Wildcats’ rally in Cowboys Stadium falls short
No. 3 Abilene Christian University rallied from an early 16-0 deficit but couldn’t quite catch the University of North Alabama, losing to the No. 4-ranked Lions, 23-17, in the Lone Star Football...
View ArticleACU, McMurry to tangle again, 41 years later
Nick Pruitt caught two TD passes for ACU in its win over McMurry in 1971. More than 12,000 fans showed up to watch the last time Abilene’s largest and smallest church-related universities played each...
View ArticleMultiple ways to follow the Wildcats tonight
Whether you’re at the game or out of town, there are multiple ways to follow the action tonight between Abilene Christian University and McMurry University: BE REAL: Wear purple (and some...
View ArticleDaDaDa, DaDaDa: Fans, team on ESPN stage
The Abilene Christian University Wildcats didn’t play football this past weekend, but only because they opened the season with a rare midweek game last week. They’ll be on national or regional TV four...
View ArticleSilver lining: Baseball season ends on HI note
ACU head coach Britt Bonneau greets TCU head coach Jim Schlossnagle at home plate. The Horned Frogs of the Big 12 Conference were ranked No. 2 in the nation when they narrowly beat ACU, 4-3, at...
View ArticleStadium to build a true home field advantage
Sam Denmark, Quentin Bryant, Ken Collums, Dr. Barry Packer Dr. Phil Schubert, April Anthony and Lee De Leon participated in the ceremonial groundbreaking. “Ladies and gentlemen, it’s time to bring...
View ArticleSo long Shotwell: A view from the sideline
ACU quarterback Jim Reese (with microphone) thanks 1976 Shrine Bowl organizers while teammates Ray Nunez (55), Wilbert Montgomery (with trophy) and John Usrey (69) look on. EDITOR’S NOTE: This Saturday...
View ArticleSo long Shotwell: The greatest show in town
Jerry Cabluck’s image of quarterback Jim Lindsey appeared in Sports Illustrated in 1970. EDITOR’S NOTE: This Saturday at 6 p.m., Abilene Christian University will play its last home football game at...
View ArticleSo long Shotwell: Mud, sweat and tears
A birds-eye view of Shotwell Stadium in 1961. EDITOR’S NOTE: This Saturday at 6 p.m., Abilene Christian University will play its last home football game at Shotwell Stadium. The historic venue will...
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