Covering UMHB Athletics and the stories behind the score
After capturing a 57-24 Stagg Bowl win over North Central on Dec. 17, the UMHB football team wrapped up its spectacular season, finishing with a 15-0 mark.
The season’s success was undoubtedly made possible by contributions from the entire roster, and a few in particular stood out as especially notable. A number of these players are in the running for True To The Cru’s Players of the Year awards, which are decided by votes from both the general public and the local media.
BELTON, Texas- In the final game of the 2021 season, the UMHB football team pulled off a Stagg Bowl victory, defeating North Central 57-24 behind a number of notable performances.
It is now time to recognize a few of those performances, in True To The Cru’s voting for Players of the Week, presented by the Crusader Football Alumni Association.
BELTON, Texas- As we hit the midpoint of this week, it is time to announce True To The Cru’s Players of the Week, presented by the Crusader Football Alumni Association. In a tight race for Offensive Player of the Week, quarterback Kyle King edged out KJ Miller, tallying 53 percent of the vote, as he […]
Above image by CJ Halloran/@cjhall_photography BELTON, Texas- The fans have voted, and our final Football Players of the Week have been announced. These players have been honored for their performances in UMHB football’s 23-15 ASC Championship victory over Hardin-Simmons this past Saturday. A Football “Players of the Year”ballot will be released soon. Offense: Kenneth Cormier […]
When it comes to special teams, UMHB clearly had the better unit statistically when the Cru defeated Southwestern 52-7 on Saturday. The Crusaders averaged 14 more yards per punt than the Pirates, made the only field goal of the game, had two more punts downed inside the 20 than their opponents, and on average, returned kickoffs eight yards further than Southwestern.
“The main goal for me and my teammates is just to go win.” UMHB quarterback Tommy Bowden’s main goal for the upcoming season took a step forward on Saturday, as the Cru do appear to be destined for victory, many victories, in the abbreviated spring campaign, that will include five games. Playing a scrimmage in […]