offseason

Northwest Missouri Breaks Through

Bearcats Win Division II Title

Terez A. Paylor - The Kansas City Star A crowd of current and former Northwest Missouri State players stood on the sidelines, shouting at the Bearcats' defense. Green-and-white-clad fans hopped up and down, causing the metal bleachers on the visitors' side to shake. FULLSTORY
Heartbreak is finally over.

by Scott Pummell
Sunday, December 13, 2009

FLORENCE, Ala. ? Northwest Missouri State quarterback Blake Bolles walked up to the line of scrimmage, looking over Grand Valley State?s alignment.
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Beck Named Pitt State's Head Football Coach

PITTSBURG ? In a room filled with alumni, athletes, faculty, students and supporters Pittsburg State University President Steve Scott introduced Tim Beck as the school?s 14th head football coach Wednesday afternoon (Dec. 9). Beck, 45, takes over the helm of his alma mater after serving for 22 years as an assistant coach on the Pitt State football staff. The Ness City, Kan., native was elevated to the role of acting head coach on Dec. 2. FULLSTORY





Terez A. Paylor - The Kansas City Star
A crowd of current and former Northwest Missouri State players stood on the sidelines, shouting at the Bearcats' defense. Green-and-white-clad fans hopped up and down, causing the metal bleachers on the visitors' side to shake. This was the play of the day. Only a minute remained in a wild NCAA Division II national championship game, and the Bearcats - who led Grand Valley State by just seven - needed to stop the Lakers on fourth and 15 to ensure a heartbreaking second-half collapse wouldn't come to fruition. Full Story

Northwest Missouri Stories Northwest Missouri Wins Division II Title Council's Fortitude Foreshadowed Title Dominant Run D Pushed Bearcats Special Teams Prove Pivotal Five Times Worth The Wait Bearcats' Playmakers Shine Council Has a Big Game Northwest Notes Thrilling Victory		Grand Valley Stories Iciek Says He'll Take a Lot of 'Memories' Grand Valley's Comeback Bid Falls Short Grand Valley's Comeback Falls Short Martin 'Proud' of Second-Half Effort GV Deserves Credit for not Folding NW Mo. St. 30, Grand Valley 23 Iciek, Smolen 'Proud' of Effort

Northwest Missouri Breaks Through