The ACU football team took the field for the first time as a Div. I football team and did not disappoint, beating the Concordia Hornets 84-6. Despite barely playing into the third quarter, senior John David Baker shattered the single game ACU passing touchdowns record with seven. "It was fun. Honestly, we were clicking offensively," Baker ... [Read More…]
For the sake of spirit, it’s a matter of pride
Wildcat football will make its season debut tomorrow evening, donning their new Div. I standing, new uniforms and hopefully, a different student body of supporters. Cheerleaders are having to work overtime for a school spirit overhaul, trying to raise a brio barometer currently at a dwarfan degree. Before the semester started, the Big Purple ... [Read More…]
The Optimist Print Edition: 08.28.13
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Golf team set to take on Division I
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…]
Saturday Best: Wildcats unveil their new uniforms
For the first time in 16 years the ACU football team will be in new uniforms. As they enter their first year as a Div. 1 program, the Wildcats have a brand new look sponsored by Adidas. The new wildcat logo, which was introduced last semester, is now more modern and aggressive to be similar to other collegiate logos across the United ... [Read More…]
Wildcats look to sting the Hornets
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…]
The Optimist Print Edition: 08.26.13
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Moody floor, sound system updated
Moody Coliseum has been significantly upgraded over the summer with a new floor and sound system. The changes came after renovations last spring to facilitate handicap access. With the switch from the Lone Star Conference to the Southland Conference and NCAA Div. I and the introduction of new sports logos, the Department of Athletics decided to ... [Read More…]
Academics, athletics preparing for impact of D-I move
When ACU joins the Southland Conference next fall, athletics is not the only department that will feel the effects of the move to a new conference. Academics will feel a definite impact of the adjustment as well. "The reason the new standards are being put into place is there are quite a few students who are playing sports for Division I ... [Read More…]
Ready for some football: First D-I schedule to be independent
The ACU football team's schedule is set for their inaugural Division I season in 2013 as an independent team. Since ACU is not able to play a Southland Conference football schedule until 2014, the athletic department had to fill an entire schedule of games instead of a couple of non-conference games to start the season as usual. "I think one of ... [Read More…]