An accomplished back with more than 2,000 career rushing yards, Ryan Durdon is gearing up for his season season for Concordia football. We caught up with the native Texan to discuss a variety of topics.
Gene Oetting lived a life of service to Concordia. For Oetting, Concordia was more than just a part of him. The Concordia Athletic Hall of Famer left a legacy that lives on despite his passing on May 29.
Head coach Patrick Daberkow saw noticeable improvements in the trenches during the spring season that totaled 13 practices. The Bulldogs know what they have in Ryan Durdon and a loaded linebacker group.
The spring football practice season is underway for the Bulldogs. Head coach Patrick Daberkow is beginning to see the fruits of the program's offseason labor following a 3-7 season in 2018.
As of National Signing Day (Feb. 6), the Concordia football program has secured pledges from 35 current high school seniors and one transfer. Nine of the future Bulldogs hail from the state of Nebraska.
The 2019 Concordia football season will open versus Doane up with a night game inside Bulldog Stadium on Sept. 7. The 10-game varsity slate will also include another matchup with NCAA D-III Buena Vista.
The list of 2018 postseason honors keeps growing for sophomore Lane Napier. On Saturday (Dec. 22), the Omaha World-Herald announced Napier as defensive honorary captain of its All-Nebraska team.
Eleven student-athletes from the Concordia football team represented the program on the list of 2018 Daktronics-NAIA Scholar-Athletes. The Bulldogs were one of nine football programs with at least 10 honorees.
A two-time first team All-GPAC selection and the national leader in tackles, sophomore linebacker Lane Napier picked up first team All-America accolades from the Associated Press on Friday (Dec. 14).
The 'talking season' got underway on July 15 as Head Coach Patrick Daberkow and three Bulldogs met the media. Inside the locker room, expectations are that Concordia will enjoy a breakthrough in 2024.
Back in the fall, Maddox Rickertsen saw his world turned upside down when doctors discovered an egg-sized tumor in his colon. Months later, Rickertsen's outlook has changed as he gears up for football season.
There's a veteran feel to a Concordia Football team that believes the time is now. The Bulldogs bring back a record-breaking quarterback for what projects to be an explosive offense. Concordia expects the defense to make a leap forward.
As of National Signing Day (Feb. 7), Concordia Football has announced a 2024 class of more than 40 pledges. Coach Daberkow gave an update on recruiting and the program in full in conjunction with signing day.
When operating at peak levels, the 2023 Concordia Football team showed a flair for offensive fireworks. Led by DJ McGarvie, the Bulldogs set another new offensive standard before completing the season at 5-5.
The unassuming DJ McGarvie tends to shy from the spotlight, but attention is unavoidable for the standard-setting quarterback. McGarvie isn't just breaking Concordia's passing records, he's crushing them.
Whether situated in his home of Arlington, Texas, or otherwise, Rod Giesselmann '71 feels the "oneness" of Concordia. It's that special togetherness that lifted the 1970 Bulldogs to great heights and set Giesselmann up for success.
Michael Grindey has gone from Creighton rugby player to high school football coach to a star linebacker at Concordia. The outgoing Arizona native has thrived after following a twisting, turning path to Seward.
Over the second half of last season, Concordia Football added explosiveness to its offense while supplementing a defense already known for its ruggedness. The Bulldogs hope to hit the ground running this fall in what will be year seven of Coach Patrick Daberkow's tenure.
Head Coach Patrick Daberkow and standouts Michael Grindey and DJ McGarvie met the media on July 17 at the Nebraska Small College Football Media Day hosted by Doane. Preseason camp opens Aug. 7 for the Bulldogs.