By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor Just like any other fanatic of the Madden football video game, Danieal Manning used to create himself and play out a simulated career. As for the team he chose: the Chicago Bears. "I was on the Chicago Bears just because of the defense," Manning said. And the Bears picked the former Wildcat 42nd in last year's ... [Read More…]
Playoff loss ends season
By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor ACU's football team posted one of its best seasons in almost 30 years, but quarterback Billy Malone is unwilling to call the season a complete success. "We can talk about how good we did, but we didn't finish well," Malone said. ACU finished its season with a 30-27 overtime loss to West Texas A&M in the ... [Read More…]
Video: ACU Wildcats vs. West Texas A&M
The Wildcat football season came to a close after losing to West Texas A&M. In the last minutes of overtime ACU's field goal attempt was blocked, giving the Buffs the chance they needed for a win. The final score of the NCAA Division II playoff game, 30-27, gave ACU a 8-3 record for the season. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6-s73IIv2c Video by ... [Read More…]
ACU Wildcats vs. West Texas A&M
The Wildcat football season came to a close after losing to West Texas A&M. In the last minutes of overtime ACU's field goal attempt was blocked, giving the Buffs the chance they needed for a win. The final score of the NCAA Division II playoff game, 30-27, gave ACU a 8-3 record for the season. Video by Ashley Robinson ... [Read More…]
ACU season ends with overtime loss to West Texas A&M
By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor Running back Taber Minner ran in a 76-yard touchdown to give ACU a 15-point lead over West Texas A&M with eight minutes left in ACU's first NCAA playoff appearance. Fans leaving early thought it was over and so did Minner. "I took my rib cage protector off and I thought the game was over," Minner said. But it ... [Read More…]
Postseason brings familiar foe
By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor Billy Malone will take his first playoff snap on Saturday. But the ACU starting quarterback isn't worried about it being against the two-time Lone Star Conference champions, West Texas A&M. "I've never played in the playoffs before, even in high school," Malone said. "But I don't feel any pressure at all, ... [Read More…]
Nineteen Wildcats named all-LSC
By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor When the all-LSC South Division Football awards were announced, the purple and white was all over it. The 8-2 football team broke the school record after receiving four individual awards and 11 first-team selections when league officials announced the postseason awards on Wednesday. Nineteen total players ... [Read More…]
Wildcats catch berth despite loss
By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor The ACU football team finished its regular season with a loss, but head coach Chris Thomsen knew the season wasn't over just yet. "I wasn't really worried about it," Thomsen said. "I knew we were in." The Southwest regional committee announced Sunday that the Wildcats would play in the program's first NCAA ... [Read More…]
BREAKING NEWS: Wildcats’ playoff destiny unknown after 46-30 loss
By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor The ACU football team's destiny in the NCAA Division II playoffs is out of their hands; The Southwest regional committee will make that decision. "We've got to wait," linebacker Cody Stutts said. "And hope and pray that we get in." ACU failed to secure the Lone Star Conference championship and a playoff spot ... [Read More…]
Cats’ postseason hinges on win
By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor The ACU football team will check into a hotel in Abilene Friday night. But not for the chocolate mints on the pillows. It's to help the team block out all distractions before its final regular season game, which they must win to clinch a spot in the playoffs. "We're trying to create an isolated environment," ... [Read More…]
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