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‘Cats battle ‘Kats for SHSU Homecoming

October 23, 2014 by Collin Wieder

The ACU Wildcat football team will go on the road again this weekend to take on FCS perennial powerhouse Sam Houston State. ACU enters this weekend's contest with an even overall record of 4-4 and a 2-2 conference record. The SHSU Bearkats will go in with a 3-4 overall record and a 2-1 conference record. Sam Houston has had to battle against ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Football

Wildcats can’t wrangle Cowboys

October 19, 2014 by Collin Wieder

ACU football suffered a rough 31-20 loss to the tenth-ranked McNeese State Cowboys Saturday. ACU dropped to 4-4 overall and 2-2 in conference on the season, while the Cowboys improved to 4-2 overall and 2-1 in conference. McNeese looked to have a blowout on their hands as they took a 31-6 lead with 10:45 remaining in the third quarter. The ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Football

Football powers through Gyrenes for fourth win

October 11, 2014 by Collin Wieder

The football team scored more than 50 points for the second time this year on its way to a 55-14 Homecoming win against the Ave Maria Gyrenes. ACU improved to 4-3 overall on the year while the Gyrenes dropped to 1-5. The Wildcat offense put together another great outing, going for 513 total yards. The NAIA's Gyrenes gave ACU some trouble ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Showcase, Sports, Videos Tagged With: Football, Homecoming

‘Cats host Gyrenes for Homecoming

October 9, 2014 by Collin Wieder

ACU football looks to bounce back this week in front of a loud homecoming crowd after losing a close home game to conference opponent Lamar last weekend. The Wildcats will take on NAIA opponent the Ave Maria Gyrenes. ACU enters at 3-3 overall and 2-1 in Southland Conference play. The Gyrenes will go into Saturday with a 1-4 overall record and a ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Football, Homecoming

Wildcats can’t close late

October 5, 2014 by Collin Wieder

ACU football failed to extend its winning streak to four games as the team lost to conference opponent Lamar, 24-21. The Wildcats dropped to 3-3 overall and 2-1 in conference while the Lamar Cardinals improved to 4-2 overall and 1-1 in conference. The Wildcats scored with 10:29 left in the fourth quarter to make it a 21-10 game. Lamar ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports, Videos Tagged With: Football

Wildcat football seek fourth straight win

October 2, 2014 by Collin Wieder

The ACU football team looks for its fourth consecutive win as they play host to the Lamar Cardinals on Saturday. ACU enters the matchup at 3-2 overall and 2-0 in conference play, while the Cardinals enter at 3-2 and 0-1 in conference. The Cardinals are the first established Southland Conference opponent the Wildcats have faced this year. Junior ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Football

‘Cats rout Huskies

September 28, 2014 by Collin Wieder

The ACU football team dominated the Houston Baptist Huskies from start to finish in their third consecutive win Saturday, 59-14. ACU improved to 3-2 on the season and 2-0 in conference while the Huskies dropped to 1-3 and 0-1. The Wildcats put together a complete offensive game as the team compiled 659 total yards of offense with zero ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports, Videos Tagged With: Football

How to survive the fantasy football apocalypse

September 25, 2014 by Collin Wieder

The fantasy football week-four apocalypse is here, football fans. A bye week of epic proportions is occurring that involves the Broncos, Seahawks, Bengals, Browns, Rams and Cardinals. A lot of key name players will be out this week, but many leagues have great waiver-wire players that can fill multiple positions. Quarterback will be the most ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Sports

Wildcats face Fleming, Huskies

September 25, 2014 by Collin Wieder

The Wildcat football team will travel to Houston for the second consecutive season to play against Southland Conference opponent Houston Baptist University. The Houston Baptist Huskies are playing their first full schedule of football this year and enter the matchup at 1-2. One of those losses includes a 26-17 home loss to Div. II McMurry ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Football

How the NFL got it wrong

September 21, 2014 by Collin Wieder

The National Football League has taken a nosedive since the start of the 2014 season. Top players with supposed high moral fiber have been involved more with court cases and hearings than playing football. Ravens running back Ray Rice started the mess by abusing his then fiancĂ© during the offseason. The story dragged on from the two-game ... [Read More…]

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