Posts Tagged ‘Josh Rabe’
After 31 years in MIVA, QU men’s volleyball team anxious to embark upon new adventure in GLVC
QUINCY — A new era in Quincy University men’s volleyball is formally underway. Beginning today, QU’s program is now an official member of the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) after the conclusion of its season Saturday that ended a 31-year affiliation with the Midwestern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association (MIVA). Quincy had been competing under the MIVA…
Read MoreOwnership group expresses interest in returning summer college baseball to Quincy
QUINCY — The prospects of bringing summer college baseball back to Quincy in 2025 are growing stronger. Quincy Mayor Mike Troup said since the fall of 2023, he and representatives of Quincy University have been in conversations with an ownership group with ties to the Prospect League’s Springfield Lucky Horseshoes about bringing a team to…
Read MoreSchuckman: Rabe knows sweat-on-the-brow coaches fit what QU athletic department needs
QUINCY — Experience has provided Josh Rabe with perspective. During Rabe’s three years as the Quincy University athletic director, the head coach of three of the most high-profile programs on campus has resigned to pursue another coaching opportunity. None of those programs could be considered in the midst of thriving at the time. So it…
Read More‘He is the right guy for this program’: QU introduces Killday as new football coach
QUINCY — Jason Killday has never been a job chaser. “Occasionally, you see something you kind of raise your eyebrow to and think, ‘That’d be interesting,’ said Killday, who spent the last eight seasons as the offensive coordinator with the Truman State football program after six seasons on the Quincy University staff. “My goal has…
Read MoreSchuckman: Strong roots in community, football make Killday right choice to guide QU program
QUINCY — Roots run deep in the Killday family, where the family farm outside of Winchester, Ill., remains the beacon that draws everyone home. Josh Rabe wants Quincy University to have the same magnetism. So for the second time this calendar year, when faced with having to hire a head coach for a high-profile program,…
Read MoreOwners say Gems won’t play in Quincy during 2024 season, plan to move franchise to different city
QUINCY — After 27 years of providing summer college baseball, the Quincy Gems are no more. Jimmie and Julie Louthan, owners of Quincy Gems Baseball, announced Tuesday in a press release the Quincy Gems will not play at QU Stadium for the 2024 season. “The decision was made after carefully considering many factors in running…
Read More‘Here we go’: Boyd ready to guide QU women’s basketball program back to historic heights
QUINCY — The caller ID read “Josh Rabe,” which meant Courtney Boyd knew which direction the conversation would veer if she answered. She said hello without hesitation. “What went through my head was, ‘Here we go,’” said Boyd, the Keokuk, Iowa, native who recently capped her sixth season as the head women’s basketball coach at…
Read More‘It’s his show now’: Rabe stays out of way as Schissel continues success with QU baseball program
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Josh Rabe wasn’t about to miss this. His baseball team usually is still playing in late May. This year’s squad had an important doubleheader to play on Saturday morning … in an under-8 tournament. Rabe now coaches his oldest son’s team, the Mayhem. Oh, that Quincy University baseball team, which Rabe guided…
Read MoreSchuckman: Path to Hawkins’ return as QU men’s basketball coach began with meal at Portillo’s
QUINCY — Steve Hawkins isn’t shy about his appreciation for quality cuisine. He is loyal to the restaurants he finds reliable and appetizing. So it came as no surprise Wednesday morning, hours before he was to be introduced as the new Quincy University men’s basketball coach, Hawkins ate breakfast at the Coach House, a longstanding…
Read MoreBellows ready to take on challenge of being head women’s soccer coach at QU
QUINCY — Mackenzie Bellows had started her road trip home to Calgary, Alberta, to spend the holidays with her family when Quincy University athletic director Josh Rabe asked if she’d have time for a phone call the next morning. “I said he’s either going to ruin this trip for me or he’s going to make…
Read MoreSit down with the AD: Josh Rabe discusses the future of QU athletics
QUINCY — Josh Rabe’s wardrobe is different. His daily routine is, too. After the Quincy University baseball team was eliminated from the NCAA Division II Midwest Regional on May 29, Rabe made his transition from coaching to administration. On June 1, he officially moved into his role as the Quincy University athletic director, having spent…
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