A two-time All-American at tight end, Ross Wurdeman has been chosen as an NAIA Hall of Famer. He is the fourth Concordia alum to get the call to the hall, joining Carol Bailey-Moravec, Gene Brooks and Kregg Einspahr.
A 24-0 halftime lead turned into a stunning 27-24 loss on Saturday (Sept. 14) night. Host Buena Vista stormed back behind a prolific passing attack as Concordia slipped to 0-2. Wyatt Ehlers tossed two touchdown passes.
Following a 17-10 home loss to Doane, the Bulldogs will take their act on the road for the first time in 2019. Concordia will be headed to Storm Lake, Iowa, for a night battle with NCAA Division III Buena Vista.
In the opening game of the 2019 season, Concordia showcased an improved passing game and a nasty group of linebackers. Unfortunately, the Bulldogs came up short in a 17-10 loss to Doane.
The 65th all-time meeting between Concordia and Doane will take place underneath the Bulldog Stadium lights on Saturday night. It will mark the first home night game for the Bulldogs since 2015.
The Concordia offense has made clear strides while the quarterback battle rages on for a program two weeks out from its season opener. The Bulldogs were back in front of the public on Friday (Aug. 23) with an intrasquad.
The page has been turned and the Concordia football program is looking ahead to the start of the 2019 season. It will open up Sept. 7 when Doane makes a visit to Bulldog Stadium for a night game.
Patrick Daberkow continued talk of a Concordia football revival on Tuesday (July 30) at GPAC Football Media Day. The Bulldogs were picked eighth in the league by both the coaches and media.
Named an NAIA first team All-American by the Associated Press in 2018, Lane Napier has also been chosen to the 2019 NAIA Preseason Starting Lineup. Napier led the NAIA with 142 tackles in 2018.
Alum Robert Garrett has earned attention many miles away in his hometown Los Angeles by turning around the Crenshaw football program. In the process, Garrett has changed lives.
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.