| Hall of Famer Bill Terwilliger Passes Away |
| Posted: 1/28/2012 1:41:10 PM |
Terwilliger was a basketball and track standout from 1938-41
DEKALB, Ill. -- Bill Terwilliger, a two-sport standout at Northern Illinois and the oldest living member of the NIU Athletic Hall of Fame, died on Jan. 26 at the age of 93.
Terwilliger was a basketball and track and field star at NIU from 1938-41, earning three letters in basketball and four in track and field. He was elected to the NIU Athletic Hall of Fame in 1983.
As a member of the track team, Terwilliger established records in the 100-yard, 220-yard and 440-yard dash while also anchoring a record-setting relay team. Those records stood for over 25 years until the cinder track was moved to a metered all-weather surface in 1966. Terwilliger was a Little 19 Conference champion in the 100-yard dash (1939, ’41), 220-yard dash (1939-41), 440-yard dash (1940) and the mile relay (1939-41) and helped the team win conference championships in 1939 and 1941.
In 1941 and 1942, Terwilliger was selected to the honorary AAU All-American Track and Field team and he won the AAU National Decathlon Championship in 1942, scoring 6,802 points while winning four events (100-meter dash, 400-meter run, broad jump and discus).
On the basketball court, Terwilliger was the center on NIU’s Little Nineteen Conference Championship team in 1941 that went 15-1. He was named to NIU’s All-Century basketball team during the centennial season of 2000-01.
Terwilliger received his baccalaureate from Northern Illinois and went on to earn his masters from The University of Wisconsin.
A native of DeKalb, Terwilliger graduated from DeKalb Township High School in 1936 where he lettered in football, basketball and track. As a senior, Terwilliger won the Illinois State Track Championship in the 100-yard dash with a time of 9.8 seconds.
Terwilliger earned his private pilot’s license in 1940 and went on to serve in World War II in the Army Air Corp as a B-25 pilot and instructor. He was named outstanding cadet in his squadron. He served in the Air Force reserves and attained the rank of Captain.
Terwilliger owned Terwilliger's Athletics Inc., an athletic supply store in DeKalb, and also had gift shops on Mackinac Island, Mich. In 1973 he was one of the founding board members of the American National Bank of DeKalb and in 1974 he received the NIU Alumni-Varsity Citizens Award for outstanding achievement in a profession or occupation other than education.
He is survived by his two children, John Landis Terwilliger of Troy, Ohio, and Cynthia Stell Terwilliger of Tryon, N.C.; daughter-in-law, Chris Terwilliger; and grandsons, Matthew Landis Terwilliger and Luke William Terwilliger, both of Columbus, Ohio.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, George Landis Terwilliger; and sisters, Harriet Terwilliger Hunt and Mary Terwilliger Miller, all of DeKalb.
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| Jeppesen Claims First Professional Title at Farmstead G.C. |
| Posted: 1/21/2012 12:49:22 PM |
Story courtesy of NGA Pro Golf Tour
The Eastern Michigan Alum uses 40-foot bomb to claim first win
CALABASH, N.C. - Every up-and-coming golfer looks for a watershed moment that lets them know they can compete at the highest levels of golf. Rookie Martin Jeppesen had his on Thursday.
Jeppesen of Ypsilanti, Mich., shot a 4-under 68 in the final round of the NGA Pro Golf Tour Carolina Winter Series event at Farmstead Golf Links to force a playoff with Nationwide Tour member Darron |
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| Alumni Day Scheduled For Feb. 4 Basketball Doubleheader |
| Posted: 1/19/2012 2:59:30 PM |
by Jason Knavel, Assistant Athletic Director for Athletic Communications
Bowling Green, Ohio – The Bowling Green State University Department of Athletics and the BGSU Office of Alumni and Development have announced that Alumni Day will take place on Feb. 4, featuring special ticket prices and offers for both the men’s and women’s basketball games on that day.
The BGSU women’s basketball team hosts Western Michigan in a key Mid-American Conference contest at 2 p.m. that day and the |
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| Zooperstars! to Appear on Jan. 21 vs. CMU |
| Posted: 1/19/2012 11:17:10 AM |
Courtesy: WMU
KALAMAZOO, Mich. - The world famous ZOOperstars will be bringing their antics to University Arena on Saturday when the Broncos host Central Michigan. Tip-off is at 2 p.m.
Lovable. Outrageous. Zany. Unpredictable. Hysterical. Incredible. Unbelievable. All of which describe this crazy combination of animalistic superstars.
The ZOOperstars! will rock the house with routines that fans of all ages will love. Whether they are wildly dancing on a court or mingling wit |
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| CAF Hosting Sideliners Luncheon on Tuesday |
| Posted: 1/16/2012 11:01:33 AM |
Courtesy: Kyle Terwillegar/CMU Athletics
MOUNT PLEASANT - The Chippewa Athletic Fund will host the first Sideliners Luncheon of the year on January 17 at Coco Joe's Beach House Restaurant, located at 4855 E. Bluegrass Rd.
A buffet-style lunch will be served at noon followed by presentations from women's basketball head coach Sue Guevara, men's basketball head coach Ernie Zeigler and wrestling head coach Tom Borrelli.
The coaches will talk about each of their seasons to date |
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| Terry Bowden Adds Nine to Akron Football Staff |
| Posted: 1/11/2012 1:57:26 PM |
Courtesy: Gregg Bach
Assistant Athletics Director for Communications
The University of Akron Department of Athletics
AKRON, Ohio – University of Akron head football coach Terry Bowden announced on Wednesday the addition of nine people to his staff, including seven assistant coaches, a director of operations and a strength and conditioning coach. Each hire is pending approval by the University's Board of Trustees.
The list of assistant coaches include Alan Arrington (offensive |
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