Catamount football is back in Cullowhee as the Cats host the Wildcats for the season opener on Saturday, Sept. 9. Western Carolina football fans are eager for the Cats first home game. The Catamounts look to bounce back after a tough loss to Hawaii last week while Davidson looks to add another win to the column. After […]
Catamount football getting ready for spring
February 3, 2017 by
Western Carolina’s spring training program is about to kick into high gear in the coming weeks. The spring semester for a football team is a time for players to work on perfecting their craft, and in some cases, get adjusted to a new coach or scheme. Western is going through all three, particularly on defense. […]
Cats take care of Terriers 26-14 to lead the SoCon
October 12, 2014 by
The Western Carolina Catamounts started off with a statement in their game against the Wofford Terriers on Oct.11. Detrez Newsome took the opening kickoff 102 yards for a touchdown to give the Catamounts an early lead, a lead they never relinquished. The Cats won the game 26-14 on the strength of special teams and dominant […]
NFL veteran David Patten returns to WCU
April 29, 2013 by
Former catamount and 12-year NFL veteran David Patten (Photo courtesy of the WCU Athletic Department) Western Carolina’s football program has been in a tailspin over the last seven years, not seeing a winning season since posting a 5-4 record in 2005. With the hiring of Athletic Director Randy Eaton and Head Football Coach Mark Speir […]
