Last week's playoff update seems to have been optimistic. ACU dropped a heartbreaker this past weekend and fell to 2-2 in the increasingly muddy LSC South. The offense moved the ball right out of the gate, taking it down to the Texans' 10-yard line, but Mitchell Gale again struggled, throwing a pair of picks, his first coming on that drive. ACU ... [Read More…]
Step away from the ledge, ACU
After suffering their first regular-season loss in close to two years, the Wildcats have to move on and think about the rest of the season. West Texas made it quite obvious the Wildcats have a lot of room for improvement. The biggest problem for ACU on Saturday was its inability to stop a runner on first contact. I have watched the game footage, ... [Read More…]
Favre still a winner
I have never loved Brett Favre. I grew up a Cowboys fan and never admired the Packers, Jets or Vikings. When Favre said he was returning to the NFL again late this summer, I thought he was just another washed-up quarterback who needed to call it quits. However, Favre has proved me wrong this season. Whether you love him or hate him, Favre can still ... [Read More…]
Favre, hero to traitor
When I saw Brett Favre step on the field in a purple uniform Monday night, I didn't really know what to think. I wanted to be happy for my former favorite player in the NFL, and the man who led my beloved Packers to two Super Bowl appearances, including a Super Bowl win against the Patriots. But I couldn't. Brett Favre has let his ego completely ... [Read More…]
Politics, sports mix like oil, water
Thousands of stunned Chicago natives stood in Daley Plaza as International Olympic Committee President Jacques Rogge announced Chicago received the fewest votes in the first round of voting and would not advance to the second round, ending the city's bid for the 2016 Summer Olympics. Rio de Janeiro was eventually named the host for the 2016 ... [Read More…]
Wildcats need consistency
The Wildcat soccer team has a chance to restore its winning record when the ladies play Texas-Permian Basin on Tuesday. After a three-game losing streak put them under .500, the 'Cats rebounded with a huge win against Dallas Baptist, giving them an even 3-3 record. The Wildcat offense finally got on track with three goals in the game against DBU, ... [Read More…]
Johnny Knox, welcome to the spotlight
After watching Johnny Knox's heroics on the turf at Shotwell, every ACU fan now has a reason to watch the NFL, or at least the Chicago Bears. Knox is quickly becoming a very relevant part of the Bears' passing attack, after being drafted as a project in the fifth round of the 2009 draft. Knox's numbers have been solid by veteran standards, even ... [Read More…]
Josh Hamilton, Atypical hero
American society is starved for heroes. We immortalize individuals in the spotlight, placing overwhelming expectations on them. Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton's ongoing struggle with substance abuse captivated the nation while he was at the height of his career in 2008. Just one year later, though, America's infatuation with Hamilton seems ... [Read More…]
NCAA standards grossly inconsistent
The NCAA ruled Tuesday to uphold sanctions placed on the ACU football team in 2007; however, nothing about the ruling or appeal process appeared fair to the Wildcats. The infractions committed seem minor, a few trivial procedural errors here and there. ACU caught the mistake and reported its own error to the NCAA. They expected a slap on the ... [Read More…]
Different kind of Wildcat
Thursday night was anything but pretty, but a win is a win. Not only a win, but a win against the team ranked second in the nation. Yet, fans left the game with an uneasy feeling. It was not what everyone expected. It was not what they were used to. The truth is, this season is going to be different. The offensive terrific trio from last year has ... [Read More…]