues his conversation with McGill Lacrosse Coach Tim Murdoch, who discusses the approach that this year's team has taken, and gives us a preview of the CUFLA Championships, being held Nov. 1-3 here at McGill. Go cheer on your Redmen in the semi-finals on Nov. 2 at 2:00 p.m. Tickets for students are $5, or pick up a weekend pass for only $10. For more information: http://cufla.ca/page.php?page_id=35656&league_id=942

Beyond The Back Page: Episode 8 - The reigning champions (Part II)

Sports Editors Mayaz Alam and Remi Lu are joined by Steven Lampert—a former Sports Editor and the Tribune's current Production Manager—to discuss the big-name players returning from injury in the NBA this season, from Derrick Rose to Kobe Bryant. ​

Beyond the Back Page: Episode 9 - Back In The Game

In anticipation of the 54th Annual Macdonald Campus Woodsmen competition, McGill's Jessica Logan and Meaghan Dustin speak with Mayaz about the sport, their team, and the competition. Come out and see the action in person on Jan. 25 at McGill's Macdonald Campus. For more information: https://www.facebook.com/events/662702780438738

Beyond the Back Page: Episode 10 - Out of the Woods

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