Did a Michigan St. player slap ND's Charlie Weis? Sep 27, 2006
Rhett Bomar is still working out with the Sam Houston State football team and attending classes. But school officials still don't know when the NCAA will rule on the quarterback's eligibility. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Allen out for the season: SHSU quarterback to miss 2005 after testing positive for steroids Sep 16, 2005
Allen is the second Sam Houston State football player to be ruled ineligible by the NCAA. In January, the athletic department learned All-American receiver Jason Mathenia was going to miss his senior season this year after failing a drug test during the 2004 playoffs. Parker said when the athlete is tested, they give a urine sample that is split into two vials which are labeled "A" and "B" samples. (Huntsille Item, TX)
Gameday: Suiting up against friends Sep 10, 2005
This weekend's game should be special for many of the Sam Houston State football players. Not only is it a rare matchup for a Division I-AA school to play against a I-A, but it is also against a team many of the players are pretty familiar with. (Huntsille Item, TX)
Services available for hurricane evacuees Sep 1, 2005
Free admission to tonight's Sam Houston State football game at Bowers Stadium. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. Anyone showing proof of residence from a state affected by the storm at Gate 1 will get in free. (Huntsille Item, TX)
Courtney Boston is ready to take over the Hornets' defense, build relationships with players Aug 23, 2005
Former Trinity Tiger and Sam Houston State football standout Courtney Boston was brought in last season to help coach the freshmen team, but soon after his arrival, HHS head coach Mitchell Coey saw something special in the recent college grad. So Coey promoted him to be the secondary coach on the varsity squad. Under defensive coordinator Ray Dowdy, Boston helped the Hornets become one of District 14-5A's best pass defenses. (Huntsille Item, TX)
SHSU quarterbacks make passing adjustments Aug 14, 2005
For the second day in a row, the Sam Houston State football team was running around on the grass at Holleman Field, the former baseball home of the Bearkat. With temperatures climbing into the high 90s Saturday afternoon, the move to the much cooler grass surface was once again a welcome change for the Kats. (Huntsille Item, TX)
Kats take a stroll in the grass Aug 13, 2005
Because of that, playing on grass has become a rarity for Sam Houston State football. But this year, four the Bearkats' six games on the road are going to be played on a grass field. (Huntsille Item, TX)
Whitten happy with the start of Bearkat fall practices Aug 9, 2005
A slow stroll across the field of Bowers Stadium on Monday evening had the feel of a typical fall afternoon of Sam Houston State football. Quarterbacks were running drills in the middle of the field with the receivers, offensive linemen were working out in the end zone nearest to the field house and the defense was on the opposite side of the field. (Huntsille Item, TX)
A lot of catching up to do Jul 24, 2005
But that is the reason most of the Sam Houston State football players are spending four afternoons a week playing football to get to know each other. With the loss of five receivers and a quarterback from last year's team, the Bearkats have a lot of ground to cover and fast. (Huntsille Item, TX)
Kat coaches busy scouting the opposition Jul 11, 2005
First-year Sam Houston State football coach Todd Whitten has found himself busy all summer long. From finalizing scouting information for the high school seniors-to-be to scheduling for the 2006 season and beyond, Whitten has had quite a bit on his plate. But with most of the administrative stuff out of the way, Whitten can get down to what he likes best pure and simple football. (Huntsille Item, TX)
Sports Network names 3 Kats to preseason All-American team Jul 7, 2005
In exactly a month, Sam Houston State football players will report for fall camp looking to defend last season's Southland Conference championship and No. 4 final national ranking. When they arrive at the field house on Aug. 7, three players will be carrying the label of preseason All-American with them. (Huntsille Item, TX)
2005 Sam Houston State football signing class Feb 3, 2005
Huntsville Item Online - Huntsville, TX. Coming Up In Tomorrow's Huntsville Item. (Huntsille Item, TX)
SHSU search down to the final four Jan 14, 2005
The four finalists were announced Thursday morning by the Sam Houston State football head coach search committee. Finalist interviews will be conducted on Tuesday and Wednesday. (Huntsille Item, TX)
Randleman, Long earn Item's 2004 coach and male athlete of year honors Jan 1, 2005
The 2004 Sam Houston State football team enjoyed the best year in school history, rolling to an 11-3 record and the school's first ever trip to the Division I-AA semifinals. Because of the success the team enjoyed this season, the Bearkats have claimed two of The Huntsville Item's three year-end awards, with quarterback Dustin Long earning the male athlete of the year and Ron Randleman earning coach of the year. (Huntsille Item, TX)
No. 1: SHSU head football coach retires after 23 years Jan 1, 2005
2004 was a year of firsts for the Sam Houston State football team. The Bearkats advanced to the Division I-AA playoff semifinals, and now for the first time in 23 years, head coach Ron Randleman will not be roaming the sidelines when they take the field in 2005. (Huntsille Item, TX)
No. 4: SHSU wins big games on way to SLC championship in 2004 Dec 29, 2004
With high expectations heading into the season, the Sam Houston State football team knew coming close was not going to be good enough. The goal heading into the year was to win the Southland Conference championship and get into the playoffs. (Huntsille Item, TX)
Local golf pro says Raven Nest is on upswing with bunkers fixed, Hornets and Bearkats playing well Dec 23, 2004
Just as the Sam Houston State football team needed the support to accomplish what it did this year, our course needs that support as well. This is your course and you deserve to use it. (Huntsille Item, TX)
The story of the year is ...: Twenty-seven events highlight 2004 year Dec 19, 2004
Sam Houston State football made a statement early in the season, knocking off the No. 1-ranked Montana Grizzlies on a hot day at Bowers Stadium. It was the highest-ranked team the Kats had ever beaten. (Huntsille Item, TX)
Sam Houston State football coach retires Dec 13, 2004
Monday, December 13, 2004. HUNTSVILLE, Texas - A day after losing in the Division I-AA playoffs to Montana, longtime Sam Houston State coach Ron Randleman announced Sunday that he would retire after a school-record 11 wins this season and a Southland Conference championship. (Missoulian, MT)
Huntsville behind Bearkats' run at I-AA title Dec 11, 2004
HUNTSVILLE - The relationship between the Huntsville community and the Sam Houston State football program traditionally has been strong. But it has taken on the momentum of a freight train barreling through the tall pines as the Bearkats have made it to the NCAA Division I-AA semifinals for the first time in school history. (Houston Chronicle)
Kats to get big sendoff today Dec 10, 2004
The Sam Houston State football team will board busses, head to the airport and fly to Montana this morning for Saturday's I-AA national semifinal football game. Before the Bearkats hit the road, though, school officials are encouraging everyone in the community to be at Bowers Stadium this morning at 8 a.m. to show their support. (Huntsille Item, TX)
Elements stacked against Sam Houston Dec 4, 2004
Sam Houston State football coach Ron Randleman talked about how difficult the travel will be, how the weather might be a concern and how playing on grass for the first time this season will affect his team. The Bearkats' NCAA Division I-AA quarterfinal playoff game against Eastern Washington today at Cheney, Wash. (Houston Chronicle -- Sports)
Kat scratch fever Dec 4, 2004
Tonight, Ron Randleman's Sam Houston State football squad will try to do something no other Bearkat team has done reach the final four in the NCAA Division I-AA playoffs. The 2004 SHSU team seems to possess rare qualities that have diehard fans believing this could be the year. (Huntsille Item, TX)
Bearkat Gameday: Success story Dec 4, 2004
In four years, Paul Donelson has seen the ups and downs of the Sam Houston State football program. He was a big part of the 2001 Southland Conference championship team's run to the I-AA quarterfinals as a true freshman. (Huntsille Item, TX)
Long and Hughes grab national honors Nov 9, 2004
Another Monday meant another day of gathering weekly honors for the Sam Houston State football team. This time around, quarterback Dustin Long and defensive back Mark Hughes received both conference and national player of the week honors. (Huntsille Item, TX)
Record number of items up for grabs at SHSU football auction Apr 17, 2004
The Sam Houston State football team will hold its annual dinner and auction at the Walker County Fairgrounds tonight, with a record number of items up for bid. This year, nearly 400 individuals or businesses contributed items to the auction, giving the SHSU coaches more than 300 lots to put up for bid. (Huntsille Item, TX)
Kats promote Hudson to defensive coordinator Apr 1, 2004
Mike Hudson has been named defensive coordinator for the Sam Houston State football team. Bearkats head coach Ron Randleman announced the promotion of Hudson on Wednesday. (Huntsille Item, TX)
Kats score five TDs in spring scrimmage - three through the air Mar 28, 2004
After just three days of practice and one day in full pads, the Sam Houston State football team hit the field Saturday morning for the first of two scrimmages during spring practices. The Bearkats ran about 70 plays during the 90-minute workout, and it didn't take long for the offense to get into a rhythm. (Huntsille Item, TX)
Kats' signing class of 2004 is small in number, but long on talent, Randleman says Feb 5, 2004
When the fax machine in the Sam Houston State football offices stopped running Wednesday, head coach Ron Randleman had the names of the Kats' 12 newest players. Wednesday was National Signing Day, the first day high school players could sign letters of intent with a college, and when it was all said and done, Randleman is pleased with his new class. (Huntsille Item, TX)
Shedding a little light on recruiting Feb 2, 2004
Sam Houston State football graduate assistants Pete Combe, Matt Walker, Russell Gaskamp and Casey Horny haven't had much of a chance to venture too far from the film room during the last few weeks ... From December until signing day Wednesday, it is the job of the Sam Houston State football graduate assistants to go through the tapes and find the next Jonathan Cooper or Matt Dominguez find the next athlete who has all the tools to play big-time college football, but for some reason has flown... (Huntsille Item, TX)
SHSU spikers off to good start Oct 3, 2003
The Sam Houston State volleyball team is off to a 3-1 start in Southland Conference play after sweeping two matches from McNeese State and Lamar last weekend. This weekend Sam Houston, now 6-6 on the year, will head to Cajun country as they play at Nicholls State (4-11, 2-4) tonight and Southeastern Louisiana (7-8, 1-6) on Saturday (Conroe Courier, TX)
