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). Samford has won 14 games against the spread this season, while failing to cover 13 times. Analytics cookies do not personally identify you and cannot be turned off. Dustin Lewis Sep 16, 2021 12:44 AM EDT Looking back on it, the. I believe we can accomplish great things on the football field without compromising our ideals and standards. 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: Chattanooga has compiled a 12-16-1 record against the spread this season. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. Offensively, were a lot more cognizant of protection of the quarterback. Samford head coach Rod Tiffin was named both the men's and women's Coach of the Year. 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 use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. The Choctaws made three appearances in the NCAA Division II playoffs and compiled a They play out of a sense of pride for their school and because they love the game. In fact, I'd suggest . I have seen it happen before and we can certainly experience that here. "It's my desire that Saturdays at Seibert will be exciting," Gray said when named head coach in 2001. Champion doubled to center field (0-1 K). The Cardinal competes as part of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I Football Bowl Subdivision. These games are hard to get, Hatcher said. This isnt anything close to a fair fight. ", Cookie Preferences | Privacy Policy | Software Plugins, We use cookies to improve our site, personalize content and serve more relevant advertising on other platforms. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Dan Earl, Head Coach Opening statement after 86-74 loss to Wofford. 2 seed Samford in Saturday's quarterfinal round. As always, stay tuned to The Scoop for the latest. After having served as an assistant at Samford since 1994, first as running backs coach from 1994-98, and next as assistant head coach and recruiting coordinator from 1999 through the first five games of 2001, Gray was named the 34th head coach in Samford football history following the 2001 season. And now comes Samford, which could lose by that margin all by itself. Gray began coaching in the high school ranks in Houston, Texas, serving for five years (1984-88) at Aldine Nimitz High School in Houston as an offensive coach. The difference in talent between players on opposite sides of an NFL field isnt nearly as vast as the difference between players from the SECs top team and colleges with enrollments that barely top four figures. 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 In 2014, Fritz hired Krysl as his special teams coordinator. Seasons: 11 (1907 to 1924) Record (W-L-T): 27-57-11 Conferences: Ind. The team went 7-4 overall, giving Samford its first winning season since 1999. Men's Basketball Theres a big difference between walking into the lions den and walking into the dragons lair. Far more likely, though, are point differentials that top the half-century mark, like Miamis 57-point victory over Bethune-Cookman last weekend. For fiscal 2021 July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021 Samford reported football expenses of $5.3 million, about one-fourth of the athletic departments total expenditures, according to the U.S. Department of Education. After three years in the league, we can see that the ring is not that far out of reach. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Contact Jay Busbee at jay.busbee@yahoo.com or on Twitter at @jaybusbee. OFFICIAL WEBSITE OF SAMFORD UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS. Following a 1-4 start, the Bulldogs finished 2001 with a 5-5 mark. In 2014, Samford renamed its football field house the Sullivan-Cooney Family Field House to honor the many ways Sullivan contributed to the university. Because of that, I believe this place offers the best of both worlds.". Yet, a conference championship is our goal each year we report. So when a marquee program comes along offering the going rate of $500,000 10 percent of the football programs entire budget for one days work, thats an awfully enticing proposition for a small school. Along the way, he became a close and cherished friend. The answer, as it always is in college football, comes down to three factors: tradition, spectacle and money. Glover (Knoxville, Tenn.) led the Bulldogs in the regular season with a scoring average of 15.5 points per game. Defensively, we have to get a few more guys on the line of scrimmage, he said. I believe that we can promote His Kingdom even through the game of football. Our young men are beginning to understand that more and more.". 23 Eastern Kentucky. 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. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. . This weekend, Samford University marches into the dragons lair of Athens to face the University of Georgia. Gray is married to the former Crystal Crosby of Shreveport, La. Smart understands the balancing act thats at work here, from youth leagues all the way to the professional ranks. Wayne Grubb (born c. 1938) is a former American football and baseball coach. Pat Sullivan has been named the head football coach at Samford University, university President Andrew Westmoreland and director of athletics Bob Roller announced Friday. The Samford Legacy League established the Jean and Pat Sullivan Scholarship in 2009. Main Navigation Menu. Announced schedules as of December 8, 2022. For now, Hatcher is focused on the game coming this weekend. The official staff directory for the Samford University Bulldogs Skip To Main . They have eight grandchildren. Boston College is expected to hire former Iowa State head coach Paul Rhoads, sources told FootballScoop on Friday. Football at a Christian University is an awesome tool to grow Godly men.". The Bulldogs tallied 20 regular-season wins in consecutive seasons for the first time in program history in 2022-23 under McMillan. "It's the purest form of athletics we have today. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Their only loss that year under Gray was on the road to No. Pat Sullivan, former Samford University head football coach and Auburn football icon, died peacefully at home on Dec. 1 at the age of 69. It boasts a bit of a college football pedigree both Bobby Bowden and Jimbo Fisher once played there but it usually sticks within its FCS boundaries, playing opponents like Furman, Wofford and Mercer. Zach has been FootballScoop's national columnist since 2012. He is the head coachof the Texas A&M Aggies. Grubb was also the head baseball coach at Samford in 1968. 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. 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.. . At Samford, education has to be important to the athletes. In 1987, Bowden became the head coach at Samford University, a school where his father played and coached. Series History. "My goal is for our players to take pride in wearing the red and blue of Samford, and for them to work hard daily to be the best student-athletes they can be," Gray said. Sullivan served as Samfords head football coach for eight seasons from 2007-2014. The team competes at the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) level as a member of the Southern Conference (SoCon). Full Bio. Last year, Hatchers Bulldogs threw for 410 yards, scored in truckloads, and were within four points of Florida 56 to 52 with less than 10 minutes left in the game. They have five children: Brittany (20), Briana (18), Austin (14), Payton (12) and Bailey (10). There is no reason why we shouldn't strive to excel on the football field while at the same time keeping the core values of Samford University at the forefront. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. The Bulldogs probably win the 2021 and 2022 national titles in runaway fashion. A strong case can be made for an upset in three of the four FCS quarterfinals this weekend, but a Samford win at North Dakota State Friday night would surely. This list may not reflect recent changes . Take away playing opportunities in the middle, and options upstream soon diminish. Gray spent five years coaching quarterbacks and running backs at Mississippi College before coming to Samford. Dye (Haleyville, Ala.) averaged 13 points and 5.1 rebounds over the regular season for Samford, highlighted by a mark of 14.6 points and 4.9 boards per game against . The Bulldogs are scoring 81 percent of the time they are in the red zone. "Thats kind of his baby, Krysl saidof learning special teams from Fritz 2019. In addition to his football duties, Gray served two years as head tennis coach for the Choctaws. 39-17-3 record. HOMEWOOD - Samford lost its chance at winning an outright Southern Conference men's basketball title on Saturday. 2 . Sports Reference Baseball; Football; Basketball; Hockey; Futebol; Blog; Stathead . A new era of Samford football began on October 16, 2001, when Bill Gray, 44, was named interim head coach midway through the season. Earlier this year, Sullivan was announced as a member of the 2020 Samford Athletics Hall of Fame class. ), The advantages for Samford, on the other hand, are this: a Saturday afternoon turn on the big stage and a whole lot of cash. Hill is a member of the Carolina Panthers and Finnegan is with the Tennessee Titans. Last season, despite a slow start and young team with just five seniors, Samford improved throughout the season. [3] Auburn [ edit] The Green Wave are coming off a season where they jumped from two wins to 12, won the American, defeated USC in the Cotton Bowl, and finished No. 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. In 1991, Bowden's Samford team reached the I-AA semifinals. The team was known as the Howard Bulldogs through the 1965 season when Howard College was renamed as Samford University. Samford's first football team was fielded in 1902. Live scores, highlights and updates from the Auburn vs. Samford football game By Scout Staff Nov 23, 2019 at 3:09 pm ET 1 min read The official 2022 Football Roster for the Samford University Bulldogs Skip To Main . Jaquiski Tartt, second-round NFL draft pick (highest drafted football player in Samford history, 46th overall pick)San Francisco 49ers (2015) Corey White, player, . Dye (Haleyville, Ala.) averaged 13 points and 5.1 rebounds over the regular season for Samford, highlighted by a mark of 14.6 points and 4.9 boards per game against . OFFICIAL WEBSITE OF SAMFORD UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS, Athletics | 800 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham, AL 35229. NFL-style clock rules could come to college football, but the most extreme proposal will not. It seemed like we were stuck on 63 for a while. Krysl played for Fritz at Central Missouri from 2005-07. "As a coach, I need to help the players improve as individuals each day that they are out on that field. He spent three seasons, from 1966 to 1968, as the line coach as Stanford under John Lee Armstrong, before succeeding Armstrong as head coach in 1969. I believe we are getting closer each year. Sullivan is widely recognized for his iconic collegiate football career at Auburn. Or write about sports? The official University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Mocs Men's Basketball History vs Samford University 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.. Visit ESPN to view the Samford Bulldogs team schedule for the current and previous seasons Chris Hatcher was named Samfords 36th head football coach on Dec. 11, 2014. - The Samford football program signed two student-athletes to National Letters of Intent for the 2023 class, Samford coach Chris Hatcher announced Wednesday. Paveletzke was also named to the media's All-Conference third team, making him the first freshman to . Live COLLEGEFOOTBALL scores at CBSSports.com. Sullivan, the winner of the 1971 Heisman Trophy as a quarterback at Auburn University, is the 35th head football coach in Samford history. "The Lord has opened up so many doors," Gray said. Staggs had been set to join the Western Kentucky staff as an assistant coach. (Yes, theres also the all-but-guaranteed win factor, but when youre Georgia, thats not as much of an issue, no matter whom youre playing. The family is appreciative of everyone's outpouring of love and support. Special teams coordinator Robby Discher, a former FootballScoop Special Teams Coordinator of the Year, took the same job at Illinois last month. Story Links. Boston University Men, Montana Women, Houston Men, Texas Women, Northwestern Men, Stats, Schedules Seasons 1970-71 Men , 1958-59 Men , 2008-09 Women , 1975-76 Men , 1995-96 Women , Polls , Leaders "Small-college athletics still belong to the kids," Gray said. OFFICIAL WEBSITE OF SAMFORD UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS, Athletics | 800 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham, AL 35229, Deputy Director of Athletics for Student-Athlete Well-Being/SWA, Executive Associate AD for External Affairs, Associate AD for Academic and Compliance Services, Assistant AD for Facilities, Game Operations and Equipment, Assistant AD for Sports Performance and Project Samson, Assistant AD for Marketing, Strategic Communications and Broadcast Services (WSOC), Director of Diversity & Intercultural Initiatives for Athletics, Senior Director of Student-Athlete Academic Services, Director of Student-Athlete Academic Services, Assistant AD for Development and Director of the S-Club, Assistant AD for Sports Information (HIST, HOF, M/W Golf, M/W Tennis, XC, T&F), Director of Strategic Communications (FB, WBB, SB), Director of Strategic Communications (MBB, BSB, VB), General Manager of Ticket Sales and Operations, Head Athletic Trainer (Soccer/Women's Golf), Athletic Trainer (Women's Basketball/Men's Tennis), Assistant Athletic Trainer (Men's Basketball/Men's Golf), Assistant Athletic Trainer (Track & Field/Cross Country), Assistant Athletic Trainer (Volleyball/Women's Tennis), Assistant Athletic Trainer (Football/Softball), Director of Olympic Strength and Conditioning, Associate Head Coach (Pitching)/Recruiting Coordinator, Director of Player Development and Scouting, NBA Liaison and Director of Advanced Scouting and Strategies, Assistant Head Coach -- Offensive Coordinator/Wide Receivers, Cross Country Coach / Distance Track Coach. Football Coaching Staff. Following the season, safety Cortland Finnegan was named All-American for the second time in three seasons. Athletics 2023 Football Coaching Staff. Our guys, theyre smart players, Samford head coach Chris Hatcher told Yahoo Sports. 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. The greatest coach in college football history wonders aloud how the SEC could possibly be so cruel to the Crimson Tide. Cagan Campbell was named the Male Most Outstanding Track Performer, while Hannah Daffin earned Female Most Outstanding Field Performer . The relationship between Krysl and Green Wave head coach Willie Fritz stretches back close to two decades. The junior forward rebounding average in SoCon play ranked seventh-best in the conference while his 42 percent three-point efficiency in conference action ranked second among SoCon players. 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. 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. Tulane is expected to hire Samford special teams coordinator Mike Krysl as a special teams analyst, sources told FootballScoop on Friday. Check out the COLLEGEFOOTBALL scoreboard, box scores and game recaps. 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. From Nimitz, Gray moved to Langham Creek High School in Houston, spending one season there before returning to the Choctaws. They understand that their very best hope is that Georgia. More accurately, though, Furman won a share of the SoCon title on Saturday. One of his players at Nimitz was former Texas A&M All-American and 1994 New York Jets first-round draft choice Aaron Glenn. Gray, however, will be the first to say that there is a long way to go to being satisfied. Samford University names field after Bobby Bowden The legendary head coach will be honored by his alma mater later this month. Nimitz appeared in the Texas state playoffs during his tenure. In addition to the head coaches of Samford sports, there are 18 assistant coaches of men's teams and 12 assitant coaches of women's teams. Asst. Ricky Turner. The quarterfinal matchup between the Bulldogs and the Buccaneers is scheduled for 4:45 p.m. CT and can be streamed on ESPN+. "They are a testimony to the type of players we are attracting to our University. The Samford Bulldogs football program is the intercollegiate American football team for Samford University located in Homewood, Alabama. Both Hill and Finnegan are currently in the NFL. As an assistant coach, he shared in Mississippi College's NCAA Division II national championship. Dye currently ranks 19th in program history with 1,110 career points. OFFICIAL WEBSITE OF SAMFORD UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS. Boston University Men, Montana Women, Houston Men, Texas Women, Northwestern Men, Stats, Schedules Seasons 1970-71 Men , 1958-59 Men , 2008-09 Women , 1975-76 Men , 1995-96 Women , Polls , Leaders The Bulldogs have won 4 conference championships, with three coming in the Dixie Conference and two in the Southern Conference. The 1971 McNeese State Cowboys football team was an American football team that represented McNeese State University as an independent during the 1971 NCAA College Division football season. NFL/AFL stats for Samford Bulldogs players at Pro-Football-Reference, Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Friday, March 3, 6:39AM. Part of the allure and madness of college football is that its the last place where future NFL All-Pros will meet up on a level playing field against future auto dealership owners and insurance salesmen. Anybody whos willing to pay us half a million dollars, were willing to travel. They have consistently finished in the top three each year in third-down conversions. Furman have won 13 out of their last 16 games against Samford.