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Nationally ranked Bearkats host football this weekend

October 14, 2016 by Jonathan Raitz

After a two-game home stand, ACU travels to Sam Houston State to take on the No. 2 FCS team in the nation. The Wildcats are coming off a 38-10 loss to Lamar, who after the win last week moved to third place in the conference. The loss was ACU's sixth-straight, but it will get its starting quarterback in sophomore Dallas Sealey back for ... [Read More…]

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Manning moves in free agent scramble

August 5, 2011 by Austin Gwin

ACU is beginning to spread out around the NFL as another team is now represented by a Wildcat. Former Chicago Bear and free agent Danieal Manning has signed a deal with the Houston Texans. Manning, a safety, will look to stabilize what has been a shaky secondary the past few seasons. The Texans didn't just bolster their pass coverage with ... [Read More…]

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Radway, Turner get chance at next level

July 26, 2011 by Austin Gwin

Two Wildcats will get their shot at the NFL when training camp starts later this week. With the lockout over and teams scrambling to sign undrafted free agents, both Raymond Radway and Trevis Turner have been inked to deals with Super Bowl contenders. Radway, a wide receiver and track star for ACU, will stay close to home signing with the Dallas ... [Read More…]

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Former ACU receiver blazes through the NFL Combine

March 2, 2011 by Brandon Tripp

Despite re-aggravating a groin injury suffered in the final game of the season for the Wildcats, former ACU Wildcat Edmund Gates still managed to impress scouts and other players at the 2011 NFL Combine over the weekend. Gates' participation in the combine marked the third straight year that a former ACU player was invited to the premiere scouting ... [Read More…]

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Knox listed as starter for 2010

August 17, 2010 by Brandon Tripp

Johnny Knox went from relative anonymity to pre-draft phenom, with his time of 4.34 seconds in the 40-yard dash  at the NFL Combine. After being drafted by the Chicago Bears in the fifth round on the 2010 NFL draft, Knox astonished Bears fans with his speed when he blew by Charles Woodson of the Green Bay Packers in his first  game. Now Knox is ... [Read More…]

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Knox receives Brian Piccolo Award from Bears

April 20, 2010 by Jeff Craig

The Chicago Bears awarded former Wildcat and current Bears' wide receiver Johnny Knox with the Brian Piccolo Award on Tuesday, according to the Chicago Tribune. Knox and six-time Pro Bowl center Olin Kreutz were honored with the annual award given to a Chicago Bears' rookie and veteran. The award honors players who demonstrate courage, loyalty and ... [Read More…]

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Scott and Barrow share common stomping ground

November 21, 2009 by Brandon Tripp

Bernard Scott and Lance Barrow are featured on bengals.com. The story is about what effect Barrow had on the air time ACU got after Scott's 96-yard touchdown return against the Steelers. Bernard Scott and Lance Barrow Story ... [Read More…]

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Bernard Scott scores first NFL touchdown

November 17, 2009 by Brandon Tripp

Bernard Scott made his presence felt in the Bengals 18-12 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. Scott scored on a 96-yard kick return, putting Cincinnati up 6-3. Scott Also saw time at running back when starter Cedric Benson went down with an injury. Scott's Touchdown Highlight Post Game Interview ... [Read More…]

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Video: ACU in the NFL

November 4, 2009 by Brandon Tripp

When the Bears met the Bengals in an NFL match-up it was a marquee day for ACU athletics. All three former Wildcats in the NFL were on the same field. Grant Boone chronicles the trip that some of the ACU staff made including Dr. Royce Money, President of ACU, and Jared Mosley, ACU Athletic ... [Read More…]

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ACU in the NFL

November 4, 2009 by Brandon Tripp

When the Bears met the Bengals in an NFL match-up it was a marquee day for ACU athletics. All three former Wildcats in the NFL were on the same field. Grant Boone chronicles the trip that some of the ACU staff made including Dr. Royce Money, President of ACU, and Jared Mosley, ACU Athletic Director. Video by Grant Boone Editing by Brandon ... [Read More…]

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