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Video: Dr. Phil Schubert named 11th president of Abilene Christian

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Dr. Phil Schubert has been named Dr. Money's successor for President of the University. After a process that began last semester. Dr. Rick Lytle, co-finalist for the job, was in England for the announcement, but offered his congratulations from abroad. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXoFyap8arw Video by Jimmie Jackson, Blane ... [Read More…]

Wildcats add depth on national signing day

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The ACU football program inked 15 players to letters of intent Wednesday, indicating their intention to play for the Wildcats beginning in Fall 2010. Thirteen of the 15 commitments are high school seniors, all from the state of Texas. "We are very pleased with this group of guys; we think they have a lot of talent," said Head Coach Chris ... [Read More…]

Extension for Wade Phillips makes no sense

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In a move that makes little sense, Jerry Jones has given his head coach Wade Phillips an extension -- of one year. I don't know how this strikes most other sports fans in the world, but this is exactly what the move says to me: Jones had really planned on firing Phillips after the season, but pressure from fans, players and even the media ... [Read More…]

Video: Presidential search committee names finalists

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The presidential search committee narrowed its list of candidates to two finalists. Dr. Rick Lytle, dean of the College of Business, and Dr. Phil Schubert, executive vice president of the university, are the two finalists to replace outgoing president Dr. Royce Money. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIA842y9ka4 Video by Jimmie Jackson, Blane ... [Read More…]

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