2013-14 Football News
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Nelson Named BSN Second Team Preseason All-America
July 22, 2014SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University inside linebacker Jack Nelson (Sr., Portland, OR/Jesuit HS) has been named NCAA Division III Second Team Preseason All-America by the Beyond Sports Network. A total of 93 athletes were chosen for the Preseason All-America Team. -
Bearcats Score 14 Points in Fourth Quarter to Rally Past Pacific, 21-17
May 21, 2014SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University trailed Pacific University 17-7 entering the fourth quarter of their Northwest Conference game on Nov. 9 at McCulloch Stadium. The Boxers held a 203-185 edge in total offense after breaking a 7-7 halftime tie with 10 unanswered points in the third quarter.
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Willamette Football Announces 2014 Schedule
May 07, 2014SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University football has announced its schedule for the 2014 season. The Bearcats' nine-game slate, which features four home games, five road contests and a number of challenging opponents, will begin on Saturday, Sept. 13.
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Four Bearcat Football Players Sign Contracts to Play in Germany
April 11, 2014SALEM, ORE. -- Former Willamette University football players Tyson Giza (CB/KR, Salem, OR/Sprague HS), Josh Dean (QB, Dana Point, CA/Dana Hills HS) and Ryan Johnston (WR, The Dalles, OR/The Dalles Wahtonka HS), as well as alumnus Cody Pastorino ('13) have all signed contracts to play professional football this coming year with clubs at varying levels of the German Football League (GFL).
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Giza Named Third Team All-America by Beyond Sports Network
December 13, 2013SALEM, ORE. -- Senior cornerback Tyson Giza (Salem, OR/Sprague HS) of Willamette University has been chosen Third Team All-America for NCAA Division III as a kickoff return specialist by the Beyond Sports Network. A total of 101 players from Division III received First Team, Second Team or Third Team honors, while another 43 earned Honorable Mention.
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Nelson Named Cliff Harris Award Finalist
December 13, 2013SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University football player Jack Nelson (Jr., ILB, Portland, OR/Jesuit HS) has been named a finalist for the 2013 Cliff Harris Award, presented to the nation's top small college defensive player. The 49 finalists for the award include 20 players from NCAA Division III, 21 from NCAA Division II, and eight from NAIA institutions.
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Giza and Nelson Earn Third Team All-West Region Honors
December 11, 2013SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University football players Tyson Giza (Sr., CB, Salem, OR/Sprague HS) and Jack Nelson (Jr., ILB, Portland, OR/Jesuit HS) have been named All-West Region by D3football.com for the 2013 season. Giza was named to the Third Team as a kick return specialist on offense and as a cornerback on defense. Nelson was chosen for the Third Team as a linebacker on defense.
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Willamette Football Places 14 Players on All-Northwest Conference Team
November 21, 2013SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University placed 14 players on the 2013 All-Northwest Conference Football Team in voting by the NWC head coaches. Three Bearcats earned First Team All-NWC honors at four different positions, while four received Second Team recognition, and seven were chosen for Honorable Mention.
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Willamette is Ranked #25 in AFCA Coaches Poll
November 19, 2013SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University has returned to the NCAA Division III Coaches Poll released by the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA). In the poll released on Monday, Nov. 18, the Bearcats were ranked #25 after finishing the season with a 7-2 overall record, including 4-2 (3rd place) in the Northwest Conference.
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Dean Named NWC Offensive Student-Athlete of the Week
November 19, 2013SALEM, ORE. -- For the third time this year, Willamette University senior quarterback Josh Dean (Dana Point, CA/Dana Hills HS) has been selected as the Northwest Conference Football Offensive Student-Athlete of the Week. His latest honor comes after directing the Bearcats to a 62-20 road victory over the University of Puget Sound on Saturday, Nov. 16.
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Willamette Rolls Up 690 Yards, as Bearcats Move Past Puget Sound, 62-20
November 16, 2013TACOMA, WASH. -- Willamette University rolled up 690 yards of total offense with 345 rushing yards and 345 passing yards, as the Bearcats moved past the University of Puget Sound, 62-20, in a Northwest Conference game on Saturday, Nov. 16.
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Willamette Concludes Season at Puget Sound
November 15, 2013SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University, which is receiving votes in both the D3football.com and the American Football Coaches Association Top 25 polls, will conclude its regular season with a matchup against the University of Puget Sound on Saturday, Nov. 16 at Baker Stadium in Tacoma, Wash. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. (PST).
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Dean and Nelson are Selected First Team Academic All-District VIII
November 12, 2013SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University football players Josh Dean (Sr., QB, Dana Point, CA/Dana Hills HS) and Jack Nelson (Jr., ILB, Portland, OR/Jesuit HS) have been chosen First Team Capital One Academic All-District VIII for NCAA Division III in voting by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). Dean was selected at quarterback, while Nelson was named to the team as a linebacker.
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Giza Chosen as NWC Special Teams Student-Athlete of the Week
November 12, 2013SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University cornerback Tyson Giza (Sr., Salem, OR/Sprague HS) has been named the Northwest Conference Football Special Teams Student-Athlete of the Week for games played on Nov. 9. His efforts on punt and kickoff returns helped the Bearcats in their 21-17 win over Pacific University at McCulloch Stadium.
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Dean Leads Fourth Quarter Rally, as Bearcats Surge Past Boxers, 21-17
November 09, 2013SALEM, ORE. -- Senior quarterback Josh Dean (Dana Point, CA/Dana Hills HS) led Willamette University on a fourth quarter rally from a 10-point deficit, as the Bearcats defeated Pacific University, 21-17, on Saturday, Nov. 9 at McCulloch Stadium.
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Bearcats Offer Free Admission to Veterans and Military Personnel for Football vs. Pacific
November 07, 2013SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University will be providing free admission to all United States military veterans, active military personnel and their immediate family members to watch the Bearcats take on Pacific University in football at McCulloch Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 9. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:30 p.m.
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Wyman Named NWC Special Teams Student-Athlete of the Week
November 04, 2013SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University punter Taylor Wyman (Bellevue, WA/Issaquah HS) has been selected as the Northwest Conference Football Special Teams Student-Athlete of the Week or his efforts on Saturday, Nov. 2 against #2-ranked Linfield College.
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Yoder Helps #2 Wildcats Defeat #25 Bearcats, 56-15
November 02, 2013SALEM, ORE. -- Linfield College quarterback Josh Yoder rushed for four touchdowns and threw for two more, as the Wildcats pulled away from Willamette University for a 56-15 win in a Northwest Conference game at McCulloch Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 2. Linfield, ranked #2 in the D3football.com Top 25 remained undefeated at 7-0, including 4-0 in the NWC. Willamette, ranked #25, fell to 5-2 overall, 2-2 in the NWC.
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Giza Earns Beyond Sports Network Recognition on Special Teams
November 01, 2013SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University senior cornerback Tyson Giza (Salem, OR/Sprague HS) has been selected as a national Special Teams Athlete of the Week by the Beyond Sports Network for his efforts against Pacific Lutheran University on Oct. 26. The Lutes defeated the Bearcats, 35-24, but WU outscored PLU 17-7 in the second half.
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Giza Chosen as NWC Special Teams Student-Athlete of the Week
October 29, 2013SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University's Tyson Giza (Sr., CB, Salem, OR/Sprague HS) has been named the Northwest Conference Football Special Teams Student-Athlete of the Week for his efforts in the Bearcats' 35-24 loss to Pacific Lutheran University on Saturday, Oct. 26.
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Willamette is Ranked #25 in D3football.com Poll
October 28, 2013SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University, 5-1 on the season and 2-1 in the Northwest Conference, is ranked #25 in this week's D3football.com Top 25. The Bearcats fell four spots from #21 after losing to Pacific Lutheran University, 35-24, on Saturday, Oct. 26. PLU, which was ranked #17 last week, improved to 6-1 overall and moved up one spot to #16 in the new poll.
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Willamette Faces Pacific Lutheran in Battle of Nationally-Ranked Teams
October 26, 2013SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University, ranked #21 by D3football.com and #19 by the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA), will take on Northwest Conference rival Pacific Lutheran, ranked #17 and #16, respectively on Saturday, Oct. 26 at McCulloch Stadium. Kickoff is set for 1:30 p.m. (PDT).
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Pacific Lutheran Builds Lead in First Half, Defeats Bearcats, 35-24
October 26, 2013SALEM, ORE. -- Pacific Lutheran University took advantage of three interceptions in the first half to build a 28-7 lead, and the Lutes remained in front throughout the second half, for a 35-24 win over Willamette University at McCulloch Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 26.
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Nelson Named to D3football.com Team of the Week
October 25, 2013SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University football player Jack Nelson (Jr., ILB, Portland, OR/Jesuit HS) as been selected for the D3football.com Team of the Week after leading the Bearcats' defense in Willamette's 56-30 victory over Lewis & Clark College in the annual Wagon Wheel game on Saturday, Oct. 19.
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Wyman Chosen as BSN Special Teams Athlete of the Week
October 23, 2013SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University punter Taylor Wyman (Bellevue, WA/Issaquah HS) has been selected by the Beyond Sports Network as a national Special Teams Athlete of the Week following his solid performance as the Bearcats defeated Lewis & Clark College 56-30 on Saturday, Oct. 19. Willamette improved to 5-0 on the season, 2-0 in the Northwest Conference.
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Bearcats Advance to #19 in AFCA Coaches Poll
October 22, 2013SALEM, ORE. -- The Willamette University football team has advanced to #19 in the NCAA Division III Coaches Poll released by the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) on Monday, Oct. 21. Willamette, 5-0 overall and 2-0 in the Northwest Conference, is one of 17 undefeated teams in this week's poll.
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Willamette Moves up to #21 Ranking in D3football.com Top 25
October 22, 2013SALEM, ORE. -- The Willamette University football team jumped up one spot to #21 in this week's D3football.com Top 25 after defeating Lewis & Clark College, 56-30, on Saturday, Oct. 19. With a 5-0 overall record and a 2-0 mark in the Northwest Conference, Willamette is one of 16 undefeated teams in the Top 25.
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Dean Named NWC Offensive Student-Athlete of the Week
October 22, 2013SALEM, ORE. -- Senior quarterback Josh Dean (Dana Point, CA/Dana Hills HS) of Willamette University has been selected as the Northwest Conference Football Offensive Student-Athlete of the Week after leading the Bearcats to a 56-30 win in the annual Wagon Wheel game against Lewis & Clark College on Saturday, Oct. 19 at Griswold Stadium.
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Nelson is Selected NWC Defensive Student-Athlete of the Week
October 22, 2013SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University junior inside linebacker Jack Nelson (Portland, OR/Jesuit HS) has been named Northwest Conference Defensive Student-Athlete of the Week following a standout performance in the Bearcats' 56-30 victory over Lewis & Clark College in the annual Wagon Wheel game on Saturday, Oct. 19 at Griswold Stadium.
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Willamette Ready to Battle Lewis & Clark in Wagon Wheel Game
October 19, 2013PORTLAND, ORE. -- Willamette University, 4-0 and ranked #22 in the D3football.com Top 25, will take on Lewis & Clark College, 1-4 overall, in a Northwest Conference football game on Saturday, Oct. 19 at Griswold Stadium. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. (PDT). Willamette enters the game 1-0 in the NWC, while Lewis & Clark is 1-1 in the conference.