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Athletics signs 5-year deal with Nike

September 10, 2015 by Shera Niemirowski

ACU Athletic Director Lee De Leon announced a 5 year deal with Nike beginning July 1, 2016. This deal makes the Wildcats the only Southland Conference member with a Nike contract, and one of only five schools in Texas to deal with the company. Video/editing by: Hannah Null ... [Read More…]

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The Optimist Print Edition: 11.19.14

November 19, 2014 by Optimist Staff

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ACU welcomes De León as new AD

November 13, 2014 by Shera Niemirowski

President Phil Schubert announced Thursday morning in front of faculty and staff that Lee De León had been selected as the eighth director of athletics for ACU. De León comes from the University of New Mexico, where he serves as associate athletic director for development. He will take over all duties and responsibilities Dec. 1. Reporting by: ... [Read More…]

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ACU welcomes De León as new AD

November 13, 2014 by Daniel Zepeda

President Phil Schubert announced Thursday morning in front of faculty and staff that Lee De León had been selected as the eighth director of athletics for ACU. De León will take over all duties and responsibilities on Dec. 1. "I feel so blessed and honored to serve as the director of athletics here, De León said. "As soon as I set foot on ... [Read More…]

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Driskill takes over as interim AD

October 21, 2014 by Daniel Zepeda

As of last week, Associate Director of Athletics of Operations Cory Driskill has assumed all duties as the new interim director of athletics for ACU. Driskill will temporarily take over after former athletic director, Jared Mosley, accepted a position with the Texas Sports Hall of Fame in Waco as President and CEO. "It's really a great ... [Read More…]

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Wildcats stomp Gyrenes in 55-14 homecoming win

October 14, 2014 by Shera Niemirowski

The wildcats gave a packed Shotwell Stadium an outstanding show Saturday against the Ave Maria Gyrenes during the 2014 homecoming weekend. ACU picked up 513 yards of offense, including running back De'Andre brown's three touchdowns and Cade Stone's eight catches for 121 yards. Defense was also productive, holding Ave Maria to just 39 yards of ... [Read More…]

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Search for new athletic director continues

September 25, 2014 by Daniel Zepeda

The search for a new athletic director is still in progress as President Phil Schubert and others are reviewing applicants for the position. "We have received a number of expressions of interest and are in a preliminary phase of having discussions with those interested in the position," Schubert said. "Step one is we'll look at the ... [Read More…]

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Athletic Director Jared Mosley resigns

August 22, 2014 by Shera Niemirowski

Athletic Director Jared Mosley resigns to take position as CEO and President at Texas Football Hall of Fame in Waco, Texas. The announcement was made during a Friday August 22 press conference in Moody Coliseum. Video/editing by Shera Niemirowski See related: Athletic Director Jared Mosley resigns, takes job in Waco ... [Read More…]

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The Optimist Print Edition: 03.26.14

March 26, 2014 by Optimist Staff

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Filed Under: Print Edition Tagged With: Athletics, FilmFest, Print Edition

Coach calls stadium plans ‘a game-changer’

February 20, 2014 by Daniel Zepeda

The football, soccer and track and field head coaches are praising the planned transformation of athletic facilities of the north side of campus that would add a new home for soccer and track as well as a new on campus stadium for Wildcat football. "It's a true game-changer," said head football coach Ken Collums. "We've been missing that piece, ... [Read More…]

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Ko Jo Kai and Trojans took first place at the 70th annual intramural rodeo on Thursday at the Taylor Telecom Arena. The event led by the Agricultural and Environmental Sciences club, allowed students to participate in various rodeo events such as steer riding, cow sorting and double mugging.Below are the overall results:First place, Men’s Division: TrojansFirst place, Women’s Division: Ko Jo KaiRodeo King: Hudson Delleney, TrojansRodeo Queen: Hailey Pasley, Zeta Phi AlphaRoughie: Addie KellTo view the full photo gallery, visit acuoptimist.com or click the link in our bio. 📸: Ashley Henderson #acuoptimist #abilenechristianuniversity #news #acurodeo ... See MoreSee Less

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The student-created film, Courting, won best picture at the 22nd annual FilmFest Awards Gala on Friday. Students received awards in eleven individual categories and two overall film categories. To read more about the winners and to view the photo gallery, visit acuoptimist.com or click the link in our bio. 📝: Ashley Henderson 📸: Callie Brimberry #acuoptimist #abilenechristianuniversity #news #acufilmfest ... See MoreSee Less

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