‘A positive performance’: Former C-SC standout Rupcich battles for starting spot with Titans

Andrew Rupcich | Photo courtesy Tennessee Titans

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Andrew Rupcich’s focus and determination have never changed, even as the circumstances around him have evolved. That’s why the former Culver-Stockton College All-American offensive lineman is in a position to challenge for a starting spot at right guard for the Tennessee Titans. Last week, the Titans released their first unofficial depth chart…

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College notebook: Northeast Missouri native Kirby Cannon joins QU football coaching staff

Alexandria, Mo., native and former Austin Peay State University coach Kirby Cannon will be joining the Quincy University football coaching staff as the defensive backs coach. | Photo courtesy APSU Athletics

QUINCY — Imagine Quincy University football coach Gary Bass’ surprise when a former FCS head coach expressed interest in joining the Hawks’ staff. Suddenly, one of the youngest groups of coaches in the Great Lakes Valley Conference had the opportunity for an injection of experience. Kirby Cannon will certainly provide that. A native of Alexandria,…

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WIU’s Houston sticks with Cowboys, while C-SC’s Rupcich gets cut by Titans

Former Western Illinois University wide receiver Dennis Houston made the 53-man roster with the Dallas Cowboys. | Photo courtesy WIU athletics

QUINCY — One undrafted free agent defied the odds. Another’s pursuit of an NFL career isn’t over. The ever-evolving NFL rosters could create unique opportunities for both. Former Western Illinois University wide receiver Dennis Houston made the Dallas Cowboys’ 53-man roster after final cuts were announced Tuesday. Meanwhile, former Culver-Stockton College All-American offensive tackle Andrew…

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Culver-Stockton’s Rupcich signs free-agent contract with Tennessee Titans

Culver-Stockton College offensive tackle Andrew Rupcich celebrates with family and friends after signing a free-agent contract with the Tennessee Titans. Photo courtesy Chris Duerr

CANTON, Mo. — Once his deal to sign a free-agent contract with the Tennessee Titans was finalized, Culver-Stockton College offensive tackle Andrew Rupcich readied himself to rejoin his family and friends in the lounge of the Oak Hill Inn. Never did he expect the kind of reaction he received. “Everyone was screaming for the first…

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Crim: With NFL draft looming, Culver-Stockton College’s Rupcich ready to see dream come true

Culver-Stockton College left tackle Andrew Rupcich could have his name called during the NFL draft, which takes place April 28-30 in Las Vegas. Photo courtesy C-SC Athletics

CANTON, Mo. — The list of football players with ties to Culver-Stockton College who have been selected in an NFL draft begins and ends with Bob Hendren. The offensive lineman, who enrolled in C-SC before transferring to the University of Southern California, was chosen by Washington in the seventh round in 1946, when the league…

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