ASU sophomore running back Nate Omayebu led the LSC with 995 yards rushing and nine TDs, more than 300 yards ahead of the No. We couldn't get in as many schools because they had different protocols set up. "The No. That locked up a first-round playoff game at home. ASC. Lions redshirt junior QB Miklo Smalls was named the LSC Preseason Offensive Player of the Year. One of the players ASU signed on Wednesday is Lampasas High Schooldefensive lineman Owen Seaver. 9/17/2021 3:22:00 PM (); : Teammates Daron Allman (45) and Josh Quinton (45) are ranked 17th and 18th, respectively. Rams senior linebacker Hunter Kyle is the fourth-leading tackler in the LSC with 58 total stops. Full Bio. 17-ranked Rams in 1999. Full Bio. ASU opened the season with a 40-20 road win over No. "But we've been playing great defense all year and I'm excited for that matchup. Special teams-wise, we were talented there as well. : Did not allow a touchdown against as a defensive back as a varsity letterwinner. "We're going to have our hands full with them, but I think they're going to have their hands full, too. Trey Reed / MSU Athletic Communications. "I'd say they're better, but we're better offensively, too," Girsch said. "They took a visit and saw what we were about, what the campus was about and what the community was about," the Rams coach said. Girsch said of Wilcox, who led Christoval to the state quarterfinals and a 12-2 record his senior year. The Rams compete in the South Division of the Lone Star Conference. In frigid 35-degree weather, Washington played like Superman, throwing for 339 yards and four touchdowns as ASU rallied with a 21-point fourth quarter. He'll be joining former Mason kicker Kyle Montoya on the HSU roster. Web3 Schedule. : WebAngelo Grose is a 5-10, 170-pound Cornerback from Mansfield, OH. MDU earned a share of the NSIC championship after knocking off Northern State 49-35 last week, highlighted by a 191-yard rushing performance by Cazz Martin, who has 1,012 yards and eight TDs on the season. (); : "And defensively, they like to fly around. WebAngelo State: 9-0: 12-1: Central Washington: 6-3: 6-4: Western New Mexico: 5-4: 6-5: Midwestern State: 5-4: 6-5: Western Oregon: 5-4: 6-5: Texas A&M-Kingsville: 5-4: 7-4: Consider supporting West Texas journalism with a subscription to GoSanAngelo.com. "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. "We wanted the height and the length with everybody," Girsch said. Angelo State football team plans to build on great run in 2021. The Rams ended the regular season on a high note with a dominating performance against the Javelinas last week. "I've always thought he could make it at the next level. Mason Ruzicka. Radio: Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. The Bobcats play 10 total games, four non-district and six district. Out of the Long Star Conference, Angelo State posted a 9-2 overall record during the 2021 regular season. Full Bio. Charles Bryceis a journalist covering sportsin West Texas. They like to do both. 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. The Rams are hoping to get an adrenaline boost from their die-hard fans in the home finale. The Rams ended the year as one of the best teams in the country. Bulldogs QB John Larson has accounted for 1,019 yards passing and 11 TDs and he's only thrown two picks in 121 attempts. 3 offense. 2 defensively (249.7 ypg). "I like him at running back. 3 Angelo State University football team. ASU has the No. 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. Angelo State has earned one national title and three conference titles since becoming a member of the Lone Star Conference. (); : 8in the country in NCAA Division II, was anchored by All-American linebacker Hunter Kyle. WebHometown/High School: Comanche, Texas / Comanche (Angelo State) No. ); The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. It's going to be two very good defenses going against two great offenses. Defensive Backs / Defensive Pass Game Coordinator. C.J. Offensive Coordinator. 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. The 47th annual Angelo Football Clinic will include new University of Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian and former Houston Texans coach Bill O'Brien. The Rams made three appearances in the NAIA playoffs. Offensive Line Coach. Alpine, TX Jackson Field. Ben Olson. Defensive Coordinator. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. St. Charles, Mo. WebRoster Layout: Choose A Season: Penn State Athletics chose to advance classes as though 2020-21 was a normal year of eligibility. Go To Coaching Staff. Their combined record was 4-2, with a national championship in 1978. Unlike their NCAA Division-I counterparts, Girsch said D-II schools like ASU were allowed to go to high schools to recruit prospective players. All rights reserved. Despite missing a couple of games due to a shoulder injury, ASU junior quarterback Zach Bronkhorst was the No. Print. "Out of 20 kids who were seniors, 17 of these kids are back and all of them are starting-type players.". (); : Makes up for that with speed and football savvy. 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. It's taken the better part of a decade for ASU to get back in the postseason, and the Rams players and coaches know these opportunities are rare. WebHide/Show Additional Information For McMurry University - October 30, 2021. News Sports Business Opinion First Team All-District as a defensive back and returner. The Rams' leading receiver is senior Kellen Pachot (715 yards, 4 TDs), a dazzling playmaker who ranks third in the LSC. Rams senior linebacker Hunter Kyle is the fourth-leading tackler in the LSC with 58 total stops. We've had great transfers, but our best players over time have been the guys who have been here for four or five years.". - make Midwestern State 3-0 overall and 2-0 in the Lone Star Conference. SAN ANGELO, TX- The Angelo State Rams added over 30 players to their football roster on National Signing Day. "We don't want those guys. The Rams had three running backs with more than 700 yards (Nate Omayebu, 1,108; Alfred Grear, 816; and CJ Odom, 735). Grant RB #7 K. Harris DB #8 J. Hartage QB #8 L. Larry CB #9 S. Poole RB #10 D. Bell DB #11 A. Devereux WR #12 D. Dorsey S #13 This will be the first meeting between the Rams and Bulldogs. The Rams ended the year as one of the best teams in the country. 1 thing is they've got to appear serious about their academics," the Rams coach said. He missed the first five games of the season due to an injury, but has started the last four contests. Web30 th ranked recruit in the state of Oklahoma by the Oklahoman. - make Bill Maskill 146-57 at Midwestern State and 159-65 overall. We went out and put together a great schedule and went out and competed against the top teams in the country throughout the whole year and played our conference schedule as well. "It was a good day and it carried into practice Monday and Tuesday and hopefully again throughout the week. The ASU coaching staff is focused on bringing not only great football players to San Angelo, but great young men as well. 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. - make Midwestern State 2-1 overall and 1-1 in the Lone Star Conference. Toggle Game summaries subsection 4.1 at San Diego State. Send him a news tip at cbryce@gannett.com. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. in a contest vs. Stony Brook (Oct. 23). Defensive Line / Defensive Run Game Coordinator. His son, Riley Dodge, the head coach at Southlake Carroll that he coached against in the 2020 state-title game, is also scheduled to speak. LeGrand Stadium at 1st Community Credit Union Field, Management Instruction and Research Center, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Angelo_State_Rams_football&oldid=1140415290, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 20 February 2023, at 00:26. They're a lot like our defense in the sense that they slant and do stuff. Kickoff for the ASU-Commerce showdown is scheduled for 6 p.m. at LeGrand Stadium at 1st Community Credit Union Field. So how does Commerce's defense compare to that 2019 team? Guided his team to back-to-back state championships as a sophomore and junior. "Yeah, he took a big step (last) weekend," Girsch said. 1 defense in the conference this weekend and the No. Three-star rated defensive back. 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. Additionally, the Rams are riding a five-game win-streak in which they've scored at least 30 points in all five games. Girsch sees a lot of similarities between the Rams and Bulldogs. In the last meeting between the Rams and Lions two years ago, Commerce won a defensive battle 17-3 in San Angelo. Annapolis, Md. He was a co-MVP of our district and he earned every bit of it.". It was another statement-making day for the No. Canceled at Simon Fraser (B.C.) The Angelo State University football team will host Texas A&M-Commerce in a big LSC showdown Saturday night for the home finale. 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. He did everything at Christoval. Odom is a junior and Grear is just a sophomore. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. He may play another position in college and Girsch says he has the talent to do that. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. (); : Jordan Collins . ); : MSU claimed a 29-20 win over the No. 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.". Special Teams Coach / Linebackers Coach / Recruiting Coordinator. "I think that's important as well because a lot of schools did virtual recruiting. "We're excited for the matchup," Girsch said. 1st Community Credit Union Field at LeGrand Stadium, Foster Field at 1st Community Credit Union Stadium, LeGrand Stadium at 1st Community Credit Union Field. 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 23 Minnesota-Duluth (9-2) at 1 p.m. Saturday at LeGrand Stadium at 1st Community Credit Union Field. Unfortunately, recruiting was a little crazy due to the COVID situation this year. "Our goal was always a 2.75 and we blew it out of the water, so now it's a 3.0. Teammates CJ Odom (598 yards rushing, 4 TDs) and Alfred Grear (532, 3 TDs) finished fourth and 10th, respectively in the LSC, giving the Rams a three-headed monster to tote the rock. 22-ranked Lindenwood to jump-start it all. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. Those that wish to take advantage of the extra year will be listed as a super senior after their original eligibility would have been exhausted. We went right down and kicked a field goal to go up 3-0 in that football game and then we didn't an opportunity to score again. : Rusty Bertrand The Rams won other tough games away from home(28-24 over Chadron State and 14-9 at Eastern Washington) to build up their rsum. The team plays all home games at LeGrand Stadium at 1st Community Credit Union Field. Odom and Grear are ranked third and 10th, respectively, in conference. Full Bio. This article about a sports team in Texas is a stub. 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. The Rams have made eight appearances in the NCAA Division II playoffs. Freshman San Angelo, Texas San Angelo Central HS. ); The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. "The defense continued to do well. Willis White. 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. 1 offense in the conference (442.5 yards per game) and the Rams were No. More:2021 YEAR IN REVIEW: Honea, Vogel, Osakue named Sportswomen of the Year, More:2021 YEAR IN REVIEW: Top 10 sports newsmakers in San Angelo and West Texas, More:2021 YEAR IN REVIEW: Top 10 sports stories in San Angelo and West Texas. ASU is currently ranked fifth in its region and the top seven teams in each region will punch their ticket to the postseason. Student-athletes listed as redshirt freshmen in Out of the Long Star Conference, Angelo State posted a 9-2 overall record during the 2021 regular season. Naval Academy midshipman, and a consecutive Life sentence for the attempted murder of two others, States Attorney (); : 2 on defense. "There's a lot of Division II's that didn't do it," Girsch said during an online presentation Wednesday night. ASU is hosting No. He played quarterback and he was a defensive player. "Our kids are really excited and they've earned that right to be excited," Girsch said. Full Bio. Jeff Girsch is currently the head coach.[3]. - make Midwestern State 60-10 in the month of September during the Bill Maskill era. Angelo State boss Jeff Girsch is in his third season as the Rams' head coach and eighth season overall with the program. "I knew they were excited to go play with what was at stake -- getting in the playoffs and hosting a playoff game and having those opportunities. "We have some guys that we look at and recruit and we're like, 'Where's he going to play?' Full Bio. ASU played just four games this past fall due to the pandemic. Another West Texas player from last year that the Rams added is San Saba receiver Logan Glover. "He has good speed and adjustment on the football as you see there (pointing to the video highlights). For their historic season, the Rams are our 2021 Standard-Times Sportsmen of the Year. National Signing Day: Christoval's Wilcox heading to Angelo State, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Recap. Roster Layout: Choose A Season: Sort By: The Mustangs own a 15-8 edge in the series which dates back to the 1946. It's a smaller class than normal due to seniors from last year getting another year of eligibility, but Angelo State University head football coach Jeff Girsch says the Rams added a lot of great talent during National Signing Day on Wednesday. 11/15/2021 12:37:00 AM. 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. Oct 2 (Sat) Canceled Burnaby, British Columbia History Oct 9 (Sat)/Final Odessa, TXRatliff Stadium Oilfield Night WebListing of players that attended Angelo State who were drafted in the NFL Draft ASU also defeated Nebraska-Kearney 20-7 in the second round before falling 34-26 to Colorado Mines. News Sports ASU is enjoying its best season since that magical 2014 campaign when the Rams finished 9-2 and reached the second round of the playoffs. WebSeptember 25, 2021 Lone Star* Oct 2 (Sat)/Final Burnaby, British Columbia atSimon Fraser (B.C.) This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. We want guys who are going to make you look good all the time. Football Performance & security by Cloudflare. Since they weren't able to add nearly as many players to the Ram family as usual, the ASU coaches wanted to recruit high school players who give them a lot of options. "We did things the right way, but going out there and doing things was a lot more challenging. 6-ranked Rams in 2015 and fell 21-19 to the No. 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.) WebGo To Coaching Staff Print Roster Layout: Choose A Season: NOTE: Texas Tech has elected to advance each student-athletes classification even though the 2020 season did not affect eligibility. 18 Michigan Tech. Calvin Ruzicka. 2021 Angelo State University football signing class Kason Phillips 5-9 RB Stephenville HS Logan Glover 6-4 WR San Saba HS Albert Thomas IV 6-6 WR Klein Forest "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. 2 Angelo State Saturday at Memorial Stadium, STANG GANG FOOTBALL PODCAST With Bill Maskill (Nov. 10, 2022). "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. "He's an outstanding football player first off," Girsch said of Smalls. WebThe official 2022 Football Roster for the University of Texas Permian Basin Falcons Send him a news tip at cbryce@gannett.com. And Girsch says that was a big selling point for the Rams' class of 2021. "He's got a good wingspan, so he fit right into what we were looking for. His top target was Kellen Pachot (54 catches, 907 yards). The Angelo State University football team began the 2021 season unranked and under the radar. Cloudflare Ray ID: 7a2dc0bb3899228e The good thing is that we've seen a lot of that going against our own defense.". 3 passer in the conference (1,781 yards, 13 TDs, 4 interceptions). That field goal was on the opening drive. Girsh is proud of the fact that the 2021 signing class has an average GPA of 3.43. Quarterback Zach Bronkhorst threw for 2,495 yards despite missing two games. Cameron Mayberry, 2018, 24 (23 rush, 1 rec.) George Sanders. After a 4-2 start, ASU won its next seven games including a pair of playoff wins to reach the national quarterfinals for the first time in 32 years. ); : 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. The Angelo State Rams football team represents Angelo State University in NCAA Division II college football. This college football-related article is a stub. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. "I just felt like I was at home when I took my official visit. 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. Web2021 Football Roster Go #0 J. Adams QB #0 M. Newbill DE #1 D. Durham RB #1 E. Smith S #3 D. Gibbons QB #3 W. Yates LB #4 L. Blackamore DB #4 M. Wood QB #5 R. Scott WR #5 J. Simpkins DB #6 E. Carter RB #6 B. Roberts DB #7 J. The Rams then went on an impressive run late with six straight wins by 20 points or more, including a 48-14 playoff-opening victory over Minnesota-Duluth. "Duluth is a very good football team, but we feel like we've competed all year against really good football teams, so this is just another one to add to that list," the ASU coach said. WebThe official 2022 Football Roster for the Angelo State University Rams 2022 Football Roster - Angelo State University Athletics Skip To Main Content Pause All Rotators Skip To Main Jordan Armstrong. We're going to have to keep (Smalls) under wraps to give ourselves a chance to win the game.". Radio coverage will be on KWFR 101.9-FM. Other college coaches scheduled to speak include Texas A&M defensive coordinator/safeties coach Mike Elko and SMU secondary coach Trey Haverty. More: National Signing Day: Christoval's Wilcox heading to Angelo State. We had to score some touchdowns.". Full Bio. "It's exciting for our program and our culture, especially for Logan Glover and his family," the Rams coach said. Teammates Daron Allman (45) and Josh Quinton (45) are ranked 17th and 18th, respectively. "They've bought in and they've done what we've asked them to do and they've performed this year. Your IP: Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. "On offense, coach (Kevin) Kilmer did a great job getting the play calls and our kids executed the play calls the way we wanted to. If ASU can take care of business against a very strong DBU team, the Rams could be back at home next week for a second-round playoff. WebThe Angelo State Rams football team represents Angelo State University in NCAA Division II college football. The Rams also have a talented receiving corps, led by Kellen Pachot (608 yards and 4 TDs), who ranks third in conference. Baylor head coach Dave Aranda and Alabama defensive coordinator Pete Golding will also be in the lineup. Every day of the week, they're going to make you look good.

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