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WSU Football players after making a point for their school.

Starting off on the right foot

Emily Miller, Sports editor September 6, 2022

The Weber State University football team kicked off their home and season opener against Western Oregon on Sept. 1 at Stewart Stadium. The Wildcats handed the Wolves a 41–5 loss. Finding victories...

Davonte' Neal's mug shot taken at Bannock Detention Center located in Bannock County, Idaho. (Bannock Detention Center)

Murder charge clouds ISU

Emily Miller, Sports editor July 20, 2022

One month after Charlie Ragle was hired as head coach for the Idaho State University football program, assistant coach DaVonte’ Neal was added to the ISU coaching staff. Four months after Neal was...

Josh Davis finds an opening and stays ahead of the defenders. (Joshua Wineholt / The Signpost)

The future of FCS

Simon Mortensen, Asst. sports editor July 20, 2022

With the Big Sky Conference football season starting in just a few months, Athlon Sports preseason rankings have Weber State University as a 13th seed in the Football Championship Subdivision. Coming...

Weber State preparing to play against Northern Colorado on Nov. 20, 2021.

Opinion: Opportunities and obstacles of Big Sky Football

Simon Mortensen, Asst. sports editor July 18, 2022

With many of the key players in the Big Sky graduating over spring, this season starts a new era. The fall season is just around the corner, and major questions will be answered. For example, will Sacramento...

Kylan Weisser preparing to throw a football at Cal Poly in 2021. (Weber State Athletics)

Charging into football

Emily Miller, Sports editor July 11, 2022

In less than two months, Weber State University football will be back in Stewart Stadium kicking their 2022 season off against the Western Oregon University Wolves on Sept. 1. The Wildcats were originally...

Koby McEwen dodges around a UNC player to get closer to the hoop. Photo credit: Summer Muster

Top of their games

Jack Hamblin April 6, 2022

Last year was filled with some of the most stunning performances and best teams in Weber State University’s history. The five following athletes not only had the best seasons in 2021 but also made...

Mickey Mental is the newest addition to Weber State University's coaching staff for the football team. Photo credit: Weber State Athletics

It’s now a Mental game

Simon Mortensen April 6, 2022

On Feb. 11, Weber State University's head football coach Jay Hill announced that former Notre Dame College head coach Mickey Mental would fill the offensive coordinator position left open by former Wildcat...

Rashid Shaheed was named FCS Special Teams Player of the Week following him breaking the all-time record of most returned touchdowns in the FCS history. Photo credit: Isabella Torres

Memories of the WSU gridiron

Alec Cipollini March 28, 2022

Before last season, Weber State University’s football team was one of the most dominant forces in the Big Sky Conference as they were crowned the champions of the conference from 2016–19. Some...

The new recruits will now call Stewart Stadium home, and their decision shows their faith in the program for the years to come. (Weber State University).

New ‘Cats on the block

Cayden Treasure February 9, 2022

Weber State University football announced 16 new recruits on Feb. 2, adding to the nine initial recruits that were announced in December.Three star prospects headline the 25 new recruits, who come from...

Offensive coordinator Matt Hammer is leaving Weber State after two years with the program. (Weber State University)

Hammer’s last swing

Simon Mortensen January 24, 2022

After two seasons as the Wildcats' offensive coordinator, Matt Hammer, is leaving the team and football altogether for a project manager position at a construction company.The Standard Examiner reported...

An intense exchange between Weber's Braxton Gunther, 25, and James Madison's Seth Naotala, 46, requires intervention as tensions rise. Photo credit: Isabella Torres

Final farewell for football seniors

Emily Miller November 29, 2021

Weber State football closed out their season on Nov. 20 against the University of Northern Colorado in a 48–17 win at Stewart Stadium.The Wildcats didn’t qualify for playoffs after finishing...

Ty Macpherson, 17, celebrates the win of the Wildcats' final football game of the season at Stewart Stadium. (Nikki Dorber/The Signpost)

Wildcat football finds first win at home

Emily Miller November 22, 2021

What used to seem like an impossible feat, beating Weber State University at home, was turning into a regular occurrence for visiting teams this season. The ‘Cats were winless at home before hosting...

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