The Blazers won the 2018 NCAA Division II National Football Championship beating the Ferris State Bulldogs 4947. [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]. In 1968, coach Jimmy Melvin took over with continued success at VSC. [6] The Blazers also played for the national championship in 2004, 2007, and 2010. Skip To Main Content Pause All Rotators Skip . Hatcher was the 1994 Harlon Hill Trophy winner. The VSU men's and women's tennis team utilizes a large twelve court complex adjacent to the PE Complex. Valdosta had been ranked as high as No. 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 "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. [3] In 2007, the Blazers defeated Northwest Missouri State University 2520 for their second National Championship title. In both 1994 and 1996 he led the team to the NCAA Division II playoff quarterfinals; Valdosta State had never made the playoffs previously. Also in 1984, Cooper's team reached the NCAA Division II Final Four. The Blazers won the 2018 NCAA Division II National Football Championship beating the Ferris State Bulldogs 49-47. #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 In 2004, the Blazers returned to the National Championship, this time defeating Pittsburg State University 3631. Valdosta Daily Times. The Blazers started the season ranked No. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. David Dean is only the second head coach to lead his team to a National Championship in his first season. Earle Solomonson accomplished this at North Dakota State University in 1985.[7]. 26th Annual Valdosta State Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Brunch Set for January . : Taylor played football at Valdosta State from 2004-07 and was a three-year starter for the Blazers at wide receiver. The golf course plays 7,781 yards long from the championship tees and features five sets of tees for professionals, men, women and juniors. 1 in the country in Division II and were the Gulf South Conference Champions for the first time in school history. In Coach Bell's first season, 2016, the Blazers finished the season 83. President Hugh Bailey brought Football to VSC early in his tenure, and has been very active in supporting it. [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). 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. They were led by third-year head coach Gary Goff. footballmail@gators.ufl.edu. [4], Valdosta State University's men's tennis team won the 2011 NCAA Division II national championship with a 52 win over Barry University in Altamonte Springs, Florida. [11] The Valdosta State baseball team was the 2010 GSC Champions. In 1973 the Blazers upset three-time defending champions Kentucky State in the first round of the NAIA tournament. 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. [17], The Lady Blazer Softball Team began in 1992 under head coach Ron Durante. ); : VSU finished the season ranked No. Macera attended Valdosta State and was an assistant coach at VSU under Durante in the 1990s. VSU won the 2007 national championship by defeating Northwest . While at Lowndes, Cooper won 122 straight games and was undefeated from 1976 to 1980. The Football Collection includes one box of programs from 1982-1987, featuring the teams, the games, and news and highlights from the season. 3 Blazers host sliding Statesmen Saturday", "No. Dean was previously the offense coordinator for the Blazers. 3 Valdosta State football takes care of Shorter in lopsided win", "Playoff Mentality: No. 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. The Blazers also have won 9 Gulf South Conference football championships (1996, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2010, 2018, 2019, 2021*). 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. In 2007, the "Dean Machine" started the season with five straight wins. 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. 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. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. [8] In 2011 the men's team became the first to win five consecutive GSC Championships in tennis.[9]. Full Schedule. The team is division two of the Gulf South Conference. A panel reviewed the nominees and fan voting in May determined the 20th finalist. FootballVSC Mumme, Hal Bailey, Hugh Tuggle, Jesse, FootballVSU Cavan, Mike Bailey, Joan, Goodman, Jim Kelly, Mike Athletics Department. The official 2023 Football schedule for the Delta State University Statesmen. Mel Kiper Jr. projects all 31 first-round picks -- with three trades -- in April's draft . The stadium is also the home of the historical Valdosta High School Wildcats. The Official Website of Delta State University Athletics, External Relations/Athletic Communications, TicketSmarter - Official Ticket Resale Marketplace, 2022 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Tickets. A new $400,000 state-of-the-art Softball Field house was opened in 2007 and houses locker rooms. (); : Skip To Main Content . Kay Harris, Editor.2006. [6] This was the third straight championship appearance by the Bearcats, also the third straight time the Bearcats have lost the National Championship game. The men's Basketball Team at Valdosta State, was formed and played its first season in 1955 as the 'Rebels'. 2023 Conference USA college football . Visit ESPN to view the latest Valdosta State Blazers news, scores, stats, standings, rumors, and more . The Valdosta state football program began in 1981 and has been led by eight head coaches. [12][13] The VSU softball team also set the GSC record with a 36 consecutive game winning streak. 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]. Whether it is sophomore Mark Dace, junior Terry Mallory or senior Doug . Chris Hatcher was named the head coach of the Blazers in 2000. The Lady Blazers finished their season with a 585 record. Steel's Jewelry Blazer Athletes of the Week. Despite the demands for a team, Valdosta State University, then Valdosta State College, did not form a football team Bama Adams The Blazers played their home games at Bazemore-Hyder Stadium in Valdosta, Georgia . The fenceline sits at 200 feet (61m) throughout the outfield, and the stands seat 500. They lost in the first round of the NCAA Division II playoffs to UNC-Pembroke 2421. Valdosta posted an 83 record in 2010 and lost in the first round of the playoffs. Formerly Blazer Field, the field was renamed to honor late VSC baseball coach and athletic director Bill Grant before the 1989 season. Jane Williamson became the head coach in 1995. University of West Alabama. The official 2022 Football schedule for the Shorter University Hawks. After 1972 Valdsota State changed its mascot from the 'Rebels' to the 'Blazers'. (); : ); : Email. The Blazers were also GSC Champions in 2004 after an 111 regular season. ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. Box Score; Livingston, AL. The official 2022 Football schedule for the Shorter University Hawks . The 2019 Valdosta State Blazers football team represented Valdosta State University as a member of the Gulf South Conference (GSC) during the 2019 NCAA Division II football season. ); Copyright © 2018 Shorter University Athletics. (); : 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. : [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. Gulf South NCAA, Division II. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. [3] Teams that opt-in to compete would have to schedule on their own. W 36-21 : 1-0 (0-0) Sat, Sep 10: vs Virginia Union. 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. Reinhard joined the Valdosta State athletic family in December 1991, coming from Florida A&M University where he was assistant athletic director in . [2] A few months later in November, the conference announced that there will be no spring conference competition in football. "Grid Times" Valdosta State University Football Preview 2006. The infield is made of Alabama crimson stone, and there is also a fully functional press box. To recognize the 25th anniversary of the VSU football program, the Blazers wore silver helmets and pants in 2006. Zion (Carrollton) vs. Lake Oconee Academy. In 2009 and 2011 the Blazers had 64 seasons and missed the Division II playoffs. 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. The Blazers play in BazemoreHyder Stadium in Valdosta, Georgia, which has a capacity of 11,249. Under Williamson the Valdosta State team were the Gulf South Conference East Division Champions in 1995 and 1997, and runner-up in 1999. Title. 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. In 2003, the Blazers finished the season with a 102 record and an NCAA playoff berth. (); : : College football's 100 best games of 2019: 60-41. The first athlete from the VSC football team to play professional football was Jesse Tuggle. [29] In their first season the lady Blazers went 1162 Overall and 511 in the Gulf South Conference. The Blazers played their home games at BazemoreHyder Stadium in Valdosta, Georgia. VSC had its first winning season in 1986 with a 92 record led by All-American Jessie Tuggle. Skip To Main Content Pause All Rotators . Football camp information and newsclippings covering the team complete the collection. The guide was written and designed by Sports Information Director Shawn Reed. In 1994 the Blazer won a school-record 11 victories, and with quarterback Chris Hatcher, played in the program's first national football tournament. 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. Valdosta State competes in twelve intercollegiate varsity sports. On January 10, 2019, Bell left Valdosta State to accept the offensive coordinator position at South Florida.[15]. Walter Cottingham was the Valdosta State basketball coach and led the team until 1958. Kerwin Bell, former Florida Gator quarterback, led the Valdosta State team that won the 2018 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]. [8] The Lady Blazers appeared in the Division II Tennis Final Four in 2004 and 2008. Callaway spent five seasons at Samford, where he served as . 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. 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 have won a total of four Division II National Championship titles (2004, 2007, 2012 and 2018). [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. TICKETS: Tickets can be purchased prior to arrival on GoFan. 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 announced the forming of a football team, VSU president Hugh C. Bailey called an early morning 1981 meeting which included VP for Business Sam Brooks, Athletic Director Billy Grant and coach Dave Waples. [14] The Blazers were the highest scoring team in Division II, totaling 728 points for an average of 52 points per game. 1 even with the upsetting finish. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. 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. The official 2022 Football Roster for the University of West Georgia Wolves. The Blazers also won the 2012 NCAA Division II National Football Championship beating Winston-Salem State University 35-7. 3 Blazers Claim Fourth National Title with 49-47 Thriller over No. He is credited with being a part of the team that laid the foundation for the schools great history of winning. 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. Johnson was first VSU women's Commissioner's Trophy honoree since 199697 and the first VSU softball player to win the honor. The team opened its first season September 1, 2011 against Georgia Southwestern State University. 1 in the nation in Division II for part of the 1996 season when they won their first Gulf South Conference championship. Hide/Show Additional Information For Albany State - September 18, 2021 Family Weekend Oct 2 (Sat) 7 p.m. 92.1 WDDQ FM The Blazers then capped off the season with an eight-game winning streak and their second National Championship title win against Northwest Missouri State University, 2520. Tickets will be available to purchase on site the day of the game. Phone. [3] Other key players included quarterback Fabian Walker and running back Vincent Brown.[4]. 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). During his second season in 2017 the Blazers finished 5-4 overall and 53 in conference. (); : Schedule. The VSC/VSU Football program began in 1982, and its first coach was Jim Goodman. 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 The majority of VSU students voted for the team and an increase in student fees. (); : The official 2022 Football Roster for the Fort Valley State University Wildcats. Delta State University defeated the Blazers 3531, despite being down 28 points at the beginning of the second half. Valdosta State University has had a football team since 1981. ); The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. 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. [7], The blazers finished as one of the top two teams in the Gulf South Conference every year from 19942012. He was a part of the 2004 and 2007 Valdosta State teams that captured the NCAA Division II national championship. 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. 7 in the AFCA coaches poll, before finishing the regular season ranked No. On January 25, 2019, VSU announced former Tiffin head coach Gary Goff as the tenth head coach in program history. During Goff's playing days he led the Blazers to their first ever championship in 1996. Folder 1. 4 in the AFCA poll[10] in the first weeks of the 2011 season. 2008 saw the Blazers make it to the second round of the playoffs and a 93 season. Valdosta, Ga. Stadium: Bazemore-Hyder Stad. (); : In 2001 and 2002, the Blazers went undefeated during the regular season, and were GSC Champions for the third year in a row. X-C was revived for the 1982 season, with a women's team added later. vs Keiser University. 18. Special thanks to Assistant Sports Information Director Jessica Steadman, Debbie Wisenbaker, Mary Frances Hightower and Becky Korotie . Valdosta State Blazers Roster. Valdosta State University's Women's Tennis Team were the Gulf South Conference champions in 2005, 2008, and 2010. 25 Feb/23. View the Valdosta State Blazers football schedule with dates, opponents, and scores for the current and previous seasons. Related Collections:Information about the founding of the team can be found in the Hugh Bailey Papers and the Joan Bailey collection. (); : The official 2022 Football Roster for the Valdosta State University Blazers 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. [26], Lady Blazer volleyball was restarted in 1995 after a 15-year hiatus. TitleTown USA was a month-long segment on ESPN that started in the Spring of 2008 and continued through July. 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. Based on online fan voting, Valdosta, Georgia was the winning city of TitleTown USA. The official 2022 Football Roster for the University of West Georgia Wolves. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. 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 sport was dropped at the conclusion of the 1978 season, with Waples tabbed to help begin an intercollegiate football team for VSU. The Blazers competed for the 2021 NCAA Division II Football Championship Game against Ferris State. In their fifth year under head coach Chris Hatcher, the team compiled a 131 record (90 against conference opponents) and won the GSC championship. Other coaches include Mike Cavan, Hal Mumme, and Mike Kelly. 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]. The Blazers play in Bazemore-Hyder Stadium in Valdosta, Georgia, which has a capacity of 11,249. 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 While at Valdosta State, Taylor played under head coaches Chris Hatcher and David Dean. [31] In 2011 the Red Hots won their first national championship in the Hip Hop division and placed second in the Open division. Visit ESPN to view the latest Valdosta State Blazers news, scores, stats, standings, rumors, and more . 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. The season saw them playing four televised games on ESPN going 13 in those matchups. 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. Valdosta State University added women's soccer to its sports roster in September 2009. All three have the tools, the talent and the experience, and all three were instrumental in Blazer victories in 1984. 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]. [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. The courts were renovated during the 200001 season and again in 2008. Gary Colson took over as coach in 1959, that same year VSC began playing in the GIAC. Russ Callaway. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. 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 the Blazers first season, under the direction of Head Coach Jim Goodman, the team finished with a 551 record. 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 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. Full Schedule. 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. [21], Jim Yarbrough served as coach from 2001 to 2005. Schedules from various seasons (scattered), announcements, and publications of the Athletic Department for the Football program make up one folder. The Softball field is located on the North Campus adjacent to Billy Grant Field and opened in the fall of 1999.
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