In lieu of the normal spring practice season, head coach Patrick Daberkow is monitoring progress from afar. Prior to students being sent home, Daberkow observed a physically stronger, more veteran 2020 team.
The Concordia football program has announced its 2020 regular-season schedule. It will feature 10 games (four home, six away), including the season opening nonconference contest at Mayville State.
As of Signing Day 2020, the Concordia football program has secured the pledges of 42 high school seniors from nine states around the country. The initial class includes 14 native Nebraskans.
Lane Napier picked up honorary defensive captain recognition on the Omaha World-Herald's All-Nebraska Team for the second year in a row. Napier was one of 12 Bulldogs to be named All-Nebraska.
After leading the GPAC in tackles for a third year in a row, junior linebacker Lane Napier has been an named honorable mention All-American by the AFCA. Napier collected 108 tackles, including 10.5 for loss in 2019.
The 3-7 record didn't show it, but the Concordia football program made strides in 2019 while following the lead of a stout linebacker group. A tough Bulldog defense kept the team close throughout the season.
Senior defensive end Aaron Rudloff has been named to the Academic All-District® Football Team, as announced on Thursday (Nov. 14) by CoSIDA. The Concordia football program has had an honoree eight years in a row.
A second quarter explosion carried top-ranked Morningside to a 52-7 win over Concordia on Saturday (Nov. 9). The loss put the Bulldogs at 3-7 overall to end the 2019 season. Senior Zac Walter had 13 tackles for Concordia.
On a day when Concordia honored 18 seniors, the game did not go as hoped. The Concordia offense sputtered on third downs and turned the ball over four times. Midland walked away with a 27-7 win.
Dordt controlled the football with its ground game while capitalizing on Concordia miscues on Saturday (Oct. 26) in Sioux Center, Iowa. The Defenders converted six takeaways into a 35-0 victory.
The time is now for a Concordia Football team loaded with experience. A passing game spurred by DJ McGarvie and Austin Jablonski and a defense with strength up front provide confidence that 2024 could turn into a season of postseason contention.
Behind the scenes, Sterup has earned about as much respect as anyone within the Concordia Football locker room. His play on the football field speaks volumes – and so too do his actions off of it.
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.