Whether it is sophomore Mark Dace, junior Terry Mallory or senior Doug . Valdosta Daily Times. In 2005 Sia Poyer took over as coach and in 2006 led the team to the Gulf South Conference Tournament for the first time since 2000.[27]. The Blazers are a member of the Gulf South Conference (GSC) in NCAA Division II. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. The Lady Blazers basketball team began in 1975, although intramural women's basketball has been strong at VSC back to the 30s during its days as GSWC. The Blazers have also made the Gulf South Conference Championships in 1994, 1996, 1999, and 2000, and to GSC Individual Championships in 1989, 1990, 1992, 1994, and 2007. The "Hatch-Attack" completed its first season 102, and were Gulf South Conference Champions with an 81 conference record, a dramatic improvement from their previous 47 season. footballmail@gators.ufl.edu. View the Valdosta State Blazers football schedule with dates, opponents, and scores for the current and previous seasons. Valdosta State University's Women's Tennis Team were the Gulf South Conference champions in 2005, 2008, and 2010. The Blazers also have won 9 Gulf South Conference football championships (1996, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2010, 2018, 2019, 2021*). Mel Kiper Jr. projects all 31 first-round picks -- with three trades -- in April's draft . *Co-champions with the University of West Florida. (); : Dean was previously the offense coordinator for the Blazers. The Official Website of Delta State University Athletics, External Relations/Athletic Communications, TicketSmarter - Official Ticket Resale Marketplace, 2022 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Tickets. [3] Teams that opt-in to compete would have to schedule on their own. Hide/Show Additional Information For Valdosta State University - September 24, 2022 Oct 1 (Sat) 3:00 PM . In 2012 head coach Macera and assistant coaches Stephanie Carlson, Lindsay Campana and Jordon Yost were named the National Fastpitch Coaches Association's Division II National Coaching Staff of the Year. The home of Valdosta State golf and the Southeastern Collegiate, Kinderlou Forest is located just minutes away from the VSU campus. They lost in the first round of the NCAA Division II playoffs to UNC-Pembroke 2421. (); : Valdosta State University: 4: Darius Douglas: QB: 6-1: 212: Sr. Moncks Corner, Sc / Berkeley HS: Charleston Southern : 5: Tim Alderman: DE: 6-3: 230: So. The team is division two of the Gulf South Conference. President Hugh Bailey brought Football to VSC early in his tenure, and has been very active in supporting it. 17. Blazers . The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. : David Dean was named head coach of the Blazers in 2007 after Chris Hatcher took the head coaching job at Georgia Southern University. 4100. In Coach Bell's first season, 2016, the Blazers finished the season 83. The Lady Blazers finished their season with a 585 record. Schedule. Schumann's grandfather Jack Haskin was a coach on the first football team at Florida State University and is a member of the FSU Hall of Fame. Hatcher was also Valdosta State's head football coach from 20002006 and amassed a 6810 record with one national championship and four conference crowns during his six-year tenure at Valdosta State. In 2009 VSU finished in 3rd in the Gulf South Conference and 4th in 2011. Kerwin Bell, former Florida Gator quarterback, led the Valdosta State team that won the 2018 Division II National Championship. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Football camp information and newsclippings covering the team complete the collection. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. The official 2022 Football schedule for the Shorter University Hawks. Also in 1984, Cooper's team reached the NCAA Division II Final Four. [12][13] The VSU softball team also set the GSC record with a 36 consecutive game winning streak. Valdosta State's numerous national, conference, and division titles in multiple sports were a major reason the city of Valdosta won the vote to be named "TitleTown, USA".[34]. 2008 saw the Blazers make it to the second round of the playoffs and a 93 season. TitleTown USA was a month-long segment on ESPN that started in the Spring of 2008 and continued through July. Since Hill came to VSU the Lady Blazers have had nine straight winning seasons, ten trips to the Gulf South Conference tournament, three East Division titles, six 20-win seasons and six trips to the Division II national tournament. In 2002 VSU made its first National Championship appearance with a 3124 loss to Grand Valley State University. In 2004, the Blazers returned to the National Championship, this time defeating Pittsburg State University 3631. The team won four consecutive South Atlantic Conference titles (19751978), also winning the State Championship in 1976 and 1978. : Lyndal Worth was the first coach of the new team. Visit ESPN to view the Valdosta State Blazers team schedule for the current and previous seasons. In 2002, the Blazers went to their first National Championship game against Grand Valley State, losing 3124. The team is division two of the Gulf South Conference. Folder 1. Steel's Jewelry Blazer Athletes of the Week, TEAM AND CHEERLEADING INSTRUCTIONS (CLICK HERE), https://www.ghsa.net/2022-2023-ghsa-class-a-division-ii-girls-state-basketball-championship-bracket, https://www.ghsa.net/2022-2023-ghsa-class-a-division-ii-boys-state-basketball-championship-bracket, Mt. Greg Guilliams became VSU's head baseball coach in 2008 and won a Gulf South Conference East Division title in his first year and led Valdosta State to its first postseason appearance in seven years. 1 in the polls. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Under Williamson the Valdosta State team were the Gulf South Conference East Division Champions in 1995 and 1997, and runner-up in 1999. VSU won the 2007 national championship by defeating Northwest . The Lady Blazers were also the GSC East champions in 200405, 200607 and 200910, and reached the NCAA Division II Sweet 16 in 2008 and 2012. The official 2022 Football schedule for the University of West Georgia Wolves 2022 Football Schedule - UWG Wolves | Athletic Programs | Official Athletics Site Skip To Main Content Pause All Rotators Skip To Main Content UWG Wolves | Athletic Programs | Official Athletics Site Scoreboard Schedule Upcoming [3] Other key players included quarterback Fabian Walker and running back Vincent Brown.[4]. Valdosta State University athletics has made great strides forward in the almost 10-plus years Herb Reinhard has been in charge of the 11-sport Division II program. Two notable alumni are Jessie Tuggle, National Football League linebacker from 19872000 playing his entire career with the Atlanta Falcons, and Chris Hatcher was quarterback in the programs first national football tournament in 1994 and was that year's Harlon Hill Trophy winner. In 1983 and 1984 the Lady Blazers won the Gulf South Conference Championship and were the NCAA Division II South Regional Champions. [26], Lady Blazer volleyball was restarted in 1995 after a 15-year hiatus. Consistency is the key. Faculty reaction to the founding of the football program can be found in the AAUP papers (UA 23/1). The Valdosta State football team represents Valdosta State University in football. T Dominey served as coach until 2000 and after 29 year hold the most wins of any Valdosta State basketball coach. [6] This was the third straight championship appearance by the Bearcats, also the third straight time the Bearcats have lost the National Championship game. While at Valdosta State, Taylor played under head coaches Chris Hatcher and David Dean. ); : [12] David Dean is the only football coach in Valdosta State history to win two national championships. W 36-21 : 1-0 (0-0) Sat, Sep 10: vs Virginia Union. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. For the 2006 Season the Blazers wore silver helmets to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the VSU football program. X-C was revived for the 1982 season, with a women's team added later. Valdosta State University added women's soccer to its sports roster in September 2009. (); : [32], The Valdosta State cheerleading squad won the co-ed national championship in 2009 and 2010[33] and the national title in the All Girl division in 2011 at the NCA/NDA Collegiate Cheer and Dance National Championships in Daytona Beach, Florida.[32]. After beginning the year unranked, the Blazers rose as high as No. In 1959, Gary Colson became baseball coach, he would later serve as the Valdosta State basketball coach. 4 Blazers overcome early hole to bury Tigers", "No. (); : Designed by professional golfer, This page was last edited on 4 March 2023, at 00:37. 2 Valdosta State football collects 21st straight regular season conference win", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2021_Valdosta_State_Blazers_football_team&oldid=1074520663, Valdosta, GA (NCAA Division II Quarterfinal), Valdosta, GA (NCAA Division II Semifinal), This page was last edited on 28 February 2022, at 17:51. Other coaches include Mike Cavan, Hal Mumme, and Mike Kelly. [16], Valdosta State is the only softball team in the Gulf South Conference to win five consecutive championships (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013). [3] In 2007, the Blazers defeated Northwest Missouri State University 2520 for their second National Championship title. The season saw them playing four televised games on ESPN going 13 in those matchups. Visit ESPN to view the latest Valdosta State Blazers news, scores, stats, standings, rumors, and more . In 1996, with quarterback Lance Funderburk, the blazers spent a week ranked No. [16] Goff, a former Blazer captain and 1996 graduate of VSU, had gone 23-10 the prior three seasons at Tiffin. Bailey directed each to quickly move toward fielding a varsity team. vs Keiser University. 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Email. The stadium is also the home of the historical Valdosta High School Wildcats. The Blazers won the 2018 NCAA Division II National Football Championship beating the Ferris State Bulldogs 49-47. The Baileys hosted football parties at their home during the early years of the program, and a folder of invitations and information documents their efforts. [21], Jim Yarbrough served as coach from 2001 to 2005. 3 Blazers Claim Fourth National Title with 49-47 Thriller over No. Earle Solomonson accomplished this at North Dakota State University in 1985. Blazers . The Blazers also won the 2012 NCAA Division II National Football Championship beating Winston-Salem State University 357. Reinhard joined the Valdosta State athletic family in December 1991, coming from Florida A&M University where he was assistant athletic director in charge of marketing and promotions. Russ Callaway. [2], Two Valdosta player were honored by the Associated Press on its 2004 Little All-America team: kicker Will Rhody (first team) and offensive lineman Torry Howard (third team). [14] VSU's Morgan Johnson won the Gulf South Commissioner's Trophy, the highest honor bestowed by the Conference for the 201112 academic year following the Blazers national title. ); The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Steel's Jewelry Blazer Athletes of the Week. The record had them finishing 5th in conference, a unusually bad finish for them. Kerwin Bell was named head coach of the Blazers on January 22, 2016. In 1973 the Blazers upset three-time defending champions Kentucky State in the first round of the NAIA tournament. NCAAF News. The team opened its first season September 1, 2011 against Georgia Southwestern State University. In 2003, the Blazers finished the season with a 102 record and an NCAA playoff berth. [1] This was their first appearance in the championship game since the 2018 game. Valdosta posted an 83 record in 2010 and lost in the first round of the playoffs. *Co-champions with the University of West Florida. In both 1994 and 1996 he led the team to the NCAA Division II playoff quarterfinals; Valdosta State had never made the playoffs previously. The Valdosta state football program began in 1981 and has been led by eight head coaches. The official 2022 Football Roster for the Valdosta State University Blazers His first season got his era off to a great start with them starting off ranked No. The Blazers played their home games at Bazemore-Hyder Stadium in Valdosta, Georgia . Taylor played football at Valdosta State from 2004-07 and was a three-year starter for the Blazers at wide receiver. Goff's first season saw the Blazers record an undefeated regular season, a second consecutive GSC championship and extend their winning streak to 25 consecutive games before being upset in the second round of the playoffs by West Florida, 3835. The Blazers have won a total of four Division II National Championship titles (2004, 2007, 2012 and 2018).[2]. On January 10, 2019, Bell left Valdosta State to accept the offensive coordinator position at South Florida.[15]. Under Thomas the blazers saw 34 winning seasons, two conference title, three Divisional titles, eight trips to the national tournament, and a Division II national championship in 1979. Steel's Jewelry Blazer Athletes of the Week. Abstract: The three quarterbacks pictured on the cover all have one major goal going into fall drills nail down the starting job. In 1994 the Blazer won a school record 11 victories and Quarterback Chris Hatcher won the Harlon Hill Award as player of the year in NCAA Division II football. Phone. During those four years, the Lowndes Vikettes were the state and national champions. (cite VSC Cross-Country History, 197278). The VSC/VSU Football program began in 1982, and its first coach was Jim Goodman. [14] The Blazers were the highest scoring team in Division II, totaling 728 points for an average of 52 points per game. Gary Colson took over as coach in 1959, that same year VSC began playing in the GIAC. The Blazers started the season ranked No. Billy Grant became coach in 1960 and the Blazer baseball home field is named in his honor due to his success. Formerly Blazer Field, the field was renamed to honor late VSC baseball coach and athletic director Bill Grant before the 1989 season. Reinhard joined the Valdosta State athletic family in December 1991, coming from Florida A&M University where he was assistant athletic director in . While at Lowndes, Cooper won 122 straight games and was undefeated from 1976 to 1980. Chris Hatcher was named the head coach of the Blazers in 2000. : Macera attended Valdosta State and was an assistant coach at VSU under Durante in the 1990s. [17], The Lady Blazer Softball Team began in 1992 under head coach Ron Durante. [21], In 2010 after the Lady Blazers won the GSC East Championship VSU head coach Kiley Hill was recognized as the GSC East Coach of the Year. The official 2022 Football Roster for the Fort Valley State University Wildcats. Among his coaching stops were UAB, Tulane, SMU, East Tennessee State, Valdosta State, Livingston, New Mexico and Troy. TICKETS: Tickets can be purchased prior to arrival on GoFan. Football Schedules and Miscellaneous Publications, Welcome to Archives & Special Collections, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Harley Langdale, Jr. College of Business Administration, James L. and Dorothy H. Dewar College of Education and Human Services, University Advising & Student Transitions, 2022 Valdosta State University A Comprehensive University of the University System of Georgia. University of West Alabama. The Valdosta State Blazers are the athletic teams that represent the Valdosta State University, located in Valdosta, Georgia, in intercollegiate sports at the Division II level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). 26th Annual Valdosta State Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Brunch Set for January . The Football Collection includes one box of programs from 1982-1987, featuring the teams, the games, and news and highlights from the season. 25 Feb/23. The stadium is shared with, A 5,355-seat, 105,600 square feet (9,810m. The Blazer baseball team plays at Billy Grant Field located on the Valdosta State North Campus. Mumme took over as head coach at Valdosta State University in 1992. [19] In his six seasons in Valdosta, Macera has never won less than 41 games and has won 50-plus games on three separate occasions.
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