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LIVE CHAT: No. 6 Abilene Christian at No. 9 Washburn

Sat, 4 Sep 2010 16:00:19 -0400

A live chat of the Sept. 4 football matchup between No. 6 Abilene Christian (0-0) and nbsp;and No. 9 Washburn (1-0) and nbsp;at Yager Stadium in Topeka, Kan. Gametime is set for 6 p.m. CST, chat opens at 5:45 p.m. Washburn had a close victory last week...

Washburn football preps for No. 6 Abilene Christian

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 03:14:08 -0400

Ichabods hold on for 34-29 victory against Orediggers

After a narrow 34-29 road victory last Saturday in Golden, Colo., the Ichabods (1-0) return to the friendly confines of Yager Stadium this week to prepare for their first top ten opponent of the season No. 6 Abilene Christian University (0-0). and nbsp...

Washburn wins 34-29 against Colorado School of Mines

Sat, 28 Aug 2010 17:34:19 -0400

Bods nab road victory thanks to strong rushing attack

Washburn sophomore running back Vershon Moore led the Ichabods to victory in their season opener Saturday against the Colorado School of Mines, rushing for 218 yards and a touchdown in the 34-29 road win in Golden, Colo. ...

Bods ride strength of defense

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 20:10:35 -0400

It's fitting that the 2010 Washburn Ichabods football team spent the past few weeks preparing for the upcoming season in temperatures exceeding 100 degrees. Fitting because the Washburn defense plans to bring the heat on opposing offenses all season. an...

COLUMN: Washburn defense, running backs set for big year

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 02:42:38 -0400

During the 2009 season, the Washburn Ichabods were perhaps the most dynamic team to not make postseason play. Behind one of the top offenses in the nation, a stellar defense and a surprisingly consistent special teams unit, the Ichabods put together an ...

Washburn football ranked No. 10 by AFCA

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 04:40:56 -0400

Ichabods tabbed No. 2 in MIAA by media, No. 3 by coaches

The Washburn University football team is the tenth best Division II team in the nation, according to the American Football Coaches Association. and nbsp; and nbsp;...

Washburn Ichabod football team ranked preseason No. 9 by USA Today

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 21:40:50 -0400

The Washburn Ichabods were ranked preseason No. 9 in the USA Today Preseason Division II poll which was released today as part of their College Football Preview Magazine. The Ichabods will open the 2010 season on Aug. 28 when they travel to face the Co...

Further MIAA expansion a possibility

Tue, 6 Jul 2010 22:17:33 -0400

Four teams express interest in expanding conference from 12 schools to 16

Less than a month after Nebraska and Colorado left the Big 12 for the Big Ten and Pac 10, respectively, conference expansion is once again an area of interest and mdash;this time in Division II. The MIAA, which is officially expanding to 12 schools this s...

Desir adds 2nd Preseason All-American honor

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 04:19:45 -0400

Washburn's sophomore defensive back Pierre Desir has added his second preseason All-American honor as he was named to the Lindy's Preseason Division II All-American team. Desir was named to the Consensus Draft Service All-American Team las...

Washburn's Desir, Boyer receive Preseason All-American honors

Sun, 6 Jun 2010 17:36:45 -0400

Washburn's sophomore returning All-American defensive back Pierre Desir has been named to the first team Consensus Draft Services 2010 Preseason All-American first team for the upcoming season. He was the only sophomore listed in either of the first two t...

Watkins named finalist for Ken B. Jones Award

Wed, 2 Jun 2010 22:18:15 -0400

Former Washburn Ichabod football player Zach Watkins has been named a finalist for the Ken B. Jones MIAA Student Athlete of the Year which was announced today by the conference office. Watkins is looking to become the first Washburn student-athlete to w...

Washburn signs 18 new players

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 15:41:03 -0500

The Washburn football program inked 18 new players for the 2010 season last Wednesday, Feb. 3. The Bods looked to bulk up an already stellar offense, signing three running backs, a receiver, a tight end and Tyrell Brown, a 6'6, 190-pound quarterback from ...

Zach Watkins leads East team to Cactus Bowl all-star victory

Sat, 9 Jan 2010 18:07:46 -0500

KINGSVILLE, Texas -- Washburn Ichabod senior linebacker Zach Watkins helped lead the West All-Star team to a 16-0 win over the East squad at the 2010 Valero Cactus Bowl at Javelina Stadium Friday night (Jan. 8) host by Texas A and amp;M-Kingsville....

Washburn All-Decade Team: Football

Sat, 26 Dec 2009 15:46:06 -0500

Review staff picks top players from 2000-2009

With a new decade on the way, it's time to announce the best offensive, defensive and special teams players for Washburn from 2000-2009. The staff picked 24 players and a coach to head the Washburn football All-Decade Team, including two Players of the De...

Live Gameday Blog: Football

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 13:29:06 -0500

Washburn defeats Emporia State 56-35

This is the spot for the live gameday blog of the Emporia State-Washburn game. Check back often for updates and check us out on Twitter at www.twitter.com/wureviewsports....

Washburn’s form of wildcat formation formidable

Mon, 2 Nov 2009 19:29:27 -0500

By: Robert Burkett

The saying, 'what's old is new again, and rdquo; is always heard when talking about the hot offense of the moment and the run-gun offense is no different. Now, many readers might not realize that they have heard of this offense before. Head coach Craig S...

Gorilla warfare:

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:30:23 -0400

Washburn hands Pittsburg State a decisive 55-3 loss on homecoming

Beginning the season with a 5-2 record, the Washburn football team had played some good games. However, Saturday afternoon at home in Yager Stadium the No. 20 Ichabods crushed the Pittsburg State Gorillas 55-3 and coach Craig Schurig said the team finally...

UPDATE: Softball's 'Think Pink Game' cancelled

Thu, 8 Oct 2009 20:15:52 -0400

By: Washburn University

and nbsp;The Washburn Lady Blues softball team is hosting a Think Pink Game on Saturday, Oct. 10....