The Blazers did not compete in the 2020 season and opted out of spring competition.[4]. Also in 1984, Cooper's team reached the NCAA Division II Final Four. 3 Blazers host sliding Statesmen Saturday", "No. 18. [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. Skip To Main Content Pause All Rotators Skip . (); : Click here for COVID-19 and Social Distance Policies. Mumme's record at Valdosta State was 40171. W 36-21 : 1-0 (0-0) Sat, Sep 10: vs Virginia Union. [email protected]. 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.[4]. In 2002, the Blazers went to their first National Championship game against Grand Valley State, losing 3124. The team has appeared in the NCAA Championship 11 times, and Briny Baird was the NCAA Champion in 1994 and 1995. Valdosta, Ga. Stadium: Bazemore-Hyder Stad. NCAAF News. (); : The Valdosta State cross country team was initiated in 1972, with Dave Waples as the coach. 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. The first athlete from the VSC football team to play professional football was Jesse Tuggle. The official 2022 Football Roster for the University of West Georgia Wolves. Charles Cooper became the Lady Blazers coach in 1982 after having served as the girls' basketball coach at nearby Lowndes High School. Despite the demands for a team, Valdosta State University, then Valdosta State College, did not form a football team Bama Adams 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. Faculty reaction to the founding of the football program can be found in the AAUP papers (UA 23/1). SportsCenter visited each city in July, and fan voting July 2327 determined the winner. 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. 1 in the nation in Division II for part of the 1996 season when they won their first Gulf South Conference championship. Johnson was first VSU women's Commissioner's Trophy honoree since 199697 and the first VSU softball player to win the honor. : [26], Lady Blazer volleyball was restarted in 1995 after a 15-year hiatus. The record had them finishing 5th in conference, a unusually bad finish for them. In 2011, following the men's team winning their second national championship, an additional 4 courts were added to the south end of the complex. 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. 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. [21], Jim Yarbrough served as coach from 2001 to 2005. The Blazers play in Bazemore-Hyder Stadium in Valdosta, Georgia, which has a capacity of 11,249. In 1994 the Blazer won a school-record 11 victories, and with quarterback Chris Hatcher, played in the program's first national football tournament. Special thanks to Assistant Sports Information Director Jessica Steadman, Debbie Wisenbaker, Mary Frances Hightower and Becky Korotie . Bailey directed each to quickly move toward fielding a varsity team. [16] Goff, a former Blazer captain and 1996 graduate of VSU, had gone 23-10 the prior three seasons at Tiffin. Valdosta State University. Jane Williamson became the head coach in 1995. Related Collections:Information about the founding of the team can be found in the Hugh Bailey Papers and the Joan Bailey collection. Heinz had also been the inaugural coach of Division I Winthrop University. 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. Schedules from various seasons (scattered), announcements, and publications of the Athletic Department for the Football program make up one folder. In 1983 and 1984 the Lady Blazers won the Gulf South Conference Championship and were the NCAA Division II South Regional Champions. Full Schedule. Billy Grant became coach in 1960 and the Blazer baseball home field is named in his honor due to his success. 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]. [16], Valdosta State is the only softball team in the Gulf South Conference to win five consecutive championships (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013). The Blazers have primarily competed in the Gulf South Conference since the 198182 academic year. During Goff's playing days he led the Blazers to their first ever championship in 1996. vs Keiser University. VSU finished the season ranked No. [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). 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. For the 2006 Season the Blazers wore silver helmets to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the VSU football program. 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. On January 10, 2019, Bell left Valdosta State to accept the offensive coordinator position at South Florida.[15]. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. The two seasons were a part of a GSC record 35 straight regular season victories. Valdosta State University has had a football team since 1981. [17], The Lady Blazer Softball Team began in 1992 under head coach Ron Durante. 1 in the polls. View the Valdosta State Blazers football schedule with dates, opponents, and scores for the current and previous seasons. Russ Callaway. 3Y; [13] Bell was formerly the head coach for the Jacksonville Dolphins, prior to joining Valdosta State. 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 VSU won the 2007 national championship by defeating Northwest Missouri State University 2520, with coach David Dean, being only the second head coach to lead his team to a national championship in his first season (2007). The Blazers were also GSC Champions in 2004 after an 111 regular season. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. 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). In 2012 the Blazers posted a 122 record for the year and beat Winston-Salem State University 357 in the NCAA Division II National Football Championship in Florence, Alabama. 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. The infield is made of Alabama crimson stone, and there is also a fully functional press box. 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 Baileys hosted football parties at their home during the early years of the program, and a folder of invitations and information documents their efforts. - 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. (); : GSC * at. (); : [31] In 2011 the Red Hots won their first national championship in the Hip Hop division and placed second in the Open division. 3 Blazers Claim Fourth National Title with 49-47 Thriller over No. The Blazers competed for the 2021 NCAA Division II Football Championship Game against Ferris State. ); Copyright © 2018 Shorter University Athletics. 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. On January 25, 2019, VSU announced former Tiffin head coach Gary Goff as the tenth head coach in program history. Valdosta State University 2/25/2023 | 1 PM (DH) Live Stats Watch Live Full Schedule Roster Matchup History CLEVELAND, Miss. VSC had its first winning season in 1986 with a 92 record led by All-American Jessie Tuggle. Taylor played football at Valdosta State from 2004-07 and was a three-year starter for the Blazers at wide receiver. [18] Macera became the winningest coach in Valdosta State softball history in 2012 passing Durante's record of 303 wins. In 1973 the Blazers upset three-time defending champions Kentucky State in the first round of the NAIA tournament. In 1971 James Dominey became coach. The Blazers had consecutive NCAA National finishes of 17th (1975), 8th (1976 and 1977), prior to grabbing third place in the 1978 Nationals, going 503 on the year. In Coach Bell's first season, 2016, the Blazers finished the season 83. 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]. Email. They were led by third-year head coach Gary Goff. J.H. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. 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. Dean was previously the offense coordinator for the Blazers. The Football Collection includes one box of programs from 1982-1987, featuring the teams, the games, and news and highlights from the season. 4100. David Dean is only the second head coach to lead his team to a National Championship in his first season. The Official Website of Delta State University Athletics, External Relations/Athletic Communications, TicketSmarter - Official Ticket Resale Marketplace, 2022 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Tickets. Macera attended Valdosta State and was an assistant coach at VSU under Durante in the 1990s. 17. Thomas Macera has been the head softball coach since 2006. X-C was revived for the 1982 season, with a women's team added later. *Co-champions with the University of West Florida. 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. The first athlete from the VSC football team to play professional football was Jesse Tuggle. [30] Soccer was the 12th intercollegiate sport sponsored by Valdosta State, and the sixth women's team. The Blazers played their home games at Bazemore-Hyder Stadium in Valdosta, Georgia . : Bell was also the starting quarterback for the Florida Gators from 1984 through 1987. Based on online fan voting, Valdosta, Georgia was the winning city of TitleTown USA. Sanders, Publisher. (); : Macera also won the GSC Coach of the Year in 2007 and the South Region Coaching Staff of the Year award in 2012.[20]. Visit ESPN to view the latest Valdosta State Blazers news, scores, stats, standings, rumors, and more . 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. (); : (cite VSC Cross-Country History, 197278). [5] The Blazers also won the 2006 national title after defeating Lynn University 52 and finishing the season undefeated. Whether it is sophomore Mark Dace, junior Terry Mallory or senior Doug . 2022 Valdosta State Blazers football team, List of Valdosta State Blazers football seasons, NCAA Division II National Football Championship, https://web.archive.org/web/20110717012005/http://www.vstateblazers.com/mfootball/publications/09fbmg25-44.pdf, "The Official Site of Valdosta State Blazers Athletics", "Wins, losses in Winnersville in '06 Valdosta Daily Times: Sports", "Valdosta State Blazers Athletics CHAMPIONS AGAIN", http://vdtvarsity.ourvarsity.com/schools/school-article-profile.php?Article_ID=2017, "Gulf South Conference Official Site 201011 GSC Championships", "Few Changes in AFCA Division II Coaches' Poll", "Gulf South Conference Official Site Valdosta State Wins 2012 NCAA Football Title", Georgia Southern fires offensive coordinators Dean, Gillespie, Kerwin Bell Named Valdosta State Head Football Coach, No. 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. 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. The official 2022 Football Roster for the Fort Valley State University Wildcats. Formerly Blazer Field, the field was renamed to honor late VSC baseball coach and athletic director Bill Grant before the 1989 season. The men's Basketball Team at Valdosta State, was formed and played its first season in 1955 as the 'Rebels'. The Blazers also won the 2012 NCAA Division II National Football Championship beating Winston-Salem State University 357. The first coach was Walter Cottingham, and the college was first a member of the Georgia Conference. 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 Blazers are a member of the Gulf South Conference (GSC) in NCAA Division II. The VSU men's and women's tennis team utilizes a large twelve court complex adjacent to the PE Complex. The Blazers also won the 2012 NCAA Division II National Football Championship beating Winston-Salem State University 35-7. Mumme took over as head coach at Valdosta State University in 1992. In the inaugural season under coach Paul Cantrell the Lady Blazers went 1317, and improving to 1516 in 1996. The official 2022 Football schedule for the Shorter University Hawks. The Blazers won the 2018 NCAA Division II National Football Championship beating the Ferris State Bulldogs 49-47. Walter Cottingham was the Valdosta State basketball coach and led the team until 1958. Valdosta State competes in twelve intercollegiate varsity sports. [7], The blazers finished as one of the top two teams in the Gulf South Conference every year from 19942012. 4 in the AFCA poll[10] in the first weeks of the 2011 season. The team is division two of the Gulf South Conference. John Hansen has been the head coach of both the men and women's tennis teams at Valdosta for 41 years. VSU won the 2007 national championship by defeating Northwest . The official 2022 Football schedule for the Shorter University Hawks . Tommy Thomas, became coach in 1967 and served as coach until 2007. In addition, Schumann's mother, Dr. Sherry Schumann, is a former collegiate . The win gave VSU its third Division II National title in eight years. The first baseball team at Valdosta State was formed in 1954 and had its first official season of intercollegiate competition in 1955. [28] Melissa Heinz was named the first VSU soccer coach on January 28, 2010. While at Lowndes, Cooper won 122 straight games and was undefeated from 1976 to 1980. 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. 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. In 2009 and 2011 the Blazers had 64 seasons and missed the Division II playoffs. After 1972 Valdsota State changed its mascot from the 'Rebels' to the 'Blazers'. Valdosta State University has had a football team since 1981. "Grid Times" Valdosta State University Football Preview 2006. [8] The Lady Blazers appeared in the Division II Tennis Final Four in 2004 and 2008. Other coaches include Mike Cavan, Hal Mumme, and Mike Kelly. ); : Steel's Jewelry Blazer Athletes of the Week. 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. College football's 100 best games of 2019: 60-41. 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 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 T Dominey served as coach until 2000 and after 29 year hold the most wins of any Valdosta State basketball coach. (). Blazers . Kerwin Bell was named head coach of the Blazers on January 22, 2016. 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. 2008 and 2010 were the only years VSU has made it to the NCAA Division II playoffs since the 2007 National Championship season. Defensive Intern. The VSC/VSU Football program began in 1982, and its first coach was Jim Goodman. [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.
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