2017 Kangaroo Football News
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Samonig Named NFF Collegiate Scholar Athlete
March 05, 2018IRVING, Texas - Austin College senior football player Tom Samonig has been selected by the National Football Foundation Gridiron Club of Dallas as a Collegiate Scholar Athlete, the organization has announced. -
31 From 'Roo Football Named to SAA Fall Academic Honor Roll
February 12, 2018ATLANTA, Ga. - The Southern Athletic Association has released its 2017 Fall Academic Honor Roll, and 31 members of the Austin College football team have earned recognition for their outstanding work in the classroom.
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Tjeerdsma Elected to College Football Hall of Fame
January 08, 2018ATLANTA, Ga. – The National Football Foundation and College Football Hall of Fame announced the 2018 College Football Hall of Fame class on Monday morning, and former Austin College head football coach Mel Tjeerdsma was among the 13 individuals elected.
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Six From 'Roo Football Earn All-SAA
November 21, 2017ATLANTA, Ga. – Six members of the Austin College football team have been named as All-Southern Athletic Association performers for the 2017 season, the league office has announced.
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'Roos Fall in Last Second Heartbreaker at Rhodes
November 11, 2017MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Rhodes College scored on a 50-yard touchdown pass with just 12 seconds remaining to hand the Austin College football a heartbreaking loss on Saturday, with the 'Roos falling 37-32 in the team's final game of the year. Austin College ends the season with an overall record of 3-7.
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Trinity Tops 'Roo Football in Offensive Shootout
November 04, 2017SAN ANTONIO, Texas - It was a wild game from the start between the Austin College football team and Trinity University, with both teams getting plays of more than 80 yards in the first two minutes and the Tigers eventually pulling away to hand the 'Roos a 49-35 loss on Saturday. The 'Roos are now 3-6 overall and 1-6 in Southern Athletic Association play.
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Join the 'Roos on the Road in San Antonio!
October 25, 2017On Saturday, November 4 the 'Roos will be on the road in San Antonio as the Austin College football team takes on Trinity University. Join athletics director David Norman and other friends, family, and alumni for a pregame get together at Barbaro from 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
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'Roo Football Falls to BSC in Home Finale
October 21, 2017SHERMAN, Texas – Birmingham-Southern had three touchdowns of at least 75 yards in the opening half, including two special teams touchdowns, and Austin College fell short in a fourth quarter comeback bid in a 31-24 loss to the Panthers on Saturday.
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Collins Named SAA Offensive Player of the Week
October 16, 2017ATLANTA, Ga. – Austin College football player Colt Collins has been named the Southern Athletic Association Offensive Player of the Week, the league office has announced.
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'Roos Celebrate Homecoming with First SAA Victory
October 14, 2017SHERMAN, Texas – The Austin College football team got four total touchdowns from Colt Collins and held off a third quarter charge by Millsaps College to earn the program’s first Southern Athletic Association victory on Saturday afternoon as part of Homecoming and Family Weekend at Jerry Apple Stadium.
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Road Game at Trinity Moved to 6:00 p.m. Kickoff
October 11, 2017The Austin College football team's November 4 game at Trinity, originally slated for a 1:00 p.m. start, has been moved to a 6:00 p.m. kickoff.
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Offense Stifled in Road Loss to Centre
October 07, 2017DANVILLE, Ky. - The Austin College football team was never able to get its offense going and Centre scored at least once in each quarter to hand the 'Roos a 38-3 loss on the road on Saturday. The 'Roos are now 2-4 overall and 0-4 in Southern Athletic Association play.
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Turnovers Doom 'Roo Football in Loss to Berry
September 30, 2017SHERMAN, Texas – The Austin College football team turned the ball over seven times, resulting in 31 points for visiting Berry College in a 44-10 loss to the Vikings on Saturday at Jerry Apple Stadium. The ‘Roos are now 2-3 overall and 0-3 in Southern Athletic Association play.
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Q&A with Coach Dawson : 2017 Ep 4
September 29, 2017Coach Dawson discusses last week's Hendrix game and looks ahead to Berry.
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'Roos Fall Short at Hendrix
September 23, 2017CONWAY, Ark. - The Austin College football team found itself in a big hole early and was unable to climb out, falling 36-24 on the road at Hendrix College on Saturday afternoon. The 'Roos are now 2-2 overall and 0-2 in Southern Athletic Association play.
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Q&A with Coach Dawson / 2017 Ep. 3
September 21, 2017Coach Dawson reflects on Sewanee and looks ahead to Hendrix
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Offensive Miscues Lead to First Loss for 'Roo Football
September 16, 2017SHERMAN, Texas – The Austin College football team threw five interceptions and managed just 55 yards on the ground after a pair of fumbles resulted in two big losses, and the ‘Roos were unable to come from behind in a 29-17 defeat at the hands of the visiting Sewanee Tigers on Saturday at Jerry Apple Stadium.
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Q&A with Coach Dawson / 2017 Ep. 2
September 14, 2017Q&A with Coach Loren Dawson in Week 3
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Townsend Named SAA Defensive Player of the Week
September 11, 2017ATLANTA, Ga. – Austin College linebacker Jackson Townsend has been named the Southern Athletic Association Football Defensive Player of the Week following a standout performance on Saturday, September 9, the league office has announced.
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'Roos Dominate Early in Win Over Wayland Baptist
September 09, 2017SHERMAN, Texas – An 82-yard pick six for Jackson Townsend set the tone early for the Austin College football team, as the ‘Roos raced out to a 21-0 lead midway through the first quarter on their way to a 34-12 win over Wayland Baptist University on Saturday. The ‘Roos are now 2-0 to open the year.
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Big Second Half Propels 'Roos Past Bacone
September 02, 2017MUSKOGEE, Okla. - The Austin College football team never trailed, leading 7-0 at halftime before pouring on 24 points after the break to pull away from Bacone College in a 31-18 victory on Saturday. The 'Roos are now 1-0 to open the season.
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'Roo Football is Back in Action on Saturday
September 01, 2017The Austin College football team will return to the gridiron to open up the 2017 campaign on Saturday as the 'Roos travel to Muskogee, Oklahoma to take on Bacone College with kickoff set for 2:00 p.m.
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Fall Camp Kicking Off for 2017
August 14, 2017The fall sports season is here, as Austin College gears up for the 2017-2018 academic year. The 'Roo football team returned to campus last week, and volleyball, soccer, and cross country will all be reporting for camp on August 17.
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Packard, Stewart Named to 'Roo Football Staff
July 17, 2017SHERMAN, Texas - The Austin College football program has added a pair of former 'Roo standouts, with Nathan Packard and Tre Stewart hired by head coach Loren Dawson to round out this year's coaching staff.
