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Ua19/16/2 Football Press Releases, Wku Athletic Media Relations

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Press releases and game statistics for WKU football team in 2023.

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Ua19/16/1 Bowl Bound, Wku Athletic Media Relations

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Media guide for the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl, WKU vs. University of South Alabama.

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Hartsell Awarded Mid-America Regional Emmy For Battle Of The Ravine Video Essay, Kaitlyn Stoddard, Ouachita News Bureau

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Ouachita Baptist University junior Chase Hartsell was awarded a Regional EMMYⓇ for his video essay about the Ouachita-Henderson State University football rivalry Battle of the Ravine, titled “A November Morn.” The award was presented to him by the Mid-America chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) at the 46th annual Regional EMMYⓇ Gala on Saturday, Oct. 29, at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch in St. Louis, Mo.

According to John Paul, chair of the NATAS Mid-America education committee, the Mid-America chapter honors high school and college students with awards called crystal pillars that …

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Scholarship Endowed At Ouachita To Honor David Sharp, Julie Shands, Ouachita News Bureau

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An endowed athletic scholarship has been established at Ouachita Baptist University in honor of David Sharp, the university’s director of athletics, and his more than four decades of service to Ouachita.

“I’m not sure there’s a better feeling than being recognized by your teammates, peers, colleagues, fellow alumni and friends,” said Sharp. “I am so honored that all these people had a part in establishing this endowed scholarship. It’s quite humbling, and it’s good to know that we’ll be able to assist future Ouachita football players in pursuing their dream of playing college football and earning a college degree.”

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Ouachita Student-Athlete Clark Yarbrough Remembered As A Humble Leader, Ouachita News Bureau

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Ouachita Baptist University senior Clark Yarbrough, 21, of Rowlett, Texas, died Sept. 4. A business administration/sport management major and starting defensive lineman for the Tiger football team, Yarbrough was the son of Mattie Yarbrough of Rowlett. He is remembered on campus for the example he set as a leader, a scholar-athlete, a friend and a man of faith.

“Clark was an exemplary student – academically, athletically and spiritually,” said Dr. Rickey Rogers, vice president for student development at Ouachita. “He held strongly to his Christian faith, and it was evident in the way he lived his life and led his …

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Ua19/16/2 Football Press Releases, Wku Athletic Media Relations

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Press releases, photos and game statistics for WKU football team in 2022.

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Ua19/16/1 2022 Wku Football Media Guide, Wku Athletic Media Relations

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WKU football media guide for 2022.

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Ua19/16/1 Wku Football Media Guide, Wku Athletic Media Relations

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WKU football media guide for 2021.

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Ua19/16/2 Football Press Releases, Wku Athletic Media Relations

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Press releases, photos and statistics for WKU football team for 2021.

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Ua19/16/1 Hilltopper Football 2019 Bowl Guide, Wku Athletic Media Relations

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Media guide for the First Responder Bowl, WKU vs. Western Michigan University.

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$800,000 Gift Provides Artificial Turf For Ouachita’S Cliff Harris Stadium, Ouachita News Bureau

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Ouachita Baptist University announced today that a Little Rock attorney has provided a generous $800,000 gift that will fully fund the installation of artificial turf at Cliff Harris Stadium.

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Ua19/16/1 Wku Football Media Guide, Wku Athletic Media Relations

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WKU football media guide for 2018.

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Ouachita Football Network Announces Affiliates For 2015 Season, Ouachita News Bureau

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Ouachita Baptist University again will have one of the largest radio networks in NCAA Division II with eight Ouachita Football Network stations covering most of Arkansas along with parts of Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas.

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Ouachita Homecoming Football Game To Be Televised On American Sports Network, Ouachita News Bureau

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In conjunction with Ouachita tigers football program, the Great American Conference and Harding University, the Ouachita Baptist University Athletics Department has announced that Oct. 3 Ouachita Homecoming game between the Ouachita Tigers and Harding Bisons will be televised by the American Sports Network (ASN) and the Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc.

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Ouachita Tigers Announce Tickets On Sale For 2015 Home Football Games, Ouachita News Bureau

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Ouachita Tigers Athletic Director Sharp has announced that home game tickets for the 2015 Ouachita Tigers football season are now available for purchase. There will be six home games at Cliff Harris Stadium this season, the most regular season home games in program history.

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Ouachita Expresses Condolences Over Unexpected Death Of Football Recruit, Ouachita News Bureau

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Mikal Cromartie, a prospective student-athlete who made a campus visit to Ouachita Baptist University yesterday as a football recruit, died unexpectedly in his hotel room in Caddo Valley.

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Ouachita Football Head Coach Todd Knight Named Gac Coach Of The Year, Kyle Parris, Ouachita News Bureau

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After guiding the Ouachita Baptist University Tigers football team to its first 10-0 season in program history, Head Coach Todd Knight has been named the unanimous choice for Great American Conference Coach of the Year.

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Undefeated Ouachita Tigers Win Battle Of The Ravine, Earn Gac Title & Gain No. 1 Regional Rankings In Playoffs, Kyle Parris, Trennis Henderson

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The Ouachita Baptist University Tigers rewrote OBU football history on Saturday with their 41-20 victory over rival Henderson State University. In addition to winning the 88th Battle of the Ravine, the Tigers finished the regular season with an undefeated, untied 10-0 record for the first time in program history.

Along with claiming the Great American Conference championship outright with the win, the Tigers finished the season with a No. 1 ranking in Super Region Three of the NCAA Division II Football Championship. That means Ouachita will host a second round matchup on Saturday, Nov. 29, also a first since the …

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Jaalen Watkins, Former Obu Football Player, Dies In Car Accident At Age 21, Ouachita News Bureau

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Jaalen Watkins, a junior kinesiology major at Ouachita Baptist University, died from injuries sustained in a car accident on Thursday, July 3. He was a passenger in a car that was involved in a two-vehicle accident on I-630 in Little Rock, according to Arkansas State Police.

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Ua3/9/7 President's Office-Ransdell Correspondence, Wku Archives

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Selected correspondence not duplicated in the Reading File. Contains incoming correspondence and responses.

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Ua94/6/1 Student / Alumni Personal Papers Western Kentucky University Small Collections, Wku Archives

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Small collections of personal papers and oral histories relating to the Western Kentucky University.

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Ua12/2/1 Homecoming, Wku Student Affairs

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Special edition of the College Heights Herald, includes articles:

Sainlar, Lindsay. Haunted Hill
McDowell, Dedra. Step Show Returns to Diddle Arena
Buckman, Josh. Athletic Hall of Fame Inducts Two New Members – Pete Walters, Gayle Watkins
Brueggemann, Alumni Larnelle Harris to Perform Sunday
Hockstedler, Robert & Shawnlaye Hopkins. Football Legend Jimmy Feix Earns Another Recognition
Fisher, Jill. Researcher Dorris Hutchison Thrilled by Honor
Hopkins, Shawntaye. Former Journalism Head David Whitaker Returns

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Ua3/9/5 How 'Bout Those Toppers!, Wku President's Office

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Speech made by WKU president Gary Ransdell at the I-AA NCAA football celebration in Diddle Arena.

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Ua19/16/1 Wku Football Media Guide, Wku Athletic Media Relations

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2003 football media guide produced by WKU Athletic Media Relations, includes athletic records and statistics, photographs, schedule and information regarding opponents.

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Ua12/2/1 Unknown Soldiers, Wku Student Affairs

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Special football edition of the College Heights Herald:

Farner, Keith. Unknown Soldiers – Football
Moore, Michael. Air Raid to Play Major Role in Tops’ Season
Schoenbaechler, Danny. Coach: Running Backs Look Great
Hightower, Kyle. Longtime Understudy, Jason Michael Getting His Turn to Shine on Field
Moore, Michael. Linebackers Will Lead
Casagrande, Michael. Coaches Hold Great Expectation for Kickers
Schoenbaechler, Danny. Team’s Opener Should Prepare Hilltoppers for the Long Haul
Hightower, Kyle. It’s No Laughing Matter, Jason Michael is the Hilltopper Quarterback Now

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