Andrew Bates, a member of the 2008 Wayne State University football team, was inducted into the 2009 National Football Foundation (NFF) Hampshire Honor Society, which is comprised of college football players from all divisions of play who each maintained a 3.2 GPA or better. The announcement was made by the National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame.
The National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame (NFF) recently announced that Ferris State University defensive tackle Jake Visser (Coopersville), who concluded his collegiate playing career last fall, was chosen for membership into the organization's prestigious 2009 NFF Hampshire Honor Society, which is comprised of the top college football players from all divisions of play who each maintained a 3.2 GPA or better.
Ferris State Univeristy football player Jake Visser (Coopersville, Mich.), and Grand Valley State State University women’s soccer player Katy Tafler (Mississauga, Ontario/Cawthra Park) were named the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference’s (GLIAC) 2008-09 male and female “Scholar-Athletes of the Year,” respectively, as voted by the league’s faculty athletic representatives.
BAY CITY, Mich. - The 2009 Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) composite football schedule was announced by the Conference Office today (May 20).
Cleveland, Ohio -- Ashland University senior Tom Brenner (Orrville, OH) is one of 10 college football players who will receive a postgraduate scholarship from the Northeastern Ohio Chapter of the National Football Foundation.
INDIANAPOLIS -- Grand Valley State University's Katy Tafler and Ferris State University's Jake Visser were recently named as two of the winners of the prestigious National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Postgraduate Scholarship.
Findlay, Ohio - While most students are out of town, some place warm for spring break, four members of The University of Findlay football team took time to read to Findlay’s youth.
Bay City, Mich.-- The football teams of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference are announcing their 2009 recruiting classes in conjunction with the NCAA National Letter of Intent signing day.
COMSTOCK PARK, MICH. - The Ferris State University football team will have a special opportunity this coming fall as the Bulldogs will take on the Michigan Tech Huskies in the "Battle At The Ballpark", which will take place at Fifth Third Ballpark in Comstock Park, Mich.
Dallas, TX. - B2 Networks today announced the launching of 43 channels dedicated to collegiate athletics on B2CableTV.com, a free 24-hour cable-style network dedicated to broadcasting sports and entertainment to viewers worldwide. Just as digital cable offers the choice of multiple channels on home television, the technological innovation of B2CableTV.com will allow fans and consumers to watch hundreds of TV style programming channels on the internet.
DEARBORN, Mich. — Michigan Tech senior Keith White (Rhinelander, Wis.) was one of only three collegiate student-athletes honored at a combined Detroit Free Press and National Football Foundation banquet last night. The Free Press lauded the members of its 2008 Football All-State High School Dream Team and the NFF’s Michigan Chapter handed out its Merritt D. MacFarland Scholar-Athlete Awards at the event which took place at the Dearborn Inn.
WACO, TEX.– Minnesota-Duluth took a 7-0 lead at halftime and never looked back, beating No. 2 Northwest Missouri State, 21-14, in the Division II national championship game, earning the Bulldogs its first-ever national title. Minnesota-Duluth jumps from No. 6 to No. 1 in the final AFCA Division II Coaches’ Poll for 2008. North Alabama, Grand Valley State and Abilene Christian round out the Top 5.
KINGSVILLE, TEXAS – The Valero Cactus Bowl, an all-star game featuring NCAA Division II senior football players, announced the rosters of its two teams for January 9, 2009 game at Javelina Stadium on the campus of Texas A&M-Kingsville.
WACO, TEX. — Abilene Christian runningback Bernard Scott and Morehouse defensive back Jeffrey Cargile headline the 2008 AFCA Division II Coaches’ All-America Team announced today by the American Football Coaches Association.
Wichita Falls, Texas - Five GLIAC football players, led by Ferris State University Bulldog’s Jake Visser and Grand Valley State University's Dan Skuta, were named to the 2008 Daktronics,
Inc. Division II All-America Football team.
BAY CITY, Mich. -- Ferris State University senior defensive tackle Jake Visser has been named recipient of the 2008 Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Jack H. McAvoy Award as announced by Commissioner Tom Brown. The award is presented annually to the GLIAC football player who best combines outstanding character and leadership on the field, in the classroom, and in the community.
St. Paul, Minn. - Although they represent two different teams, a pair of Bulldogs earned Daktronics Regional Player of the Year awards. The University of Minnesota Duluth Bulldog’s Ted Schlafke earned offensive player of the year honors while Ferris State University Bulldog’s Jake Visser was tabbed defensive player of the year.
Bay City, Mich. -- Michigan Technological University senior wide receiver Keith White (Rhinelander, Wis.) and Ferris State University senior defensive lineman Jake Visser (Coopersville, Mich.) have been named to the 2008 ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America First Team it was announced by the College Sports Information Directors of America.
Allendale, Mich. - Minnesota-Duluth scored in the second overtime and then picked off a pass to secure a 19-13 victory over Grand Valley State Saturday afternoon in NCAA DII Quarterfinal action. Minnesota-Duluth advances to a semifinal matchup with California (Pa.) next Saturday at a time and site to be determined. GVSU finishes the 2008 campaign with an 11-1 record.
Allendale, Mich. - #1-Ranked Grand Valley State jumped out to a 14-0 first quarter lead and never looked back en route to a 40-7 NCAA DII Super Region Three semifinal win over Ashland Saturday at Lubbers Stadium. Grand Valley State (11-0) will now host #6 Minnesota-Duluth Saturday, Nov. 29 at 1 p.m. in the Super Region Three title game.
BAY CITY, Mich. — Ashland University won its first ever NCAA Division II postseason game Saturday, stopping Minnesota State, 27-16. The Eagles' win sets up a rematch with No. 1 Grand Valley State University in the Division II regional semifinals this Saturday (Nov. 22) in Allendale (Mich.). The Lakers downed the Eagles, 48-42, in Allendale back on Oct. 25. This week's game will mark the first time that these two teams will meet in the postseason.
Ashland, Ohio -- The Ashland University Eagles ring the Victory Bell at Community Stadium after Saturday's 27-16 win over Minnesota State. The victory sends the Eagles to Grand Valley State next week for a second-round game.
BAY CITY, Mich. -- Ashland junior quarterback Bill Cundiff (Uniontown, Ohio/Connecticut) was named the 2008 Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Football “Player of the Year” in balloting conducted by the league’s head coaches. Sophomore running back James Berezik (Fraser, Mich./Warren De La Salle) of Grand Valley State University was voted “Offensive Back of the Year,” while Wayne State University’s Paul Winters garnered “Coach of the Year” honors.
WACO, TEX.– Grand Valley State started the 2008 season No. 2 in the American Football Coaches Association Division II Coaches’ Poll, but finished the regular season at No. 1. The Lakers beat then-No. 25 Wayne State (Mich.), 24-10, giving them a 10-0 record heading into the playoffs.
BAY CITY, Mich. — Grand Valley State University sophomore running back James Berezik(Fraser, Mich./Warren De La Salle) has been chosen as the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Football Offensive Player of the Week by the league office. Saginaw Valley State University senior defensive back Matt Black (Toronto, Ontario/Northern) was selected Defensive Player of the Week, while Ashland University freshman kick returner Carlin Isles (Massillon, Ohio/Jackson) earned Special Teams Player of the Week Honors.
Indianapolis, Ind.-- The NCAA Division II Football Committee announced today the field of 24 teams for the 2008 NCAA Division II Football Championship.
Grand Valley State still remains in the top spot in this week’s AFCA D-II Coaches Poll after defeating Northern Michigan, 45-14. The GLIAC also has strong representation in the super regional no. 3 rankings, with Grand Valley also on top of that poll, Ashland still in fourth place, Wayne State at seventh, Michigan Tech in eighth, and Saginaw Valley State entering in the tenth spot.
WACO, TEX.– With one week left in the regular season, No. 1 Grand Valley State, No. 2 Abilene Christian, No. 6 Minnesota-Duluth, No. 11 Tuskegee and No. 16 American International are the only undefeated teams left in the American Football Coaches Association Division II Coaches’ Poll.
INDIANAPOLIS---The NCAA Division II Football Committee has released this week’s NCAA Division II football poll. The top 10 teams by super regional are listed along with their overall record and their Division II won-lost record through games of November 1, 2008.
BAY CITY, Mich. — Wayne State University junior running back Joique Bell (Benton Harbor, Mich) has been chosen as the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Football Offensive Player of the Week by the league office. Hillsdale College junior defensive end Drew Berube (Hillsdale, Mich.) was selected Defensive Player of the Week, while Ashland University freshman place kicker Gregg Berkshire (Ashland, Ohio) earned Special Teams Player of the Week Honors.
WSU's Andrew Bates Chosen For NFF Hampshire Honor Society Membership
June 30, 2009Andrew Bates, a member of the 2008 Wayne State University football team, was inducted into the 2009 National Football Foundation (NFF) Hampshire Honor Society, which is comprised of college football players from all divisions of play who each maintained a 3.2 GPA or better. The announcement was made by the National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame.
