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Baker ready to cook up touchdowns

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ACU football has undergone some major changes over the past few months. The most significant change would be senior John David Baker taking over as starting quarterback. "It's a lot of responsibility," Baker said. "The driving force behind any offense is the quarterback. But I feel that I'm ready for it and I'm excited as well. I'm confident ... [Read More…]

Offense prepares to be prolific in ’13

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ACU football is ushering in a new age this season. For the first time in four years the offense finds itself in an unusual position. The Wildcats will be welcoming senior John David Baker as quarterback in replacement of Mitchell Gale. Baker brings an exciting new wrinkle to the offense with his ability to scramble and run with the ball. The ... [Read More…]

Soccer team ready for Southland

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ACU women's soccer team understands the adversity they must overcome in order to compete and win at the Div. I level. The team lost some starters from last year, but with 14 new faces on the field, head coach Casey Wilson recruited a team he knew would have the best chance for success in the Southland Conference. "We expect quite a few of ... [Read More…]

Golf team set to take on Division I

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The Wildcat's golf team enters the upcoming season with a winning combination of both youth and experience. Four freshmen have been signed and the returning veterans are ready to play. Corbin Renner is a junior returning to the golf team. "I have no doubt in my mind that we will be able to hold our own," said Renner. "It'll be really fun to ... [Read More…]

Richardson runs toward NFL stardom

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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…]

Wildcats look to sting the Hornets

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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…]

ACU scores three goals on falling Stars

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The Stars of Oklahoma City University, known for their incredible success at the NAIA level were stunned by our very own Wildcats. The 'Cats played and won their first game as a Div. I program, 3-2, this past Sunday. The first two goals came from two senior veterans, Jacey Ferrara and Andrea Carpenter, while the winning goal in the 83rd minute ... [Read More…]

Football season offers range of challenges

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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…]

Wildcats eye fast start in Southland

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Head volleyball coach Kellen Mock enters her ninth season as ACU's head coach with just two returning seniors and several players who made their mark as freshmen last season. Mock is preparing for the switch from the Lone Star Conference to the Southland Conference. "We are focusing more on blocks and swinging high because it will be a challenge ... [Read More…]

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