As of the February National Signing Day, the Concordia University football program has 44 signed or committed recruits on board. The incoming Bulldogs hail from 10 different states. Twelve are from Nebraska.
CUNE alum Robert Garrett has been named the Don Shula NFL High School Coach of the Year. Since 1988, Garrett has served as head coach at Crenshaw High School in Los Angeles. Garrett started for three years as a Bulldog.
The Bulldog Weekly Report for January 30, 2018, details the latest news and notes and honors the Bulldog Athletic Association Athletes of the Week.
Tarence Roby has been cleaning up on postseason awards. Another one arrived after New Year’s when Victory Sports Network named Roby to its NAIA All-America team. Roby has hauled in six major postseason honors.
Fourteen members of the Concordia football program reeled in All-Nebraska honors from the Omaha World-Herald. Selections were announced on Saturday (Dec. 23). Seven were named to the first team.
Already named an All-American by the AFCA, senior defensive back Tarence Roby earned another All-America award on Friday (Dec. 15). This one came courtesy of the Associated Press.
Seven members of the Concordia football team have garnered 2017 Daktronics-NAIA Scholar-Athlete recognition. The group includes a trio of repeat award winners in Matt Chilman, Hallick Lehmann and Justus Thompson.
A trio of Bulldog football players will represent the program at two different all-star football games. The D2 vs. NAIA Challenge features standout seniors from the NAIA and NCAA Division II levels.
Senior defensive back Tarence Roby has been named a nominee for the Cliff Harris Award, presented to the top defensive player in the country representing NAIA and NCAA Division II and III institutions.
Hallick Lehmann has been named a CoSIDA Academic All-American for the third time, as announced Monday (Dec. 11) by the athletic communications organization. Lehmann was also an honorable mention All-GPAC selection.
Following a 7-3 season in 2021, Concordia Football returned to the practice fields this spring with an eye on making another leap forward. A number of fifth-year players are back in the fold and the overall talent level excites Head Coach Patrick Daberkow.
The momentum from a 7-3 mark in 2021 has carried over into recruiting for the Concordia Football program. As of signing day, the Bulldogs have secured pledges from 39 class of 2022 student-athletes.
Over the past four seasons, Garrett Schardt has made his mark at Concordia with a series of big plays and tough grabs. The Davenport native and BDS alum will have the option of returning for a fifth season after an All-America 2021 season.
All-American linebacker Lane Napier returned for a fifth year in 2021 and made good on his aspirations of helping Concordia Football win in a big way. Led by a stifling defense, the Bulldogs closed the campaign on a six-game win streak.
Four decades since that glorious season, the 1981 Concordia Football team continues to reserve a spot in program lore. The Bulldogs went 9-1, won the NIAC title and finished with a No. 12 national ranking.
Lane Napier joked that he wasn't ready to grow up in regards to his decision to return for a fifth season as a Bulldog. Napier is on track to shatter the GPAC tackle record he already owns.
Optimism abounds in the preparatory month of August for a 2021 Concordia Football team that league coaches have pegged for fifth place in the GPAC. The Bulldogs will kick off the season at Morningside.
Concordia Football looks to build upon its 4-4 mark in 2020 behind 16 returning starters. The Bulldogs return All-American linebacker Lane Napier and first team All-GPAC running back Jonah Weyand.
Crete High School alum Jonah Weyand has his sights set on bigger and better in 2021. More than just a football player, Weyand has excelled as a leader and in the classroom.
Concordia Football returned to a fairly normal spring practice season this April. Storylines have included the return of Lane Napier, a welcome back to campus for 'G' and the progress of Wyatt Ehlers.