Archives for 2009

The Chris Thomsen Show – 2009 Season

December 31, 2009 by Optimist Staff

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4146F22300534EFA Also see: Now Playing 2009 Season The Chris Thomsen Show - 2010 Season The Chris Thomsen Show - 2011 Season ... [Read More…]

Washington named to All-American team

December 9, 2009 by Jeff Craig

Offensive lineman Tony Washington was named to the 2009 American Football Coaches Association NCAA Division II All-American team on Tuesday. Washington was one of only two Lone Star Conference players selected, joining West Texas A&M defensive end Eugene Sims on the team. The 6-foot-7 senior from New Orleans was also named LSC Offensive ... [Read More…]

Thomsen a finalist for head coaching position at Sam Houston State

December 9, 2009 by Jeff Craig

Abilene Christian head coach Chris Thomsen is among 12 finalists for the head coaching job at Sam Houston State University, the Huntsville Item reported Tuesday. Thomsen is said to be among the finalists for the Bearkats position, vacated after the firing of head coach Todd Whitten last week. Whitten, the former head coach at Tarleton State ... [Read More…]

Video: Jazz band gets air time

December 5, 2009 by Blane Singletary

The ACU Jazz Combo No. 1 recorded original music composed by students in the group. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LqEnz9HgRCw Video/Editing by Blane Singletary ... [Read More…]

The Optimist Print Edition: 12/04/2009

December 5, 2009 by Optimist Staff

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Jazz band gets air time

December 4, 2009 by Blane Singletary

The ACU Jazz Combo No. 1 recorded original music composed by students in the group. Video/Editing by Blane Singletary ... [Read More…]

LOUD+CLEAR: Have you finished Christmas shopping yet?

December 4, 2009 by Optimist Staff

a. Yes, I was awake at 5 a.m. on Black Friday. b. No, and I'll probably wait until the last minute. c. Bah, humbug. Submit your answer by commenting on this post. ... [Read More…]

Students look forward to spring intramurals

December 4, 2009 by Special Contributor

By Zane Goggans The spring semester is right around the corner, despite this week's snow. The football season is over, ACU basketball is in full swing, and baseball and softball will be starting soon. But for students whose favorite sports didn't make that list, the spring will present some alternatives. Spring intramurals are an opportunity for ... [Read More…]

Playoff system would not be any better than BCS

December 4, 2009 by Ryan Cantrell

The Bowl Championship Series is not the perfect system by any means. However, a playoff system should not be implemented in Division I football anytime soon. The main argument for a playoff system is based on the fact nobody would be left out, and every team would get a chance. However, this is not true. If the BCS system was replaced with an ... [Read More…]

Division I football needs a playoff system to determine champions

December 4, 2009 by Austin Gwin

I would like to inform all the TCU and Boise State fans of one undeniable truth. Regardless of how good your football team is, you will never play in a national championship under the Bowl Championship Series system. It should not be that way, but it is. The BCS is a terrible system to determine a champion. It only exists to make money - a lot of ... [Read More…]