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Knox finding ways to get into the end zone

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Johnny Knox and the Chicago Bears find themselves at 3-1 heading into their bye week. On Sunday, the Bears entered halftime tied at 21 against the Detroit Lions, who were coming off their first win in 20 games. However, the Bears were able to outscore Detroit 27-3 in the second half to eventually beat the Lions 48-24. Knox had five catches for ... [Read More…]

Wildcats bring home doubles title

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Jaclyn Walker and Dina Pavlin won the Wilson/ITA South Central doubles championship Sunday at the WU Tennis Center on the Washburn Center University campus. Walker and Pavlin defeated defending regional doubles champions Zuzanna Osinska and Emina Spirtovic 6-2 and 6-1. The pair from Northeastern State University was also the top seed in this ... [Read More…]

ACU soccer wins four straight matches

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The Wildcats have won four straight matches in extra periods; the ACU offense came alive, averaging 2.25 goals per game. After beating Dallas Baptist, ACU beat Texas-Permian Basin 3-2 in double overtime Sept. 22. Three days later, the Wildcats overcame Angelo State 2-1, once again in double overtime. The 'Cats needed only a single overtime to ... [Read More…]

Knox is Chicago’s return guy

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Interesting article from Vaughn McClure of the Chicago Tribune about Johnny Knox taking over the return duties from former Wildcat Danieal Manning. Since Manning and pro bowl returner Devin Hester both start on defense and offense respectively, Knox has been given the nod as kickoff returner. So far so good for Knox who has averaged 29.2 yards per ... [Read More…]

Bernard Scott has yet to make impact in NFL regular season

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Johnny Knox wasn't the only ACU player taken in last April's draft; remember Bernard Scott? Well the Bengals apparently don't, after a solid preseason Scott has yet to get a chance to prove he belongs on the NFL stage with only 3 attempts for 1 yard this season. Scott is still listed as the backup RB to former Longhorn Cedric Benson. Benson is ... [Read More…]

Johnny Knox scores again for Bears

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Johnny Knox only had one catch in Chicago's win over Seattle on Sunday. His one catch was a seven yard touchdown though, rewarding all those fantasy owners who went out and grabbed Knox during the week. Knox also had four kickoff returns for 134 yards averaging an impressive 33.5 yards per return. ... [Read More…]

Courtney Wilson named LSC Offensive Player of the Week

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Junior Midfielder Courtney Wilson was rewarded for her excellent play last week as she was named the Lone Star Conference Offensive Player of the Week. Wilson scored three goals in two games, including two goals in less than two minutes against Dallas Baptist. Wilson scored the game tying goal against UT-Permian Basin, a game ACU won in overtime ... [Read More…]

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