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ADs need tight grip on coaches

March 23, 2011 by Brandon Tripp

Bruce Pearl, now the former head coach of the University of Tennessee men's basketball team, was let go on Monday after over a year's worth of allegations and turmoil over illegal contact with recruits. For a little background on the story you need only look back to the middle part of the fall semester when Pearl was suspended by the SEC ... [Read More…]

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Wildcats look to extend win streak to nine

March 11, 2011 by Brandon Tripp

The Wildcats will be looking to complete a perfect 9-0 home stand this weekend, when Lone Star Conference rival Angelo State University comes to Crutcher Scott Field. "In the four years I have been here, there has been no love there," said senior outfielder Cameron Bankston, who was honored by the LSC as the Player of the Week. "We know they will ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Baseball

Wildcats win six in perfect weekend

March 9, 2011 by Brandon Tripp

The Wildcats are back on track after losing three of their previous four before heading into the weekend. ACU completed a perfect weekend going 6-0 against Texas A&M International and University of the Southwest to put Head Coach Britt Bonneau over 600 career wins. "I think we got closer to finding our lineups," said Bonneau. The Wildcats ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Baseball

Wildcats drop non-conference game to St. Mary’s

March 4, 2011 by Brandon Tripp

After winning five straight in the early part of the season, the No. 30 Wildcats now have dropped three of four with a loss to the No. 18 St. Mary's Rattlers on Tuesday 12-5. "I think we're putting ourselves in good position," said head coach Britt Bouneau. "We're not far from where we want to be." The Wildcats fell behind 5-0 after just two ... [Read More…]

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BYU upholds school morals

March 4, 2011 by Brandon Tripp

Brandon Davies is no longer a member of the Brigham Young University basketball team as of Monday, university officials said. His removal is attributable to a violation of the school's honor code - reportedly, his admission to having pre-marital sex with his girlfriend according to the Salt Lake Tribune. The BYU Honor Code Statement includes ... [Read More…]

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Former ACU receiver blazes through the NFL Combine

March 2, 2011 by Brandon Tripp

Despite re-aggravating a groin injury suffered in the final game of the season for the Wildcats, former ACU Wildcat Edmund Gates still managed to impress scouts and other players at the 2011 NFL Combine over the weekend. Gates' participation in the combine marked the third straight year that a former ACU player was invited to the premiere scouting ... [Read More…]

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Wildcats score fifth straight win over St. Edwards

February 25, 2011 by Brandon Tripp

The ACU Wildcats now have reeled off five straight wins after beginning the season 0-2. No. 23 ACU used a three-run ninth inning to blow a two-run lead up to five. "It's definitally good to get things rolling again," said senior Aaron Oliver. "Five straight is a good thing for us." Senior pitcher Will Calhoun had a big game for the Wildcats as a ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Baseball

Wildcats encounter pitching woes during 2011 opening weekend

February 18, 2011 by Brandon Tripp

The No. 8 Wildcats dropped two of three in Kingsville, including a nine-run seventh inning comeback by the Javelinas, over the weekend to open their season 1-2. After having their opener delayed by more than a week, the Wildcats were on cruise control six innings into their season opener leading 13-5. But the ACU bullpen was unable to contain the ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Baseball

ACU looks to find pitching in second series

February 18, 2011 by Brandon Tripp

After a 1-2 opener, the Wildcats will look to rebound this weekend in a Lone Star Conference matchup with East Central University. Six games into the year, the Tigers are 2-4 on the season and just 1-4 in the Lone Star Conference. ECU was picked to finish last in the LSC Preseason Poll by the Sports Information Directors and coaches from all 13 ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Baseball

Rangers disloyal to faithful star

February 15, 2011 by Brandon Tripp

It appears as though it will be the end of an era in Texas this coming season. Michael Young has now publicly asked for a trade and the Rangers seem more than willing to comply with his request if the right deal presents itself. Although nothing official has happened yet, it appears that one mom has jumped the gun and broken the news to her young ... [Read More…]

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