Joshua Parrott, Author at The Optimist

A tie that binds

October 18, 2002 by Joshua Parrott

By Joshua Parrott, Page Editor Major sat behind the podium, gazing at the Chapel crowd. Students were hysterical, quite a feat considering Major never spoke a word. Major, the pet bulldog of Richard "Fuzzy" Lunsford, a student at ACU from 1951-55, was brought to Chapel to impersonate the late Don H. Morris, Abilene Christian College president ... [Read More…]

Football team looking impressive across board

October 16, 2002 by Joshua Parrott

By Joshua Parrott, Sports Writer Eben Nelson is the "man." If you happen to walk by him, be sure to exchange a high-five or two. A handshake would be appropriate as well. But be careful: He might accidentally call you sir. Nelson is the football team's placekicker from Stephenville and this week's Lone Star Conference South Division Special ... [Read More…]

Always persevere and appreciate ACU

October 16, 2002 by Joshua Parrott

By Joshua Parrott, Sports Writer About this time in the semester, students start to get a feeling, or lack thereof, about school. For first-year students who thought college would be "High school, Part II" or maybe even resemble the movie "American Pie," this feeling may be new or unknown. For freshmen tests, projects, homework and even class ... [Read More…]

Cats ready to overcome last place ranking: Practice now underway for Pleasant & Co.

October 16, 2002 by Joshua Parrott

By Joshua Parrott, Sports Writer While most students were still asleep in their beds, the ACU men's basketball team took the first steps toward erasing the nightmares of a season ago and beginning a new era in Wildcat basketball with Tuesday's 6 a.m. practice in Moody Coliseum. The Wildcats closed out the 2001-02 season 7-19 overall, including ... [Read More…]

Cats to keep playoff hopes alive on road: Team coming off win over Midwestern State

October 11, 2002 by Joshua Parrott

By Joshua Parrott, Sports Writer With hopes of a postseason appearance in the Lone Star Conference Tournament at stake, the ACU volleyball team rallied from a 24-17 deficit in the fourth game of Tuesday's match at Midwestern State to steal a 3-2 win over the Lady Indians. ACU heads on the road this weekend, taking on St. Mary's Friday at 7 p.m. ... [Read More…]

Wildcats win two in LSC Crossover

October 9, 2002 by Joshua Parrott

By Joshua Parrott, Sports Writer The ACU volleyball team returns to the court this weekend to take on both St. Mary's (TX) and St. Edward's in two road matches. The Wildcats took on Midwestern State Tuesday, but results were unavailable at press time. ACU, 11-9 overall, won two of three matches in last weekend's Lone Star Conference Crossover ... [Read More…]

ACU to play in LSC Crossover: Cats undefeated in tournament history

October 4, 2002 by Joshua Parrott

By Joshua Parrott, Sports Writer Perfection is on the line this weekend, as the ACU volleyball team competes this weekend in the Lone Star Conference Crossover Tournament in San Angelo at the Junell Center. The Wildcats are unbeaten in LSC Cross-over Tourna-ment history with a 9-0 overall record and opened play Friday at 10 a.m. against ... [Read More…]

Wildcats win pair in South: Slumping team back in contention for postseason play

October 2, 2002 by Joshua Parrott

By Joshua Parrott, Sports Writer The ACU volleyball team dominated Texas A&M-Kingsville Javelinas and Tarleton State TexAnns this past weekend, earning its first two conference victories and putting itself back into the mix for the Lone Star Conference Post-Season Tournament. The Wildcats knocked off the TexAnns in three straight games Saturday ... [Read More…]

Wildcats fall in home opener: Team kicks off home LSC South play this weekend

September 27, 2002 by Joshua Parrott

By Joshua Parrott, Sports Writer This weekend is now or never for the ACU volleyball team. After falling to St. Edward's Tuesday night, 3-1, and dropping matches to both Eastern New Mexico and West Texas A&M, the Wildcats stand at 7-7 overall, but more importantly 0-2 in Lone Star Conference South Division play, making this weekend's home matches ... [Read More…]