The men's Basketball Team at Valdosta State, was formed and played its first season in 1955 as the 'Rebels'. The first athlete from the VSC football team to play professional football was Jesse Tuggle. David Dean was named head coach of the Blazers in 2007 after Chris Hatcher took the head coaching job at Georgia Southern University. View the Valdosta State Blazers football schedule with dates, opponents, and scores for the current and previous seasons. The team is division two of the Gulf South Conference. Football camp information and newsclippings covering the team complete the collection. 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. [2] While at Valdosta State, Taylor played under head coaches Chris Hatcher and David Dean. He is credited with being a part of the team that laid the foundation for the schools great history of winning. [3] In 2007, the Blazers defeated Northwest Missouri State University 2520 for their second National Championship title. Schedules from various seasons (scattered), announcements, and publications of the Athletic Department for the Football program make up one folder. Johnson was first VSU women's Commissioner's Trophy honoree since 199697 and the first VSU softball player to win the honor. President Hugh Bailey brought Football to VSC early in his tenure, and has been very active in supporting it. Gary Colson took over as coach in 1959, that same year VSC began playing in the GIAC. [2] A few months later in November, the conference announced that there will be no spring conference competition in football. 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 use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. The infield is made of Alabama crimson stone, and there is also a fully functional press box. : 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. [1], The Blazers finished the 2019 season 101, 80 in Gulf South Conference (GSC) play, to finish first in the conference standings. Related Collections:Information about the founding of the team can be found in the Hugh Bailey Papers and the Joan Bailey collection. 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. 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. 3 Valdosta State football takes care of Shorter in lopsided win", "Playoff Mentality: No. In addition, Schumann's mother, Dr. Sherry Schumann, is a former collegiate . The Blazers competed for the 2021 NCAA Division II Football Championship Game against Ferris State. The Blazers are a member of the Gulf South Conference (GSC) in NCAA Division II. VSU won the 2007 national championship by defeating Northwest . Consistency is the key. Under Williamson the Valdosta State team were the Gulf South Conference East Division Champions in 1995 and 1997, and runner-up in 1999. 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. 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. 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. In 1996, with quarterback Lance Funderburk, the blazers spent a week ranked 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. Watch highlights of Valdosta State University Mens Varsity Football from Valdosta, GA, United States and check out their schedule and roster on Hudl. 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. [14] The Blazers were the highest scoring team in Division II, totaling 728 points for an average of 52 points per game. In 2002 VSU made its first National Championship appearance with a 3124 loss to Grand Valley State University. 3 Blazers host sliding Statesmen Saturday", "No. In their fifth year under head coach Chris Hatcher, the team compiled a 131 record (90 against conference opponents) and won the GSC championship. Earle Solomonson accomplished this at North Dakota State University in 1985. The record had them finishing 5th in conference, a unusually bad finish for them. In 2004, the Blazers returned to the National Championship, this time defeating Pittsburg State University 3631. [5] The Blazers also won the 2006 national title after defeating Lynn University 52 and finishing the season undefeated. Valdosta, Ga. Stadium: Bazemore-Hyder Stad. Valdosta State competes in twelve intercollegiate varsity sports. TitleTown USA was a month-long segment on ESPN that started in the Spring of 2008 and continued through July. Goff's first season saw the Blazers record an undefeated regular season, a second consecutive GSC championship and extend their winning streak to 25 consecutive games before being upset in the second round of the playoffs by West Florida, 3835. Lyndal Worth was the first coach of the new team. The stadium is also the home of the historical Valdosta High School Wildcats. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. 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. 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]. 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). Mumme's record at Valdosta State was 40171. FootballVSC Mumme, Hal Bailey, Hugh Tuggle, Jesse, FootballVSU Cavan, Mike Bailey, Joan, Goodman, Jim Kelly, Mike Athletics Department. 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 Lady Blazers were also the GSC East champions in 200405, 200607 and 200910, and reached the NCAA Division II Sweet 16 in 2008 and 2012. Full Schedule. SportsCenter visited each city in July, and fan voting July 2327 determined the winner. [6] The Blazers also played for the national championship in 2004, 2007, and 2010. 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. Visit ESPN to view the latest Valdosta State Blazers news, scores, stats, standings, rumors, and more . 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. Sanders, Publisher. The official 2022 Football Roster for the University of West Georgia Wolves. In 2009 VSU finished in 3rd in the Gulf South Conference and 4th in 2011. 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]. Valdosta State University's Women's Tennis Team were the Gulf South Conference champions in 2005, 2008, and 2010. The win gave VSU its third Division II National title in eight years. 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. 2023 NFL mock draft: Mel Kiper's first-round pick predictions. Title. ); : (); : The Lady Blazers finished their season with a 585 record. Schedule. (); : [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 were led by third-year head coach Gary Goff. 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. Mumme took over as head coach at Valdosta State University in 1992. L 45-40 : 1-1 (0-0) In 2007, the "Dean Machine" started the season with five straight wins. 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. 2008 saw the Blazers make it to the second round of the playoffs and a 93 season. Also in 1984, Cooper's team reached the NCAA Division II Final Four. The 2018 season saw the Blazers go the campaign unbeaten at 140, earning the seventh GSC championship in program history and a fourth national championship by defeating Ferris State University 4947 in the National Championship Game in McKinney, Texas. Redshirt Freshman Valdosta, GA Lowndes County. #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 Other coaches include Mike Cavan, Hal Mumme, and Mike Kelly. 26th Annual Valdosta State Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Brunch Set for January . 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 Three games were broadcast on ESPN3, as part of the Gulf South Conference Game of the Week. In 2009 and 2011 the Blazers had 64 seasons and missed the Division II playoffs. [30] Soccer was the 12th intercollegiate sport sponsored by Valdosta State, and the sixth women's team. On January 10, 2019, Bell left Valdosta State to accept the offensive coordinator position at South Florida.[15]. Click here for COVID-19 and Social Distance Policies. 1 even with the upsetting finish. 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. Jane Williamson became the head coach in 1995. The home of Valdosta State golf and the Southeastern Collegiate, Kinderlou Forest is located just minutes away from the VSU campus. While at Lowndes, Cooper won 122 straight games and was undefeated from 1976 to 1980. Among his coaching stops were UAB, Tulane, SMU, East Tennessee State, Valdosta State, Livingston, New Mexico and Troy. David Dean is only the second head coach to lead his team to a National Championship in his first season. Abstract: The three quarterbacks pictured on the cover all have one major goal going into fall drills nail down the starting job. Valdosta State University, 1996. 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). [1] This was their first appearance in the championship game since the 2018 game. Valdosta State's 2018 regular season football schedule consisted of five home games, four away games, and one neutral site game. The team opened its first season September 1, 2011 against Georgia Southwestern State University. Based on online fan voting, Valdosta, Georgia was the winning city of TitleTown USA. (); : (); : NCAAF News. 4 Blazers overcome early hole to bury Tigers", "No. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. W 36-21 : 1-0 (0-0) Sat, Sep 10: . VSU finished the season ranked No. [11] The Valdosta State baseball team was the 2010 GSC Champions. W 36-21 : 1-0 (0-0) Sat, Sep 10: vs Virginia Union. The official 2023 Football schedule for the Delta State University Statesmen. [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. The 2005 season saw the first time the Blazers started the season ranked No. The Blazers did not compete in the 2020 season and opted out of spring competition.[4]. During his second season in 2017 the Blazers finished 5-4 overall and 53 in conference. : 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 Blazers hosted GSC foes Delta State, North Greenville, Shorter, and West Georgia, and traveled to Florida Tech, Mississippi College, West Alabama, and West Florida. The guide was written and designed by Sports Information Director Shawn Reed. Gulf South NCAA, Division II. The first athlete from the VSC football team to play professional football was Jesse Tuggle. John Hansen has been the head coach of both the men and women's tennis teams at Valdosta for 41 years. 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 official 2022 Football Roster for the Valdosta State University Blazers [12][13] The VSU softball team also set the GSC record with a 36 consecutive game winning streak. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Visit ESPN to view the latest Valdosta State Blazers news, scores, stats, standings, rumors, and more . [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. Defensive Intern. [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. 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 VSU men's and women's tennis team utilizes a large twelve court complex adjacent to the PE Complex. After 1972 Valdsota State changed its mascot from the 'Rebels' to the 'Blazers'. Taylor played football at Valdosta State from 2004-07 and was a three-year starter for the Blazers at wide receiver. 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. vs Keiser University. [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 Valdosta State football team represents Valdosta State University in football. On August 12, 2020, Gulf South Conference postponed fall competition in 2020 for several sports due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The majority of VSU students voted for the team and an increase in student fees. 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. During those four years, the Lowndes Vikettes were the state and national champions. "Jersey Joe" Germano is listed as the school's all-time best runner, earning All-America honors in 1976 and 1977. [8] The Lady Blazers appeared in the Division II Tennis Final Four in 2004 and 2008. 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. 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. In the inaugural season under coach Paul Cantrell the Lady Blazers went 1317, and improving to 1516 in 1996. 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. [18] Macera became the winningest coach in Valdosta State softball history in 2012 passing Durante's record of 303 wins. Designed by professional golfer, This page was last edited on 4 March 2023, at 00:37. Program (12 pages). [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. - 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 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 Blazers . 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 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. Skip To Main Content . The Blazers also won the 2012 NCAA Division II National Football Championship beating Winston-Salem State University 35-7. The Blazers won the 2018 NCAA Division II National Football Championship beating the Ferris State Bulldogs 49-47. ); The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Walter Cottingham was the Valdosta State basketball coach and led the team until 1958. The Blazers won the 2018 NCAA Division II National Football Championship beating the Ferris State Bulldogs 4947. 17. (); : Skip To Main Content Pause All Rotators Skip . Phone. Dean was previously the offense coordinator for the Blazers. 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. 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. [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. A panel reviewed the nominees and fan voting in May determined the 20th finalist. In 2002, the Blazers went to their first National Championship game against Grand Valley State, losing 3124. 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]. Valdosta State University. Steel's Jewelry Blazer Athletes of the Week. After beginning the year unranked, the Blazers rose as high as No. 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. [3] Teams that opt-in to compete would have to schedule on their own. 4 in the AFCA poll[10] in the first weeks of the 2011 season. [28] Melissa Heinz was named the first VSU soccer coach on January 28, 2010. (); : 3Y; They were led by third-year head coach Gary Goff. (); : Faculty reaction to the founding of the football program can be found in the AAUP papers (UA 23/1). 4100. Tickets will be available to purchase on site the day of the game. Zion (Carrollton) vs. Lake Oconee Academy. In the Blazers first season, under the direction of Head Coach Jim Goodman, the team finished with a 551 record. [3] Other key players included quarterback Fabian Walker and running back Vincent Brown.[4]. The Blazers were also GSC Champions in 2004 after an 111 regular season. All three have the tools, the talent and the experience, and all three were instrumental in Blazer victories in 1984. [25], The VSU Golf program began in 1984. (); : Earle Solomonson accomplished this at North Dakota State University in 1985.[7]. They lost in the first round of the NCAA Division II playoffs to UNC-Pembroke 2421. Yevette Sparks led the Lady Blazers for the 2000 season and Kiley Hill took over in 2001. He was a part of the 2004 and 2007 Valdosta State teams that captured the NCAA Division II national championship. For the 2006 Season the Blazers wore silver helmets to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the VSU football program. The team is division two of the Gulf South Conference. Valdosta State University 2/25/2023 | 1 PM (DH) Live Stats Watch Live Full Schedule Roster Matchup History CLEVELAND, Miss. [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.
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