2014-15 Football News
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Five Bearcats Qualify for Hampshire Honor Society
May 07, 2015SALEM, ORE. -- Five Willamette University football players have been chosen for the ninth annual class of the Hampshire Honor Society, sponsored by the National Football Foundation. The Hampshire Honor Society recognizes college football players from all divisions who are seniors and have maintained at least a 3.2 cumulative grade point average during their collegiate careers. -
Willamette Announces Football Schedule for 2015
April 23, 2015SALEM, ORE. -- The Willamette University football team has announced its schedule for the 2015 season. Willamette will play nine regular season games, with the Bearcats playing five home games at McCulloch Stadium.
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Nelson Chosen First Team All-America, Jones is Selected for Second Team
December 20, 2014SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University senior inside linebacker Jack Nelson (Portland, OR/Jesuit HS) has been named First Team All-America, and senior running back Dylan Jones (Santa Maria, CA/Ernest Righetti HS) was chosen Second Team All-America, as selected by D3football.com. Both athletes were previously named First Team All-West Region.
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Mount Union's Kevin Burke Wins Gagliardi Trophy for Second Year in a Row
December 17, 2014SALEM, VA. -- University of Mount Union senior quarterback Kevin Burke received the Gagliardi Trophy for the second consecutive season during a banquet honoring the award's four finalists on Wednesday, Dec. 17. Willamette University running back Dylan Jones (Sr., Santa Maria, CA/Ernest Righetti HS) was one of the finalists.
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Nelson Selected Cliff Harris Award Finalist for Second Year in a Row
December 11, 2014SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University inside linebacker Jack Nelson (Sr., Portland, OR/Jesuit HS) has been selected as a finalist for the 2014 Cliff Harris Award, presented to the nation's top small college defensive player. The 70 finalists include 18 players from NCAA Division III, 38 from NCAA Division II, and 14 from the NAIA.
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Jones Chosen as One of Four Finalists for Gagliardi Trophy
December 09, 2014COLLEGEVILLE, MINN. -- Willamette University senior running back Dylan Jones (Santa Maria, CA/Ernest Righetti HS) has been chosen as one of four finalists for the Gagliardi Trophy, which is presented each year to the most outstanding player in NCAA Division III. The award has been given out annually since 1993.
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Jones and Nelson are Named First Team All-West Region
December 08, 2014SALEM, ORE. -- Senior running back Dylan Jones (Santa Maria, CA/Ernest Righetti HS) and senior inside linebacker Jack Nelson (Portland, OR/Jesuit HS) from Willamette University have been named First Team All-West Region for the 2014 season by D3football.com.
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Nelson Selected First Team Capital One Academic All-America
December 02, 2014SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University inside linebacker Jack Nelson (Sr., Portland, OR/Jesuit HS) has been selected First Team Capital One Academic All-America in football for NCAA Division III as chosen by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). Nelson is majoring in Economics and has earned a 3.83 cumulative grade point average.
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Jones Selected Northwest Conference Offensive Player of the Year
November 26, 2014SALEM, ORE. -- Senior running back Dylan Jones (Santa Maria, CA/Ernest Righetti HS) from Willamette University has been named Northwest Conference Offensive Player of the Year in voting by the NWC head coaches. Jones and two other Bearcats were named First Team All-NWC, while five Bearcats were selected for Second Team All-NWC honors.
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Jones Selected as Gagliardi Trophy Semifinalist
November 24, 2014COLLEGEVILLE, MINN. -- Willamette University running back Dylan Jones (Sr., Santa Maria, CA/Ernest Righetti HS) has been selected as one of 10 semifinalists for the Gagliardi Trophy, which is presented each year to the most outstanding player in NCAA Division III. The award has been given out annually since 1993.
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Jones Chosen NWC Offensive Student-Athlete of the Week
November 18, 2014SALEM, ORE. -- Running back Dylan Jones (Sr., Santa Maria, CA/Ernest Righetti HS) of Willamette University has been selected Northwest Conference Football Offensive Student-Athlete of the Week for his efforts against the University of Puget Sound on Saturday, Nov. 15. Jones has received the Student-Athlete of the Week honor three times this year.
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Puget Sound Forces Five Turnovers, Defeats Bearcats, 27-14
November 15, 2014SALEM, ORE. -- University of Puget Sound built a 21-0 halftime lead and forced five turnovers during the game, on its way to a 27-14 victory over Willamette University at McCulloch Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 15. Puget Sound quarterback Braden Foley completed 23 of 39 passes for 247 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Loggers.
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Nelson Named Capital One Academic All-District VIII for Second Time
November 09, 2014SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University inside linebacker Jack Nelson (Sr., Portland, OR/Jesuit HS) has been named First Team Capital One Academic All-District VIII for NCAA Division III in voting by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). It is the second consecutive year that Nelson has been chosen for the Academic All-District Team.
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Jones Sets Season Rushing Record, but Pacific Outscores Bearcats, 41-24
November 08, 2014FOREST GROVE, ORE. -- Dylan Jones (Sr., RB, Santa Maria, CA/Ernest Righetti HS) of Willamette University rushed for 166 yards and two touchdowns, while setting the school record for rushing yards in a season, but Pacific University outscored the Bearcats, 41-24, in a Northwest Conference game on Saturday, Nov. 8.
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Bearcats Set to Play First Place Boxers in NWC Battle
November 07, 2014SALEM, ORE. -- For the second week in a row, the Willamette University football team will take on a team that is undefeated in the Northwest Conference when the Bearcats battle the Pacific University Boxers on Saturday, Nov. 8. The Boxers are 5-2 on the season, but are 5-0 in the NWC. Willamette, also 5-2 overall, is 3-2 in the NWC.
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Jones Selected as NWC Offensive Student-Athlete of the Week
November 04, 2014SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University senior running back Dylan Jones (Sr., RB, Santa Maria, CA/Ernest Righetti HS) has been named Northwest Conference Football Offensive Student-Athlete of the Week for his efforts in Willamette's 31-28 win over #5-ranked Linfield College on Nov. 1. It is the second time Jones has received the award this season.
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Nelson Honored as NWC Defensive Student-Athlete of the Week
November 04, 2014SALEM, ORE. -- Senior inside linebacker Jack Nelson (Portland, OR/Jesuit HS) of Willamette University has been chosen as the Northwest Conference Football Defensive Student-Athlete of the Week for his efforts in a 31-28 victory over Linfield College on Saturday, Nov. 1. It is the third time that Nelson has been named NWC Defensive Student-Athlete of the Week this season.
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Nelson Chosen for D3football.com Team of the Week
November 04, 2014SALEM, ORE. -- Jack Nelson (Sr., ILB, Portland, OR/Jesuit HS) of Willamette University has been named to the D3football.com Team of the Week after leading the Bearcats' defense against #5-ranked Linfield College on Saturday, Nov. 1. The Bearcats defeated the Wildcats, 31-28, and moved into the #25 ranking in the D3football.com Top 25. Linfield fell to #11.
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Willamette is Ranked #25 in D3football.com Top 25
November 03, 2014SALEM, ORE. -- The Willamette University football team, 5-2 overall and 3-2 in the Northwest Conference, has moved into the #25 ranking in the D3football.com Top 25 following the Bearcats' 31-28 victory at Linfield College on Saturday, Nov. 1. Linfield, ranked #5 prior to the game, fell six spots in the poll and is now ranked #11.
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Bearcats Upend #5-Ranked Linfield, 31-28, as Jones Scores Three TDs
November 01, 2014McMINNVILLE, ORE. -- Willamette University upset archrival Linfield College, 31-28, in a Northwest Conference football game on Saturday, Nov. 1 at Maxwell Field. Linfield entered the game ranked #5 in the D3footbal.com Top 25.
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Willamette Plays at Rival Linfield, Ranked #5, on Saturday
October 31, 2014SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University and Linfield College, archrivals in many sports, will renew their football rivalry on Saturday, Nov. 1 in McMinnville, Ore. Kickoff for the Northwest Conference game is set for 1 p.m. (PDT). Linfield, ranked #5 in the D3Football.com Top 25, is 6-0 overall, 4-0 in the NWC. The Bearcats are 4-2 on the season, 2-2 in the NWC.
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Bearcats Fall to Pacific Lutheran, 56-14
October 25, 2014PUYALLUP, WASH. -- Senior quarterback Dalton Ritchey completed 15 of 22 passes for 302 yards and five touchdowns to lead Pacific Lutheran University to a 56-14 victory over Willamette University on Saturday, Oct. 25 at Sparks Stadium. PLU improved 4-2 overall, 2-2 in the NWC. Willamette also ended the game at 4-2, 2-2 in the NWC.
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Willamette to Battle Pacific Lutheran in Puyallup on Saturday
October 24, 2014SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University will play its fourth Northwest Conference game of the season when the Bearcats take on Pacific Lutheran University on Saturday, Oct. 25 in Puyallup, Wash. Game time is set for 1 p.m. (PDT). Willamette is 4-1 on the season, 2-1 in the NWC, while Pacific Lutheran is 3-2 overall, 1-2 in the NWC.
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Nelson Selected as NWC Defensive Student-Athlete of the Week
October 21, 2014SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University inside linebacker Jack Nelson (Sr., Portland, OR/Jesuit HS) has been chosen Northwest Conference Defensive Student-Athlete of the Week for his performance in the Bearcats' 45-7 win over Lewis & Clark College on Oct. 18. With the win, the Bearcats improved to 4-1 on the season, 2-1 in the NWC.
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Willamette Rolls Past L&C, 45-7, as Jones, Knowlton and Foote Lead Offense
October 18, 2014SALEM, ORE. -- Senior running back Dylan Jones (Santa Maria, CA/Ernest Righetti HS) rushed for 139 yards and three touchdowns, while freshman quarterback Ryan Knowlton (Puyallup, WA/Emerald Ridge HS) threw for 167 yards and three scores, as Willamette University rolled past Lewis & Clark College, 45-7, on Saturday, Oct. 18 at McCulloch Stadium.
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Willamette Bearcats to Host Lewis & Clark at McCulloch Stadium on Saturday
October 17, 2014SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University will host Lewis & Clark College in a Northwest Conference football game at McCulloch Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 18. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. (PDT). The Bearcats enter the game with a 3-1 overall record, including 1-1 in the NWC. Lewis & Clark is 0-5 on the season, 0-3 in the NWC.
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Galvan Selected NWC Defensive Student-Athlete of the Week
October 14, 2014SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University senior cornerback Wendell Galvan (Bothell, WA/Bothell HS) has been named Northwest Conference Football Defensive Student-Athlete of the Week for his efforts against Whitworth University on Saturday, Oct. 11. Galvan led the Bearcats with 14 total tackles -- all unassisted -- against the Pirates.
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Jones Named NWC Offensive Student-Athlete of the Week
October 14, 2014SALEM, ORE. -- Dylan Jones (Sr., RB, Santa Maria, CA/Ernest Righetti HS) of Willamette University has been chosen as the Northwest Conference Football Offensive Student-Athlete of the Week after rushing for a school record 350 yards on 30 carries against Whitworth University on Saturday, Oct. 11. Jones rushed for 200 yards on 10 carries in the first half.
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Jones Chosen for D3football.com Team of the Week with 350 Rushing Yards
October 14, 2014SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University senior running back Dylan Jones (Santa Maria, CA/Ernest Righetti HS) kept running and running and running on Saturday, Oct. 11 in the Bearcats' game at Whitworth University. He carried the ball 30 times and gained a Willamette school record 350 yards. His outstanding performance earned him a spot on the D3football.com Team of the Week.
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Jones Runs for School Record 350 yards, but Pirates Defeat Bearcats
October 11, 2014SPOKANE, WASH. -- Willamette University senior running back Dylan Jones (Santa Maria, CA/Ernest Righetti HS) rushed 30 times for a school record 350 yards and scored three touchdowns, but Whitworth University defeated the Bearcats in a high-scoring battle, 61-45, at the Pine Bowl on Saturday, Oct. 11.
