QU’s Plunkett earns GLVC Defensive Player of the Week after big plays against Chadron State

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | September 5, 2023
Quincy University linebacker Peyton Plunkett was named the Great Lakes Valley Conference Defensive Player of the Week after returning a fumble 91 yards for a touchdown and setting up another score with an interception last Thursday night against Chadron State. | Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — A new number. Same attitude and effort. Peyton Plunkett’s aggressive approach to playing linebacker for the Quincy University football team is why he is considered a lynchpin of the Hawks’ defense. It showed in the season-opening 35-34 loss to Chadron State as Plunkett helped the Hawks dig out of a 22-0 hole to…

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Same old situation? Hawks say not at all despite Eagles’ late TD costing them season opener

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | September 1, 2023
Quincy University linebacker Jackson Connell, right, looks to attack a ball carrier after the snap during the first half Thursday night against Chadron State at QU Stadium. | Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — Some may see it as the same old song and dance. Jackson Connell insists it’s a different tune, and he’s been around the Quincy University football program long enough to know the difference. Sure, the self-inflicted wounds responsible for allowing Chadron State to sneak out of QU Stadium on Thursday night with a…

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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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College notebook: Brock scores first collegiate TD, Murphy nets two, Sohn buries game-winner

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | October 4, 2021
Iowa State redshirt sophomore running back Jirehl Brock celebrates after scoring his first collegiate touchdown last Saturday against Kansas. Brock hauled in a 7-yard scoring pass from Cyclones quarterback Brock Purdy. Photo courtesy Iowa State University athletics

AMES, Iowa — Jirehl Brock’s value doesn’t always show in the final statistics. Yet, it is clear he’s a vital part of the Iowa State football team’s offense when you sit in the film room, go through a practice or game plan for that week’s opponent. “Jirehl is one of those guys that does the…

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