Heinz had also been the inaugural coach of Division I Winthrop University. Among his coaching stops were UAB, Tulane, SMU, East Tennessee State, Valdosta State, Livingston, New Mexico and Troy.
Schedules from various seasons (scattered), announcements, and publications of the Athletic Department for the Football program make up one folder. Kerwin Bell, former Florida Gator quarterback, led the Valdosta State team that won the 2018 Division II National Championship. *Co-champions with the University of West Florida.
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. 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]. For the 2006 Season the Blazers wore silver helmets to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the VSU football program.
Valdosta had been ranked as high as No. 3 Valdosta State football cruises past Delta State in 55-0 shutout", "Roaring Back: No. 1 in the country in Division II and were the Gulf South Conference Champions for the first time in school history. The courts were renovated during the 200001 season and again in 2008. "Grid Times" Valdosta State University Football Preview 2006. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. ); The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy.
On August 12, 2020, Gulf South Conference postponed fall competition in 2020 for several sports due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 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. Mel Kiper Jr. projects all 31 first-round picks -- with three trades -- in April's draft .
The 2005 season saw the first time the Blazers started the season ranked No. X-C was revived for the 1982 season, with a women's team added later. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title.
The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Kerwin Bell was named head coach of the Blazers on January 22, 2016. The fenceline sits at 200 feet (61m) throughout the outfield, and the stands seat 500.
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.
The team won four consecutive South Atlantic Conference titles (19751978), also winning the State Championship in 1976 and 1978.
Reinhard joined the Valdosta State athletic family in December 1991, coming from Florida A&M University where he was assistant athletic director in . In both 1994 and 1996 he led the team to the NCAA Division II playoff quarterfinals; Valdosta State had never made the playoffs previously.
The stadium is also the home of the historical Valdosta High School Wildcats.
The Blazers also have won 9 Gulf South Conference football championships (1996, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2010, 2018, 2019, 2021*). Fans nominated towns and cities across the country based on their championship pedigree.
A panel reviewed the nominees and fan voting in May determined the 20th finalist.
After beginning the year unranked, the Blazers rose as high as No. The season saw them playing four televised games on ESPN going 13 in those matchups. VSU finished the season ranked No.
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Valdosta State University's Women's Tennis Team were the Gulf South Conference champions in 2005, 2008, and 2010. [19] In his six seasons in Valdosta, Macera has never won less than 41 games and has won 50-plus games on three separate occasions. Football camp information and newsclippings covering the team complete the collection. 3 Blazers host sliding Statesmen Saturday", "No. 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. View the Valdosta State Blazers football schedule with dates, opponents, and scores for the current and previous seasons. All three have the tools, the talent and the experience, and all three were instrumental in Blazer victories in 1984. GSC * at. 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. [8] The Lady Blazers appeared in the Division II Tennis Final Four in 2004 and 2008. ); The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. [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]. #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 Despite the demands for a team, Valdosta State University, then Valdosta State College, did not form a football team Bama Adams He is credited with being a part of the team that laid the foundation for the schools great history of winning.
Faculty reaction to the founding of the football program can be found in the AAUP papers (UA 23/1). Whether it is sophomore Mark Dace, junior Terry Mallory or senior Doug . In 2002, the Blazers went to their first National Championship game against Grand Valley State, losing 3124. The Valdosta State football team represents Valdosta State University in football. In 2001 and 2002, the Blazers went undefeated during the regular season, and were GSC Champions for the third year in a row. [8] In 2011 the men's team became the first to win five consecutive GSC Championships in tennis.[9]. [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. 18. 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 VSC/VSU Football program began in 1982, and its first coach was Jim Goodman.
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. During those four years, the Lowndes Vikettes were the state and national champions. (); :
- 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. The Blazers played their home games at Bazemore-Hyder Stadium in Valdosta, Georgia .
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. 2008 and 2010 were the only years VSU has made it to the NCAA Division II playoffs since the 2007 National Championship season. (); :
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). Valdosta State University has had a football team since 1981.
[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. Skip To Main Content .
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3 Blazers Claim Fourth National Title with 49-47 Thriller over No. Yevette Sparks led the Lady Blazers for the 2000 season and Kiley Hill took over in 2001. Valdosta, Ga. Stadium: Bazemore-Hyder Stad. 25 Feb/23. VSU won the 2007 national championship by defeating Northwest . In 1971 James Dominey became coach. (); :
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 first baseball team at Valdosta State was formed in 1954 and had its first official season of intercollegiate competition in 1955. NCAAF News. 17.
[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. His first season got his era off to a great start with them starting off ranked No. Visit ESPN to view the latest Valdosta State Blazers news, scores, stats, standings, rumors, and more .
In 2004, the Blazers returned to the National Championship, this time defeating Pittsburg State University 3631.
In 1973 the Blazers upset three-time defending champions Kentucky State in the first round of the NAIA tournament. Bell was also the starting quarterback for the Florida Gators from 1984 through 1987.
The Blazers started the season ranked No. Skip To Main Content Pause All Rotators Skip . The Blazers played their home games at BazemoreHyder 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. 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. [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. (); :
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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.
The team is division two of the Gulf South Conference. (); :
26th Annual Valdosta State Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Brunch Set for January . During Goff's playing days he led the Blazers to their first ever championship in 1996. Thomas Macera has been the head softball coach since 2006. Zion (Carrollton) vs. Lake Oconee Academy. [18] Macera became the winningest coach in Valdosta State softball history in 2012 passing Durante's record of 303 wins. The men's Basketball Team at Valdosta State, was formed and played its first season in 1955 as the 'Rebels'. [5] The Blazers also won the 2006 national title after defeating Lynn University 52 and finishing the season undefeated. [11] The Valdosta State baseball team was the 2010 GSC Champions. The official 2023 Football schedule for the Delta State University Statesmen. [1] The team advanced to the NCAA Division II playoffs and defeated Pittsburg State, 3631, in the championship game. 3Y; [2] [3] In 2007, the Blazers defeated Northwest Missouri State University 2520 for their second National Championship title. ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. In 2003, the Blazers finished the season with a 102 record and an NCAA playoff berth. (); :
[30] Soccer was the 12th intercollegiate sport sponsored by Valdosta State, and the sixth women's team. Quarterback Rogan Wells was runner-up in the voting for the Harlon Hill Trophy. Visit ESPN to view the Valdosta State Blazers team schedule for the current and previous seasons .
[3] The Blazers also won the 2004 national championship with a 3631 win over Pittsburg State University. The home of Valdosta State golf and the Southeastern Collegiate, Kinderlou Forest is located just minutes away from the VSU campus.