Travis is a 2002 graduate of Purdue University with a B.A. in Communications and minors in Creative Writing and History. He founded the Purdue college sports blog 'Off the Tracks' before moving to SB Nation's umbrella and renaming the blog Hammer & Rails. Travis coordinates SB Nation Indiana's college and high school football coverage. Yes, even the Indiana University coverage (though it pains him to do so). Travis can be barked at on Twitter by IU and Purdue fans alike at @HammerAndRails
Olympics 2012: Sunday Medal Table
Through two days the Americans have three golds and are one total medal behind the Chinese.
MLB All-Star Game Voting: Prince Fielder Likely Headed To Kansas City
The Tigers' first baseman has a solid lead in MLB All-Star Game voting at his position.
2012 Big Ten Baseball Tournament Bracket: Michigan State Can End 33-Year NCAA Tourney Drought
Michigan State has not been to the NCAA baseball tournament since 1979, but it will try to change that with a strong showing in the 2012 Big Ten baseball tournament.