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Gale named regional finalist for Harlon Hill Award

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ACU quarterback Mitchell Gale has been named a regional finalist for the 2010 Harlon Hill Award, given to the nation's best Division II football player. The Harlon Hill Award was first given in 1986 to recognize the best player in Div. II that season. The award is named for former University of North Alabama star tight-end Harlon Hill, who played ... [Read More…]

Wildcats earn LSC crown, first round playoff bye

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The ACU Wildcats finished their bid for an outright Lone Star Conference Championship and a perfect 11-0 season with a 47-17 victory over the Southwestern Oklahoma State Bulldogs on the Wildcats senior day. "It means a lot," senior fullback Emery Dudensing said. "I really enjoy that we won it here in front of the home crowd." The Wildcats ... [Read More…]

Wildcats look to claim LSC title outright

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The ACU Wildcats will look to complete their first ever 11-0 regular season when the visiting Southwestern Oklahoma State Bulldogs come to Shotwell Stadium on Saturday. On paper, the match-up against the Bulldogs seems incredibly one sided. Southwestern is in the bottom three of every major statistical offensive category in the Lone Star ... [Read More…]

Football beats West Texas 41-34 to claim the LSC Championship

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The ACU Wildcats fought back from 14 points down in the third quarter to overtake conference rival West Texas A&M and clinch at least a share of the Lone Star Conference Championship. "I'm just so proud of our guys, they fought like crazy," ACU head coach Chris Thomsen said. "That's the way it should be for the championship, just a knock-down, ... [Read More…]

Football coach thanks fans for support

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Students, You have been awesome at each of our home games this season.  You have given us a great home-field advantage during the 2010 season, and for that the entire ACU football team thanks you. Your enthusiasm, passion, and volume played a key role in going undefeated at home thus far this season.  Your energy and passion have made Shotwell ... [Read More…]

Wildcats clinch LSC Championship with second half comeback

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The ACU Wildcats captured their second Lone Star Conference Championship tonight with a 41-34 nail biter against West Texas A&M. "I'm just so proud of our guys, they fought like crazy," ACU head coach Chris Thomsen said. "That's the way it should be for the championship, just a knock down drag out fight." James Williams stepped up huge for ... [Read More…]

Rivalry renewed at WT

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The ACU Wildcats look to continue a seven-year trend in the matchup against West Texas A&M this Saturday, after coming off a 33-20 home victory over their rival, Angelo State. West Texas A&M just saw its own huge victory over Incarnate Word, 49-10. Both teams are vying for at least a share of the conference championship, which adds to an ... [Read More…]

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