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Why ACU is not exempt from fleeing employees in college athletics

October 11, 2022 by Connor Mullins

For 48 years, ACU had three sports information directors. After Jordan Herrod’s recent exit after a year and a half, ACU is searching for their third sports information director in just three years.  Longevity is a staple for ACU especially when hiring faculty and staff. Athletics traditionally has been no different but with ACU’s rise to Div. ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Columns, Opinion Tagged With: ACU, ACU Athletics, ACU Wildcats, Department of Athletics

Long, Banks keep Wildcats undefeated in Wildcat Stadium

September 25, 2022 by Carrie Johnston

ACU's home record remains untarnished after defeated the Div. II Western New Mexico Mustangs on Saturday in Wildcat Stadium, 34-7. With the win, the Wildcats now are 3-1 this season, the best start for ACU's football program since 2013. The Wildcats are also one step closer to reaching their preseason goal of staying undefeated at home, with ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Abilene Christian University, ACU Athletics, ACU Football, ACU Wildcats, Ethan Long, Jermiah Dobbins, Keith Patterson, Kobe Clark, Rovaughn Banks Jr., Western New Mexico Football, Western New Mexico Mustangs

SAAC overhauls sports banquet

May 1, 2015 by Reese Gwin

The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee has revamped its annual sports banquet. A notable speaker and a new venue will headline the event on Monday night. For the first time, the ACU athletics banquet will be in the Hunter Welcome Center rather than the Teague Special Events Center. The banquet will also feature a speaker from outside the ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ACU Athletics, SAAC, Student Athlete Advisory Committee

New Elmer Gray celebrates with opening ceremony

April 6, 2015 by Hannah Little

The opening ceremony of new Elmer Gray Stadium will be held on April 10th just before the first ever track meet to be held at the stadium. The ceremony will consist of a ribbon cutting, following a chapel service with the administration, alumni association, donors, and the track and soccer teams on the field. "Everyone is welcome," said ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ACU Athletics, Vision in Action

Students and administration organize student-athlete celebration

April 6, 2015 by Hannah Null

Usually, April 6 is just a date just like any other dates, but this year, Wildcat student athletes will spend the day celebrating National Student Athlete day for the first time in ACU history. National Student Athlete day is a time to celebrate what athletes do in the classroom, on the field and in the community. The Student Athlete Advisory ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ACU Athletics, Student Athlete Advisory Committee, Students

Willie the Wildcat holds tryouts

March 18, 2015 by Savanah Silva

Tryouts for Willie the Wildcat, ACU's feline mascot, are Saturday. All current ACU students are eligible to tryout at 8 pm. in Moody Coliseum. Contestants will need to have a two- to three-minute skit prepared with props included. Katie Gibson, freshman athletic training major from Aspermont, is the current mascot. "This has been the ... [Read More…]

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The perfect match: De Leon and ACU together at last

December 5, 2014 by Daniel Zepeda

It was because of a classic. A sports classic that is. He never had to go through the stress and pressure of deciding where to go, because he already knew. He knew from a very young age as a kid. He knew it was the place for him, and he would do whatever it took to get there, even though it was more than a thousand miles away. New athletic ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Features, Sports Tagged With: ACU Athletics, Feature

De León is the real deal-eon

November 20, 2014 by Daniel Zepeda

In case you missed it, ACU chose Houston native and Notre Dame product Lee De León as the new athletic director. For me personally, it was a bit of a shock, but a happy one for sure. In the past, whether it be an administrative role or a coaching position, ACU has gained the reputation of hiring within the ACU community. But this time, President ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Columns, Opinion Tagged With: ACU Athletics, Athletic Director

ACU athletes receive academic honors

November 18, 2014 by Reese Gwin

Three athletes were named to Capital One Academic All-District 7 earlier this season. Senior Angel Lopez, senior Neely Borger, and sophomore Kelsie Roberts were chosen for the honor by the College Sports Information Directors of America. The district included Div. I. athletes from Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Idaho, Colorado, Montana, Nebraska and ... [Read More…]

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