Wittenberg University Athletics - Football

Zach Hurtt Football (9/28/08 - NCAC):

Thu, 5 Feb 2009 13:47:11 -0500

Wittenberg freshman Zach Hurtt (Fort Thomas, Ky./Highlands) forced a fumble, picked off one interception and was in on 12 tackles, leading the Tigers to a conference-opening, 32-0 defeat of Ohioio Wesleyan. Hurtt had a hand in two of the five turnovers forced by Wittenberg. Click here to see complete list of 2008 NCAC Football Players of the Week.

Josh McKee Football (10/7/08 - NCAC):

Thu, 5 Feb 2009 13:44:44 -0500

Wittenberg freshman Josh McKee (New Carlisle, Ohio/Tecumseh) caught eight passes for 177 yards and a touchdown, and rushed three times for another 18 as the Tigers defeated Hiram, 44-7. McKee has scored seven touchdowns in Wittenberg's first four games. Click here to see complete list of 2008 NCAC Football Players of the Week.

Brad McKinley Football (11/2/08- NCAC):

Thu, 5 Feb 2009 13:41:52 -0500

Wittenberg linebacker Brad McKinley (Hilliard, Ohio/Davidson) paced the Tiger defense with 11 tackles, three of them solo. He also recovered a fumble in a 23-0 defeat of Denison. It was Wittenberg's second shutout of the season. Click here to see complete list of 2008 NCAC Football Players of the Week.

Wittenberg Football Standout Zach Brumfield Named Semifinalist For Prestigious Draddy Award

Thu, 2 Oct 2008 15:26:05 -0400

Springfield, Ohio Wittenberg University football standout Zach Brumfield, class of 2009 from Springfield, Ohio, is more than just the key defensive back and special teams player on the team picked to win the North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC) before the season by the media and the league's coaches.

Wittenberg Shuts Down Ohio Wesleyan, 32-0

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:13:38 -0400

DELAWARE, Ohio The script was somewhat unfamiliar, as were many of the names, but the Wittenberg Tigers happily exited historic Selby Field with a convincing 32-0 victory over homestanding Ohio Wesleyan.

Wittenberg Rally Falls Short In 30-27 Loss To Washington U.

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 07:35:05 -0400

SPRINGFIELD, Ohio After committing an uncharacteristic four turnovers, having three kicks attempts blocked (two field goals and an extra point that was returned for a rare two-point conversion) and suffering through another rash of injuries to key players, it was almost a miracle that the Wittenberg Tigers even had a chance to line up for an onside kick attempt with 13 seconds left, trailing 30-27.

Wittenberg Football Great Ron Lancaster Passes Away After Historic Career In Canadian Football League

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 07:34:15 -0400

Springfield, Ohio Canadian Football League (CFL) legend Ron Lancaster, Wittenberg University class of 1960, died today at the age of 69 after a second bout with cancer.

Wittenberg Opens Season With 22-10 Win Over Olivet

Tue, 9 Sep 2008 08:54:49 -0400

SPRINGFIELD, Ohio - The injury-riddled Wittenberg Tigers got the 2008 season started off right with a 22-10 victory over visiting Olivet.

Wittenberg Assistant Football Coach Andy Waddle Coaches Camp In Germany

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 13:48:32 -0400

Springfield, Ohio More than 100 young men reported to Wittenberg University for preseason football practice this week, about six weeks after Assistant Football Coach Andy Waddle, class of 2003, returned from a unique coaching trip. Half a world away from Wittenberg and his hometown of Springfield, Waddle found a captive audience in Germany while coaching 95 high school-aged players at the Kaiserslautern Youth Tackle Football Camp in June.

Wittenberg Football Picked To Finish First In 2008 North Coast Athletic Conference Title Chase

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 13:47:51 -0400

Springfield, Ohio The Wittenberg University football program was picked to finish first in both the preseason coaches' and media polls at the 25th annual North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC) Football Media Day, held today at Oakhaven Golf Club in Delaware, Ohio.

Wittenberg Football Ranked No. 11 in National Preseason Poll

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 13:31:21 -0400

Springfield, Ohio The Wittenberg University football team, which returns 16 starters from last year's 8-2 team, once again has experts believing it has the talent to make a run at a national championship. The publishers of Lindy's 2008 College Football Preview ranked the Tigers 11th in their NCAA Division III preseason poll.

Wittenberg Tops Hiram On Senior Recognition Day

Mon, 12 Nov 2007 10:12:26 -0400

SPRINGFIELD, Ohio For 13 Wittenberg University football players, their final game as collegiate seniors turned into a landslide victory and a record-setting day. The Tigers soundly defeated North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC) foe Hiram College, 70-20, to put the finishing touches on the team's best record since 2003. With the victory, the Tigers finish the regular season with an 8-2 overall record, the same record as the 2003 team, and a 5-1 conference mark.