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Going Home: Collums returns to Conway for showdown with alma mater

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That slide is what made it home. That slide is what made things familiar and exciting. That slide, in the eyes of a young Ken Collums, was one of the best things in the world, and was one of the best things about going to spend time with his grandparents in Arkansas. "The biggest thing about Conway growing up was they had this great water ... [Read More…]

Wildcats hang on in shootout with SFA

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http://acuoptimist.com/ - The ACU football team moved to 2-0 in conference play with a 35-32 win over Stephen F. Austin at Shotwell Stadium. The Wildcats were forced to come back after SFA took the lead late in the game, but ACU found the end zone and held on for the win. Video/Editing: Daniel Zepeda ... [Read More…]

Football survives SFA for second straight win

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BOX SCORE | PICTURES The Wildcats (2-1 overall) led 27-12 in the 3rd quarter, and withstood a 20-8 run by the Lumberjacks (0-4 overall, 0-2 conference) to improve to 2-0 in the Southland with a 35-32 win. "It was a huge win and it was good for us that it went down to the last play," head coach Ken Collums said. "We told our guys it was going ... [Read More…]

Football to face struggling ‘Jacks

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WATCH | LIVE STATS | HIGHLIGHTS vs. HBU The Wildcats (1-0, 1-1) host 2014 playoff squad and Southland Conference opponent Stephen F. Austin (0-1, 0-3) Saturday at 11 A.M. ACU's 2014 team took down the Lumberjacks in upset fashion, 37-35, endangering the 'Jacks playoff hopes. However, SFA finished 8-4 with a good enough record to make the ... [Read More…]

The Ken Collums Show #4 – 2015

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The Ken Collums Show airs Saturday at 11 am on KTAB and will be featured on the Big Country homepage in Abilene, Texas. The show is produced by the JMC Network of student media at Abilene Christian University. (Original Air Date: September 26, 2015) Head Coach Ken Collums, Shera Niemirowski and Grant Boone look back on the Wildcats first ... [Read More…]

Wildcats overcome slow start; roll Huskies 49-21

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BOX SCORE | PICTURES The Wildcats (1-1) struggled mightily in the first half but scored on their first three drives of the second half to down the Houston Baptist Huskies (1-2) 49-21. ACU scored on its first drive of the game with a five-play, 64-yard scoring drive ending with a six-yard touchdown pass to senior Jonathan Epps. The 'Cats did ... [Read More…]

Football opens Southland play against Houston Baptist

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WATCH | LISTEN | LIVE STATS | HIGHLIGHTS vs. FRESNO STATE ACU football (0-1) returns home, after a two week layoff, to battle third year program and Southland Conference opponent Houston Baptist (1-1) at 6 P.M. Saturday. The 'Cats look to get their first win of the season after a tough 34-13 loss to FBS opponent Fresno State in week ... [Read More…]

The Ken Collums Show #3 – 2015

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The Ken Collums Show airs Saturday at 11 am on KTAB and will be featured on the Big Country homepage in Abilene, Texas. The show is produced by the JMC Network of student media at Abilene Christian University. (Original Air Date: September 19, 2015) Head Coach Ken Collums, Shera Niemirowski and Grant Boone take a look at the Wildcat's Depth ... [Read More…]

Freshmen Connection: Sealey and Proctor make impacts in Fresno

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Ten seconds are left on the clock. The Wildcats are in their first game of the season in Fresno, California. Redshirt freshman quarterback Dallas Sealey sets up the offense and calls out the play. The clock hits two seconds and Sealey takes the snap. He steps up and then rolls out to the right. He sees freshman wide receiver Byron Proctor Jr. in ... [Read More…]

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