https://www.wubearcats.com en-us https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/fball/2005-06/releases/football_faces_new_foes.html Thu, 04 May 2006 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/fball/2005-06/releases/football_faces_new_foes.html https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/fball/2005-06/releases/bennett_named_honorable_mention_allamerican_and_third_team_a.html 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. Sun, 18 Dec 2005 05:00:00 GMT https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/fball/2005-06/releases/bennett_named_honorable_mention_allamerican_and_third_team_a.html https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/fball/2005-06/releases/alton_named_cosida_espn_the_magazine_academic_allamerican.html 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. Tue, 06 Dec 2005 05:00:00 GMT https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/fball/2005-06/releases/alton_named_cosida_espn_the_magazine_academic_allamerican.html https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/fball/2005-06/releases/bearcats_take_on_plu_after_long_break.html 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. Mon, 28 Nov 2005 05:00:00 GMT https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/fball/2005-06/releases/bearcats_take_on_plu_after_long_break.html https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/fball/2005-06/releases/bennett_brock_and_khoury_lead_bearcats_allnwc_selections.html 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. Thu, 24 Nov 2005 05:00:00 GMT https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/fball/2005-06/releases/bennett_brock_and_khoury_lead_bearcats_allnwc_selections.html https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/fball/2005-06/releases/football_season_in_review_2005_bearcats_answer_questions_on.html 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. Mon, 21 Nov 2005 05:00:00 GMT https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/fball/2005-06/releases/football_season_in_review_2005_bearcats_answer_questions_on.html https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/fball/2005-06/releases/dean_alton_earn_regional_academic_allamerican_awards.html 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. Sun, 13 Nov 2005 05:00:00 GMT https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/fball/2005-06/releases/dean_alton_earn_regional_academic_allamerican_awards.html https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/fball/2005-06/releases/linfield_wins_nwc_title_with_victory_over_bearcats.html 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. Sat, 12 Nov 2005 05:00:00 GMT https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/fball/2005-06/releases/linfield_wins_nwc_title_with_victory_over_bearcats.html https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/fball/2005-06/releases/bearcats_host_topranked_linfield_in_showdown_for_nwc_title.html 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. Thu, 10 Nov 2005 05:00:00 GMT https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/fball/2005-06/releases/bearcats_host_topranked_linfield_in_showdown_for_nwc_title.html https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/fball/2005-06/releases/ticket_information_linfield_versus_willamette_saturday_novem.html 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. Mon, 07 Nov 2005 05:00:00 GMT https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/fball/2005-06/releases/ticket_information_linfield_versus_willamette_saturday_novem.html https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/fball/2005-06/releases/bearcats_win_another_ot_thriller_4034_over_whitworth.html 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. Sat, 05 Nov 2005 05:00:00 GMT https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/fball/2005-06/releases/bearcats_win_another_ot_thriller_4034_over_whitworth.html https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/fball/2005-06/releases/orourke_named_nwc_defensive_player_of_the_week.html 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. Tue, 01 Nov 2005 05:00:00 GMT https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/fball/2005-06/releases/orourke_named_nwc_defensive_player_of_the_week.html https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/fball/2005-06/releases/brocks_three_tds_and_goal_line_stand_give_bearcats_3427_win.html 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. Sat, 29 Oct 2005 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/fball/2005-06/releases/brocks_three_tds_and_goal_line_stand_give_bearcats_3427_win.html https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/fball/2005-06/releases/khoury_randall_earn_player_of_the_week_honors.html 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. Tue, 11 Oct 2005 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/fball/2005-06/releases/khoury_randall_earn_player_of_the_week_honors.html https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/fball/2005-06/releases/bearcats_with_in_2ot_thriller_over_southern_oregon_3428.html 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. Sat, 08 Oct 2005 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/fball/2005-06/releases/bearcats_with_in_2ot_thriller_over_southern_oregon_3428.html https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/fball/2005-06/releases/speckman_featured_in_usa_today_article.html 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. Thu, 06 Oct 2005 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/fball/2005-06/releases/speckman_featured_in_usa_today_article.html https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/fball/2005-06/releases/last_minute_heroics_give_bearcats_2117_win_over_ups.html TACOMA, WA â?? Michael Plank hauled in a 25-yard touchdown pass from Cameron Walton with 57 seconds to play as the Willamette University football team spoiled homecoming with a 21-17 win over the University of Puget Sound Saturday afternoon. Sat, 01 Oct 2005 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/fball/2005-06/releases/last_minute_heroics_give_bearcats_2117_win_over_ups.html https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/fball/2005-06/releases/bearcats_look_to_build_on_momentum_from_last_weeks_victory_a.html SALEM, OR â?? After a convincing 52-20 win over visiting Menlo College last weekend, the Willamette University football team will look to build on the momentum from that victory when they play at the University of Puget Sound this Saturday. Fri, 30 Sep 2005 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/fball/2005-06/releases/bearcats_look_to_build_on_momentum_from_last_weeks_victory_a.html https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/fball/2005-06/releases/sweet_named_nwc_defensive_football_player_of_the_week_wilbon.html SALEM, OR â?? Linebacker Phillip Sweet (JR, Albany, OR) has been named the Northwest Conference Defensive Player of the Week for his 14-tackle performance in leading the Bearcats to their first win of the season last week against Menlo College. Wed, 28 Sep 2005 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/fball/2005-06/releases/sweet_named_nwc_defensive_football_player_of_the_week_wilbon.html https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/fball/2005-06/releases/wilbons_three_second_half_tds_leads_willamette_to_5220_win_o.html SALEM, OR â?? Steve Wilbon scored three times in the second half and the Willamette University football team scored on its first five possessions after halftime as the Bearcats (1-3) won their first game of the season with a convincing 52-20 win over Menlo College (0-4) Saturday afternoon at McCulloch Stadium. Sat, 24 Sep 2005 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/fball/2005-06/releases/wilbons_three_second_half_tds_leads_willamette_to_5220_win_o.html https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/fball/2005-06/releases/bearcats_look_to_homecoming_game_for_first_win_of_season.html SALEM, OR â?? The Willamette University football team is still in search of its first win of the year after losing 31-13 to Azusa Pacific last Saturday. Willamette, 0-3 on the season, will host Menlo College this Saturday in what will be the Bearcats homecoming game. Thu, 22 Sep 2005 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/fball/2005-06/releases/bearcats_look_to_homecoming_game_for_first_win_of_season.html https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/fball/2005-06/releases/bearcats_lose_to_azusa_pacific_3113.html AZUSA CA â?? Missed opportunities spelled defeat for the Willamette University football team as the Bearcats fell to 0-3 on the season with a 31-13 loss to Azusa Pacific, the No. 20 ranked team in the NAIA. Sat, 17 Sep 2005 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/fball/2005-06/releases/bearcats_lose_to_azusa_pacific_3113.html https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/fball/2005-06/releases/bearcats_travel_to_california_to_face_no_20_azusa_pacific.html SALEM, OR â?? The Willamette University football team travels to Azusa, California this weekend to play the Azusa Pacific University Cougars, a team ranked No. 20 in the latest NAIA poll. Thu, 15 Sep 2005 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/fball/2005-06/releases/bearcats_travel_to_california_to_face_no_20_azusa_pacific.html https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/fball/2005-06/releases/bearcats_lose_to_no_2_mary_hardinbaylor_4524.html SALEM, OR â?? The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor rolled up 38 first-half points, handing the Willamette University Bearcats their second straight defeat, 45-24, in a non-conference game Saturday afternoon at McCulloch Stadium. It was the season-opener for the Crusaders, who came into the game as the No. 2 ranked team in the countryâ?¦ and they showed why right from the start. Sat, 10 Sep 2005 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/fball/2005-06/releases/bearcats_lose_to_no_2_mary_hardinbaylor_4524.html https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/fball/2005-06/releases/2005_fall_bearcats_sports_weekly_update.html MENâ??S SOCCER Fri, 09 Sep 2005 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/fball/2005-06/releases/2005_fall_bearcats_sports_weekly_update.html https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/fball/2005-06/releases/bearcats_set_to_host_no_2_mary_hardinbaylor_saturday.html SALEM, OR â?? The Willamette University football team will be looking for their first win of the season this Saturday when they play host to No. 2 Mary Hardin-Baylor of Texas. Fri, 09 Sep 2005 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/fball/2005-06/releases/bearcats_set_to_host_no_2_mary_hardinbaylor_saturday.html https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/fball/2005-06/releases/listen_live_to_bearcats_season_opener.html SALEM, OR â?? Bearcat fans can listen live over the internet to tonight's game at Western Oregon. The game is being simulcast on KBZY 1490 and via Stretch Internet through the Willamette website. Sat, 03 Sep 2005 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/fball/2005-06/releases/listen_live_to_bearcats_season_opener.html https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/fball/2005-06/releases/wolves_beat_willamette_in_season_opener.html MONMOUTH, OR â?? Mark Thorsen tossed four touchdown passes as the Western Oregon University Wolves avenged last yearâ??s opening day defeat by beating the Willamette University football team 35-0 in a non-conference game. Sat, 03 Sep 2005 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/fball/2005-06/releases/wolves_beat_willamette_in_season_opener.html https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/fball/2005-06/releases/bearcats_set_to_open_2005_season_saturday_at_western_oregon.html SALEM, OR â?? The Willamette University football team opens its 2005 season this Saturday when they travel to Monmouth to face Western Oregon University at 7 pm for a non-conference match-up. Thu, 01 Sep 2005 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/fball/2005-06/releases/bearcats_set_to_open_2005_season_saturday_at_western_oregon.html https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/fball/2005-06/releases/bearcats_again_play_nations_top_teams_as_they_look_to_return.html SALEM, OR â?? 2004 was a year that could have gone in either direction for the Willamette University football team. After a heartbreaking double-overtime loss to eventual national runner-up, the University of Mary-Hardin Baylor in Texas, and a 20-13 defeat at the hands of Eastern Oregon, Coach Mark Speckmanâ??s team could have written off the rest of 2004. Wed, 24 Aug 2005 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wubearcats.com/sports/fball/2005-06/releases/bearcats_again_play_nations_top_teams_as_they_look_to_return.html