Below are some examples of writing done by Anders Rotto that has been published. Feel free to comment on the articles or connect via social media:
No Sports on SundayWheaton College's "Sunday sports rule" needs to be re-examined. | Valuing the Success of Sports Over..The disturbing truth of Liberty University's recent athletic director hire. | "Locker Room Talk"I have no idea what kind of locker room Donald Trump is referencing. And neither does he. |
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Olympics: Just Fun and Games?"It is literally a form of exploitation." | Hollings(worth) WatchingAs the first Wheaton soccer player ever drafted to the MLS, Marshall Hollingsworth is trading orange for yellow and going the Columbus Crew. | UnforgettableThe man who holds the majority of Wheaton's basketball records has been forgotten in the college's illustrious past. Until now. |
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The Arte of CoachingAssistant men's basketball coach Arte Culver is the first full-time black coach in the history of Wheaton College athletics. Yet there is so much more to his story than that. | Climbing to the TopFrom high school assistant to head coach for the Los Angeles Lakers, not even Hollywood could write this story. | Witnessing History: A Personal...After experiencing the explosiveness of the Golden State Warriors in person, I am convinced there is only one way to beat the team. |
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Andy Studebaker: A Road Less...Although his route to the NFL was unconventional, the Wheaton alumn sees everyday as a blessing from God. An exclusive interview with NFL linebacker Andy Studebaker. [The Wheaton Record] | The Coaching Genius of Brad StevensBrad Stevens will be an all-time legendary coach by the time he retires. How? By doing what he always does- win. (also published on the Yardbarker Morning Bark newsletter with over 10,000 subscribers) | Coaching in a (Wo)man's WorldWhy are there more male coaches than female coaches in NCAA DIII? A look into the coaching culture of NCAA sports. [The Wheaton Record] |
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All InOn a journey from small-school wrestling to the Olympics, the road has been anything but smooth for Jim Gruenwald. | The Role of Sports in Light of ParisAn examination of the role of sports during extreme tragedies, such as the recent attacks in Paris, France. [Millennial Influx] | Made in WheatonAn exclusive interview into the life of a former NFL player and Wheaton College alumnus. |
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The Revival Of Detroit’s Powerful PiCan Stan Van Gundy resurrect his 2008-09 Orlando Magic team with the current Detroit Pistons? Early signs point to yes. [Sports Quotient] | The Real Thunder BucksHow is the Wheaton College athletic department using their budget? A look at where a percentage of students' tuition money goes. [The Wheaton Record] | Fall Sports RecapA full recap highlighting all fall Wheaton sports. |
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Workout WarriorsAre President Ryken and Chaplain Blackmon Wheaton College's fittest president/chaplain duo ever? [The Wheaton Record] | No Magic Trick Here, This Orlando...After consistently being one of the NBA’s worst teams for the past few years, the Orlando Magic are suddenly in the playoff hunt. Is this team legit? | Fall Sports Recap cont.A continuation of a full recap highlighting all fall Wheaton sports. |
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Rocky Road to RecoveryA look into how Wheaton athletes recover from season-ending injuries, especially one as serious as a torn ACL. [The Wheaton Record] | Nikola Mirotic: The Underrated FuturNikola Mirotic’s journey of development from European superstar to the NBA’s version of Draymond Green 2.0 and what it means for the Bulls. [Sports Quotient] | Andrew Wiggins: The Rapidly Rising..Andrew Wiggins is the NBA’s next big star and, based on his current trajectory, should be considered a shoe-in for the 2017 All-Star game. |
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The Strength of a KeeperA behind-the-scenes look at both starting goalkeepers for the men's and women's Wheaton College soccer teams. | How Dirk Nowitzki is a Model of...Despite being 37-years-old, Dirk Nowitzki is still one of the NBA’s best power forwards. How is he continuing this high level of play year after year? | Drain the Swamp: The NCAA’s SexualizExploring the many issues with NCAA athletic recruiting. [Millennial Influx] |
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What the Pel is Going On?The New Orleans Pelicans are off to one of their worst 12-game starts ever. What has led to the team’s early season struggles? [Sports Quotient] | Oklahoma City's Thunder StrikeWhether this weekend or later in May, the Oklahoma City Thunder will be the team to topple the Western Conference favorites, Golden State Warriors. | Gentle GiantsNumerous Wheaton College football players volunteered their summers in order to work at a camp with young children. |
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Nerlens Noel and the NBA’s One-and-DA look into the positives and negatives of the "one-and-done" phenomenon. [Millennial Influx] | Back to the BeginningAn in-depth look at the journey of Jake DeClute from his time at Wheaton College as a men's soccer player to now as he becomes head coach of the program. [The Wheaton Record] | The NBA's Next Stephen CurryAn under-the-radar second round pick has a chance to be as good as the reigning NBA MVP, Stephen Curry, yet no one even knows his name. [Sports Quotient] |
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Football FashionA look into the past and present fashion of Wheaton College football players. [The Wheaton Record] | From Sweden to the StatesThree Wheaton College played in a professional league in Sweden over the summer before coming back for the start of the 2015 soccer season for the Thunder. | 1D vs. JBA review of the newest One Direction and Justin Bieber albums. |
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Global Goalkeeper Captures Hearts ofKelsey Graham, a former Wheaton College goalkeeper, is named to the NCAA's Top 9 Women of the Year. [The Wheaton Record] | Perpetually One Year Away...Why Cubs fans should still care about the World Series, even though the Cubs lost. [The Wheaton Record] | No Money, No ProblemA look at how a small NCAA DIII school like Wheaton College recruits athletes against bigger DI or DII schools. |
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I Can See Clearly Now, WETN is GoneFirst look at the new broadcasting technology for Wheaton College's newest WTSN station. | Surprising Struggles Stain Coach...The Wheaton men's soccer team struggles to a 1-2 start at the beginning of their season. [published by The Wheaton Record] | Praying and LayingA behind-the-scenes look at bed rest and the difficulties that it may cause a family. [Millenial Influx] |
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Wheaton Women Split the Bob Bapt...The Wheaton women's soccer team went 1-1 in the Bob Baptista Invitational. [The Wheaton Record] | Balanced Effort Overpowers VikingsThe Wheaton baseball team went 2-1 in their series against North Park. [The Wheaton Record] | Wheaton Baseball Finds Its Rhythm...The Wheaton baseball team played games against Millikin, Carthage and Elmhurst. [The Wheaton Record] |
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Need More SunshineWheaton baseball team struggled in spring break games in Winter Haven, Florida. [The Wheaton Record] | Playoff Season ApproachingThe Wheaton women's basketball team played a CCIW semi-final game against Carthage College. [The Wheaton Record] | Road Woes ContinueThe Wheaton men's basketball team played a game against Carthage College. [The Wheaton Record] |
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Home StrongThe Wheaton men's basketball team took on Elmhurst College. [The Wheaton Record] |
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