The Blazers are a member of the Gulf South Conference (GSC) in NCAA Division II. The golf course plays 7,781 yards long from the championship tees and features five sets of tees for professionals, men, women and juniors. [16] Goff, a former Blazer captain and 1996 graduate of VSU, had gone 23-10 the prior three seasons at Tiffin. [8] The men's team has nine conference championships (1996, 2000, 2001, 2004, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011), tied with the University of West Florida women's team for the most conference championships in the GSC. Football camp information and newsclippings covering the team complete the collection. The Valdosta State Lady Blazers won the 2012 NCAA Division II softball championship, the first in VSU and Gulf South Conference history, beating UC San Diego 41. Box Score; Livingston, AL. VSU won the 2007 national championship by defeating Northwest . In both 1994 and 1996 he led the team to the NCAA Division II playoff quarterfinals; Valdosta State had never made the playoffs previously. [31] In 2011 the Red Hots won their first national championship in the Hip Hop division and placed second in the Open division. 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 men's Basketball Team at Valdosta State, was formed and played its first season in 1955 as the 'Rebels'. 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. (cite VSC Cross-Country History, 197278). 2022 Football Schedule - Valdosta State University Athletics Sport Navigation Menu Football Schedule 2022 Football Schedule vs Next Game Sep 2 / 7 p.m. 183 days 19 hours 49 Mins 7 Secs Location: Valdosta, Ga. / Bazemore-Hyder Stadium Print Grid Text Add To Calendar Choose A Location: Go Season Go Season Record Overall 5-6 PCT .455 Conf 2-5 PCT .286 Valdosta State University's Women's Tennis Team were the Gulf South Conference champions in 2005, 2008, and 2010. 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. Hatcher was the 1994 Harlon Hill Trophy winner. (); : 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. The team opened its first season September 1, 2011 against Georgia Southwestern State University. [5] The Blazers also won the 2006 national title after defeating Lynn University 52 and finishing the season undefeated. Valdosta State University added women's soccer to its sports roster in September 2009. [6] This was the third straight championship appearance by the Bearcats, also the third straight time the Bearcats have lost the National Championship game. 2023 NFL mock draft: Mel Kiper's first-round pick predictions. [17], The Lady Blazer Softball Team began in 1992 under head coach Ron Durante. During those four years, the Lowndes Vikettes were the state and national champions. The fenceline sits at 200 feet (61m) throughout the outfield, and the stands seat 500. [1] This was their first appearance in the championship game since the 2018 game. (); : 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]. Under Williamson the Valdosta State team were the Gulf South Conference East Division Champions in 1995 and 1997, and runner-up in 1999. vs Keiser University. While at Valdosta State, Taylor played under head coaches Chris Hatcher and David Dean. 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 1959, Gary Colson became baseball coach, he would later serve as the Valdosta State basketball coach. 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. Kerwin Bell was named head coach of the Blazers on January 22, 2016. In 2003, the Blazers finished the season with a 102 record and an NCAA playoff berth. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Valdosta State University Football 1996. 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. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. The 2005 season saw the first time the Blazers started the season ranked No. 3 Valdosta State football takes care of Shorter in lopsided win", "Playoff Mentality: No. 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. Reinhard joined the Valdosta State athletic family in December 1991, coming from Florida A&M University where he was assistant athletic director in . Full Schedule. J.H. In 2009 the Lady Blazers finished with a 578 season and broke 16 school records, including most wins in a season, most runs (503), hits (638), runs batted in (452), and home runs (98). Taylor played football at Valdosta State from 2004-07 and was a three-year starter for the Blazers at wide receiver. Earle Solomonson accomplished this at North Dakota State University in 1985.[7]. #13 Valdosta State University Rome, GA Football vs #13 Valdosta State University September 24, 2022 12:00 PM Football vs #13 Valdosta State University September 24, 2022 12:00 PM + September 17, 2022 | L 20 - 42 Football #16 Albany State University Rome, GA Football vs #16 Albany State University September 17, 2022 12:00 PM The stadium is also the home of the historical Valdosta High School Wildcats. FootballVSC Mumme, Hal Bailey, Hugh Tuggle, Jesse, FootballVSU Cavan, Mike Bailey, Joan, Goodman, Jim Kelly, Mike Athletics Department. Oct 7 (Sat) Valdosta, GA. TBA In 2004, Hatcher led the Blazers to their second National Championship appearance with and a 3631 win over Pittsburg State University for the National title. The Blazers have won a total of four Division II National Championship titles (2004, 2007, 2012 and 2018). W 36-21 : 1-0 (0-0) Sat, Sep 10: . Consistency is the key. Skip To Main Content Pause All Rotators Skip . 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. X-C was revived for the 1982 season, with a women's team added later. 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. Callaway joined the Gators in 2022 after spending the 2021 season with the New York Giants, serving as an offensive assistant, and the 2020 season as a senior offensive assistant and analyst at LSU. 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. 3 Valdosta State football cruises past Delta State in 55-0 shutout", "Roaring Back: No. Zion (Carrollton) vs. Lake Oconee Academy. 1 for four weeks but finished with a 93 record and their fifth straight playoff berth. (). The season saw them playing four televised games on ESPN going 13 in those matchups. He was a part of the 2004 and 2007 Valdosta State teams that captured the NCAA Division II national championship. The Valdosta State football team represents Valdosta State University in football. The official 2022 Football Roster for the Fort Valley State University Wildcats. Defensive Intern. Blazers . This college football 2020s season article is a stub. 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. After beginning the year unranked, the Blazers rose as high as No. Men's sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, and tennis; while women's sports include basketball, cross country, soccer, softball, tennis, and volleyball. In 1968, coach Jimmy Melvin took over with continued success at VSC. Click here for COVID-19 and Social Distance Policies. Billy Grant became coach in 1960 and the Blazer baseball home field is named in his honor due to his success. Hide/Show Additional Information For Valdosta State University - September 24, 2022 Oct 1 (Sat) 3:00 PM . The Blazers did not compete in the 2020 season and opted out of spring competition.[4]. Phone. College football's 100 best games of 2019: 60-41. Fans nominated towns and cities across the country based on their championship pedigree. The official 2023 Football schedule for the Delta State University Statesmen. [3] Teams that opt-in to compete would have to schedule on their own. ); Copyright © 2018 Shorter University Athletics. The Blazers competed for the 2021 NCAA Division II Football Championship Game against Ferris State. In 1983 and 1984 the Lady Blazers won the Gulf South Conference Championship and were the NCAA Division II South Regional Champions. (); : [8] In 2011 the men's team became the first to win five consecutive GSC Championships in tennis.[9]. The Football Collection includes one box of programs from 1982-1987, featuring the teams, the games, and news and highlights from the season. The courts were renovated during the 200001 season and again in 2008. 4 in the AFCA poll[10] in the first weeks of the 2011 season. (); : Mumme took over as head coach at Valdosta State University in 1992. Delta State University defeated the Blazers 3531, despite being down 28 points at the beginning of the second half. The official 2022 Football schedule for the Shorter University Hawks. Charles Cooper became the Lady Blazers coach in 1982 after having served as the girls' basketball coach at nearby Lowndes High School. [3] Other key players included quarterback Fabian Walker and running back Vincent Brown.[4]. The official 2022 Football Roster for the Fort Valley State University Wildcats. Valdosta had been ranked as high as No. The infield is made of Alabama crimson stone, and there is also a fully functional press box. John Hansen has been the head coach of both the men and women's tennis teams at Valdosta for 41 years. 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. 2008 and 2010 were the only years VSU has made it to the NCAA Division II playoffs since the 2007 National Championship season. The team is division two of the Gulf South Conference. Schedules from various seasons (scattered), announcements, and publications of the Athletic Department for the Football program make up one folder. [16], Valdosta State is the only softball team in the Gulf South Conference to win five consecutive championships (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013). [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]. Tommy Thomas is the all-time wins leader in NCAA Division II baseball with 1302 wins. Skip To Main Content . All three have the tools, the talent and the experience, and all three were instrumental in Blazer victories in 1984. 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). The Valdosta state football program began in 1981 and has been led by eight head coaches. 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. In the Blazers first season, under the direction of Head Coach Jim Goodman, the team finished with a 551 record. Heinz had also been the inaugural coach of Division I Winthrop University. [7], The blazers finished as one of the top two teams in the Gulf South Conference every year from 19942012. 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Full Schedule. Despite the demands for a team, Valdosta State University, then Valdosta State College, did not form a football team Bama Adams Email. Blazers . [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 first coach was Walter Cottingham, and the college was first a member of the Georgia Conference. A new $400,000 state-of-the-art Softball Field house was opened in 2007 and houses locker rooms. (); : The team has appeared in the NCAA Championship 11 times, and Briny Baird was the NCAA Champion in 1994 and 1995. [11] The Valdosta State baseball team was the 2010 GSC Champions. "Jersey Joe" Germano is listed as the school's all-time best runner, earning All-America honors in 1976 and 1977. Durham, McGill and Smith Earn D2CCA Second Team All - Super Region Two Accolades Searcey and Thompkins Named Steel ' s Jewelry Blazer Athletes of the Week Blazer Football Announces 2023 Schedule Previous Next Events Blazers Schedule Events Results Calendar The record had them finishing 5th in conference, a unusually bad finish for them. Abstract: The three quarterbacks pictured on the cover all have one major goal going into fall drills nail down the starting job. 4 Blazers overcome early hole to bury Tigers", "No. The two seasons were a part of a GSC record 35 straight regular season victories. The home of Valdosta State golf and the Southeastern Collegiate, Kinderlou Forest is located just minutes away from the VSU campus. 2008 saw the Blazers make it to the second round of the playoffs and a 93 season. Skip To Main Content Pause All Rotators . While at Lowndes, Cooper won 122 straight games and was undefeated from 1976 to 1980. *Co-champions with the University of West Florida. The first athlete from the VSC football team to play professional football was Jesse Tuggle. Callaway spent five seasons at Samford, where he served as . 7 in the AFCA coaches poll, before finishing the regular season ranked No. Steel's Jewelry Blazer Athletes of the Week. The Blazers have primarily competed in the Gulf South Conference since the 198182 academic year. In 2009 and 2011 the Blazers had 64 seasons and missed the Division II playoffs. Valdosta State Blazers Roster. Valdosta State University has had a football team since 1981. They were led by third-year head coach Gary Goff. 17. Faculty reaction to the founding of the football program can be found in the AAUP papers (UA 23/1). Formerly Blazer Field, the field was renamed to honor late VSC baseball coach and athletic director Bill Grant before the 1989 season. Mike Helfer became the head basketball coach at VSU in 2006 and led the Blazers to a Gulf South Conference East Division title in 20082009, VSU's first-ever NCAA Men's Basketball South Regional Title, and their first appearance in the Division II Elite-Eight in 20092010.[22]. The Blazers were also GSC Champions in 2004 after an 111 regular season. He is credited with being a part of the team that laid the foundation for the schools great history of winning. As Valdosta State prepares to enter its third season of football, head coach Jim Goodman sees a defense that has reached the point of competitiveness in the Gulf South Conference and an offense which is still young and inexperienced. ); : The stadium is also the home of the historical Valdosta High School Wildcats. 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. David Dean is only the second head coach to lead his team to a National Championship in his first season. VSU finished the season ranked No. Dean was previously the offense coordinator for the Blazers. Abstract: The 2007 Valdosta State Football Media Guide is a publication of the Valdosta State University Sports Information Office. 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. The Blazers played their home games at Bazemore-Hyder Stadium in Valdosta, Georgia . [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. They lost in the first round of the NCAA Division II playoffs to UNC-Pembroke 2421. In 1994 the Blazer won a school-record 11 victories, and with quarterback Chris Hatcher, played in the program's first national football tournament. During his second season in 2017 the Blazers finished 5-4 overall and 53 in conference. 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. [30] Soccer was the 12th intercollegiate sport sponsored by Valdosta State, and the sixth women's team. His first season got his era off to a great start with them starting off ranked 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 official 2022 Football Roster for the University of West Georgia Wolves. 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 Valdosta State University football team, the NCAA Division II second ranked team in the nation, defeated Keiser University, an NAIA program, 36-21 in the season opener for the host. TICKETS: Tickets can be purchased prior to arrival on GoFan. The Blazers play in BazemoreHyder Stadium in Valdosta, Georgia, which has a capacity of 11,249. SportsCenter visited each city in July, and fan voting July 2327 determined the winner. In the inaugural season under coach Paul Cantrell the Lady Blazers went 1317, and improving to 1516 in 1996. The Valdosta State cross country team was initiated in 1972, with Dave Waples as the coach. Three games were broadcast on ESPN3, as part of the Gulf South Conference Game of the Week. GSC * at. Program (12 pages). The Blazers lost to Grand Valley State University 3124 in the 2002 NCAA Division II national championship. Macera also won the GSC Coach of the Year in 2007 and the South Region Coaching Staff of the Year award in 2012.[20]. The team is division two of the Gulf South Conference. : Macera attended Valdosta State and was an assistant coach at VSU under Durante in the 1990s. (); : The guide was written and designed by Sports Information Director Shawn Reed. The win gave VSU its third Division II National title in eight years. Visit ESPN to view the latest Valdosta State Blazers news, scores, stats, standings, rumors, and more . We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Valdosta posted an 83 record in 2010 and lost in the first round of the playoffs. To recognize the 25th anniversary of the VSU football program, the Blazers wore silver helmets and pants in 2006. [23] The Gulf South Conference rewarded coach Hill for his winning consistency when it named him the conference's Women's Basketball Coach of the Decade for 20002009. 3 Blazers host sliding Statesmen Saturday", "No. VSC had its first winning season in 1986 with a 92 record led by All-American Jessie Tuggle. Tickets will be available to purchase on site the day of the game. University of West Alabama. On August 12, 2020, Gulf South Conference postponed fall competition in 2020 for several sports due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Softball field is located on the North Campus adjacent to Billy Grant Field and opened in the fall of 1999. ); The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. The first athlete from the VSC football team to play professional football was Jesse Tuggle. 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. 3Y; Other coaches include Mike Cavan, Hal Mumme, and Mike Kelly. During his tenure the Rebels placed first in the conference multiple times and Colson holds the highest winning percentage of any Valdosta State basketball coach at .707. Visit ESPN to view the latest Valdosta State Blazers news, scores, stats, standings, rumors, and more . [26], Lady Blazer volleyball was restarted in 1995 after a 15-year hiatus. 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. Valdosta State University. In 2002, the Blazers went to their first National Championship game against Grand Valley State, losing 3124. [2] A few months later in November, the conference announced that there will be no spring conference competition in football. [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. 25 Feb/23. The official 2023 Football schedule for the Delta State University Statesmen. Valdosta, Ga. Stadium: Bazemore-Hyder Stad. Based on online fan voting, Valdosta, Georgia was the winning city of TitleTown USA. Bailey directed each to quickly move toward fielding a varsity team. 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. Since 1979 Valdosta State University teams have won 8 NCAA national championships and appeared in 14 title matches across 4 sports. Earle Solomonson accomplished this at North Dakota State University in 1985. T Dominey served as coach until 2000 and after 29 year hold the most wins of any Valdosta State basketball coach. They were led by third-year head coach Gary Goff. [13] Bell was formerly the head coach for the Jacksonville Dolphins, prior to joining Valdosta State. Also in 1984, Cooper's team reached the NCAA Division II Final Four. : [28] Melissa Heinz was named the first VSU soccer coach on January 28, 2010. Whether it is sophomore Mark Dace, junior Terry Mallory or senior Doug . Johnson was first VSU women's Commissioner's Trophy honoree since 199697 and the first VSU softball player to win the honor. [25], The VSU Golf program began in 1984. 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. 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. (); : Special thanks to Assistant Sports Information Director Jessica Steadman, Debbie Wisenbaker, Mary Frances Hightower and Becky Korotie . We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Schedule. The majority of VSU students voted for the team and an increase in student fees. 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. View the Valdosta State Blazers football schedule with dates, opponents, and scores for the current and previous seasons. College football's 100 best games of 2019: 60-41. Valdosta Daily Times. Valdosta State's 2018 regular season football schedule consisted of five home games, four away games, and one neutral site game. Thomas Macera has been the head softball coach since 2006. Valdosta State competes in twelve intercollegiate varsity sports. The VSC/VSU Football program began in 1982, and its first coach was Jim Goodman. Visit ESPN to view the Valdosta State Blazers team schedule for the current and previous seasons. Gulf South NCAA, Division II. The Blazers also have won 9 Gulf South Conference football championships (1996, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2010, 2018, 2019, 2021*).
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