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Coming back for seconds: ACU coaches began their second year at the university after surviving the ups and downs of their first season at the helm.

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By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor Derek Hood remembers his first day of work. With a cluttered new office and older brother Don Hood down the hall, he unpacked his things and couldn't enjoy the view. The team he had never met was to report in one week, he had three meets to plan and a new cross country course to lay out. His schedule was more ... [Read More…]

Dream come true: Former ACU all-American is living his dream playing in his rookie season for the Chicago Bears. Manning is using his past experiences at ACU and teammates to adjust to the NFL lifestyle.

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By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor The alarm goes off, the sun is rising and, just like every other Sunday, most students at ACU are either sleeping in or getting ready for church. But while the ACU community spends their Sundays in beds or church buildings, one former Wildcat is living out his dream in front of 100,000 fans at the historic Soldier ... [Read More…]

ACU on top of conference at 2-0

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By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor Consistency is the key to success this season for head volleyball coach Kellen Mock, and the Wildcats showed just that in their second conference victory Saturday over LSC rivals Tarleton State. "We're getting more confident on the court," said Mock, "I'm loving the consistency factor because we don't second guess ... [Read More…]

ACU defense faces offensive ‘Storm’: The 1-0 football team will travel to Oklahoma to take on No. 10 ranked Southeastern Oklahoma State, who beat them 42-24 last season.

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By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor The Wildcat fourth quarter defensive pressure saved the game in the 24-18 season opening win over the University of Central Oklahoma. But it will take more than a last-minute defensive stand to get a win in Durant, Okla., Saturday against the best offense in the conference. "This team will expose you if you are ... [Read More…]

Home streak snapped, conference begins: ACU opens conference play against Texas A&M Kingsville Thursday.

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By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor After unsuccessfully defending their 34 at-home winning streak, head volleyball coach Kellen Mock has a new challenge for her 4-7, conference-bound team: don't make the same mistake twice. The Wildcats' mistakes and inconsistencies last weekend led to a 1-2 finish at the ACU Wildcat Classic on the heels of their ... [Read More…]

Wildcats clinch first opener in eight years: The ACU football team won its opening game against the University of Central Oklahoma after a game-winning fumble recovery in the fourth quarter.

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By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor The Wildcats football team's season opener appeared to be the same old story as the past seven season openers, when the University of Central Oklahoma completed a fourth down desperation pass and was nine yards away from a fourth quarter comeback. But head coach Chris Thomsen said "turnovers were the difference" ... [Read More…]

Home win streak on the line for Wildcats

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By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor Beating the Wildcat volleyball team at home is not an easy feat; no one has done it in 34 games. That winning streak will be on the line this weekend when ACU hosts the 2006 Wildcat Volleyball Classic, after two tough weekends on the road against nationally ranked teams. ACU will host its last tournament of the ... [Read More…]

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