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Saint Xavier University's football team defeated No. 7 ranked University of Saint Francis (Ill.) 30-6 on Nov. 6, finishing a perfect 11-0 regular season for the second year in a row and claiming the Mid-States Football Association (MSFA) Mideast League title. Additionally, Coach Mike Feminis picked up his 100th win with Saturday's victory.
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Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Video Alert! SXU Cougars Football featured on FOX Chicago News at 9 p.m.
“Weather by Request” – Sept. 2 game night forecast by Meteorologist Amy Freeze
Thursday, July 1, 2010
SXU Football Ranked No. 4 in College Fanz Preseason Poll
Chicago (July 1, 2010) Following its historic and record-breaking 2009 campaign, Saint Xavier University football coach Mike Feminis and the Cougars earned the No. 4 spot in the 2010 College Fanz Sports Network Preseason NAIA Football Top 25 Rankings. The national media outlet released the rankings earlier this week.
The Cougars set a new standard for wins last fall going 13-1 overall, winning their first Mid-States Football Association (MSFA) Mideast League title and tying their best postseason finish by qualifying for the semifinals of the NAIA Championship Series before falling to eventual national champion University of Sioux Falls (S.D.). Sioux Falls tops the preseason poll with 2009 national runner-up Lindenwood University (Mo.) and Carroll College (Mont.) nabbing the No. 2 and No. 3 spots, respectively.
“It’s exciting to be ranked as high as we are but you also have to realize a lot of what goes into a preseason rating is based off of what a team did the year before,” said Feminis. “Nonetheless, the expectation of our players and coaches is to take that final step and play for our first ever NAIA National Championship. With the guys we have coming back this year, I have no doubt that we can make a serious run at it.”
The Cougars return a ton of playmakers from its stellar 2009 season, including senior starting quarterback Anthony Kropp (Frankfort, Ill./Lincoln-Way East). Kropp completed 62 percent of his passes (326-for-527) for 4,425 yards and 43 touchdowns as a junior last fall. SXU also returns a pair of 1,000-yard receivers in seniors Mike Maher (Plainfield, Ill./Providence Catholic) and Xavier Torres (Chicago, Ill./Central Michigan/Lane Tech). Also returning in 2010 are senior running back Donnie Selby (Alsip, Ill./Shepard), who racked up 777 yards on the ground as a junior, and senior defensive standouts Pat Geary (Mokena, Ill./Lincoln-Way East) at cornerback and Brendan Sheehy (Chicago, Ill./Brother Rice) at linebacker.
Saint Xavier begins its 2010 season on the road with a Thursday night game (Aug. 26) against Bethel College (Tenn.) at 7 p.m. at Wildcat Stadium in McKenzie, Tenn. The home opener is on Thursday, September 2, at 7 p.m. with the Cougars taking on rival University of St. Francis (Ill.) at Bruce R. Deaton Memorial Field in Chicago.
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The Cougars set a new standard for wins last fall going 13-1 overall, winning their first Mid-States Football Association (MSFA) Mideast League title and tying their best postseason finish by qualifying for the semifinals of the NAIA Championship Series before falling to eventual national champion University of Sioux Falls (S.D.). Sioux Falls tops the preseason poll with 2009 national runner-up Lindenwood University (Mo.) and Carroll College (Mont.) nabbing the No. 2 and No. 3 spots, respectively.
“It’s exciting to be ranked as high as we are but you also have to realize a lot of what goes into a preseason rating is based off of what a team did the year before,” said Feminis. “Nonetheless, the expectation of our players and coaches is to take that final step and play for our first ever NAIA National Championship. With the guys we have coming back this year, I have no doubt that we can make a serious run at it.”
The Cougars return a ton of playmakers from its stellar 2009 season, including senior starting quarterback Anthony Kropp (Frankfort, Ill./Lincoln-Way East). Kropp completed 62 percent of his passes (326-for-527) for 4,425 yards and 43 touchdowns as a junior last fall. SXU also returns a pair of 1,000-yard receivers in seniors Mike Maher (Plainfield, Ill./Providence Catholic) and Xavier Torres (Chicago, Ill./Central Michigan/Lane Tech). Also returning in 2010 are senior running back Donnie Selby (Alsip, Ill./Shepard), who racked up 777 yards on the ground as a junior, and senior defensive standouts Pat Geary (Mokena, Ill./Lincoln-Way East) at cornerback and Brendan Sheehy (Chicago, Ill./Brother Rice) at linebacker.
Saint Xavier begins its 2010 season on the road with a Thursday night game (Aug. 26) against Bethel College (Tenn.) at 7 p.m. at Wildcat Stadium in McKenzie, Tenn. The home opener is on Thursday, September 2, at 7 p.m. with the Cougars taking on rival University of St. Francis (Ill.) at Bruce R. Deaton Memorial Field in Chicago.
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Jay Foot, Executive Director of Media Relations
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C: (773) 617-3632
foot@sxu.edu
Monday, December 7, 2009
SXU Football season ends at NAIA Semifinals
Watch news coverage of Cougars against defending national champs University of Sioux Falls
The No. 4 ranked Saint Xavier University football team ended its 2009 season after falling to defending national champion and No. 1 ranked University of Sioux Falls 48-6 Sat., Dec. 5 at the USF Sanford Health Complex in Sioux Falls, S.D. The Cougars end their historic season at 13-1 overall.
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C: (773) 617-3632
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The No. 4 ranked Saint Xavier University football team ended its 2009 season after falling to defending national champion and No. 1 ranked University of Sioux Falls 48-6 Sat., Dec. 5 at the USF Sanford Health Complex in Sioux Falls, S.D. The Cougars end their historic season at 13-1 overall.
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Jay Foot, Executive Director of Media Relations
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C: (773) 617-3632
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Wednesday, December 2, 2009
SouthtownStar to live blog SXU Football’s road to 2009 NAIA Semifinal game
Rolling with the Cougars blog goes live Thurs., Dec. 3
Chicago (Dec. 2, 2009) Be sure to check out the SouthtownStar’s blog about traveling to South Dakota with Saint Xavier University’s 13-0 football team for their 2009 NAIA Semifinals game against the University of Sioux Falls on Sat., Dec. 5.
The Rolling with the Cougars blog will go live on Thursday afternoon. Correspondent Steve Millar will write about his experiences riding with the team on the ten-hour bus trip to and from the game.
The No. 4 ranked Cougars defeated No. 6 ranked Lambuth University (Tenn.) 52-10 on Sat., Nov. 28. They will face defending National Champions Sioux Falls, who also are 13-0.
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C: (773) 617-3632
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Chicago (Dec. 2, 2009) Be sure to check out the SouthtownStar’s blog about traveling to South Dakota with Saint Xavier University’s 13-0 football team for their 2009 NAIA Semifinals game against the University of Sioux Falls on Sat., Dec. 5.
The Rolling with the Cougars blog will go live on Thursday afternoon. Correspondent Steve Millar will write about his experiences riding with the team on the ten-hour bus trip to and from the game.
The No. 4 ranked Cougars defeated No. 6 ranked Lambuth University (Tenn.) 52-10 on Sat., Nov. 28. They will face defending National Champions Sioux Falls, who also are 13-0.
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Jay Foot, Executive Director of Media Relations
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C: (773) 617-3632
foot@sxu.edu
Amy Freeze of FOX Chicago News at Nine gives SXU Football game day forecast
Chicago (Dec. 2, 2009) FOX Chicago News at Nine Meteorologist Amy Freeze wishes Saint Xavier University Football good luck and gives a game day forecast for the Cougars' 2009 NAIA Championship Series Semifinals game against University of Sioux Falls on Sat., Dec. 5, 2009.
Monday, November 30, 2009
Watch SXU Football’s NAIA Semifinal game LIVE at noon on Sat., Dec. 5
#4 Cougars face #1 University of Sioux Falls in battle of unbeatens
Chicago (Nov. 30, 2009)Saint Xavier University Football’s 2009 NAIA Championship Series Semifinals game against No. 1 ranked University of Sioux Falls will be streaming live over the Internet at noon on Sat., Dec. 5. Watch the game here.
College Fanz Sports Network will feature the 13-0 Cougars as its Game of the Week, and will provide live, on-site pre-game, halftime and post-game shows and analysis from veteran NAIA sports commentator Jason Dannelly.
The No. 4 ranked Cougars defeated No. 6 ranked Lambuth University (Tenn.) 52-10 on Sat., Nov. 28. They will face defending National Champions Sioux Falls, who also are 13-0.
For information regarding a fan bus to the semifinals game, contact the Saint XavierUniversity Athletics Department at (773) 298-3785. The bus leaves at 7 a.m. on Fri., Dec. 4 from the Shannon Center at Saint Xavier’s Chicago campus, 3700 W. 103rd St.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION
Jay Foot, Executive Director of Media Relations
O: (773) 298-3937
C: (773) 617-3632
foot@sxu.edu
Chicago (Nov. 30, 2009)Saint Xavier University Football’s 2009 NAIA Championship Series Semifinals game against No. 1 ranked University of Sioux Falls will be streaming live over the Internet at noon on Sat., Dec. 5. Watch the game here.
College Fanz Sports Network will feature the 13-0 Cougars as its Game of the Week, and will provide live, on-site pre-game, halftime and post-game shows and analysis from veteran NAIA sports commentator Jason Dannelly.
The No. 4 ranked Cougars defeated No. 6 ranked Lambuth University (Tenn.) 52-10 on Sat., Nov. 28. They will face defending National Champions Sioux Falls, who also are 13-0.
For information regarding a fan bus to the semifinals game, contact the Saint XavierUniversity Athletics Department at (773) 298-3785. The bus leaves at 7 a.m. on Fri., Dec. 4 from the Shannon Center at Saint Xavier’s Chicago campus, 3700 W. 103rd St.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION
Jay Foot, Executive Director of Media Relations
O: (773) 298-3937
C: (773) 617-3632
foot@sxu.edu
Watch news coverage of SXU football's 52-10 victory over Lambuth University (Tenn.)
13-0 Cougars advance to NAIA Championship Series Semifinals
Chicago (Nov. 30, 2009) Saint Xavier University's 13-0 football team defeated No. 6 ranked Lambuth University (Tenn.) 52-10 on Sat., Nov. 28 to advance to the NAIA 2009 Championship Series Semifinals. The No. 4 ranked Cougars will face No. 1 ranked University of Sioux Falls at noon on Sat., Dec. 5 at the USF Sanford Sports Complex.
For information regarding a fan bus to next Saturday’s semifinals game, contact the Saint Xavier University Athletics Department at (773) 298-3785.
Fox Chicago News at Nine - Nov. 28, 2009
WGN News at Nine - Nov. 28, 2009
CBS 2 News at 10 - Nov. 25, 2009
CBS 2 News at 5 - Nov. 25, 2009
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FOR MORE INFORMATION
Jay Foot, Executive Director of Media Relations
O: (773) 298-3937
C: (773) 617-3632
foot@sxu.edu
Chicago (Nov. 30, 2009) Saint Xavier University's 13-0 football team defeated No. 6 ranked Lambuth University (Tenn.) 52-10 on Sat., Nov. 28 to advance to the NAIA 2009 Championship Series Semifinals. The No. 4 ranked Cougars will face No. 1 ranked University of Sioux Falls at noon on Sat., Dec. 5 at the USF Sanford Sports Complex.
For information regarding a fan bus to next Saturday’s semifinals game, contact the Saint Xavier University Athletics Department at (773) 298-3785.
Fox Chicago News at Nine - Nov. 28, 2009
WGN News at Nine - Nov. 28, 2009
CBS 2 News at 10 - Nov. 25, 2009
CBS 2 News at 5 - Nov. 25, 2009
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FOR MORE INFORMATION
Jay Foot, Executive Director of Media Relations
O: (773) 298-3937
C: (773) 617-3632
foot@sxu.edu
Monday, November 23, 2009
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Catch SXU Cougars Football Live! In Person or Online Saturday, Nov. 21
11-0 Cougars play McKendree University (Ill.) at SXU in first round 2009 NAIA Championship Series game
Chicago (Nov. 19, 2009) Come out and support the 11-0 Saint Xavier University Football team against McKendree University (Ill.) in the Cougars’ first-round 2009 NAIA Championship Series match up. The game is at 1 p.m. on Sat., Nov. 21 at the Bruce R. Deaton Memorial Field on the Chicago campus, 3700 W. 103rd St. Tickets are $10.
For the first time in Saint Xavier Football history, a Cougars postseason game will be available live online. Kickoff for Saturday’s gridiron match-up is at 1 p.m. (central) with a pre-game show scheduled for 12:30 p.m. College Fanz Sports Network will provide the video stream broadcasting for game day.
Saint Xavier brings a perfect 11-0 overall record into Saturday’s postseason game and went 7-0 in league play to capture its first MSFA Mideast League title in the program’s 17-year history. The Cougars rank No. 3 in total offense per game (519.4 yards per game) and No. 4 nationally in scoring offense (48.5 points per game). Defensively, Saint Xavier is tough as well with the team ranked No. 9 in total defense per game (263.2 yards allowed per game) and No. 11 in scoring defense (16.1 points allowed per game).
McKendree University sits at 9-1 overall and is currently riding a nine-game win streak. The Bearcats are averaging 34.1 points per game and boast the No. 2 scoring defense in the NAIA allowing just 11.4 points per game to their opposition. McKendree has a powerful rushing attack that is ranked fifth in the nation averaging 248.1 yards per game on the ground.
Online or in person, don’t miss this great opportunity to see the Cougars take their first step toward winning a national championship!
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FOR MORE INFORMATION
Jay Foot, Executive Director of Media Relations
O: (773) 298-3937
C: (773) 617-3632
foot@sxu.edu
Chicago (Nov. 19, 2009) Come out and support the 11-0 Saint Xavier University Football team against McKendree University (Ill.) in the Cougars’ first-round 2009 NAIA Championship Series match up. The game is at 1 p.m. on Sat., Nov. 21 at the Bruce R. Deaton Memorial Field on the Chicago campus, 3700 W. 103rd St. Tickets are $10.
For the first time in Saint Xavier Football history, a Cougars postseason game will be available live online. Kickoff for Saturday’s gridiron match-up is at 1 p.m. (central) with a pre-game show scheduled for 12:30 p.m. College Fanz Sports Network will provide the video stream broadcasting for game day.
Saint Xavier brings a perfect 11-0 overall record into Saturday’s postseason game and went 7-0 in league play to capture its first MSFA Mideast League title in the program’s 17-year history. The Cougars rank No. 3 in total offense per game (519.4 yards per game) and No. 4 nationally in scoring offense (48.5 points per game). Defensively, Saint Xavier is tough as well with the team ranked No. 9 in total defense per game (263.2 yards allowed per game) and No. 11 in scoring defense (16.1 points allowed per game).
McKendree University sits at 9-1 overall and is currently riding a nine-game win streak. The Bearcats are averaging 34.1 points per game and boast the No. 2 scoring defense in the NAIA allowing just 11.4 points per game to their opposition. McKendree has a powerful rushing attack that is ranked fifth in the nation averaging 248.1 yards per game on the ground.
Online or in person, don’t miss this great opportunity to see the Cougars take their first step toward winning a national championship!
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FOR MORE INFORMATION
Jay Foot, Executive Director of Media Relations
O: (773) 298-3937
C: (773) 617-3632
foot@sxu.edu
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
TV Alert! SXU football coach Mike Feminis on WJYS TV’s “The Coach’s Corner”
Chicago (Nov. 17, 2009) Saint Xavier University football coach Mike Feminis will appear on the WJYS TV’s “The Coach’s Corner” at 9:30 p.m. on Wed., Nov. 18.
Host and SouthtownStar sports reporter Pat Disabato will interview Feminis about the No. 4 ranked Cougars claiming their first perfect 11-0 season and first Mid-States Football Association (MSFA) Mideast League title on Nov. 7. The Cougars broke perennial rival St. Francis’ (Ind.) 56-game home winning streak to capture the title.
Chicago-area Comcast subscribers can find WJYS on channel 17, while AT&T, DirecTV and Dish Network subscribers can find it on channel 62. The show also can be viewed online at www.coachscornershow.com.
Watch Saint Xavier football highlights videos and media coverage, and get ready for the Cougars first 2009 NAIA Championship Series game against No. 9 ranked Mckendree University (Ill.) at 1 p.m. on Sat., Nov. 21 at SXU’s Bruce R. Deaton Memorial Field!
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FOR MORE INFORMATION
Jay Foot, Executive Director of Media Relations
O: (773) 298-3937
C: (773) 617-3632
foot@sxu.edu
Host and SouthtownStar sports reporter Pat Disabato will interview Feminis about the No. 4 ranked Cougars claiming their first perfect 11-0 season and first Mid-States Football Association (MSFA) Mideast League title on Nov. 7. The Cougars broke perennial rival St. Francis’ (Ind.) 56-game home winning streak to capture the title.
Chicago-area Comcast subscribers can find WJYS on channel 17, while AT&T, DirecTV and Dish Network subscribers can find it on channel 62. The show also can be viewed online at www.coachscornershow.com.
Watch Saint Xavier football highlights videos and media coverage, and get ready for the Cougars first 2009 NAIA Championship Series game against No. 9 ranked Mckendree University (Ill.) at 1 p.m. on Sat., Nov. 21 at SXU’s Bruce R. Deaton Memorial Field!
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FOR MORE INFORMATION
Jay Foot, Executive Director of Media Relations
O: (773) 298-3937
C: (773) 617-3632
foot@sxu.edu
Monday, November 9, 2009
Video Alert! SXU Football claims perfect season, MSFA Crown
Cougars defeat St. Francis (Ind.) 36-24 for 11-0 season and first Mid-States Football Association Mideast League title
Chicago (Nov. 9, 2009) Saint Xavier University football defeated perennial rival St. Francis (Ind.) 36-24 to claim its first perfect 11-0 season and its first Mid-States Football Association (MSFA) Mideast League title. Video coverage of this momentous victory for SXU is featured below.
The No. 6 ranked Cougars broke the No. 8 ranked St. Francis' 56-game home winning streak on Nov. 7, 2009. The Cougars now await their seeding and pairing for the 2009 NAIA Football Championship Series. The NAIA officially announces postseason seeds and match-ups beginning at 1:30 p.m. central time on Sun., Nov. 15 at www.collegefanz.com.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION
Jay Foot, Executive Director of Media Relations
O: (773) 298-3937
C: (773) 617-3632
foot@sxu.edu
Chicago (Nov. 9, 2009) Saint Xavier University football defeated perennial rival St. Francis (Ind.) 36-24 to claim its first perfect 11-0 season and its first Mid-States Football Association (MSFA) Mideast League title. Video coverage of this momentous victory for SXU is featured below.
The No. 6 ranked Cougars broke the No. 8 ranked St. Francis' 56-game home winning streak on Nov. 7, 2009. The Cougars now await their seeding and pairing for the 2009 NAIA Football Championship Series. The NAIA officially announces postseason seeds and match-ups beginning at 1:30 p.m. central time on Sun., Nov. 15 at www.collegefanz.com.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION
Jay Foot, Executive Director of Media Relations
O: (773) 298-3937
C: (773) 617-3632
foot@sxu.edu
Friday, November 6, 2009
TV Alert! Linebacker Mike Lally featured on Comcast SportsNet Chicago’s “Sportsnite”
Program scheduled to begin at 10 p.m. tonight
Middle linebacker and team captain Mike Lally will be featured on Comcast SportsNet Chicago’s “Sportsnite” scheduled to begin at 10 p.m. tonight, Nov. 6. The segment will focus on Lally’s ferocity on the field, and his compassion while working at Little Company of Mary Hospital as a Saint Xavier nursing student.
Lally broke the single-season SXU record for tackles for losses in 2008 and is on pace to break it again this year. The No. 6 ranked Cougars play their final game against perennial rival St. Francis (Ind.) for the Mideast League Championship at 11 a.m. on Sat., Nov. 7 in Fort Wayne, Ind.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION
Jay Foot, Executive Director of Media Relations
O: (773) 298-3937
C: (773) 617-3632
foot@sxu.edu
Middle linebacker and team captain Mike Lally will be featured on Comcast SportsNet Chicago’s “Sportsnite” scheduled to begin at 10 p.m. tonight, Nov. 6. The segment will focus on Lally’s ferocity on the field, and his compassion while working at Little Company of Mary Hospital as a Saint Xavier nursing student.
Lally broke the single-season SXU record for tackles for losses in 2008 and is on pace to break it again this year. The No. 6 ranked Cougars play their final game against perennial rival St. Francis (Ind.) for the Mideast League Championship at 11 a.m. on Sat., Nov. 7 in Fort Wayne, Ind.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION
Jay Foot, Executive Director of Media Relations
O: (773) 298-3937
C: (773) 617-3632
foot@sxu.edu
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Watch Saint Xavier University Football Featured on FOX Chicago
CHICAGO - In case you missed FOX News Monday night, here is the clip from Corey McPherrin's interview with junior quarterback Anthony Kropp and the No. 6 ranked Saint Xavier University football team Monday afternoon at Bruce R. Deaton Memorial Field in Chicago. Just click the link below to watch the video clip on your computer:
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