football@samford.edu Phone 205-726-2572 Chris Hatcher was named Samford's 36th head football coach on Dec. 11, 2014. Glover (Knoxville, Tenn.) led the Bulldogs in the regular season with a scoring average of 15.5 points per game. Hatcher uses that positive energy every time he leads his Bulldogs into The Swamp or Jordan-Hare or, this weekend, into Sanford Stadium. Paveletzke was also named to the media's All-Conference third team, making him the first freshman to . He wont change his pregame message to the team You know youre going into a fight with a smaller weapon than the other guy, but youve still got to go play and the pain of a loss still stings, no matter how much you know its coming. The Samford Bulldogs football program is the intercollegiate American football team for Samford University located in Homewood, Alabama. AcceptPreferences, Published on December 1, 2019 by Sarah Cain. As conferences expand and in-conference schedules increase, available slots for outside opponents diminish. The Bulldogs are scoring 81 percent of the time they are in the red zone. A Kim Alsop John Lee Armstrong B Billy Bancroft (coach) Bobby Bowden Jeff Bowden Terry Bowden Kodi Burns C Eugene Caton He is the head football coach at Samford University, a position he has held since 2014.Hatcher served as the head football coach at Valdosta State University from 2000 to 2006, Georgia Southern University from 2007 to 2009, and Murray State University from 2010 to 2014. Vince Nicastro Football Coaching Staff Chris Boden Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks Matt Colangelo Special Teams Coordinator/Safeties Pat Crowley Defensive Assistant Pat Crowley Assistant (Defense) Sean Devine Offensive Line Mark Ferrante Head Coach Josh Fletcher Running Backs Dustin Johnson Cornerbacks Since 1958, the Bulldogs have played their home games at Seibert Stadium, which now has a seating capacity of 6,700, in Homewood. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Cagan Campbell was named the Male Most Outstanding Track Performer, while Hannah Daffin earned Female Most Outstanding Field Performer . Bobby Bowden. Live COLLEGEFOOTBALL scores at CBSSports.com. Hill is a member of the Carolina Panthers and Finnegan is with the Tennessee Titans. The odds, to put it politely, do not favor Samfords Bulldogs but theyre trying not to let that bother them. In 2003, Finnegan repeated as an All-American as well as the OVC's Defensive Player of the Year. Glenn currently is with the Houston Texans. As a byproduct, an enthusiasm and spirit of achievement through hard work has become contagious in the locker room. His teams are also always one of the least penalized teams in the OVC. Announced schedules as of December 8, 2022. A new era of Samford football began on October 16, 2001, when Bill Gray, 44, was named interim head coach midway through the season. Wayne Grubb (born c. 1938) is a former American football and baseball coach. The Samford football team thrillingly opened the 2022 season as the Bulldogs toppled No. And he embodied that. He tallied 15 or more points 12 times, with five performances of 20 or more points. Samford University & Chris Hatcher Football Camps will not be responsible for lost property. Hill also was the OVC's Offensive Player of the. BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Samford Baseball Team took both games of its doubleheader against Morehead State on Friday, March 3, winning game one 10-1 and using a walk-off home run from John Anderson in game two to win 2-0. He is also a member of the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame, the National Football Foundation Hall of Fame, the College Football Hall of Fame and the National High School Hall of Fame. David Shaw, head coach of the Stanford Cardinal football team, 2011-2022 The Stanford Cardinal football program represents Stanford University in the Pac-12 Conference. Jordan wasn't the first Gray-coached running back to join the professional ranks. The Samford Bulldogs football program is the intercollegiate American football team for Samford University located in Homewood, Alabama. Take away playing opportunities in the middle, and options upstream soon diminish. Chris Hatcher. Jerome Russell, who gained 1,180 yards, became the school's all-time leading rusher in 1999. ), The advantages for Samford, on the other hand, are this: a Saturday afternoon turn on the big stage and a whole lot of cash. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Samford Bulldogs Coaches | College Football at Sports-Reference.com via Sports Logos.net About logos Samford Bulldogs Coaches Seasons: 11 (1907 to 1924) Record (W-L-T): 27-57-11 Conferences: Ind Location: Birmingham, Alabama NFL/AFL stats for Samford Bulldogs players at Pro-Football-Reference Samford School History Coaches Polls Bowls Head-to-Head Dustin Lewis Sep 16, 2021 12:44 AM EDT Looking back on it, the. (The University of Georgia had football expenses of $36.2 million and total expenses of $113.2 million over the same period.). Once a year, Samford suits up against a giant Auburn, Florida, Mississippi State, Georgia and prepares to do battle both for glory and for the bottom line. They understand the odds are against them. And if you're going to have good high school programs, you got to have kids getting opportunities to play at all levels. There is such a fine line these days between winning and losing on Saturdays. 39-17-3 record. Dye was named to the Coaches First Team and Media Second Team, Glover to the Coaches Second Team and Media Third Team, and Marshall to the Coaches Third Team and Media Second Team. Chattanooga has compiled a 12-16-1 record against the spread this season. The 78.6 points per game the. Series History. Join our linker program. Gray is married to the former Crystal Crosby of Shreveport, La. "Today was a great day by our guys all day that started long before the first pitch," Head . Samford alumni include more than 60 members of the U.S. Congress, 8 state governors, 2 U.S. Supreme Court justices, a Secretary of State, 4 Rhodes Scholars, multiple Emmy and Grammy award-winning artists, 2 national championship football coaches, and recipients of the Pulitzer and Nobel Peace prizes. Fans can also follow the Bulldogs on social media at, Mens Basketball Opens Play in SoCon Tournament Saturday, Mens Basketball Falls to Furman in Regular-Season Finale, Mens Hoops Hosts Furman for SoCon Regular-Season Title Saturday, Mens Hoops Clinches Share of SoCon Regular-Season Crown at Chattanooga, Mens Hoops Closes Out Road Slate at Chattanooga Wednesday. Gray spent five years coaching quarterbacks and running backs at Mississippi College before coming to Samford. We try to rotate the guys and keep them fresh, maybe they're tired, we have to look into it. Gray has a small-college background, playing and coaching for Division II Mississippi College. The official University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Mocs Men's Basketball History vs Samford University They have eight grandchildren. Dye was named to the Coaches First Team and Media Second Team, Glover to the Coaches Second Team and Media Third Team, and Marshall to the Coaches Third Team and Media Second Team. Its the latest, and most notable, example of an ongoing, often painful-to-watch Power 5 tradition the decimation of the early season sacrificial lamb. When you can have a small part in someone developing into one day becoming a better husband, a better father or a better son, then that is a priceless reward. 6 Best College Football Coaches as Players 6. This list may not reflect recent changes . Do you have a blog? More accurately, though, Furman won a share of the SoCon title on Saturday. Pat Sullivan, former Samford University head football coach and Auburn football icon, died peacefully at home on Dec. 1 at the age of 69. He and Smart have a history Smart began his career in 2000 at Division II Valdosta State under Hatcher, and took lessons from that experience that he employs to this day. His teams won games, his players persisted to earn degrees; by personal example, he led everyone closer to Christ and he brought honor to our university. Sullivan was diagnosed with cancer in 2003 and fought a long and difficult battle with the disease. "It's the purest form of athletics we have today. Tulane is expected to hire Samford special teams coordinator Mike Krysl as a special teams analyst, sources told FootballScoop on Friday. This has made for some memorable Saturdays at Seibert. Athletics | 800 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham, AL 35229, Inducted into the Division II Hall of Fame in 2005, Inducted into the Gulf South Conference Hall of Fame in 2014, Member of the Valdosta State Hall of Fame, 2004 American Football Coaches Association National Coach of the Year, Led Valdosta State to the 2004 Division II National Championship, Four-time Atlanta Touchdown Club Coach of the Year, 1994 CoSIDA Academic All-America of the Year, Led teams to six playoff appearances, including two appearances in the National Championship game, Served as the offensive coordinator for the East, 1994 recipient of the Harlon Hill Trophy (Division II Heisman), Two-time All-American quarterback at Valdosta State (1993-94), Set 29 passing records as the quarterback at Valdosta State. The lion, you could tame. "They understand the odds are against them. Kirby Smart, Georgia Advertisement Before Kirby Smart turned Georgia into one of the best programs in all of college football, he was a high-motor safety in Athens. The Gators gave up 42 points in the first half -- the most Florida had ever allowed in the first two quarters -- to FCS program Samford during a 70-52 victory. Yet, a conference championship is our goal each year we report. A native of Athens, Tennessee, Grubb attended the University of Tennessee, where played college football as a Guard and tackle for the Tennessee Volunteers under head coach Bowden Wyatt from 1958 to 1960. So how did we get here? Ive been a head coach for 23 years, and Ive never missed a ball game.. Samford's first football team was fielded in 1902. Head Football Coach. Howard was located in Birmingham, Alabama prior to 1957. "Thats kind of his baby, Krysl saidof learning special teams from Fritz 2019. "Bobby Bowden was a legend and was one of the greatest ambassadors Samford has ever had," Samford Director of Athletics Martin Newton said. Sports Reference Baseball; Football; Basketball; Hockey; Futebol; Blog; Stathead . Football 2022 Schedule 2022 Roster Stats 2022 Fact Book Game Notes Game Day Central Game Program Additional Links. Krysl played for Fritz at Central Missouri from 2005-07. Of the 13 head coaches at Samford, 6 are leaders of men's teams and 7 lead women's teams. And just believed that we could win every game. Samford University Feb 2021 - Apr 20221 year 3 months Homewood, Alabama, United States Assisted the Head Equipment Manager with field and sideline setup and teardown for practices, home games. Chris Hatcher was named Samfords 36th head football coach on Dec. 11, 2014. Scanning FCS Coaches' Salaries. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. For now, Hatcher is focused on the game coming this weekend. They have consistently finished in the top three each year in third-down conversions. in business in 1983. John James"Jimbo" Fisher Jr.(born October 9, 1965) is an American college footballcoach and former player. If he didnt like being the head coach so much, he could probably go be a special teams coordinator in the NFL, if he wanted to.. He was incredible, his disposition with the team, was always confident, Smart recalled of their days together. The relationship between Krysl and Green Wave head coach Willie Fritz stretches back close to two decades. GREENVILLE, S.C.. -- Jaelyn Acker scored a game high 15 points and Furman used hot perimeter shooting to beat Samford, 62-45, in Southern Conference women's basketball action Saturday afternoon at Timmons Arena. As if Georgias whole reigning national champion status wasnt intimidating enough, the Dawgs are coming off a 49-3 evisceration of the No. 11 Oregon Ducks. In the national NCAA Academic Progress Ratings (APR) released earlier this year, Samford's football program scored 992 out of a possible 1,000, ranking the Bulldogs first in the OVC, the state of Alabama and among Baptist universities. 7 seed into SoCon Tournament play, where it will face No. The team competes at the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) level as a member of the Southern Conference (SoCon). The matches between Converse and SCAD will take place at the Earle Tennis Center, and the Bulldogs will travel to Birmingham, Ala., to face Samford (11 am) at the Pat M. Courington Tennis Pavilion. Check out the detailed 2002-03 Samford Bulldogs Roster and Stats for College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com. The relationship between Krysl and Green Wave head coach Willie Fritz stretches back close to two decades. The official Roster for the Samford University Bulldogs. BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - To open the 2023 Southern Conference Tournament, the six-seed Samford women's basketball team will square off with the third-seed ETSU Buccaneers in Asheville, N.C. on Thursday. There are troubling signs on the horizon for FCS schools hoping to continue scheduling Power 5 opponents. Location: Birmingham, Alabama . Check out the COLLEGEFOOTBALL scoreboard, box scores and game recaps. "Hopefully, they're in college for the right reason: to get an education. The victories improve Samford to 6-4 on the year while Morehead State drops to 8-3. Georgia Southern's 2014 squad won the Sun Belt in their first year in the conference, and the 2015 team was the first to reach a bowl game at the FBS level. New hire replaces Marc Vottler following Vottler's hiring at Ohio State. "Small-college athletics still belong to the kids," Gray said. Samford has won 14 games against the spread this season, while failing to cover 13 times. NFL-style clock rules could come to college football, but the most extreme proposal will not. The team competes at the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) level as a member of the Southern Conference (SoCon). Theres a big difference between walking into the lions den and walking into the dragons lair. The quarterfinal matchup between the Bulldogs and the Buccaneers is scheduled for 4:45 p.m. CT and can be streamed on ESPN+. The Bulldogs have won 4 conference championships, with three coming in the Dixie Conference and two in the Southern Conference. Gray's no-nonsense approach has been successful with the Bulldogs, instilling the responsibility and discipline associated with a family. At Samford, Bowden directed the program's move from Division III football to Division I-AA scholarship football. Kurt Kennedy Assistant Coach -- Tackles/Tight Ends. and descriptions, has been provided exclusively by Coach Hatcher . Four years ago, Samford threw for 475 yards and were within three points of the Seminoles, 29 to 26, with less than three minutes remaining in the game. We play (at home) in front of six to 10,000 fans, so when you get on the big stage, theres an electric atmosphere, and they really love that atmosphere.. The looming question for Samford and other similar programs is, how long can they count on these profitable, glorious, doomed games? Smart understands the balancing act thats at work here, from youth leagues all the way to the professional ranks. The family is appreciative of everyone's outpouring of love and support. "At the age of 69, Patrick Joseph "Pat" Sullivan died peacefully at home on the morning of Sunday, December 1, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Nimitz appeared in the Texas state playoffs during his tenure. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. 2023 Football Coaching Staff. A Texas graduate, he is married with three children and lives outside Fort Worth, Texas. The Bulldogs have appeared in the I-AA/FCS playoffs six times with an overall record of 36. Following his time as head coach, Sullivan served as special adviser to the president for campus and community development. Pat Sullivan has been named the head football coach at Samford University, university President Andrew Westmoreland and director of athletics Bob Roller announced Friday. I don't know why that is. As always, stay tuned to The Scoop for the latest. At Samford, education has to be important to the athletes. He served as the head football coach at Samford University in Homewood, Alabama from 1969 to 1973 and the University of North Alabama in Florence, Alabama from 1977 to 1987, compiling a career college football coaching record of 109539. Samford's first football team was fielded in 1902. The number of Black head coaches in major college football that year had shrunk from three to zero. Sullivan is widely recognized for his iconic collegiate football career at Auburn. Athletics We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Despite being picked eighth in the nine-team league in the preseason poll, Samford posted a 5-3 conference record, finishing tied for third. Coaches News Additional Links Furman vs. UIW Game Notes (PDF) 2022 Furman Record Book (PDF) 2022 Furman Football Yearbook Paladin Stadium Pearce-Horton Football Complex Archives Join The FFPA FFPA Update Form Recruiting Questionnaire Alumni Questionnaire Camps 2022 Vince Perone Classic Dakota Dozier (Minnesota Vikings) PS/G: 64.0 (287th of 327) PA/G: 65.5 (62nd of 327) Chris Hatcher (born February 18, 1973) is an American football coach and former player. In 2014, Samford renamed its football field house the Sullivan-Cooney Family Field House to honor the many ways Sullivan contributed to the university. They provide vital information for troubleshooting problems and improving the visitor experience. Pat Sullivan, former Samford University head football coach and Auburn football icon, died peacefully at home on Dec. 1 at the age of 69. Live COLLEGEFOOTBALL scores at CBSSports.com. Robert Cleckler Bowden ( / badn /; November 8, 1929 - August 8, 2021) was an American college football coach. Following a 1-4 start, the Bulldogs finished 2001 with a 5-5 mark. Because of that, I believe this place offers the best of both worlds.". Mack was named to the first team on both the media and coaches' ballots. Visit ESPN to view the Samford Bulldogs team schedule for the current and previous seasons Gray has coached 49 games at Samford. We need the money., Some of these programs cannot, cannot survive, Georgia head coach Kirby Smart said Monday, without these games.. Wide receiver Efrem Hill was the other All-American as well as a finalist for the Walter Payton Award, which annually goes to the top player in I-AA football. Squillace struck out swinging (3-2 KBBSBFFS). Marshall (Brighton, Ala.) averaged 12.8 points and 6.5 rebounds for the Bulldogs this season while posting 14.6 points and 6.9 boards per game in league play. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Mostly money. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. They understand that their very best hope is that Georgia doesnt play their very best, and thats their only chance to win.. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Or write about sports? His teams have compiled a 24-25 overall record and a 12-12 conference mark. OFFICIAL WEBSITE OF SAMFORD UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS. On the staff of those Bulldogs were Wayne Grubb as head coach and his brother, Johnny Grubb, as an assistant. As an assistant coach, he shared in Mississippi College's NCAA Division II national championship. Sullivan served as Samfords head football coach for eight seasons from 2007-2014. Offensive excitement has never been missing. "Pat Sullivan gave Samford all and more than we could have asked, said Samford President Andrew Westmoreland. After three years in the league, we can see that the ring is not that far out of reach. Staff Directory Members By Category/Department; Name Title Phone E-Mail; Paul Wulff: Head Coach 805-756-7687 805-756-7687: pwulff@calpoly.edu: Sheldon Cross: Offensive Coordinator / Running Backs Coach 805-756-7687 805-756-7687: slcross@calpoly.edu: 23 Eastern Kentucky. From there, Krysl coordinated special teams at Samford (2016-17), Army (2018-19) and Samford again (2022), sandwiched around a 2-year stint as the special teams analyst at Arkansas (2020-21). He served as the head football coach at Samford University in Homewood, Alabama from 1969 to 1973 and the University of North Alabama in Florence, Alabama from 1977 to 1987, compiling a career college football coaching record of 109-53-9.