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Trying to make it in big man's game

Scott Johnson — Mon, 13 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

The first practice of his NFL career was 2 hours old, and Austin Coleman had yet to distinguish himself. The former Harding and Saint Francis star was slow to pick up the nuances of a complex offense, he hadn't been the target of any meaningful passes and the 5-foot-7 receiver was hardly standing out on the Seattle Seahawks' practice field.

Saint Francis announces 2013 football schedule

Tony Krausz — Wed, 08 May 2013 16:24:02 EST

Saint Francis' 2013 football schedule will feature six games against teams ranked in the Spring NAIA Coaches Top 25 and the Cougars' first home night games.

USF star eager for tryout

Steve Warden — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 03:00:00 EST

Go figure, that when Austin Coleman's cellphone rang late Saturday, the Seattle Seahawks representative on the other end asked Coleman what he was doing at that very moment.

Cougars put spring in steps

Steve Warden — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 03:00:00 EST

Unlike the regular season games, where he is perched atop the Bishop D'Arcy Stadium press box, Saint Francis offensive coordinator Pat Donley was out of the cold and wind and occasional slow flurries and called the plays from inside the box for Friday's annual spring game.

Cougars hope spring game sheds light on progress

Steve Warden — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 03:00:00 EST

Just as they began on a bitter cold morning April 3, the Saint Francis Cougars will end their spring football practices tonight beneath the lights of Bishop D'Arcy Stadium in the annual Blue and Black intrasquad game. Kickoff is 7:30.

Staying healthy crucial for QB

Steve Warden — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 03:00:00 EST

On these chilly days across the artificial landscape of Bishop D'Arcy Stadium, there is no question as to who the offensive leader is on the Saint Francis football team.

USF back emulating former starter

Steve Warden — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 03:00:00 EST

Their last names are, of course, completely different, yet their first names are strikingly similar. But compare Saint Francis' Cody Appenzeller with two-years-removed Koby Frye, and you've essentially got the same player in the same body frame. At least that's Appenzeller's goal.

Donley puts his focus on improving Cougars' D'

Steve Warden — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 03:00:00 EST

During the early stages of Wednesday morning's cold football practice beneath the lights of Bishop D'Arcy Stadium, Saint Francis head coach Kevin Donley was facing south. For him, it's a new direction. But then, that's the point - a new direction.

Saint Francis women look ahead

Steve Warden — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 03:00:00 EST

Less than a week after his Saint Francis women's basketball team was eliminated from the NAIA Division II tournament, coach Gary Andrews is trying not to let the season be more bitter than sweet.

Changed call changes Saint Francis' fate

Jeff Budlong — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 03:00:00 EST

A changed call changed the outcome for the Saint Francis women's basketball team in the quarterfinals of the Division II women's basketball national tournament at Tyson Events Center on Saturday.

Saint Francis women fall in quarters

Journal Gazette — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 18:37:34 EST

Saint Francis lost 87-77 to -seeded Northwestern (Iowa) in the quarterfinals of the NAIA Division II women's basketball tournament.

Cougars get twin R's' in victory

Jeff Budlong — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 03:00:00 EST

Redemption and respect can be powerful motivators on their own for a basketball team. Put them together and it can be an effective combination.

Saint Francis women win

Journal Gazette — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 15:42:30 EST

SIOUX CITY, Iowa - No. 2 Saint Francis wasted no time in pulling away from No. 18 Saint Xavier (Ill.) on Friday winning 82-69.

Saint Francis' win right on numbers

Jason Cowley — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 03:00:00 EST

No matter the uniform number or the college, Kayla Drake still has plenty of offensive ability.

Saint Francis women advance

Journal Gazette — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 15:36:49 EST

SIOUX CITY, Iowa - No. 2 Saint Francis used a stifling defensive effort to hold Reinhardt (Ga.) to shoot 23.3 percent from the floor in the second half and defeat the Eagles 62-42 to advance to the second round of the NAIA Division II Women's Basketball national championship at the Tyson Events Center in Sioux City, Iowa.

Star guard, Cougars back with vengeance

Steve Warden — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 03:00:00 EST

It is safe to proclaim that senior guard Kayla Drake and the Saint Francis women's basketball team have completely recovered from last season's fall. It was this time last year when both were down and out: Drake, recovering from a broken ankle, and the Cougars, out of the NAIA postseason tournament with a 19-13 record.

Cougars pick up revenge on No. 1

BEN SMITH — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 03:00:00 EST

This was no meeting of strangers Tuesday night, with the Crossroads League women's title on the line. More like a meeting of squabbling siblings here in Luckey Arena, with No. 1 Indiana Wesleyan at one end of the scorer's table and No. 2 Saint Francis on the other.

Saint Francis wins Crossroads tourney

Ben Smith — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 21:47:45 EST

History with Cougars in Crossroads

Steve Warden — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 03:00:00 EST

Long before the jump ball went up in the middle of Hutzell Center's painted cougar, Saint Francis women's basketball coach Gary Andrews had warned his team of the perils of the past. Never mind that Saint Francis had pasted Marian by 26 points in January, then by 21 a day before Valentine's Day.

Coach among slew of Cougars honored

Steve Warden — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 03:00:00 EST

After directing Saint Francis to the Crossroads League co-championship, Saint Francis women's basketball coach Gary Andrews was selected as the conference's coach of the year.

Cougars not hip to a flip

Steve Warden — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 03:00:00 EST

Heads or tails? Home or road? Tournament champs or runners-up - or worse.

Saint Francis women fall on road to No. 1

Steve Warden — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 03:00:00 EST

Saint Francis coach Gary Andrews was naturally bummed that his Cougars women's basketball team didn't take over the No. 1 spot after they lost 59-57 to top-ranked Indiana Wesleyan on Wednesday. "If we would have won, we would've moved up to first place in the conference," Andrews said. As in the Crossroads League.

IU boasts program's best class

Journal Gazette — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 03:00:00 EST

Indiana, Purdue, Ball State and Saint Francis brought in talent for the programs' futures on national signing day.

No. 3 Saint Francis women lose to No.1 Indiana Wesleyan

Steve Warden — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 20:51:47 EST

MARION – In a showdown of No. 3-ranked Saint Francis at No. 1 Indiana Wesleyan, the host Wildcats claimed a 59-57 victory over the Cougars on Wednesday.

Cougar has grown into role

Steve Warden — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 03:00:00 EST

For about as long as Scott Kohne has been playing basketball - and that dates back to his elementary school years - he has rarely been his team's focal point. At Bishop Dwenger, he didn't even make the varsity squad until he was a senior.

Saint Francis women close in on best start

Steve Warden — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 03:00:00 EST

It all began Halloween night with an 81-79 season-opening victory over Asbury, and the team hasn't lost yet. What makes this 10-0 start and No. 8 ranking even spookier for the rest of the NAIA is Saint Francis could get better.

Saint Francis wrap-up

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 03:00:00 EST

Coach: Kevin Donley Record: 9-3 (4-1 MSFA, MEL) What went wrong: Marian is just too good. Twice this season, including the 45-34 loss to the Knights in the second round of the NAIA playoffs, Saint Francis lost to Marian. That's three straight times, counting last year's regular-season loss.

Cougars get shot down again

Steve Warden — Sun, 25 Nov 2012 03:00:00 EST

To eliminate a player in the basketball game of H-O-R-S-E, the same shooter who first made the basket must remake the identical shot. It's called "proving it."

Saint Francis loses at Marian

Steve Warden — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 15:44:14 EST

INDIANAPOLIS– Saint Francis's five-game winning streak and its football season ended Saturday in a 45-34 loss to Marian in the second round of the NAIA playoffs.

Cougars eye redemption

Steve Warden — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 03:00:00 EST

No team has scored more points against Saint Francis this season than Marian when it rang up 45 on the Cougars six weeks ago.

College football preview: Saint Francis at Marian

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 03:00:00 EST

When: 1 p.m. Saturday Where: St. Vincent Health Stadium (3,000/turf), Indianapolis

Life hitting high note for Saint Francis DT

Steve Warden — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 03:00:00 EST

Matt Smith has only a few months to determine what he will do with the rest of his life.

In-state rival next for Saint Francis

Steve Warden — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 03:00:00 EST

Last Saturday, Saint Francis had to play an entirely unknown opponent in the first round of the NAIA playoffs. This time, it's an old rival that lies ahead.

Cougars will return to Marian for quarterfinals

Steve Warden — Sun, 18 Nov 2012 12:57:14 EST

Saint Francis will play at Marian in the quarterfinal round of the NAIA football players, the organization announced Sunday afternoon. Kickoff for Saturday's game has not been announced.

Cougars' defense seals win

Greg Jones — Sun, 18 Nov 2012 03:00:00 EST

Saint Francis was still ahead, but it wasn't looking good late as Baker University had all the momentum in a NAIA first-round playoff game Saturday at Bishop D'Arcy Stadium.

Saint Francis defeats Baker

Journal Gazette — Sat, 17 Nov 2012 15:03:41 EST

Jamael Green made a late interception and quarterback Josh Miller accounted for twio scores as Saint Francis defeated Baker (Kan.) University 22-17 Saturday in a first-round NAIA playoff game at Bishop D'Aracy Stadium.

In playoffs, Cougars are under the radar'

Steve Warden — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 03:00:00 EST

Ready and able. That's the state of mind and body as No. 6 Saint Francis faces No. 11 Baker University in the first round of the NAIA football playoffs Saturday.

College football preview: Baker at Saint Francis

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 03:00:00 EST

When: Noon Saturday Where: Bishop D'Arcy Stadium (3,000/turf) Radio: 1450 AM Records: No. 6 Saint Francis (8-2); No.

Top-rated punter gives Saint Francis unlikely weapon

Steve Warden — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 03:00:00 EST

Saint Francis defensive coordinator Warren Maloney clearly remembers the day the Cougars secured Kollin Carman.

Cougars know little of playoff opponent

Steve Warden — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 03:00:00 EST

Soon after the NAIA announced that it was 11th-ranked Baker University that was to be Saint Francis' first-round playoff opponent Saturday at Bishop D'Arcy Stadium, Cougars coach Kevin Donley got to work, trying to find information about the Wildcats from Baldwin City, Kan.

Saint Francis opens playoffs at home

Steve Warden — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 16:26:22 EST

Saint Francis, ranked No. 6 in the final NAIA poll, will face No. 11 Baker, Kan. in the first round of the NAIA playoffs at noon Saturday at Bishop D'Arcy Stadium.

Cougars are likely win from playoffs

Steve Warden — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 03:00:00 EST

The final step of the 2012 regular season will be a lengthy one for Saint Francis, because it travels to Belleville, Ill., on Saturday to face Lindenwood-Belleville. And if the Cougars (7-2) depart with a win, which would be their fourth straight, they will have to wait for the next step.

College football preview: Saint Francis at Lindenwood-Belleville

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 03:00:00 EST

When: 2 p.m. Saturday Where: Lindenwood-Belleville Stadium (4,129/turf), Belleville, Ill.

SCHEDULE

Thu, 08 Nov 2012 03:00:00 EST

Nov. 10: USC Upstate, 7 p.m. Nov. 17: at SIUE, 8 p.m. Nov. 19: Bowling Green, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 22: Marist @ St. Thomas, 8:15 p.m. Nov. 23: Wake Forest @ St. Thomas, 6 p.m. Nov. 24: Connecticut @ St. Thomas, 8:15 p.m. Nov. 28

Schedule

Thu, 08 Nov 2012 03:00:00 EST

Nov. 9: Bucknell, 7 p.m. Nov. 11: Hofstra, 2 p.m. Nov. 15: Villanova @ New York, 9:30 p.m. Nov. 16: Alabama or Oregon State @ New York, TBA Nov. 21: UNC-Wilmington, 8 p.m. Nov. 28: at Clemson, 7:15 p.m. Dec. 1:

3-pick game helps Cougar earn respect

Steve Warden — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 03:00:00 EST

Saint Francis sophomore Kory Stamps was still basking in the glow of a defensive back's dream game; a 21-0 shutout victory over Taylor and three interceptions, including one for a touchdown. "This is a game I'm going to remember," he said. Now, if future opponents can do the same.

Cougars' defense picks up shutout

Steve Warden — Sun, 04 Nov 2012 03:00:00 EST

With eye black smeared on his face and standing on an ankle that he admitted was still sore, Saint Francis quarterback Josh Miller offered a clear summarization of Saint Francis' 21-0 win over Taylor on Saturday at Bishop D'Arcy Stadium.

Saint Francis shuts out Taylor

Steve Warden — Sat, 03 Nov 2012 15:29:31 EST

On a day when the Saint Francis offense sputtered, the defense had four interceptions and a blocked punt that set up a score to carry the Cougars to a 21-0 victory over Taylor on Saturday at Bishop D’Arcy Stadium.

Cougars expect Taylor to try something new

Steve Warden — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 03:00:00 EST

Saturday's football game between Saint Francis and Taylor will be the 12th time the two teams have met, and the 10th consecutive year for the in-state rivalry. But as familiar as the Cougars are with the Trojans, chances are there will be something new when they meet at noon at Bishop D'Arcy Stadium.

College football preview: Saint Francis vs. Taylor

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 03:00:00 EST

When: Noon Saturday Where: Bishop D'Arcy Stadium (3,000/turf) Radio: 1450 AM Records: No.

Freshman catching on in big way

Steve Warden — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 03:00:00 EST

It was one of those relaxed, early practices last year when quarterback Josh Miller saw the future of Saint Francis receiving.

Cougars stick to script in home rout

Steve Warden — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 03:00:00 EST

For heart-stopping, bleacher-stomping, cuticle-gnawing football drama, the sun-washed Bishop D'Arcy Stadium was not the place to find it Saturday.

Saint Francis cruises to home win

Steve Warden — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 15:30:52 EST

In a game that underscored efficiency, seventh-ranked Saint Francis (6-2) cruised to a 31-7 victory over Siena Heights (3-6) at Bishop D'Arcy Stadium on Saturday.