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Mules announce more signings

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Mules have added 11 more student-athletes to the program for 2010...More Info »

Mules football has a dozen commit for 2010...More Info »


Spring practice scheduled announced

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The 2010 Spring practice schedule has been set. All dates are subject to change and coaches are recommended to contact the football office (660) 543-8021 in the morning to find out the status of that days practice.

April: 1-No Pads, 2 No-Pads, 3, 5, 7, 9,
10-Scrimmage, 12, 14, 16, 17-Scrimmage, 19, 21,
23-No Pads, 24-Spring Game or Culminating Scrimmage


New assistants added to staff

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Josh Lamberson and Hank McClung have joined the staff of new Head Coach Jim Svoboda.

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Jim Svoboda introduced at Press Conference

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Athletic Director Jerry Hughes officially welcomes Jim Svoboda as the 28th head coach in Mules football history

Jim Svoboda was formally introduced as the new Head Football Coach for the Mules during an afternoon press conference on Tuesday, January 19th.

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Jim Svoboda comes to UCM after three years as assistant head coach at Montana State, and is a former assistant coach at MIAA rival Northwest Missouri State. More Info »

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Cosby an Honorable Mention pick by D2Football.com

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Tight end DeMarco Cosby is an Honorable Mention selection to the D2Football.com All-American team for 2009. The Junior was second on the team in receptions in 2009 with 39, including five for touchdowns. adobe reader iconMore Info »


Shepherd and Hofer help team to win

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Randy Shepherd (left) and Jordan Hofer (right) helped the West defeat the East in the annual Valero Cactus Bowl on Friday evening in Kingsville, Texas. More Info »

Shepherd was in on a pair of tackles, while Hofer averaged 34 yards on three punts in the contest. Final Stats »



Fritz steps down after 13 seasons

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Willie Fritz, who led the program for the past 13 seasons, is leaving to take over as head coach at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas.


Shepherd named All-Region by Daktronics

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Randy Shepherd is a second-team selection on the 2009 Daktronics All-Super Region 4 Team...adobe reader iconMore Info »


Mules 11th in D-II Attendance

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Mules football averaged just over 7,000 for the six home dates in 2009...11th best in NCAA-II...adobe reader iconMore Info »


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Mules place 11 on All-MIAA Team

Mules had 11 players receive All-MIAA recognition, headlines by three first-team selections...More Info »


Mules season over after loss at NWMSU

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Tommy Corwin threw a touchdown pass in the final quarter for the Mules

Mules hopes for an NCAA-II postseason berth were smashed by MIAA champion Northwest Missouri State on Saturday afternoon in Maryville, Mo., with a 56-14 setback. The Mules scored the first touchdown of the game before the Bearcats rolled up 56 unanswered points.

Anthony Stewart highlighted the day for UCM with 116 all-purpose yards, and scored the first touchdown of the game.

The Mules, who came into the game needing a win to earn a playoff spot, will finish 6-3 in the league and 8-3 overall.
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DeMarco Cosby (84) is the subject of a feature article by MIAA writer David Boyce...More Info »


Mules have trio on D2Football.com preseason All-MIAA squad

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The Mules have three players recognized with selection to the D2Football.com "All-MIAA Preseason Team". Quarterback Eric Czerniewski, Tight End DeMarco Cosby, and Punter Jordan Hofer are listed on the preseason squad...adobe reader iconMore Info »


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Mules are third in conference pre-season polls

MIAA football coaches have tabbed the Mules for third place in their annual pre-season poll. Conference media outlets agreed with the coaches placement of the Mules in their own pre-season poll.

The Mules compiled 59 points in the coaches poll and 321 points in the media poll, with one first-place vote.

Central Missouri finished in a tie for fourth in the MIAA last season with a 5-4 league mark and it returns several key players, including five starters on each side of the ball. Junior All-MIAA quarterback Eric Czerniewski and junior All-American tight end DeMarco Cosby lead the way, along with senior two-time All-MIAA free safety Randy Shepherd and All-MIAA senior wideout Bobby Guillory.

Northwest Missouri was picked to repeat as champions with 80 points in the coaches and 464 in the media, while Pittsburg State was selected second with 71 and 407 points, respectively. The Bearcats received 42 of 47 first-place votes in the media poll, while garnering eight of nine in the coaches poll

2009 MIAA Preseason Coaches Poll (first-place votes)
1. Northwest Missouri State (8) – 80 pts.
2. Pittsburg State (2) – 71 pts.
3. Central Missouri – 59 pts.
4. Washburn – 55 pts.
5. Missouri Western State – 50 pts.
6. Nebraska-Omaha – 49 pts.
7. Missouri Southern State – 31 pts.
8. Emporia State – 25 pts.
9. Truman State – 19 pts.
10. Fort Hays State – 11 pts.

2009 MIAA Preseason Media Poll (first-place votes)
1. Northwest Missouri State (42) – 464 pts.
2. Pittsburg State (4) – 407 pts.
3. Central Missouri (1) – 321 pts.
4. Nebraska-Omaha – 315 pts.
5. Missouri Western State – 307 pts.
6. Washburn – 289 pts.
7. Missouri Southern State – 160 pts.
8. Emporia State – 139 pts.
9. Truman State – 100 pts.
10. Fort Hays State – 83 pts.

David Boyce article on the Mules hunt for an MIAA title...More Info »


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DeMarco Cosby tabbed pre-season All-American

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Tight end DeMarco Cosby (pictured in action from 2008) has received pre-season recognition by being named a first-team All-American by Consensus Draft Services. All-American Team

Cosby, a junior from Kansas City, Mo., had 623 yards receiving and five touchdowns last season and set a school record for yards by a tight end in a season. He was also a first-team All-MIAA and first-team all-region selection.


Youngster at Mules clinic
Future Mule taking his turn during the annual Youth Clinic

Mules players took some time out of their preseason workout schedule to host the annual Youth Clinic on Monday, August 10th. Youngsters from across the area participated in the event.

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