The Presidential Search Advisory Committee has one meeting behind it and plans to meet for the second time in the first half of October to discuss strategies for reviewing applications. Dr. Bill Franklin, senior consultant for Academic Search Inc., is compiling the committee's research and will publish a prospectus "in the next few days," said Don ... [Read More…]
Archives for September 2009
NCAA standards grossly inconsistent
The NCAA ruled Tuesday to uphold sanctions placed on the ACU football team in 2007; however, nothing about the ruling or appeal process appeared fair to the Wildcats. The infractions committed seem minor, a few trivial procedural errors here and there. ACU caught the mistake and reported its own error to the NCAA. They expected a slap on the ... [Read More…]
Rollins, next step for Cats
The women's soccer team has a chance to continue its winning streak against a tough pair of out-of-state opponents this weekend. The team kicks off the weekend in a matchup against the Southwest Baptist Bearcats on Friday night at 5 p.m. The Wildcats then head down to San Antonio to take on the Rollins College Tars. Head Coach Casey Wilson is ... [Read More…]
Offense ready to roll
When the Wildcats step on the field against the Fort Lewis Skyhawks on Saturday night, fans will expect a return to the explosive offense of previous years. It should be a much easier task this week considering the Skyhawks are unranked and picked last in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. The game will kick off at Shotwell Stadium at 6 ... [Read More…]
Cats competing at home
The Wildcat volleyball team is looking to rebound from a tough first tournament in their first series of home games this weekend. ACU will compete against Western State, 0-4, Pittsburg State, 3-1, Western New Mexico, 2-2, and Incarnate Word, 3-1, in the ACU Invitational Sept. 3-4. The Wildcats will enter the Invitational 1-3, after dropping three ... [Read More…]
Photos of the Week: 8.30.09
Photos from the week of August 30, 2009. ... [Read More…]
Video: NCAA Appeals Press Conference: Jared Mosley
ACU Athletic Director Jared Mosley discusses the NCAA's decision to uphold its punishment for the ACU football program. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ipuLj3Sd-A Video/Editing by Brandon Tripp ... [Read More…]
The Optimist Print Edition: 09/02/2009
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LOUD+CLEAR: Did the NCAA rule justly on Tuesday?
We want to know what you think. Submit your thoughts and opinions by commenting on this post. ... [Read More…]
Offense leads ACU past Dallas Baptist
The Wildcat offense has found their feet again, winning 3-1 in the match against Dallas Baptist University on Thursday. Neither team scored in the first half, but ACU came alive in the second half when junior Lyndsey Womack scored a goal just before the 63rd minute. Junior Katie Miller was credited with an assist on the play. Courtney Wilson ... [Read More…]