Podcasts
ACU Sports Podcast: Samantha Baker (First Financial Bank)
Published on 3/20/2026
Published on 3/20/2026
Samantha Baker from First Financial Bank talks about their philosophy when it comes to NIL deals with Abilene Christian student-athletes, and what makes a partnership work.
The ACU Sports Podcast brings you closer to the Wildcat coaches and student-athletes you cheer for. We strive to tell the story of ACU Athletics in a deeper way.
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ACU head baseball coach Rick McCarty talks about his 2026 team, the growth of the program in his eight seasons, and what it looks like to develop the whole student-athlete -- mentally, physically, and spiritually.
Published on 2/16/2026
Anthony Egbo, former ACU football player and current director of the Wildcat Annual Fund, talks about ACU Athletics' unique approach to philanthropy, what to expect for ACU Gives, and shares stories of how ACU has impacted student-athletes' lives even if they are only a Wildcat for a year or two.
Published on 1/28/2026
ACU senior Joseph Venzant impacts the Wildcats in so many ways that don't appear on the stat sheet -- hustle, leadership, defensive toughness. In this episode, Venzant talks about his decision to move closer to home when transferring to ACU, why he came back from injury for a fifth and final season, and being a husband and father.
The ACU Sports Podcast brings you closer to the Wildcat coaches and student-athletes you cheer for. We strive to tell the story of ACU Athletics in a deeper way.
Published on 1/8/2026
