By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor Midwestern State quarterback Daniel Polk broke two school rushing records, a single-season touchdown record and had the best game of his career. But Abilene Christian University is going to the playoffs. The No. 17 Wildcats secured their spot in the NCAA Division II playoffs after a 70-yard game-winning drive ... [Read More…]
Putting it on the line: Playoff berth depends on regular season finale
By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor Travis Carpenter has played football since junior high school, and Saturday could be his last game. If the senior defensive end and the rest of the Wildcats do not win their final regular season game against Midwestern State in Wichita Falls, No. 17 ACU's chances of making the playoffs may be over. "That's eleven ... [Read More…]
Remember the forgotten veterans
By Daniel Johnson-Kim, Sports Editor While ACU students trudge back and forth between the Campus Center and the Administration building Monday, the rest of the country will be celebrating Veterans Day. And while the majority of the millions of veterans in this country are honored, 195,800 will spend their national holiday on the streets - without ... [Read More…]
ACU teams qualify for national tournament
By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor The ACU men's and women's cross country teams did not win their respective NCAA Division II South Central regional titles on Saturday, but head coach Derek Hood couldn't be happier. Without three-time national champion Nicodemus Naimadu, the ACU men and women both qualified for the NCAA Division II national ... [Read More…]
In his final ACU home game, senior
By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor In his final ACU home game, senior linebacker Cody Stutts nearly did it all. Stutts got one interception, blocked a field goal, recovered a fumble and led the Wildcats with 11 tackles. But the senior linebacker's performance wasn't the only good thing about ACU's home closer against Texas A&M-Kingsville on ... [Read More…]
In their own hands: No. 19 ACU controls its playoff destiny
By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor After pulling out an amazing win over Tarleton State last week, the Wildcats' playoff hopes lie in their own hands. If ACU wins its last two regular season games, a spot in the NCAA Division II playoffs is all but certain, but if ACU loses just one, it will probably drop from the top six the NCAA South Central ... [Read More…]
Team mentality gives Wildcats edge at Regional meet
By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor Before each cross country meet, junior Julius Nyango and his teammates begin the meet with a team tradition. They say, "Together we win," in Swahili to remind them that cross country is about the team, not the individual. "The best thing is if one goes ahead it's okay because we are one," Nyango said. Head coach ... [Read More…]
Second half surge leads Wildcats over Javelinas
By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor In his final ACU home game, senior linebacker Cody Stutts nearly did it all. Stutts got one interception, blocked a field goal, recovered a fumble and led the Wildcats with 11 tackles. But the senior linebacker's performance wasn't the only thing good about ACU's home closer against Texas A&M-Kingsville on ... [Read More…]
Rewards await fans at ACU’s last home matchup
By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor Students who attend the ACU football team's final home game against Texas A&M-Kingsville on Saturday might walk away with $200. Thanks to a donation from a member of the ACU Letterman's Association, ACU athletics will give away up to $1000 to lucky students who come to Saturday's game. "This is the last one," ... [Read More…]
Cali Lewis and Neal Campbell
By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor Not many people know Luria Petrucci by her real name. Luria's digital name, Cali Lewis, is a different story. Cali is the host of Geek- BriefTV, a themed podcast that broadcasts tips and discusses computer trends to up to 1 million Internet viewers. Lewis and her husband Neal Campbell are among the many ... [Read More…]
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