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The past meets the present at ‘Jerry World’

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Boisterous members of the Wildcat nation filled two entire tiers at Cowboys Stadium this weekend as the football team battled one of the best football programs in the nation, No. 4 North Alabama. Alumni and past players joined the crowd of current students to watch the team square off against the Lions. The crowd of Wildcat fans gave ACU players ... [Read More…]

Jerry World adds new dimension to ACU football

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Upon approaching Cowboy Stadium on Saturday, it became obvious that this game would be unlike anything ACU faithful had ever experienced. The massive stadium is home to "America's team" and one of the most storied franchises in sports history. Yet for three hours, this hallowed ground became the setting for an Abilene Christian football game. The ... [Read More…]

Wildcats fumble at Cowboy Stadium

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On the biggest stage in Texas, the Wildcats were shown up by a team from Alabama. The North Alabama Lions used a quick start and a suffocating defense to down the Wildcats 23-17. "I thought it was a heck of a game," ACU head coach Chris Thomsen said. "We played poorly in some areas with turnovers and penalties." Turnovers were the problem for the ... [Read More…]

The Chris Thomsen Show #4-2011

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The Chris Thomsen Show airs on Saturdays at 11 on KTXS-TV in Abilene, Texas. The show is produced by the JMC Network of student media at Abilene Christian University. (Original Air Date September 17, 2011) This week on The Chris Thomsen show we preview the Lone Star Conference Football Festival at Cowboy Stadium. We also recap other LSC action ... [Read More…]

The Chris Thomsen Show #3-2011

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The Chris Thomsen Show airs on Saturdays at 11 on KTXS-TV in Abilene, Texas. The show is produced by the JMC Network of student media at Abilene Christian University. (Original Air Date September 10, 2011) This week on The Chris Thomsen show we go in depth with Coach Thomsen about highlights from the Tarleton game. Receivers Tayler Gabriel and ... [Read More…]

Cardiac ‘Cats continue legacy

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"They'll break your heart, kid." It's what Jimmy Fallon's uncle told him in the movie Fever Pitch as Fallon grew up a Boston Red Sox fan. I know the feeling of heartbreak when it comes to sports teams. I have been a fan of the Tennessee Titans since the team moved to Nashville from Houston. I remember vividly the final play of Super Bowl XXXIV ... [Read More…]

The Chris Thomsen Show #2-2011

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The Chris Thomsen Show airs on Saturdays at 11 on KTXS-TV in Abilene, Texas. The show is produced by the JMC Network of student media at Abilene Christian University. (Original Air Date September 3, 2011) This week on The Chris Thomsen show we recap a thrilling ACU Wildcat victory over the Tarleton State Texans. Coach Thomsen tells us some ... [Read More…]

Photo Gallery: ACU Football vs. TSU – 9.1.11

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The Wildcats came from behind as Mitchell Gale found Daryl Richardson with one minute to go for the game winning touchdown. Cornerback Nate Bailey sealed the win with an interception as the clock expired denying TSU the win. See the photos from the game: [flickr album=72157627579190480 num=24 size=Square] See The Complete Gallery All images from ... [Read More…]

Video: ACU escapes Tarleton State with a 27-24 victory

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The Wildcats came from behind as Mitchell Gale found Daryl Richardson with one minute to go for the game winning touchdown. Cornerback Nate Bailey sealed the win with an interception as the clock expired denying TSU the win. Watch the game highlight video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8t9Z1EU7ik Reporting by Austin Gwin Video by Kristin ... [Read More…]

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