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Crime doesn’t play

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I now know that playing in the NFL is a privilege and not a right." These were some of the first words Michael Vick said to the public after being reinstated to the NFL. If he had really understood it was a privilege, he would have treated it like one. We heard this same spiel from a guy named Adam "Pacman" Jones. He told fans that he understood ... [Read More…]

Cats dig in for weekend

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The Wildcats' volleyball team will open the season today facing some tough competition. They travel to Nebraska to play in the Nebraska-Omaha Showcase, where they will face four solid teams. The Wildcats play their first match against Truman State at 2:30 p.m. today. Truman State is coming off an incredible season in which they advanced to the ... [Read More…]

Wildcats tested early

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The Wildcats face a tough University of Central Missouri team as both schools launch their seasons Friday at 5 p.m. on the Wildcat soccer field. Central Missouri is coming off back-to-back MIAA Conference championships and are favored to win a third straight title in 2009. The Jennies return nine players from last year's squad, including four ... [Read More…]

Defense reigns supreme in win

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The Wildcats leaned on the defense Thursday night to pull off an upset over Northwestern Missouri State 19-14. The much-anticipated game between the Wildcats and the Bearcats was delayed more than an hour because of a lightning storm, and the ensuing game was not much prettier. The storm tore down tents, banners and signs, and sent fans to their ... [Read More…]

Video: Three former wildcats vie for playing time in NFL

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Johnny Knox, Danieal Manning, and Bernard Scott are all competing in training camps for playing time on Sunday's. Manning is in his fourth year with the Chicago Bears and is expected to start. Knox is a rookie with the Bears this year and is looking to land a spot on the team's final 53 man roster spot. Scott is just a rookie but has already turned ... [Read More…]

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