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Richardson runs toward NFL stardom

August 28, 2013 by Matthew Sloan

The ACU football team has had a steady stream of talented football players making their way to the NFL for nearly a decade, but none of them have been like Daryl Richardson. Richardson is a second-year pro that has been named the starting running back for St. Louis, which is impressive for a number of reasons. First, the Rams had a Hall of ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Columnists, Sports Tagged With: Archive, Football, NFL, sports column

Wildcats look to sting the Hornets

August 28, 2013 by Matthew Sloan

After a summer of waiting, college football is finally here. ACU will take on Concordia College in Shotwell Stadium on Saturday at 7 p.m. "I expect them to come in and play hard," said head coach Ken Collums. "They are coming a long way, so I am sure they are coming to compete. Our guys will be ready and I am sure [Concordia] will be ready to ... [Read More…]

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Football season offers range of challenges

August 26, 2013 by Matthew Sloan

Football games are not played on paper, they are played on grass. But all we have right now is the paper schedule, so it is time to start counting wins and losses. The Wildcats start off with a game against Concordia College in Shotwell Stadium, which should be money in the bank. ACU begins with a comfortable win and fans rejoice. A week later, ... [Read More…]

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Football season offers range of challenges

August 26, 2013 by Matthew Sloan

Football games are not played on paper, they are played on grass. But all we have right now is the paper schedule, so it is time to start counting wins and losses. The Wildcats start off with a game against Concordia College in Shotwell Stadium, which should be money in the bank. ACU begins with a comfortable win and fans rejoice. A week ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Columnists, Sports Tagged With: Archive, Football, sports column

Wildcats shocked in ninth inning

May 7, 2013 by Matthew Sloan

The ACU baseball team travelled to Canyon with hopes of winning the Lone Star Conference tournament, but ended up going 1-2 over the weekend and falling short. The Wildcats started off the tournament by playing Texas A&M Kingsville in the first round. The ACU offense got off to a hot start, scoring five unanswered runs to start the game. From ... [Read More…]

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Team looking to claim the regional title

May 2, 2013 by Matthew Sloan

The seventh ranked ACU golf team earned a bid to the NCAA Division II South Central/West Region Super-Region Tournament. The three-day tournament starts Monday, and the team will play one 18-hole round each day through Wednesday. Seven of the top 25 teams in the nation will head to Washington for a chance to advance to the finals on May 20-24. ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Golf

Wildcats win 22 post-season awards

April 30, 2013 by Matthew Sloan

The ACU tennis team capped their last year in the Lone Star Conference by compiling 22 post season awards for their play in the regular season. "I think it says we are very deep and everyone is a vital asset to the team," Brittney Reed said. "It means a lot to me. I am thankful to be selected on a team of such great players." Hans Hach and Julia ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Tennis

Griner’s talent should be praised

April 25, 2013 by Matthew Sloan

Brittney Griner was recently drafted first overall in the WNBA draft, and Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has said he will consider taking Griner in the NBA draft as well. Griner is one of my favorite basketball players to watch, male or female. Her dominance is unlike anything I have seen in basketball and her ability is revolutionizing women's ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Basketball, sports column

Team impresses in D-II races

April 23, 2013 by Matthew Sloan

The ACU cycling team travelled to Waco for their conference race and put together a great showing, grabbing third place in the Division II category. "I was very proud of how we did," cycling club president Elizabeth Lurz said. "The Division II rating is not like the NCAA, it is for all schools with less than 15,000 students. So, for us to do so ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Cycling

Renner playing 18 holes with God

April 18, 2013 by Matthew Sloan

In the Lone Star Conference Championships, Corbin Renner made a furious charge up the leaderboard in the final round for an impressive second place finish. Despite the pressure of an individual sport, the course is one of the places Renner finds peace. "When I am out on the golf course it is a lot of free time to grow in my spiritual life and see ... [Read More…]

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