); : The Blazers won the 2018 NCAA Division II National Football Championship beating the Ferris State Bulldogs 4947. In the Blazers first season, under the direction of Head Coach Jim Goodman, the team finished with a 551 record. College football's 100 best games of 2019: 60-41. Valdosta State competes in twelve intercollegiate varsity sports. The courts were renovated during the 200001 season and again in 2008. 1 for four weeks but finished with a 93 record and their fifth straight playoff berth. The home of Valdosta State golf and the Southeastern Collegiate, Kinderlou Forest is located just minutes away from the VSU campus. 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 played their home games at Bazemore-Hyder Stadium in Valdosta, Georgia . 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. Skip To Main Content . Visit ESPN to view the latest Valdosta State Blazers news, scores, stats, standings, rumors, and more . While at Valdosta State, Taylor played under head coaches Chris Hatcher and David Dean. The Blazers played their home games at BazemoreHyder Stadium in Valdosta, Georgia. TICKETS: Tickets can be purchased prior to arrival on GoFan. The Blazers played their home games at Bazemore-Hyder Stadium in Valdosta, Georgia . We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. 2004 Valdosta State Blazers football team, Last edited on 28 November 2022, at 22:40, 2004 Gulf South Conference football standings, "2004 Football National Championship Team", "Valdosta State vs Pittsburg State (Dec 11, 2004)", "Valdosta St. turns back Delta St. 51-48: Blazers seal deal with last-second goal line stand", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2004_Valdosta_State_Blazers_football_team&oldid=1124436236, Valdosta, GA (NCAA Division II seminfinal), Florence, AL (NCAA Division II Championship Game), This page was last edited on 28 November 2022, at 22:40. [16] Goff, a former Blazer captain and 1996 graduate of VSU, had gone 23-10 the prior three seasons at Tiffin. The Blazers were also GSC Champions in 2004 after an 111 regular season. Both Valdosta State's men's and women's cross country squads placed in the top 10 in the NCAA Southeast Regional Cross Country Championships in 2009. Box Score; Livingston, AL. Based on online fan voting, Valdosta, Georgia was the winning city of TitleTown USA. 2021 Valdosta State Blazers football team, Last edited on 28 February 2022, at 17:51, 2021 Gulf South Conference football standings, "Ferris State to play for Division II national football championship", "Gulf South Conference and Valdosta State University announces postponement of several fall 2020 sports", "GSC Announces 2020-21 Basketball Schedule; Updates Status of Football, Soccer, and Volleyball", "GSC Status Update of Football, Soccer and Volleyball", "Kickin' It With Quinn: Episode 2, 2021 Season", "Valdosta State blows out Virginia Union on the road 51-7", "No. The infield is made of Alabama crimson stone, and there is also a fully functional press box. Football camp information and newsclippings covering the team complete the collection. 4 Blazers overcome early hole to bury Tigers", "No. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. In 2002, the Blazers went to their first National Championship game against Grand Valley State, losing 3124. They were led by first-year head coach Gary Goff. The win gave VSU its third Division II National title in eight years. 2023 Conference USA college football . 25 Feb/23. ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. [3] Other key players included quarterback Fabian Walker and running back Vincent Brown.[4]. The record had them finishing 5th in conference, a unusually bad finish for them. Oct 7 (Sat) Valdosta, GA. TBA The Lady Blazers finished their season with a 585 record. (); : Mumme took over as head coach at Valdosta State University in 1992. 1 in the polls. In 2009 VSU finished in 3rd in the Gulf South Conference and 4th in 2011. The first coach was Walter Cottingham, and the college was first a member of the Georgia Conference. Kay Harris, Editor.2006. 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]. The first athlete from the VSC football team to play professional football was Jesse Tuggle. [18] Macera became the winningest coach in Valdosta State softball history in 2012 passing Durante's record of 303 wins. The 2018 season saw the Blazers go the campaign unbeaten at 140, earning the seventh GSC championship in program history and a fourth national championship by defeating Ferris State University 4947 in the National Championship Game in McKinney, Texas. W 36-21 : 1-0 (0-0) Sat, Sep 10: . The Valdosta state football program began in 1981 and has been led by eight head coaches. [8] The Lady Blazers appeared in the Division II Tennis Final Four in 2004 and 2008. 3 Blazers host sliding Statesmen Saturday", "No. The Paul Finebaum Show Hour 3: Chris Hatcher, Samford Head Coach Chris Hatcher joins the show to talk about his time as a QB for Valdosta State under Mike Leach, 45 minority coaches under 45 to watch for future Division I head-coaching jobs, Arizona Cardinals NFL draft picks 2022: Analysis for every selection, College football's 100 best games of 2019: 60-41, Valdosta St. edges Ferris for 4th Division II title, Ferris State fails to tie it up late with 2-point conversion, Valdosta State gifts TD to Ferris State after tip, Valdosta St. QB lofts one to back of end zone for TD, Valdosta St. WR makes diving catch for TD. Taylor played football at Valdosta State from 2004-07 and was a three-year starter for the Blazers at wide receiver. footballmail@gators.ufl.edu. 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. The Blazers played their home games at BazemoreHyder Stadium in Valdosta, Georgia. 17. During those four years, the Lowndes Vikettes were the state and national champions. In 2009 and 2011 the Blazers had 64 seasons and missed the Division II playoffs. Valdosta State University has had a football team since 1981. 3 Valdosta State football improves to 3-0 with 21-3 win over Albany State", "No. Valdosta State University. In both 1994 and 1996 he led the team to the NCAA Division II playoff quarterfinals; Valdosta State had never made the playoffs previously. In 2001 and 2002, the Blazers went undefeated during the regular season, and were GSC Champions for the third year in a row. Tickets will be available to purchase on site the day of the game. They lost in the first round of the NCAA Division II playoffs to UNC-Pembroke 2421. Attendance: 2087 Kickoff Time: 1 p.m. End of Game: 4:05 Duration: 3:05 Temperature: 56 Wind: NW 2 mph Weather: Sunny Game Statistics By Team Individual Statistics Offensive Defensive West Georgia Valdosta State Inidividual Defensive Statistics Categories: West Georgia - Individual Defensive Statistics Full Schedule. [3] The Blazers also won the 2004 national championship with a 3631 win over Pittsburg State University. : [6] The Blazers also played for the national championship in 2004, 2007, and 2010. T Dominey served as coach until 2000 and after 29 year hold the most wins of any Valdosta State basketball coach. [24] In 2012, Hill was also named the South Region's Coach of the Year by the Women's Basketball Coaches Association after his team made it to the South Regional Tournament Championship. Consistency is the key. For the 2006 Season the Blazers wore silver helmets to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the VSU football program. Valdosta State's 2018 regular season football schedule consisted of five home games, four away games, and one neutral site game. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. 2008 saw the Blazers make it to the second round of the playoffs and a 93 season. Valdosta State University Football 1996. The team was consistently ranked in the Division II top 20 and was ranked No. 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 team is division two of the Gulf South Conference. (); : The golf course plays 7,781 yards long from the championship tees and features five sets of tees for professionals, men, women and juniors. In the inaugural season under coach Paul Cantrell the Lady Blazers went 1317, and improving to 1516 in 1996. (); : [14] The Blazers were the highest scoring team in Division II, totaling 728 points for an average of 52 points per game. The Valdosta State cross country team was initiated in 1972, with Dave Waples as the coach. - Delta State's bats kept up with Valdosta State's for most of Friday's game, but the timely hitting of the Blazers gave them the win in Delta State's conference home-opener. In 1959, Gary Colson became baseball coach, he would later serve as the Valdosta State basketball coach. Visit ESPN to view the Valdosta State Blazers team schedule for the current and previous seasons. [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). The Blazers started the season ranked No. In 2003, the Blazers finished the season with a 102 record and an NCAA playoff berth. (); : All three have the tools, the talent and the experience, and all three were instrumental in Blazer victories in 1984. Hide/Show Additional Information For Albany State - September 18, 2021 Family Weekend Oct 2 (Sat) 7 p.m. 92.1 WDDQ FM The official 2022 Football schedule for the Shorter University Hawks . Signing Day 2023 and Football Schedule Announced, National Signing Day Press Conference This Wednesday at Chadwick-Dickson Fieldhouse, Three Statesmen Named First Team All-Super Region Two, Statesmen Football Season Comes To An End In NCAA Playoffs. The Official Website of Delta State University Athletics, External Relations/Athletic Communications, TicketSmarter - Official Ticket Resale Marketplace, 2022 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Tickets. The official 2022 Football Roster for the Fort Valley State University Wildcats. jim martin death couples massage class san diego beaver falls football valdosta high school basketball roster. [25], The VSU Golf program began in 1984. Dean was previously the offense coordinator for the Blazers. Coaching for seven seasons Heinz was named NCAA Division I Coach of the Year for first year programs by the National Soccer Coaches Association after leading her 2003 team to a 7121 record in 2003.[29]. The VSU men's and women's tennis team utilizes a large twelve court complex adjacent to the PE Complex. Earle Solomonson accomplished this at North Dakota State University in 1985. (). Kerwin Bell was named head coach of the Blazers on January 22, 2016. Quarterback Rogan Wells was runner-up in the voting for the Harlon Hill Trophy. Designed by professional golfer, This page was last edited on 4 March 2023, at 00:37. After 1972 Valdsota State changed its mascot from the 'Rebels' to the 'Blazers'. [2] A few months later in November, the conference announced that there will be no spring conference competition in football. Gary Colson took over as coach in 1959, that same year VSC began playing in the GIAC. The Blazers also won the 2012 NCAA Division II National Football Championship beating Winston-Salem State University 357. Hide/Show Additional Information For Valdosta State University - September 24, 2022 Oct 1 (Sat) 3:00 PM . Hatcher left VSU after the 2006 season to be the head football coach at Georgia Southern University, he left Valdosta State with a 7612 overall record, a .864 winning percentage, and was the winningest coach in Blazer history. In 1994 the Blazer won a school-record 11 victories, and with quarterback Chris Hatcher, played in the program's first national football tournament. President Hugh Bailey brought Football to VSC early in his tenure, and has been very active in supporting it. 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. Steel's Jewelry Blazer Athletes of the Week. To recognize the 25th anniversary of the VSU football program, the Blazers wore silver helmets and pants in 2006. Earle Solomonson accomplished this at North Dakota State University in 1985.[7]. The Blazers play in BazemoreHyder Stadium in Valdosta, Georgia, which has a capacity of 11,249. Yevette Sparks led the Lady Blazers for the 2000 season and Kiley Hill took over in 2001. (); : VSU finished the season ranked No. Zion (Carrollton) vs. Lake Oconee Academy. Jane Williamson became the head coach in 1995. The Blazers have won a total of four Division II National Championship titles (2004, 2007, 2012 and 2018).[2]. Also in 1984, Cooper's team reached the NCAA Division II Final Four. [17], The Lady Blazer Softball Team began in 1992 under head coach Ron Durante. The men's Basketball Team at Valdosta State, was formed and played its first season in 1955 as the 'Rebels'. On August 12, 2020, Gulf South Conference postponed fall competition in 2020 for several sports due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In their fifth year under head coach Chris Hatcher, the team compiled a 131 record (90 against conference opponents) and won the GSC championship. Defensive Intern. Doors will open at 1 p.m. All tickets are priced at $15, with free admission for children two and under (babies in arm is the GHSA policy). Title. Mumme's record at Valdosta State was 40171. Abstract: The 2007 Valdosta State Football Media Guide is a publication of the Valdosta State University Sports Information Office. Whether it is sophomore Mark Dace, junior Terry Mallory or senior Doug . Other coaches include Mike Cavan, Hal Mumme, and Mike Kelly. 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. A new $400,000 state-of-the-art Softball Field house was opened in 2007 and houses locker rooms. The 2004 Valdosta State Blazers football team was an American football team that represented Valdosta State University as a member of the Gulf South Conference (GSC) during the 2004 NCAA Division II football season. [16], Valdosta State is the only softball team in the Gulf South Conference to win five consecutive championships (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013). College football's 100 best games of 2019: 60-41. [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. In 1973 the Blazers upset three-time defending champions Kentucky State in the first round of the NAIA tournament. [8] In 2010, the VSU team tied with Delta State and Henderson State for the Gulf South Conference Championship,[9] the only one in Dean's five years as head coach. Faculty reaction to the founding of the football program can be found in the AAUP papers (UA 23/1). [29] In their first season the lady Blazers went 1162 Overall and 511 in the Gulf South Conference. During Worth's tenure, the Lady Blazers were the GAIAW Division I Champions in 1977 and 1978, GAIAW Division I Runner-up in 1976 and 1979, and AIAW South Regional Champion in 1978 and 1979. VSC had its first winning season in 1986 with a 92 record led by All-American Jessie Tuggle. David Dean is only the second head coach to lead his team to a National Championship in his first season. [15], In 2010 VSU made its first appearance in the Division II national softball tournament and fell 43 in the national championship to Hawaii Pacific, finishing their season with a 519 record. [28] Melissa Heinz was named the first VSU soccer coach on January 28, 2010. The Blazers did not compete in the 2020 season and opted out of spring competition.[4]. [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]. On January 25, 2019, VSU announced former Tiffin head coach Gary Goff as the tenth head coach in program history. 4100. 2 Ferris State, Blazer Head Coach Kerwin Bell Accepts Offensive Coordinator Position at South Florida, Former Blazer Gary Goff Named Valdosta State Head Football Coach, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Valdosta_State_Blazers_football&oldid=1142718779, 1996, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2010, 2018, 2019, 2021, NCAA Division II Team Playoff Participants, 1994, 1996, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021, This page was last edited on 4 March 2023, at 00:38. [2] ); The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. vs Keiser University. 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). In 2002 VSU made its first National Championship appearance with a 3124 loss to Grand Valley State University. The Blazers hosted GSC foes Delta State, North Greenville, Shorter, and West Georgia, and traveled to Florida Tech, Mississippi College, West Alabama, and West Florida. The VSC/VSU Football program began in 1982, and its first coach was Jim Goodman. The Valdosta State Dance Team, known as the VSU Red Hots, have been the NDA National Champions in the Division II Open Dance Competition in 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2019. Click here for COVID-19 and Social Distance Policies. Albany State University Admissions Campus Maps Directions Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles www.asurams.edu Albany, Georgia Contact Prospective Student-Athlete Form Staff Directory Fan Zone Gameday Campus Map Directions to Campus Parking Gameday Weather Golden Rams Shop Tailgating Clear Bag Policy ASU NIL Guidelines Vendor Form We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. 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. Callaway spent five seasons at Samford, where he served as . The Blazers also have won 9 Gulf South Conference football championships (1996, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2010, 2018, 2019, 2021*). [26], Lady Blazer volleyball was restarted in 1995 after a 15-year hiatus. Hansen has been named Gulf South Conference Coach of the Year 15 times, eleven as the men's coach and four as the women's head coach.[8][10]. Valdosta, Ga. Stadium: Bazemore-Hyder Stad. Skip To Main Content Pause All Rotators . "Jersey Joe" Germano is listed as the school's all-time best runner, earning All-America honors in 1976 and 1977. In 1996, with quarterback Lance Funderburk, the blazers spent a week ranked No. Skip To Main Content Pause All Rotators Skip . The team won four consecutive South Atlantic Conference titles (19751978), also winning the State Championship in 1976 and 1978. 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 Coach Bell's first season, 2016, the Blazers finished the season 83. 3Y; The Valdosta state football program began in 1981 and has been led by eight head coaches. 2008 and 2010 were the only years VSU has made it to the NCAA Division II playoffs since the 2007 National Championship season. During his second season in 2017 the Blazers finished 5-4 overall and 53 in conference. [11] Dean left the Blazers to coach a single, unsuccessful year as co-offensive coordinator at FBS program Georgia Southern; both co-coordinators were fired after one year. David Dean, current head football coach of UWG; won the NCAA Division II Football Championship in 2007 (his first year as coach), and 2012 with Valdosta State, and had a short-lived stint as co-offensive coordinator at Georgia Southern. : The official 2022 Football Roster for the Valdosta State University Blazers The 2021 Valdosta State Blazers football team represented Valdosta State University as a member of the Gulf South Conference (GSC) during the 2021 NCAA Division II football season. (); : Bell was also the starting quarterback for the Florida Gators from 1984 through 1987. ); : The Blazers competed for the 2021 NCAA Division II Football Championship Game against Ferris State. Abstract: The positive reputation of Valdosta State University athletics has grown by leaps and bounds in the 12-plus years Herb Reinhard has been in charge of the 11-sport Division II program. X-C was revived for the 1982 season, with a women's team added later. Valdosta had been ranked as high as No. David Dean was named head coach of the Blazers in 2007 after Chris Hatcher took the head coaching job at Georgia Southern University. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. The official 2022 Football schedule for the Shorter University Hawks. 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. Among his coaching stops were UAB, Tulane, SMU, East Tennessee State, Valdosta State, Livingston, New Mexico and Troy. Kerwin Bell, former Florida Gator quarterback, led the Valdosta State team that won the 2018 Division II National Championship. 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Visit ESPN to view the latest Valdosta State Blazers news, scores, stats, standings, rumors, and more . Bailey directed each to quickly move toward fielding a varsity team. 1 in the nation in Division II for part of the 1996 season when they won their first Gulf South Conference championship. 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. The official 2022 Football Roster for the University of West Georgia Wolves. Billy Grant became coach in 1960 and the Blazer baseball home field is named in his honor due to his success. Valdosta State University 2/25/2023 | 1 PM (DH) Live Stats Watch Live Full Schedule Roster Matchup History CLEVELAND, Miss. The VSC/VSU Football program began in 1982, and its first coach was Jim Goodman. Formerly Blazer Field, the field was renamed to honor late VSC baseball coach and athletic director Bill Grant before the 1989 season.
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