True To The Cru’s Riley Zayas recently caught up with Aundre Minnifield to discuss his commitment to UMHB, thoughts on his high school career, and the toughest defense he faced while at All Saints Episcopal. Give it a listen!
Tag: UMHB Football
UMHB football’s season opener is set: A matchup at UW-River Falls awaits the Cru
BELTON- The third non-conference matchup of the 2023 season for the UMHB football team was announced Thursday morning, as the Crusaders will face UW-River Falls on Sept. 2 in the season opener.
Former UMHB RB Aphonso Thomas is the latest addition to a professional team in Mexico
Aphonso Thomas, UMHB’s starting running back in 2022, is now on a professional roster.
DCTF: UMHB football and Trinity (TX) to meet in non-conference action during 2023 season
According to a report from Dave Campbell’s Texas Football on Monday night, the UMHB football team will battle Trinity University (TX) in the upcoming 2023 season, which confirms what sources previously told True To The Cru.
How to watch UMHB alum Blake Jackson’s 2023 XFL debut
UMHB football alum Blake Jackson is likely to start at receiver in Sunday’s night’s XFL opener for the Seattle Sea Dragons. Here’s how to watch!
UMHB DE Kobe Giles stepping away from football after 3 years with the Cru
Above photo: Giles makes a tackle vs Hardin-Simmons (Photo by Russell Marwitz/True To The Cru/russellmarwitz.com) BELTON- UMHB defensive end Kobe Giles has stepped away from football after a three-year career with the Cru. A junior this past season, Giles contributed to a very strong defensive line, tallying 17 total tackles, eight of which were solo, […]
Alumni Interview: Jeff Shinn, Football (1998-2001)
In this alumni interview, True To The Cru’s Riley Zayas talks with Jeff Shinn, who scored the first touchdown in UMHB football history. This conversation is presented by the Cru FAA.
Mikkah Hackett signs with Saarland Hurricanes of GFL, joins King on roster
On Friday, it was announced that Kyle King and Mikkah Hackett would be reunited, teammates once again, but on a field 5,211 miles from Belton. Hackett was the 2021 Stagg Bowl MVP and an All-America selection.
Catching up with the Commits: Jordan Oldoerp
BELTON- The first transfer the UMHB football program added to its 2023 recruiting class was Jordan Oldoerp, a Central Texas native from Southern Nazarene University, who committed to the Cru on Jan. 3. A quarterback with exceptional arm strength who spent time at both Georgetown and Hendrickson high school before continuing his career at the collegiate level this past fall.
Lamar announces hiring of UMHB offensive line coach Matt Cannata
BEAUMONT, Texas- For a second straight season, UMHB will have a new offensive line coach.
The news came about Wednesday afternoon, when it was announced by Lamar University, an FCS program and member of the Southland Conference, that UMHB offensive line coach Matt Cannata would be joining the Cardinals’ staff.