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Mickey Mental is the newest addition to Weber State Universitys 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 Webers Braxton Gunther, 25, and James Madisons 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...

Weber State fakes out No. 2 Eastern Washington

Emily Miller October 25, 2021

Weber State University's football team left Cheney, Washington, victorious after shutting down the 20 home-game winning streak No. 2 Eastern Washington Eagles had on their mantle with a 35–34 win....

Wildcat safety Braxton Gunther, 25, celebrates with his teammates safety Preston Smith, 7, cornerback Maxwell Anderson, 21, and Sione Lapuaho, 93, following his interception against UC Davis on Sept. 25, at Stewart Stadium. Photo credit: Robert Casey / Weber State Athletics

Tallying up tackles

Emily Miller October 18, 2021

The growing success of Weber State University's football team was too good to ignore for Braxton Gunther as a safety at Utah State University in 2017-18. The Utah native found himself sporting Purple...

Tensions were high following a kick return made by Weber States Rashid Shaheed, 22, against Montana State University. (Bella Torres / The Signpost)

A bleak end to a seven-year streak

Miles Shaw October 18, 2021

Homecoming week ended on a low when the Wildcats fell to the Montana State Bobcats 13–7 on Oct. 15. Weber State tried to hold their own in the defensive showdown against Bobcat quarterback Matthew...

Wildcat defensive lineman Jared Schiess, 91, and Sione Lapuaho, 93, prepare for the snap at Stewart Stadium on Sept. 25. Photo credit: Robert Casey / Weber State Athletics

‘Cats are back with a Homecoming attack

Miles Shaw October 11, 2021

The Weber State University Wildcats' homecoming football game is set for 8 p.m. on Oct. 15 under the lights in the foothills of the Wasatch.Coming off a bye week after the team's win at Cal Poly, Weber...

Wildcat head coach Jay Hill celebrates his record setting 54th win with his team in the locker room, following Weber States 38-7 win. Photo credit: Robert Casey / Weber State Athletics

Jay Hill sets coach record for wins at Cal Poly

Miles Shaw October 4, 2021

In a lopsided victory, Weber State University's football team picked up their first Big Sky Conference win of the season against the California Polytechnic State University Mustangs on Oct. 2, scoring...

Weber State heads to Cal Poly in search of a victory after back-to-back losses. Photo credit: Weber State Athletics

‘Cats check out competition in Cali

Miles Shaw September 29, 2021

For the first time since 2016, Weber State University's football team suffered consecutive losses, falling to James Madison University on Sept. 18 and UC Davis on Sept. 25.After the gut-wrenching 17–14...

Weber States Dontae McMillan runs up the middle against UC Davis defense. (Bella Torres / The Signpost)

Last-minute letdown at Stewart Stadium

Emily Miller September 27, 2021

The Weber State Wildcats kicked off Big Sky Conference play and suffered a heartbreak of a loss against UC Davis on Sept. 25. The Aggies found themselves in the end zone with less than 30 seconds on the...

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