2010-11 Football News
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Willamette Football Season Tickets are on Sale
July 27, 2011SALEM, ORE. -- Season tickets for the 2011 Willamette University football season are on sale now. The Bearcats will play an exciting 7-game home schedule that includes Willamette's annual match-up with arch rival Linfield College on Oct. 1. -
Schoettgen Signs with San Jose Sabercats in Arena Football League
June 03, 2011SAN JOSE, CALIF. -- Former Willamette University football player Scott Schoettgen ('11) has been signed by the San Jose Sabercats in the Arena Football League. The Sabercats announced his signing on May 27.
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Willamette Football to Play Portland State on October 22
April 13, 2011SALEM, ORE. -- The Willamette University football team played a very competitive schedule in 2010 that featured several highly-regarded NCAA Division III teams from throughout the country. Now the Bearcats have taken their schedule to another level, as Willamette will play NCAA Division I opponent Portland State University, which can offer 63 scholarships and competes in the Football Championship Subdivision.
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Bennett Named to NCAA Division III All-Decade Team by D3football.com
January 27, 2011SALEM, ORE. -- Former Willamette University football player Brandon Bennett '07, an offensive tackle from San Marcos, Calif. (La Costa Canyon HS), has been named to the NCAA Division III All-Decade Fourth Team by D3football.com. The All-Decade Team includes players who completed their eligibility between 2000 and 2009 or played at least three seasons during that time span.
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Willamette Football 2010 Season Review
January 19, 2011SALEM, ORE. -- The Willamette University football team played one of the nation�??s most challenging schedules in 2010, as the Bearcats took on five nationally-ranked teams during the 10-game regular season. The schedule also was challenging due to six road games with just four games at McCulloch Stadium.
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Bearcats Help Team Stars and Stripes Win Tazon de Estrellas, 48-7
December 18, 2010TOLUCA, MEXICO -- Willamette University senior wide receiver Scott Schoettgen (Columbia, CA/Sonora HS) caught two touchdown passes to help Team Stars & Stripes defeat the CONADEIP All-Stars, 48-7, in the Tazon de Estrellas (Bowl of the Stars) at La Congoladora Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 18. Team Stars & Stripes, an NCAA Division III All-Star team, achieved a 20-0 lead in the first half, then added 21 points in the third quarter on its way to the victory.
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Three Bearcats to Play in All-Star Game in Mexico
December 15, 2010SALEM, ORE. -- Three Willamette University football players have been selected to play for the NCAA Division III All-Star team that will take on the CONADEIP All-Stars from Mexico in the 2010 Tazon de Estrellas (Bowl of the Stars) on Saturday, Dec. 18 in Toluca, Mexico. The Willamette players are senior inside linebacker Ralph Pineda (Los Angeles, CA/Cathedral HS/San Jose State Univ.), senior defensive end Walter Robinson II (Altadena, CA/Cathedral HS) and senior wide receiver Scott Schoettgen (Columbia, CA/Sonora HS).
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Pineda Chosen Second Team All-West Region by D3football.com
December 09, 2010SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University senior inside linebacker Ralph Pineda (Los Angeles, CA/Cathedral HS/San Jose State Univ.) has been named Second Team All-West Region for the 2010 season by D3football.com. Pineda was Willamette's leading tackler this past season with 84 total tackles on 34 solo stops and 50 assists.
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Seven Bearcat Football Players Earn First Team All-NWC Honors
November 17, 2010SALEM, ORE. -- Seven Willamette University football players have been selected First Team All-Northwest Conference for the 2010 season in voting by the NWC head coaches. Five players from Willamette's defense earned First Team honors, while two offensive players garnered First Team recognition. Willamette finished the season with a 7-3 overall record, including 4-2 (3rd place) in the NWC.
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Pacific Lutheran, Ranked #19, Nips Bearcats, 24-21
November 13, 2010PUYALLUP, WASH. -- Pacific Lutheran University took an early 14-0 lead, but needed a 13-yard touchdown pass from Jordan Rasmussen to Tyler Bowen with 1:10 remaining in the game to defeat Willamette University, 24-21, at Sparks Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 13. The Bearcats had a chance to tie the game with 14 seconds left, but a 37-yard field goal hit the crossbar and bounced out.
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Derby is NWC Football Special Teams Student-Athlete of the Week
November 09, 2010SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University freshman place-kicker Kyle Derby (Oakdale, CA/Oakdale HS) has been selected as the Northwest Conference Football Special Teams Student-Athlete of the Week for his efforts against Lewis & Clark College on Saturday, Nov. 6. The Bearcats defeated the Pioneers, 65-24, by pulling away from a 21-21 halftime tie.
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Three Football Players Earn First Team ESPN Academic All-District Honors
November 08, 2010SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University football players Scott Schoettgen (Sr., WR, Columbia, CA/Sonora HS), Luis Guerra (Sr., OT/OG, El Cajon, CA/Steele Canyon HS) and Dennis Plzak (Sr., OG, Gilbert, AZ/Highland HS) have been named First Team ESPN College Division Academic All-District VIII in voting by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). The College Division features players in NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III and the NAIA.
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Schoettgen's Four TDs Lead WU Past Lewis & Clark, 65-24
November 06, 2010SALEM, ORE. -- Scott Schoettgen (Sr., WR, Columbia, CA/Sonora HS) caught four touchdown passes between the 9:41 mark of the third quarter and the first half-minute of the fourth quarter, as Willamette University defeated Lewis & Clark College, 65-24, on Saturday, Nov. 6. The Bearcats pulled away from a 21-21 halftime tie.
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Bearcats Run Past Whitworth, 28-12, to Improve to 6-2 on Season
October 30, 2010SPOKANE, WASH. -- Willamette University gained 407 total yards, including 310 yards on the ground, as the Bearcats moved past Whitworth University, 28-12, in wet conditions at the Pine Bowl in Spokane, Wash., on Saturday, Oct. 30. Terrell Malley (So., TB, Portland, OR/Roosevelt HS) led the Willamette rushing attack with 17 carries for 103 yards and one touchdown.
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Follow Willamette Football at Whitworth on Saturday
October 30, 2010SALEM, ORE. -- There are several ways to follow the Willamette University football team as the Bearcats take on Whitworth University on Saturday, Oct. 30, even if you can't make the trip to Spokane, Wash. The game will include a Live Audio Webcast by Full Access Sports, which provides coverage of the Bearcats every week during the season. Mike Allegre and Craig Spivey will bring you all of the action.
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Pastorino Selected as NWC Football Special Teams Student-Athlete of the Week
October 26, 2010SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University football player Cody Pastorino (So., S, Glenn, CA/Willows HS) has been named Northwest Conference Special Teams Student-Athlete of the Week for his efforts against Menlo College on Saturday, Oct. 23. The Bearcats defeated the Oaks, 32-15, to improve to 5-2 on the season.
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Schoettgen Scores Three TDs as Bearcats Down Menlo, 32-15
October 23, 2010SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University senior wide receiver Scott Schoettgen (Sr., WR, Columbia, CA/Sonora HS) scored three touchdowns on catches of 13, 50 and 48 yards -- all in the first half -- helping the Bearcats defeat Menlo College, 32-15, on Saturday, Oct. 23 in driving rain at McCulloch Stadium. Willamette improved to 5-2 overall, while Menlo fell to 3-5 on the season.
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Malley Earns NWC Special Teams Student-Athlete of the Week
October 20, 2010SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University sophomore tailback Terrell Malley (Portland, OR/Roosevelt HS) has been chosen Northwest Conference Special Teams Student-Athlete of the Week following an outstanding performance against the University of Puget Sound on Saturday, Oct. 16. Willamette defeated the Loggers, 52-21, to improve to 4-2 overall, 2-1 in the NWC.
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Schoettgen Selected NWC Offensive Student-Athlete of the Week
October 20, 2010SALEM, ORE. -- Scott Schoettgen (Sr., WR, Columbia, CA/Sonora HS) of Willamette University has been named Northwest Conference Offensive Student-Athlete of the Week for games played on Saturday, Oct. 16. Schoettgen helped the Willamette offense amass 494 total yards in a 52-21 victory over the University of Puget Sound.
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Bearcats Pull Away from Loggers in Second Half, 52-21
October 16, 2010SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University led the University of Puget Sound by just a 17-14 margin at halftime, but the Bearcats exploded for 35 points in the second half to defeat the Loggers, 52-21, at McCulloch Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 16. WU improved to 4-2 overall, 2-1 in the Northwest Conference. UPS fell to 1-5 overall, 0-3 in the NWC.
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Bearcats Power Past Boxers, 69-7
October 09, 2010FOREST GROVE, ORE. -- Willamette University piled up 579 yards of total offense, as the Bearcats rolled to a 69-7 victory over Pacific University on Saturday, Oct. 9. The Bearcats built a 42-0 lead in the first half. The Bearcats improved to 3-2 on the season, including 1-1 in the Northwest Conference. Pacific fell to 0-4 overall, 0-2 in the NWC.
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Linfield Defeats Willamette, 35-7, in Battle of Ranked Teams
October 02, 2010McMINNVILLE, ORE. -- Linfield College scored two touchdowns in the third quarter to expand a 21-7 halftime lead, as the Wildcats defeated Willamette University, 35-7, in a battle of nationally-ranked teams at Maxwell Field. It was the Northwest Conference opener for both squads.
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Bearcats Advance Three Spots to #14 in AFCA Coaches Poll
September 29, 2010SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University moved up three spots to #14 in this week's NCAA Division III Coaches' Poll released by the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA). The Bearcats were listed at #17 a week ago, but advanced three places despite having an open date on Sept. 18.
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Bearcats Continue to Hold #15 Ranking in D3football.com Top 25
September 28, 2010SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University remains #15 in the D3football.com Top 25 poll this week after having an open date on Saturday, Sept. 25. The Bearcats, 2-1, will return to action on Saturday, Oct. 2 when they open Northwest Conference play against #16-ranked Linfield College, 1-1, at Maxwell Field in McMinnville, Ore. Game time is set for 1:30 p.m. (PDT).
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Bearcats Participate in Sports Yoga Session at Cone Field House
September 22, 2010SALEM, ORE. -- The Willamette University football team, in an effort to help keep its student-athletes strong, flexible and fit, recently participated in a sports yoga session. About 50 members of the team attended the event at Cone Field House on Monday, Sept. 20. Sports yoga provided a quality addition to the team�??s traditional training regimens of weight and cardio workouts.
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Bearcats are Ranked #15 in D3football.com Top 25
September 20, 2010SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University is ranked #15 in the nation this week in the D3football.com Top 25 released on Sept. 19. The Bearcats, 2-1, defeated Southern Oregon University, ranked #24 in the NAIA, this past weekend, but slipped two spots in the rankings.
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Willamette is #17 in AFCA Coaches Poll
September 20, 2010SALEM, ORE. -- The Willamette University football team is ranked #17 in this year's first NCAA Division III Coaches' Poll released by the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA). University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, 3-0, the defending Division III national champion, leads the poll with 32 of 40 first place votes and 992 points.
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Big Plays Start Bearcats on Way to 42-24 Win over Southern Oregon
September 18, 2010SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University scored three touchdowns covering 49 yards or more in the first half, including runs of 50 yards and 77 yards by Terrell Malley (So., TB, Portland, OR/Roosevelt HS), starting the Bearcats on their way to a 42-24 victory over Southern Oregon University on Saturday, Sept. 18 at McCulloch Stadium.
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Knecht Selected as NWC Special Teams Player of the Week
September 17, 2010SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University wide receiver Jake Knecht (So., Issaquah, WA/Skyline HS/Illinois State Univ.) has been chosen Northwest Conference Football Special Teams Student-Athlete of the Week for his efforts on kickoff returns against Hardin-Simmons University on Saturday, Sept. 11. He averaged 30.5 yards per return.
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Pineda Repeats as NWC Defensive Student-Athlete of the Week
September 17, 2010SALEM, ORE. -- For the second consecutive week, Willamette University inside linebacker Ralph Pineda (Sr., Los Angeles, CA/Cathedral HS/San Jose State Univ.) has been chosen Northwest Conference Football Defensive Student-Athlete of the Week. Pineda received his most recent award for leading Willamette's defensive efforts against Hardin-Simmons University on Saturday, Sept. 11.