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Purple Mountain Majesty: The Mount Rushmore of ACU Sports

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Nestled in the Black Hills of South Dakota stands a monument to four of the greatest presidents this country has ever seen, a tribute to their accomplishments as leaders of the United States. Imagine for a moment that nestled among the nonexistent hills of Abilene stood a monument to ACU's elite - a Mount Rushmore, if you will, of ACU sports. The ... [Read More…]

NFL Draft has booms and busts

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For three days at the end of April, all eyes will turn toward pro football once again. The NFL draft will be a boom or a bust for 32 teams. With the draft approaching, it's a good time to look at some of the great steals of past drafts and also those who failed after going pro. Biggest Steal #1 - QB Tom Brady. A slightly above average quarterback ... [Read More…]

Former lineman Washington confirms sex offender status

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Two weeks after a stellar performance at the NFL Combine, former ACU offensive lineman Tony Washington confirmed his status as a registered sex offender via a statement to www.sportsfanlive.com. Washington is registered in compliance with Texas Penal Code 25.02, prohibited sexual behavior, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety Crime ... [Read More…]

Hallowed Halls: Shotwell Stadium

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Shotwell Stadium has been home to ACU football for a half century. From the 1-9 teams of 1990 and 1991 to the national champions of 1973 and 1977, Shotwell has been there for the good and the bad. Upon completion in 1959, the new facility was named Public Schools Stadium and was intended to be a field for the Abilene High School Eagles and the ... [Read More…]

ACU football on the rise

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The Purple and White fever is back. The past five seasons have seen ACU football return to its place of prominence in the ranks of Division II football - due in part to the efforts of one man. Five years ago, a former ACU player was introduced as the new head coach. Chris Thomsen took over a middle-of-the-road program that had gone just 21-30 in ... [Read More…]

Washington impresses at NFL Combine

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For the second straight year, the Wildcats sent at least one player to the NFL's premier scouting event. Offensive lineman Tony Washington followed in the footsteps of former teammates and current NFL players Johnny Knox and Bernard Scott in competing in the combine. Washington did not disappoint in his effort to prove to scouts he is not just ... [Read More…]

Wildcats release 2010 football schedule

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ACU Wildcats' 2010 Schedule Sept. 4 at Washburn 6 p.m. (Topeka, Kan.) Sept. 11 at Northeastern 7 p.m. (Tahlequah, Okla.) Sept. 18 East Central 6 p.m. (Abilene) Sept. 25 Tarleton State 6 p.m. (Abilene) Oct. 2 TAMU-K 7 p.m. (Kingsville) Oct. 9 Midwestern St. 2 p.m. (Abilene) Oct. 16 at ... [Read More…]

Wildcats add depth on national signing day

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The ACU football program inked 15 players to letters of intent Wednesday, indicating their intention to play for the Wildcats beginning in Fall 2010. Thirteen of the 15 commitments are high school seniors, all from the state of Texas. "We are very pleased with this group of guys; we think they have a lot of talent," said Head Coach Chris ... [Read More…]

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