Welcome to True to the Cru, your 24/7 Source for UMHB Athletics Coverage, Features, Photos and More.
True To The Cru was launched in November of 2020, with the intent to cover one of the nation’s most successful D3 athletic programs, and go in-depth with the latest from Cru athletics.
The site features consistent weekly coverage, primarily through feature stories that take you beyond recaps and box scores and into the storylines that make the teams and student-athletes so compelling. As a result of this approach, expect to find feature stories with insightful quotes and game stories that breakdown not just what happened, but also the numbers and insights behind how it happened.
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Riley Zayas, Co-Founder, Managing Editor
Riley Zayas co-founded True To The Cru in November of 2020 with the goal to cover UMHB athletics and give UMHB fans an inside look at the Cru, from previews, to game recaps, to feature stories and much more. Zayas is also a national contributor to D3football.com and D3hoops.com, in addition to serving as a D3 women’s basketball Top 25 voter. His byline has also appeared in Sports Illustrated Kids, Horns Illustrated, Sports Spectrum, and College Baseball Nation.
Russell Marwitz, Photographer
Russell Marwitz’s journey in photography began in the mid-’80s when it was introduced to him by his father. He learned photography when they used film as the medium, and developing it was a long process. They even built a darkroom to develop black and white film and process the prints faster. During this time, he learned much about the dynamics of photography. In those days, taking pictures at school events and entering 4-H photo contests fueled his passion. He has enjoyed seeing the changes in the world of photography since he first began. As Russell’s family became involved in equine and sporting events, he was excited for the opportunity to pick up his cameras in a more active role once again. Their adventures led him to take pictures at everything from livestock shows, horse events, athletic competitions to dances. Eventually, organizations noticed his capability for creating quality photos and invited him to come and capture a variety of events. He enjoys capturing sports/action photography, formal events, portraits, and landscaping. When Russell isn’t pursuing his passion for photography, he works in the IT industry as an application architect in large-scale information systems. He lives in rural central Texas and commutes to Austin to work.
Website: https://russellmarwitz.com/
