Hawks’ offense will focus on running game, but Davis’ return will open up passing game

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | August 28, 2024
Quincy University quarterback Drake Davis, who is entering his second season as the starter, understands how to direct the offense and limit mistakes. | Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — Drake Davis was more observer than participant last spring when the Quincy University football team went through its first practices under first-year head coach Jason Killday and a new offensive staff. That might have been for the best. The senior quarterback was able to study the concepts and learn the progression Killday and…

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Hawks’ Davis sets friendships with former teammates aside to lead Hawks to victory

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | September 24, 2023
Quincy University quarterback Drake Davis threw for 352 yards and three touchdowns during Saturday's 45-27 victory over Northern Michigan at QU Stadium. | Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — As the Quincy University football team prepared for its final non-conference game, Drake Davis needed to shift his way of thinking. Friends were now foes. Northern Michigan visited QU Stadium on Saturday, which meant Davis, the Hawks’ first-year starting quarterback, was going up against his former teammates. Davis transferred to Quincy after deciding…

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Inside QU football: Five players who will impact how much success Hawks enjoy

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | August 31, 2023
Quincy University linebacker Peyton Plunkett is expected to be one of the central figures in the middle of the Hawks' defense this season. | Photo courtesy Mathew Kirby

QUINCY — The Quincy University football team kicks off its season Thursday night by welcoming Chadron State, an NCAA Division II program in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, to QU Stadium. The Hawks are coming off a 4-7 season — their seventh consecutive losing season — but have the advantage of playing eight home games…

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