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‘Cats fall to Pats in season opener

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The men's basketball team traveled to Dallas to make their season debut against the Dallas Baptist Patriots but were unable to overcome a large first half deficit and lost 79-72. The Wildcats got off to a hot start, lead by transfer Eric Lawton, who was dialing it up from long range. Lawton finished with a game-high 23 points, including three ... [Read More…]

Rex Fleming, facing his giants

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Ten-year-old Rex Fleming has been battling brain cancer for two years. He served as the honorary team captain for the last ACU home football game of the season and was asked to call the first play of the game. The story of Rex's journey has inspired the ACU football team as well as the ACU family. Video/Editing by: Taylor Langston ... [Read More…]

Darian Hogg: Sports Clips

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It's hip to get a clip when it's from wide receiver Darian Hogg. He's bringing a new kind of style to the field that doesn't have anything to do with the game. The Optimist reveals the head behind the helmet. Darian Hogg, the 'mane' event. Video/Editing by: Taylor Langston ... [Read More…]

12,000 reasons to celebrate

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The Wildcats' last game of the season was significant in more ways than one. The 'Cats defeated University of Incarnate Word 24-12 while wearing red bands in support of Rex Fleming and his fight with brain cancer. Senior quarterback Mitchell Gale surpassed former 'Cat Billy Malone ('05-'08) to become ACU's and the Lone Star Conference's all-time ... [Read More…]

Video: The Ken Collums Show #11 – 2012

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The Ken Collums Show airs on Saturdays at 10:30 AM on KTXS-TV in Abilene, Texas. The show is produced by the JMC Network of student media at Abilene Christian University. (Original Air Date November 10, 2012) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKuJ9jDeOJM An overtime victory in the final home game guarantees the ACU football team another winning ... [Read More…]

The Ken Collums Show #11 – 2012

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The Ken Collums Show airs on Saturdays at 10:30 AM on KTXS-TV in Abilene, Texas. The show is produced by the JMC Network of student media at Abilene Christian University. (Original Air Date November 10, 2012) An overtime victory in the final home game guarantees the ACU football team another winning season. Now, the Wildcats try to avoid a ... [Read More…]

Facing his giants: Rex Fleming confronts his cancer with a bravery beyond his years

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Ten-year-old Rex Fleming nervously bites his fingernails as he sits among 80 grown men, fully padded and towering over him. The men stand to their feet, have one final moment in the home team locker room of Shotwell Stadium and turn to the 4'5" boy to lead them onto the field of play. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eox6U-kPIE0 [flickr ... [Read More…]

Caring season begins drive

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The annual opportunity for ACU students, faculty and staff to give back to the community is here with the arrival of Season of Caring. The charity drive kicked off Monday with a  Chapel announcement from Bob Strader, director of ACU Leadership Camps and Mark Hewitt, founder of Love and Care Ministries. Strader and Hewitt said the first way ... [Read More…]

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