Also an honorable mention All-GPAC choice and on track to be named an NAIA Scholar-Athlete, Zac Walter picked up Acadmic All-District accolades from CoSDIA on Thursday (Nov. 15).
Just a sophomore, Lane Napier has raked in first team All-GPAC honors for the second year in a row. Meanwhile, junior Ryan Durdon and senior Kordell Glause landed on the second team, as announced on Tuesday (Nov. 13).
A second half rally came up short for the Concordia football team in its season finale at Doane on Saturday (Nov. 10). Ryan Durdon amassed 234 all-purpose yards in the 21-16 loss in Crete.
On and off the field, senior Vince Beasley has represented the Bulldogs in such a manner that he's consistently earned high praise from his head coach. With one game left in his career, Beasley reflects on life as a Bulldog.
The 2018 Bulldog football season will come to a close on Saturday when it meets up with Doane at Al Papik Field. Concordia is looking to make it two wins in a row over the Tigers after taking last year's matchup.
It took a while, but the Concordia offense finally figured out how to put the ball in the end zone in the fourth quarter. Despite a program record 455 yards passing from Andrew Perea, the Bulldogs fell 42-28 to No. 6 Northwestern.
The Bulldogs found out why Morningside is ranked No. 1 nationally in Saturday (Oct. 27)'s contest in Sioux City, Iowa. The Mustangs won 49-0. In the defeat, linebacker Lane Napier collected 22 tackles.
Five turnovers and missed opportunities in the red zone plagued the Bulldog football team in a rivalry battle with Hastings on Saturday (Oct. 20). The Broncos scored 13 points off turnovers and earned a 21-13 victory.
Most people around campus know him as "Pot Roast." The four-year starting center and Psychology major grew into a first team all-conference performer while standing out as one of the more personable players on the Concordia roster.
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.