2005-06 Football News

Season
BEARCAT FOOTBALL TO FACE NEW FOES IN 2006
Bennett Named Honorable Mention All-American and Third Team All-West Region
Bennett Named Honorable Mention All-American and Third Team All-West Region

SALEM, OR â?? Brandon Bennett, a sophomore offensive lineman from San Marcos, CA, has been named to the D3-Football.com Honorable Mention All-American team and third team All-West Region team in voting announced recently by D3football.com.

ALTON NAMED COSIDA ESPN THE MAGAZINE ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICAN
ALTON NAMED COSIDA ESPN THE MAGAZINE ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICAN

SALEM, OR â?? Senior Tim Alton, a Bearcat defensive back from Oregon City, has been named to the 2005 ESPN The Magazine Academic All-American team.

Bearcats Take on PLU After Long Break
Bearcats Take on PLU After Long Break

SALEM, OR â?? After a three-week layoff, the Willamette University football team is set to take the field again this Saturday when they host Pacific Lutheran University at 6:00 p.m. at McCulloch Stadium.

BENNETT, BROCK, AND KHOURY LEAD BEARCATS ALL-NWC SELECTIONS
BENNETT, BROCK, AND KHOURY LEAD BEARCATS ALL-NWC SELECTIONS

Brandon Bennett, Quentin Brock, and Megdy Khoury were all selected to the 2005 All-Northwest Conference First Team last week, headlining a list of 18 Bearcat football players that received All-NWC recognition.

FOOTBALL SEASON IN REVIEW: 2005 Bearcats Answer Questions On Way to Another Winning Season
FOOTBALL SEASON IN REVIEW: 2005 Bearcats Answer Questions On Way to Another Winning Season

Coming into the 2005 season the Willamette University football team had many question marks. The Bearcats, who were coming off a 7-4 season in which they lost in the first round of the national playoffs, were in search of an identity.

Dean, Alton Earn Regional Academic All-American Awards
Dean, Alton Earn Regional Academic All-American Awards

SALEM, OR â?? Defensive Back Tim Alton and running back Kevin Dean have been named to the ESPN the Magazine District 8 CoSida Academic All-American team for their outstanding success on the field and in the classroom.

Linfield Wins NWC Title with Victory Over Bearcats
Linfield Wins NWC Title with Victory Over Bearcats

SALEM, OR â?? Linfield College affirmed its hold on the nationâ??s #1 ranking and won the Northwest Conference title as the Wildcats defeated the Willamette University football team (5-4 overall, 3-1 NWC), 63-21, at McCulloch Stadium Saturday night.

BEARCATS HOST TOP-RANKED LINFIELD IN SHOWDOWN FOR NWC TITLE
BEARCATS HOST TOP-RANKED LINFIELD IN SHOWDOWN FOR NWC TITLE

MCCULLOCH STADIUM â?? It all comes down to one game for the Willamette University football team. The Bearcats, winners of five straight, will host top-ranked and undefeated Linfield this Saturday with both the Northwest Conference title, and a possible trip to the NCAA Division III National Playoffs, on the line.

Ticket Information: Linfield Versus Willamette Saturday November 12
Ticket Information: Linfield Versus Willamette Saturday November 12

Because of a larger than normal crowd for Saturdayâ??s game between the Bearcats and Linfield College, tickets can be purchased at the Sparks Center on the campus of Willamette University from noon until 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 12.

Bearcats Win Another OT Thriller, 40-34, Over Whitworth
Bearcats Win Another OT Thriller, 40-34, Over Whitworth

SPOKANE, WA â?? Down 11 points with six minutes to play and facing a fourth down and five, the Willamette University football team staged a furious comeback capped by Tyler Gillâ??s interception and Quentin Brockâ??s 20-yard touchdown run as the Bearcats defeated Whitworth College 40-34 in overtime Saturday afternoon at the Pine Bowl in Spokane.

O'Rourke Named NWC Defensive Player of the Week
O'Rourke Named NWC Defensive Player of the Week

Devin Oâ??Rourke, a sophomoire linebacker from Eatonville, WA, has been named the Northwest Conference Defensive Player of the Week as he collected 19 tackles, including several key stops, in the Bearcats 34-27 win over PLU.

Brock's Three TDs And Goal Line Stand Give Bearcats 34-27 Win Over PLU
Brock's Three TDs And Goal Line Stand Give Bearcats 34-27 Win Over PLU

SALEM, OR â?? Quentin Brock scored three touchdowns and the Willamette defense came up with a goal-line stand late in the 4th quarter as the Willamette University football team improved its record to 4-3 with a 34-27 win over Pacific Lutheran University in a Northwest Conference game Saturday night at McCulloch Stadium.

Khoury, Randall Earn Player of the Week Honors
Khoury, Randall Earn Player of the Week Honors

Salem, OR. - Linebacker Megdy Khoury (SR. Elko, NV) has been named the Northwest Conference Defensive Player of the Week and Wesley Randall was named Special Teams Player of the Week in leading the Bearcats to a 34-28 victory over Southern Oregon on Saturday.

Bearcats With in 2OT Thriller Over Southern Oregon, 34-28
Bearcats With in 2OT Thriller Over Southern Oregon, 34-28

SALEM, OR â?? Ryan Hernandez raced 25 yards on the first play of the second overtime period and the Bearcat defense stuffed Jacobe Krizman on a fourth and two to end the game as the Willamette University football team defeat Southern Oregon University 34-28 Saturday night at McCulloch Stadium.

Speckman Featured in USA TODAY Article
Speckman Featured in USA TODAY Article

SALEM, OR â?? Bearcat football coach Mark Speckman has been featured in an USA Today article. You can find the story at the link listed below.