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Intramural Iron Man: The games never end for this ACU alumnus

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By Denton Josey, Features Editor Some people call him the Brett Favre of ACU intramural football. Actually, he's the only one who calls himself that. To clarify, Zach Sheets makes the comparison "Because Brett Favre seems like he's still a kid at heart, and I can identify with that." However, the similarities don't stop with the heart. Like the ... [Read More…]

Shoeboxes fill needs and hearts

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By Kelsi Peace, Managing Editor They always make me cry. My throat catches and tears trace trails down my cheeks each time I watch countless children open their Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes on the Samaritan's Purse informational video - it's just so . hopeful. The shoebox-shaped hole in my heart comes from annual trips to Wal-Mart (since ... [Read More…]

Video: ACU Victory against A&M Kingsville

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ACU football players fought to ensure that the game against Texas A&M Kingsville was not their final game this year. Defensive back Corey Jordan, linebacker Cody Stutts, and offensive cooridinator Ken Collums describe their feelings about this step toward the playoffs. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1NnILfAA8Zk Video/editing by Brian Schmidt ... [Read More…]

ACU Victory against A&M Kingsville

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ACU football players fought to ensure that the game against Texas A&M Kingsville was not their final game this year. Defensive back Corey Jordan, linebacker Cody Stutts, and offensive cooridinator Ken Collums describe their feelings about this step toward the playoffs. Video/editing by Brian Schmidt ... [Read More…]

In their own hands: No. 19 ACU controls its playoff destiny

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By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor After pulling out an amazing win over Tarleton State last week, the Wildcats' playoff hopes lie in their own hands. If ACU wins its last two regular season games, a spot in the NCAA Division II playoffs is all but certain, but if ACU loses just one, it will probably drop from the top six the NCAA South Central ... [Read More…]

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