Johnny Knox caught an 8-yard touchdown pass, but it was called back after Knox was called for offensive pass interference. That gave us 3 and goal from the 23 - Malone hit Scott on a screen pass; he was nearly sacked by Curtis Niccum but he got the ball to Bernard who scampered in from 23 yards out thanks to great blocking by the line and Knox down the field.
12 points for Bernard in the game, 12 touchdowns on the year, 10 on the ground, two from Malone.
Adams' PAT good
Wildcats 14 Tigers 0 (6:00 left in the first)
Saturday, October 4, 2008
BURN-ard
It took a little longer than usual, but the Wildcats are on the board. We stalled out on our first offensive drive thanks to a 10-yard sack by the Tigers on ACU QB Billy Malone. However, ECU went 3-and-out and punted on their second offensive drive.
A 10-yard return from Knox put us at our own 40-yard line. Lance nudged me and said he felt a 60-yard touchdown run coming on ... and the Fleming Crystal Ball was correct as Bernard took it up the gut, broke a tackle and headed to the sideline for his 11th touchdown of the season.
Adams PAT is good,
Wildcats 7 Tigers 0
A 10-yard return from Knox put us at our own 40-yard line. Lance nudged me and said he felt a 60-yard touchdown run coming on ... and the Fleming Crystal Ball was correct as Bernard took it up the gut, broke a tackle and headed to the sideline for his 11th touchdown of the season.
Adams PAT is good,
Wildcats 7 Tigers 0
Live Blog for game vs. East Central tonight
Check the blog tonight for updates and insight at Shotwell Stadium when ACU and ECU square off in a cat fight between the Wildcats and Tigers.
Remember that if you want to ask any of our radio broadcasters any questions or leave any comments for them, email acusports@gmail.com. Local listeners can hear the broadcast by Grant Boone and Chuck Statler on KYYW 1470 AM. Wildcat Insiders can see the game via live web streaming video and audio by visiting http://www.acusports.com.
One of our emailers, Don, wanted to remind fans of Marcus Johnson's (ECU quarterback) ties to Abilene and the sports world. Obviously, Marcus played for Abilene High School and led the Eagles to two playoff appearances. He went to the University of Oklahoma where he was listed as a wide receiver and transfered later to Tarleton and then ended up in Ada, Okla. as the starting QB for the Tigers.
Marcus is known for his scrambling ability as well as his arm, but speed runs in the family. His brother Jonathan, (my former high school basketball teammate :) ) ran at Texas Tech for former ACU Wildcat track coach Wes Kittley where he had a highly successful collegiate career. However, perhaps his biggest accomplishment was advancing to the finals in the 800-meter run at the Athens Olympics in 2004.
Thanks Don for the feedback.
The volleyball team dropped a pair of matches at the Pittsburg State Classic in Pittsburg, Kan. They lost to nationally-ranked Central Missouri in three sets and then fell to Missouri Southern in four. The Wildcats will try to rebound against nationally-ranked Pittsburg State and Newman today.
Since beginning 9-0 the Wildcats are 4-5 in their last nine matches.
The soccer team dropped a tough match to Dallas Baptist Thursday. ACU out-shot the Lady Patriots in the first half 9-1, but couldn't quite put the ball in the net and DBU dropped ACU to 4-4-2 on the season. The Wildcats will get a chance to rebound and win their first Lone Star Conference match Sunday against MIdwestern State at the ACU Soccer Field. Kickoff is at 2 p.m.
The women's tennis ITA Regional continues today at the Eager Tennis Pavilion (ACU), Hardin-Simmons and Rose Park - the Wildcats will be looking to send some individuals to the ITA nationals in Mobile, Ala. in two weeks.
The cross country team runs at the Jamboree Classic in Stillwater, Okla. this morning, we'll try to provide updates when we get closer to the football kickoff at 6 p.m.
Remember that if you want to ask any of our radio broadcasters any questions or leave any comments for them, email acusports@gmail.com. Local listeners can hear the broadcast by Grant Boone and Chuck Statler on KYYW 1470 AM. Wildcat Insiders can see the game via live web streaming video and audio by visiting http://www.acusports.com.
One of our emailers, Don, wanted to remind fans of Marcus Johnson's (ECU quarterback) ties to Abilene and the sports world. Obviously, Marcus played for Abilene High School and led the Eagles to two playoff appearances. He went to the University of Oklahoma where he was listed as a wide receiver and transfered later to Tarleton and then ended up in Ada, Okla. as the starting QB for the Tigers.
Marcus is known for his scrambling ability as well as his arm, but speed runs in the family. His brother Jonathan, (my former high school basketball teammate :) ) ran at Texas Tech for former ACU Wildcat track coach Wes Kittley where he had a highly successful collegiate career. However, perhaps his biggest accomplishment was advancing to the finals in the 800-meter run at the Athens Olympics in 2004.Thanks Don for the feedback.
The volleyball team dropped a pair of matches at the Pittsburg State Classic in Pittsburg, Kan. They lost to nationally-ranked Central Missouri in three sets and then fell to Missouri Southern in four. The Wildcats will try to rebound against nationally-ranked Pittsburg State and Newman today.
Since beginning 9-0 the Wildcats are 4-5 in their last nine matches.
The soccer team dropped a tough match to Dallas Baptist Thursday. ACU out-shot the Lady Patriots in the first half 9-1, but couldn't quite put the ball in the net and DBU dropped ACU to 4-4-2 on the season. The Wildcats will get a chance to rebound and win their first Lone Star Conference match Sunday against MIdwestern State at the ACU Soccer Field. Kickoff is at 2 p.m.
The women's tennis ITA Regional continues today at the Eager Tennis Pavilion (ACU), Hardin-Simmons and Rose Park - the Wildcats will be looking to send some individuals to the ITA nationals in Mobile, Ala. in two weeks.
The cross country team runs at the Jamboree Classic in Stillwater, Okla. this morning, we'll try to provide updates when we get closer to the football kickoff at 6 p.m.
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Notes from around the Wildcat Den
Photo Galleries:
Football: ACU vs. ENMU (09.27.08)
Volleyball: ACU vs. ENMU (09.25.08)
Soccer: ACU vs. Angelo (09.26.08)
Three sports you haven’t heard much about on this blog since we started it in August is men’s basketball, women’s basketball and tennis.
However, all three made or will make news this weekend at ACU. Yesterday, we posted the preseason polls for men’s and women’s basketball after head coaches Jason Copeland and Shawna Lavender went to the Lone Star Conference media day Wednesday in Bartlesville, Okla.
Dejan Sencanski (pictured) returns for his senior year for Copeland and the men’s team in 2008-09. The native from Serbia, was named the LSC South Division Preseason Player of the Year and the Wildcats were picked to finish third in the South.
Copeland and the Wildcats will look to make the conference tournament for the second-straight season. In March of 2008, ACU made the LSC postseason tourney for the first time since the 1997-98 season.
Lavender’s squad was picked second in the south division for the second-straight time behind West Texas A&M. The Wildcats have 10 returning players and four starters from 2007-08 when ACU finished 18-11 and advanced to the LSC semi-finals. Seniors Audrey Maxwell-Lively and Kristee Davidson will look to provide veteran leadership.
This weekend, the women’s tennis team will play host to the ITA South Central Regional Tournament. This tournament is one of eight similar tournaments around the nation that holds flights of singles and doubles in order to advance to the ITA Small College National Championships.
These tournaments are not played in team form, although, doubles partners come from the same school. Last season, freshman Jaclyn Walker nearly advanced to nationals when she fell in the championship match. However, Irene Squillaci (pictured) and Aina Rafolo won the doubles regional last season to move to nationals. With Rafolo graudated, Squilliaci will be joined by Walker to try and repeat as champs.
The tournament starts Friday and goes through Sunday with matches at ACU, HSU and Rose Park.
The volleyball team will compete in the Pittsburg State Classic this weekend in Pittsburg, Kan. The soccer team faces Dallas Baptist in Dallas Thrusday evening before playing host to Midwestern State Sunday at the ACU Soccer Field. The Wildcats are looking for their first conference win Sunday against the Lady Mustangs after a tough 1-0 loss to Angelo State last season.
The cross country team is at the Jamboree Classic in Stillwater, Okla. Saturday morning hosted by Big XII school Oklahoma State. Last season, both ACU’s men and women won the Jamboree. This year, the women have a good chance to repeat, but they’ll need to defeat two nationally ranked NCAA Division I programs in No. 16 Northern Arizona and No. 21 Texas Tech. The men’s team at ACU is ranked No. 1 in NCAA Division II and will need to knock off the hosts, OSU, who are ranked No. 2 in the nation.
ACU returns home in football for the second home game of the season at 6 p.m. East Central comes to town and many Abilenians will keep their eye on this game as former Abilene High School quarterback and former Oklahoma Sooner Marcus Johnson comes to town under center for the Tigers.
The Tigers have shown flashes of offensive brilliance, however, the Tigers are 1-4 on the year after beating Northeastern State 55-49 Saturday.
Here are this week’s notes (does not include volleyball or soccer)
Week 5 Football Notes
Cross Country Notes
Tennis Notes
Football: ACU vs. ENMU (09.27.08)
Volleyball: ACU vs. ENMU (09.25.08)
Soccer: ACU vs. Angelo (09.26.08)
Three sports you haven’t heard much about on this blog since we started it in August is men’s basketball, women’s basketball and tennis.
However, all three made or will make news this weekend at ACU. Yesterday, we posted the preseason polls for men’s and women’s basketball after head coaches Jason Copeland and Shawna Lavender went to the Lone Star Conference media day Wednesday in Bartlesville, Okla.
Dejan Sencanski (pictured) returns for his senior year for Copeland and the men’s team in 2008-09. The native from Serbia, was named the LSC South Division Preseason Player of the Year and the Wildcats were picked to finish third in the South.Copeland and the Wildcats will look to make the conference tournament for the second-straight season. In March of 2008, ACU made the LSC postseason tourney for the first time since the 1997-98 season.
Lavender’s squad was picked second in the south division for the second-straight time behind West Texas A&M. The Wildcats have 10 returning players and four starters from 2007-08 when ACU finished 18-11 and advanced to the LSC semi-finals. Seniors Audrey Maxwell-Lively and Kristee Davidson will look to provide veteran leadership.
This weekend, the women’s tennis team will play host to the ITA South Central Regional Tournament. This tournament is one of eight similar tournaments around the nation that holds flights of singles and doubles in order to advance to the ITA Small College National Championships.
These tournaments are not played in team form, although, doubles partners come from the same school. Last season, freshman Jaclyn Walker nearly advanced to nationals when she fell in the championship match. However, Irene Squillaci (pictured) and Aina Rafolo won the doubles regional last season to move to nationals. With Rafolo graudated, Squilliaci will be joined by Walker to try and repeat as champs.The tournament starts Friday and goes through Sunday with matches at ACU, HSU and Rose Park.
The volleyball team will compete in the Pittsburg State Classic this weekend in Pittsburg, Kan. The soccer team faces Dallas Baptist in Dallas Thrusday evening before playing host to Midwestern State Sunday at the ACU Soccer Field. The Wildcats are looking for their first conference win Sunday against the Lady Mustangs after a tough 1-0 loss to Angelo State last season.
The cross country team is at the Jamboree Classic in Stillwater, Okla. Saturday morning hosted by Big XII school Oklahoma State. Last season, both ACU’s men and women won the Jamboree. This year, the women have a good chance to repeat, but they’ll need to defeat two nationally ranked NCAA Division I programs in No. 16 Northern Arizona and No. 21 Texas Tech. The men’s team at ACU is ranked No. 1 in NCAA Division II and will need to knock off the hosts, OSU, who are ranked No. 2 in the nation.
ACU returns home in football for the second home game of the season at 6 p.m. East Central comes to town and many Abilenians will keep their eye on this game as former Abilene High School quarterback and former Oklahoma Sooner Marcus Johnson comes to town under center for the Tigers.
The Tigers have shown flashes of offensive brilliance, however, the Tigers are 1-4 on the year after beating Northeastern State 55-49 Saturday.
Here are this week’s notes (does not include volleyball or soccer)
Week 5 Football Notes
Cross Country Notes
Tennis Notes
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Volleyball survives first five-set match Wednesday night
I'll update with you news from around the Wildcat den tomorrow and will add a few photo galleries. With Lance out at the Lone Star Conference basketball media day today, we didn't do any podcasts, however, it's a busy week around the athletics arena.
The Wildcat volleyball team moved to 13-3 with a tough 3-2 win over Dallas Baptist.
Click here for the photo gallery between ACU and DBU.
Click here to read the men's preseason basketball release
Click here to read the women's preseason basketball release
The Wildcat volleyball team moved to 13-3 with a tough 3-2 win over Dallas Baptist.
Click here for the photo gallery between ACU and DBU.
Click here to read the men's preseason basketball release
Click here to read the women's preseason basketball release
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