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 official 2022 Football Roster for the Fort Valley State University Wildcats. Box Score; Livingston, AL. 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. They were led by third-year head coach Gary Goff. The first athlete from the VSC football team to play professional football was Jesse Tuggle. L 45-40 : 1-1 (0-0) 18. Matt Dunigan, former offensive coordinator at VSU and ex-CFL player and current TSN sports commentator [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. W 36-21 : 1-0 (0-0) Sat, Sep 10: vs Virginia Union. [5] That year the Blazers missed the playoffs for the first time in the Chris Hatcher Era, despite an 82 record and a top-ten ranking. 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 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. vs Keiser University. Formerly Blazer Field, the field was renamed to honor late VSC baseball coach and athletic director Bill Grant before the 1989 season. VSU finished the season ranked No. The team won four consecutive South Atlantic Conference titles (19751978), also winning the State Championship in 1976 and 1978. They lost in the first round of the NCAA Division II playoffs to UNC-Pembroke 2421. Chris Hatcher was named the head coach of the Blazers in 2000. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. Fans nominated towns and cities across the country based on their championship pedigree. [12] David Dean is the only football coach in Valdosta State history to win two national championships. Email. footballmail@gators.ufl.edu. The first coach was Walter Cottingham, and the college was first a member of the Georgia Conference. In 2002 VSU made its first National Championship appearance with a 3124 loss to Grand Valley State University. Valdosta State University. SportsCenter visited each city in July, and fan voting July 2327 determined the winner. 3 Blazers Claim Fourth National Title with 49-47 Thriller over No. Valdosta Daily Times. 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. *Co-champions with the University of West Florida. In both 1994 and 1996 he led the team to the NCAA Division II playoff quarterfinals; Valdosta State had never made the playoffs previously. [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. The Blazers lost to Grand Valley State University 3124 in the 2002 NCAA Division II national championship. [1], The Blazers finished the 2019 season 101, 80 in Gulf South Conference (GSC) play, to finish first in the conference standings. 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. VSC had its first winning season in 1986 with a 92 record led by All-American Jessie Tuggle. [14] VSU's Morgan Johnson won the Gulf South Commissioner's Trophy, the highest honor bestowed by the Conference for the 201112 academic year following the Blazers national title. 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. [30] Soccer was the 12th intercollegiate sport sponsored by Valdosta State, and the sixth women's team. The official 2022 Football Roster for the Fort Valley State University Wildcats. The stadium is also the home of the historical Valdosta High School Wildcats. The Blazers won the 2018 NCAA Division II National Football Championship beating the Ferris State Bulldogs 4947. "Jersey Joe" Germano is listed as the school's all-time best runner, earning All-America honors in 1976 and 1977. During his second season in 2017 the Blazers finished 5-4 overall and 53 in conference. Kay Harris, Editor.2006. "Grid Times" Valdosta State University Football Preview 2006. The official 2022 Football Roster for the University of West Georgia Wolves. [16], Valdosta State is the only softball team in the Gulf South Conference to win five consecutive championships (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013). Title. The Blazers did not compete in the 2020 season and opted out of spring competition.[4]. [1] The team advanced to the NCAA Division II playoffs and defeated Pittsburg State, 3631, in the championship game. Tommy Thomas, became coach in 1967 and served as coach until 2007. [14] The Blazers were the highest scoring team in Division II, totaling 728 points for an average of 52 points per game. Hatcher was the 1994 Harlon Hill Trophy winner. Delta State University defeated the Blazers 3531, despite being down 28 points at the beginning of the second half. The Blazers play in Bazemore-Hyder Stadium in Valdosta, Georgia, which has a capacity of 11,249. The sport was dropped at the conclusion of the 1978 season, with Waples tabbed to help begin an intercollegiate football team for VSU. 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. Johnson was first VSU women's Commissioner's Trophy honoree since 199697 and the first VSU softball player to win the honor. Schedules from various seasons (scattered), announcements, and publications of the Athletic Department for the Football program make up one folder. : This college football 2020s season article is a stub. Kerwin Bell was named head coach of the Blazers on January 22, 2016. Gary Colson took over as coach in 1959, that same year VSC began playing in the GIAC. Oct 7 (Sat) Valdosta, GA. TBA Hide/Show Additional Information For Valdosta State University - September 24, 2022 Oct 1 (Sat) 3:00 PM . (); : The home of Valdosta State golf and the Southeastern Collegiate, Kinderlou Forest is located just minutes away from the VSU campus. Steel's Jewelry Blazer Athletes of the Week. [21], Jim Yarbrough served as coach from 2001 to 2005. 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. Sanders, Publisher. 3 Blazers host sliding Statesmen Saturday", "No. 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. Among his coaching stops were UAB, Tulane, SMU, East Tennessee State, Valdosta State, Livingston, New Mexico and Troy. (); : 3Y; (); : : [16] Goff, a former Blazer captain and 1996 graduate of VSU, had gone 23-10 the prior three seasons at Tiffin. The VSC/VSU Football program began in 1982, and its first coach was Jim Goodman. 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. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. The men's Basketball Team at Valdosta State, was formed and played its first season in 1955 as the 'Rebels'. The Softball field is located on the North Campus adjacent to Billy Grant Field and opened in the fall of 1999. The VSU men's and women's tennis team utilizes a large twelve court complex adjacent to the PE Complex. 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. [12][13] The VSU softball team also set the GSC record with a 36 consecutive game winning streak. In 2009 and 2011 the Blazers had 64 seasons and missed the Division II playoffs. 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 Blazers have primarily competed in the Gulf South Conference since the 198182 academic 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 stadium is also the home of the historical Valdosta High School Wildcats. Abstract: The 2007 Valdosta State Football Media Guide is a publication of the Valdosta State University Sports Information Office. In 2007, the "Dean Machine" started the season with five straight wins. 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 GSC * at. 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. Since 1979 Valdosta State University teams have won 8 NCAA national championships and appeared in 14 title matches across 4 sports. Defensive Intern. They were led by third-year head coach Gary Goff. View the Valdosta State Blazers football schedule with dates, opponents, and scores for the current and previous seasons. The Lady Blazers finished their season with a 585 record. Valdosta State University Football 1996. [5] The Blazers also won the 2006 national title after defeating Lynn University 52 and finishing the season undefeated. In addition, Schumann's mother, Dr. Sherry Schumann, is a former collegiate . In their fifth year under head coach Chris Hatcher, the team compiled a 131 record (90 against conference opponents) and won the GSC championship. Jane Williamson became the head coach in 1995. 26th Annual Valdosta State Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Brunch Set for January . Bell was also the starting quarterback for the Florida Gators from 1984 through 1987. 3 Valdosta State football takes care of Shorter in lopsided win", "Playoff Mentality: No. Yevette Sparks led the Lady Blazers for the 2000 season and Kiley Hill took over in 2001. *Co-champions with the University of West Florida. The first baseball team at Valdosta State was formed in 1954 and had its first official season of intercollegiate competition in 1955. 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. [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. [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]. The official 2023 Football schedule for the Delta State University Statesmen. President Hugh Bailey brought Football to VSC early in his tenure, and has been very active in supporting it. 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 1 in the country in Division II and were the Gulf South Conference Champions for the first time in school history. Skip To Main Content Pause All Rotators Skip . Valdosta State competes in twelve intercollegiate varsity sports. 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 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. Football camp information and newsclippings covering the team complete the collection. Heinz had also been the inaugural coach of Division I Winthrop University. 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. Valdosta State's 2018 regular season football schedule consisted of five home games, four away games, and one neutral site game. 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]. ); Copyright © 2018 Shorter University Athletics. In 2001 and 2002, the Blazers went undefeated during the regular season, and were GSC Champions for the third year in a row. 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 team was consistently ranked in the Division II top 20 and was ranked No. Program (12 pages). The Football Collection includes one box of programs from 1982-1987, featuring the teams, the games, and news and highlights from the season. ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. 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 Blazers also have won 9 Gulf South Conference football championships (1996, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2010, 2018, 2019, 2021*). 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. Steel's Jewelry Blazer Athletes of the Week. (); : The Blazers play in BazemoreHyder Stadium in Valdosta, Georgia, which has a capacity of 11,249. 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 Valdosta State football team represents Valdosta State University in football. X-C was revived for the 1982 season, with a women's team added later. [2] A few months later in November, the conference announced that there will be no spring conference competition in football.