2018 Kangaroo Football News
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Austin College Mourns the Passing of Charles "Bo" Miller
January 03, 2019SHERMAN, Texas – Austin College is saddened by the passing of legendary alumnus Charles “Bo” Miller on December 25. Miller was a star football player for the Kangaroos and a member of the Austin College class of 1961. -
Austin College Mourns the Passing of Gene "Duke" Babb
December 07, 2018SHERMAN, Texas –Austin College is saddened by the passing of legendary alumnus Gene “Duke” Babb on December 2. Babb was a star on the Kangaroo football team and a member of the Austin College class of 1957.
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Six from 'Roo Football Earn All-SAA
November 20, 2018ATLANTA, Ga. – Austin College football player TJ Melontree earned first team All-Southern Athletic Association honors and five more ‘Roos were named honorable mention, the league office has announced.
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'Roos Fall Short Against Rhodes
November 10, 2018SHERMAN, Texas –The Austin College football team came up just short against visiting Rhodes College, falling 21-14 as their last second bid to force overtime ended with an interception at the goal line by the Lynx. The ‘Roos finish the year with an overall record of 2-8 and a 2-6 mark in Southern Athletic Association play.
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Melontree Named SAA Defensive Player of the Week
November 06, 2018ATLANTA, Ga. – Austin College football player TJ Melontree has been named the Southern Athletic Association Defensive Player of the Week, the league office has announced.
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'Roos Fall in Defensive Battle with Trinity
November 03, 2018SHERMAN, Texas –The Austin College football team fell 14-0 in a defensive struggle against visiting Trinity University on Saturday at Jerry Apple Stadium. The loss brings Austin College’s record to 2-7 overall and 2-5 in Southern Athletic Association play.
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'Roos Drop Shootout at Birmingham Southern
October 20, 2018BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Austin College football team fell 47-35 on the road at Birmingham Southern College on Saturday, despite 381 yards of total offense from Colt Collins. The 'Roos are now 2-6 overall and 2-4 in Southern Athletic Association play.
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Collins, Shell Earn SAA Weekly Honors
October 15, 2018ATLANTA, Ga. –Austin College football players Colt Collins and Morris Shell have been named the Southern Athletic Association Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week, respectively, for their performances in a 34-23 win at Millsaps on Saturday.
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'Roos Earn Road Win at Millsaps
October 13, 2018JACKSON, Miss. - Austin College jumped out to a 20-3 halftime lead and never looked back, earning a 34-23 road victory at Millsaps on Saturday afternoon. The 'Roos are now 2-5 overall and 2-3 in Southern Athletic Association play.
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Centre Tops 'Roo Football
October 06, 2018SHERMAN, Texas – The Austin College football team out-gained Centre in first downs and total offense, but the ‘Roos had a pair of turnovers and committed 14 penalties as the Colonels left Apple Stadium with a 38-20 win.
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'Roo Football Falls at Berry
September 29, 2018ROME, Ga. - The Austin College football team hit the road for Georgia to take on Berry College on Saturday, and the Vikings showed why they're the No. 17-ranked team in the nation, handing the 'Roos a 61-0 defeat. The 'Roos are now 1-4 overall and 1-2 in Southern Athletic Association play.
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Townsend Named SAA Defensive Player of the Week
September 25, 2018ATLANTA, Ga. - Austin College linebacker Jackson Townsend has been named the Southern Athletic Association Defensive Player of the Week, the league office has announced.
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'Roos Hold Off Hendrix for First Victory
September 22, 2018SHERMAN, Texas – The Austin College football team battled through the elements and held off Hendrix College for a 12-9 victory on Saturday afternoon at Jerry Apple Stadium. The ‘Roos are now 1-3 overall and 1-1 in Southern Athletic Association play.
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Home Contest Information from the Athletics Director
September 21, 2018An update on game day protocol for Austin College home events, including new protocol for Apple Stadium.
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Sewanee Tops 'Roos in SAA Opener
September 15, 2018SEWANEE, Tenn. - The Austin College football team fell to Sewanee 28-20 in is Southern Athletic Association opener on Saturday, dropping the 'Roos to 0-3 overall on the year.
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'Roos Unable to Overcome Turnovers at WBU
September 08, 2018PLAINVIEW, Texas - The Austin College football team committed five turnovers and the 'Roos were unable to overcome those giveaways in a 24-14 loss at Wayland Baptist on Saturday. The 'Roos are now 0-2 to open the year.
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'Roo Football Drops Season Opener to SAGU
September 01, 2018SHERMAN, Texas –The Austin College football team sprinted out to a 21-10 lead over visiting Southwestern Assemblies of God University, but the Lions used a big second half to hand the ‘Roos a 37-28 loss on Saturday afternoon in the team’s season opener.
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Fall Camp 2018 in Full Swing
August 17, 2018SHERMAN, Texas - With all fall sports student-athletes now back on campus, the Austin College football, men's water polo, cross country, soccer, and volleyball teams are kicking things into gear in preparation for their upcoming seasons.
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Moran, Hunt Join Austin College Football Coaching Staff
July 17, 2018SHERMAN, Texas - The Austin College football program has added Ben Moran and Branden Hunt as assistant coaches, head coach Loren Dawson has announced.
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#TBT: Madison Ross Tops 1,000 Rushing Yards
July 12, 2018It had been 15 years since Austin College had a 1,000 yard rusher, but with 108 yards in a road game against Texas Lutheran, Madison Ross topped that mark on his way to 1,014 yards on the ground in the 2015 season.
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Austin College to Honor Mel Tjeerdsma on September 22
May 29, 2018SHERMAN, Texas - The Austin College athletics department and Kangaroo football team will be celebrating former head coach Mel Tjeerdsma on September 22 as the 'Roos host Hendrix College, with that date being designated Mel Tjeerdsma Day.
