Head football coach Patrick Daberkow joined 104.9 Max Country Sports Director Evan Jones on Wednesday (May 6) for an update on the program as it navigates the current health pandemic.
In the history of the program, Concordia football has produced six players that are known to have signed NFL contracts or to have been invited to NFL training camps.
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.
"United in Purpose," the 2001 Concordia Football Team reached heights no other squad in program history has ever attained. Led by Coach Courtney Meyer, the Bulldogs enjoyed a special journey that resulted in a GPAC championship and national quarterfinal appearance.
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.