Cloudflare Ray ID: 7a2dc0bb3899228e Offensive Coordinator. "I think that's important as well because a lot of schools did virtual recruiting. "It was a good day and it carried into practice Monday and Tuesday and hopefully again throughout the week. Commerce redshirt senior defensive back Alex Shillow was selected as the LSC Defensive POY last week after recording six tackles and tying the school record with a 100-yard pick-six. ASU also defeated Nebraska-Kearney 20-7 in the second round before falling 34-26 to Colorado Mines. The 47th annual Angelo Football Clinic will include new University of Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian and former Houston Texans coach Bill O'Brien. "Our kids are really excited and they've earned that right to be excited," Girsch said. Naval Academy midshipman, and a consecutive Life sentence for the attempted murder of two others, States Attorney Out of the Long Star Conference, Angelo State posted a 9-2 overall record during the 2021 regular season. The 2021 season saw the Rams make it 3 rounds Teammates Daron Allman (45) and Josh Quinton (45) are ranked 17th and 18th, respectively. Lanehart 6-3 TE Parkview Christian Academy, Fernando Martinez 6-4 OL El Paso Chapin HS, Donovan Thomas 6-3 DB Fort Worth Southwest HS. Head Coach. Oct 2 (Sat) Canceled Burnaby, British Columbia History Oct 9 (Sat)/Final Odessa, TXRatliff Stadium Oilfield Night Full Bio. Angelo State has earned one national title and three conference titles since becoming a member of the Lone Star Conference. The Rams ended the year as one of the best teams in the country. Junior linebacker Justin Guillory leads the way with two sacks followed by Alex Alvarado (1.5), Jaylon Abdul-Karim (1.0), Melik Owens (1.0), Zed Asowata (1.0), Zach They're a lot like our defense in the sense that they slant and do stuff. 21 offense, led by All-American offensive lineman Willis Patrick. The ASU coaching staff is focused on bringing not only great football players to San Angelo, but great young men as well. Canceled at Simon Fraser (B.C.) Lloyd Madden, 1939, 23 (23 rush) Recently hired University of Texas head coach SteveSarkisian and former Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien who is the new offensive coordinator at the University of Alabama thatreplaced Sarkisian along with former Dallas Cowboys head coach Wade Phillips, are among the scheduled speakers. (); : Teammates Daron Allman (45) and Josh Quinton (45) are ranked 17th and 18th, respectively. The Angelo State University football team will host Texas A&M-Commerce in a big LSC showdown Saturday night for the home finale. "We've made huge improvements with our team GPA. Charles Bryceis a journalist covering sportsin West Texas. On Friday afternoon, an Anne Arundel County judge sentenced Angelo Harrod to Life in Prison Without the Possibility of Parole in the 2021 fatal shooting of Michelle Cummings, the 57-year-old mother of a U.S. ASU opened the season with a 40-20 road win over No. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. Wide Receivers / Pass Game Coordinator. They took the ball away several times and gave us great field position. "We have passed on a lot of talent here at Angelo State that quite frankly would make you look good on Saturday on the football field, but not look so good on a Saturday night," Girsch said. "They're extremely talented on defense. The official site of midwestern state university athletics, Harrison, Gill earn D2CCA All-Super Region Four honors, Gill, Harrison earn first-team All-Lone Star Conference honors, Sullivan, Kennedy provide spark on Senior Day, Mustangs take aim at No. Kickoff for the ASU-Commerce showdown is scheduled for 6 p.m. at LeGrand Stadium at 1st Community Credit Union Field. The Rams made three appearances in the NAIA playoffs. The Rams ended the regular season on a high note with a dominating performance against the Javelinas last week. WebThe official 2022 Football Roster for the University of Texas Permian Basin Falcons Right around the average height and weight at the position. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. A year after playing a patchwork four-game schedule due to the pandemic, it's been an extraordinary season for the Angelo State University football team in 2021. 22-ranked Lindenwood to jump-start it all. It's going to be two very good defenses going against two great offenses. One of ASU's signees is a local player -- Christoval quarterback/defensive back Brayden Wilcox, who was the All-West Texas 11-man MVP in 2020. Web2023 Football Roster. I know he's excited. Send him a news tip at cbryce@gannett.com. Guided his team to back-to-back state championships as a sophomore and junior. 8in the country in NCAA Division II, was anchored by All-American linebacker Hunter Kyle. Michael Zeman, 2021, 20 Cameron Mayberry, 2017, 18 Greg Marshall, 1993, 18 Dan Palmer, 2011, 18 Most Total Touchdowns in a Season Brody Oliver, 2016, 26 (26 rec.) ASU played just four games this past fall due to the pandemic. Michael Zeman, 2021, 24 (20 rush, 4 rec.) It'll be a matchup of Lone Star Conference teams on three-game winning streaks when the Angelo State University football team hosts Texas A&M-Commerce in the home finale Saturday night. The Rams compete in the South Division of the Lone Star Conference. He was a co-MVP of our district and he earned every bit of it.". "We have some guys that we look at and recruit and we're like, 'Where's he going to play?' "We wanted the height and the length with everybody," Girsch said. Print. Riley Dodge's offensive line coach, Chris Smith, will have a session as well. 5 min read. 9/17/2021 3:22:00 PM "I like him at running back. "They're about as balanced as we are when it comes to running and passing the ball. It was another statement-making day for the No. "But we've been playing great defense all year and I'm excited for that matchup. "I just felt like I was at home when I took my official visit. This American football team article is a stub. L, 28-31. "But with the guidance from our great leadership and administration, we were allowed to go out and see these kids and we took every precaution. He's just an outstanding football player and he was right in our backyard, too. "There's a lot of excitement on this football team and on this campus and I believe in the community as well.". ASC. Special teams-wise, we were talented there as well. The Rams will be going up against the No. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. The good thing is that we've seen a lot of that going against our own defense.". It meant a lot to go down there and play well and get a good win and have the opportunity to compete this week in a first-round playoff game.". Did not allow a touchdown against as a defensive back as a varsity letterwinner. "He's an athlete and we've got to figure out is he a receiver or is he a running back?" The Rams' leading receiver is senior Kellen Pachot (715 yards, 4 TDs), a dazzling playmaker who ranks third in the LSC. BULLDOG FOOTBALL LAING ACCEPTS INVITE TO NFL SCOUTING COMBINE, BULLDOGS SIGN 32 TO 2023 FOOTBALL RECRUITING CLASS, UMD FOOTBALL'S OJILE AND LAING RECEIVE HONORABLE MENTIONS ON ALL-AMERICAN TEAM, BULLDOG FOOTBALL LAING ACCEPTS INVITE TO EAST-WEST SHRINE BOWL. ASU had scholarship restrictions this year because so many seniors from 2020 are returning for another year of eligibility that was granted by the NCAA due to COVID-19. The Rams are hoping to get an adrenaline boost from their die-hard fans in the home finale. "We don't want those guys. Full Bio. Send him a news tip at cbryce@gannett.com. Makes up for that with speed and football savvy. Jordan Collins . Business returned to normal in 2021, and it's been well worth the wait. "It's goofy how that stuff works with the NCAA and everything," Girsch said. The Angelo State University football team began the 2021 season unranked and under the radar. "The defense continued to do well. ASU has the No. But there's a lot of work to be done before that happens.". The Rams ended the year as one of the best teams in the country. ASU head coach Jeff Girsch was named the Super Region Four Coach of the Year for his work in building the Rams into a national title contender. The Rams are in the NCAA D-II playoffs for the first time since 2014 and they're currently on a five-game winning streak. He'll continue to keep on improving, but he gives us a great opportunity to win games because he makes great decisions with the football. Offensive Line / Run Game Coordinator. 2 rusher. That locked up a first-round playoff game at home. Offensive Line Coach. It's designated as Military Appreciation Day and Senior Day. ); : "If you look at the body of work of what we've accomplished this year at Angelo State as a football program, we played 11 weeks against Division II opponents who are good football teams. He played quarterback and he was a defensive player. Consider supporting West Texas journalism with a subscription to GoSanAngelo.com. ); The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. This could be the last meeting between ASU and Commerce since the Lions are going to make the jump to Division I. Charles Bryceis a journalist covering sportsin West Texas. Alpine, TX Jackson Field. Rams junior quarterback Zach Bronkhorst was named the LSC Offensive Player of the Week for the second time this season after completing 11 of 21 passes for 233 yards and two touchdowns against ENMU. "He's got a good wingspan, so he fit right into what we were looking for. The Rams went 2-2, with wins against Lone Star Conference rival West Texas A&M and D-I Abilene Christian, a former LSC rival. "I've always thought he could make it at the next level. "We're definitely going to have to contain him in the running and passing game. He'll be joining former Mason kicker Kyle Montoya on the HSU roster. He's a top student, so we're really excited about him.". WebThe most visible ensemble on campus, the Ram Band provides spirit for and represents the entire ASU community at special events on and off campus, at all home football games, as the exhibition band at local compositions, and travels to at least one away game each year. Mason tight end/defensive end J.J. Ake made his plans official to play football for Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene next season, following in the footsteps of several other Punchers players. And Girsch says that was a big selling point for the Rams' class of 2021. He's been working hard and he had a great senior year. Go To Coaching Staff. WebVisit ESPN to view the Angelo State Rams team schedule for the current and previous seasons - make Midwestern State 3-0 overall and 2-0 in the Lone Star Conference. Last season, ASU elected to play a partial season in the fall and was able to put together a schedule featuring two games against LSC foe West Texas A&M and contests against D-I opponents Stephen F. Austin and Abilene Christian. WebHide/Show Additional Information For McMurry University - October 30, 2021. This article about a sports team in Texas is a stub. Unfortunately, recruiting was a little crazy due to the COVID situation this year. Bulldogs QB John Larson has accounted for 1,019 yards passing and 11 TDs and he's only thrown two picks in 121 attempts. Austin Woods. So how does Commerce's defense compare to that 2019 team? "Yeah, he took a big step (last) weekend," Girsch said. Additionally, the Rams are riding a five-game win-streak in which they've scored at least 30 points in all five games. Defensive Backs / Defensive Pass Game Coordinator. "He made some great decisions with the football. We couldn't get in as many schools because they had different protocols set up. 3 passer in the conference (1,781 yards, 13 TDs, 4 interceptions). San Saba head coach Andreas Aguirre is happy that Glover is getting the opportunity to continue his career at the next level. "I know that was something that helped J.J. to really look into the program and see if it fit best for him," Mason head coach Michael McLeod said. WebThe official Football page for the Angelo State University Rams Skip To Main Content Pause All Rotators Skip To Main Content Angelo State University Athletics The Rams' D is led by: senior linebacker Hunter Kyle (71 tackles, 35 solos); sophomore LB Daron Allman (53 tackles, 29 assists); senior LB Josh Quinton (51 tackles, 26 assists); senior defensive back Leddy French (46 tackles, 23 solos); junior defensive end Weston Bauer (34 tackles, 20 assists); senior LB Donavyn Jackson (32 tackles, 21 solos); and senior DB Darrick Dickerson (30 tackles, 24 solos).