Thursday, May 2, 2013

Fifteen PFL Student-Athletes named to 2013 NFF Hampshire Honor Society

Fifteen Pioneer Football League student-athletes were named to the 2013 NFF Hampshire Honor Society as announced by The National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Jacksonville's Walden Invited to Washington's Rookie Camp

Jacksonville’s Colby Walden has been invited to the Washington Redskins’ upcoming rookie camp, which will be held Friday-Sunday (May 3-5) at Redskins Park in Ashburn, Va.

Saturday, April 27, 2013

Campbell Head Coach Minter Announces Pick in NFL Draft

Campbell head football coach and former Carolina Panther great Mike Minter took to the stage Friday night at Radio City Music Hall, announcing the team's second round choice in the 2013 NFL Draft.

Saturday, April 27, 2013

Marist's Rios Signs Free Agent Contract with Arizona

Marist's Michael Rios has signed a rookie free-agent contract with the Arizona Cardinals.

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Campbell's Eberwein earns presigious NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship

Campbell’s Sam Eberwein has been named a recipient of the NCAA’s 2012-13 fall postgraduate scholarship.

Thursday, February 21, 2013

Pioneer Football League revises 2012 Honor Roll, record 490 Student-Athletes earn recognition

The Pioneer Football League has named a record 490 student-athletes from its 10 member institutions were named to the league’s Academic Honor Roll for the Fall 2012 semester. The number increased following revised nominations from the league’s member institutions.

Thursday, January 3, 2013

Five PFL student-athletes named to 15th FCS ADA Academic All-Star Team

Five Pioneer Football League student-athletes were among the 54 winners of the 15th annual Football Championship Subdivision Athletics Directors Association (FCS ADA) Academic All-Star Team presented by KP Sports

Saturday, December 29, 2012

Dale Lindsey Named San Diego Head Football Coach

The University of San Diego introduced Dale Lindsey as its new head football coach at a Saturday afternoon press conference. He becomes the Toreros' 13th head coach and replaces Ron Caragher who recently was hired as head coach at San Jose State University.

Friday, December 28, 2012

Jacksonville's Colby Walden named to Phil Steele All-America squads

Jacksonville kick returner Colby Walden was selected to the 2012 Phil Steele Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) All-American Team as compiled by Josh Buchanan of JBScouting.com.

Friday, December 21, 2012

Davidson Names Alumnus Paul Nichols Head Football Coach

Paul Nichols ’03, who as a student-athlete in 2000 quarterbacked Davidson to its first-and-only undefeated season, is returning to his alma mater to serve as the football program’s 27th head coach, Director of Athletics Jim Murphy announced Friday.

Monday, December 17, 2012

San Diego Head Coach Ron Caragher Named New San Jose State Head Coach

After leading the Toreros to three PFL conference co-championships over the past six years, USD's Ron Caragher accepted the head football coaching position at San Jose State University.

Monday, December 17, 2012

Pioneer Football League Releases 2013 Conference Schedule

The Pioneer Football League has announced its 12-team conference game schedule for the upcoming 2013 season.

Friday, December 14, 2012

Eight PFL Players to Play in FCS Senior Scout Bowl, Saturday

Eight Pioneer Football League players have been selected to play in the 2012 FCS Senior Scout Bowl, Saturday, in Myrtle Beach, S.C.

Thursday, December 13, 2012

Morehead State promotes Rob Tenyer to Head Coach

Rob Tenyer, who has served as an assistant football coach at Morehead State University the past 12 seasons, has been named the 14th head coach in school history.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Pioneer Football League Names 20th Annual Academic All-PFL Teams

Fifty Pioneer Football League student-athletes have been selected to the 20th annual Academic All-PFL teams, as selected by the league’s sports information directors.

Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Pioneer Football League Presents 20th Annual All-PFL Squads

Sixty student-athletes have been named to the 20th edition of the All-Pioneer Football League squads. All selections were made by the league’s coaches, who were not permitted to vote for their own players

Monday, December 10, 2012

Pioneer Football League Announces 2012 Major Award Winners

Butler quarterback Matt Lancaster, Drake linebacker Tyler Moorehead, Valparaiso running back Jake Hutson, Butler defensive lineman Kyle Annis and Butler head coach Jeff Voris were voted to receive the Pioneer Football League’s top honors in a vote of the league’s coaches.

Monday, December 10, 2012

Two PFL players named to The Sports Network FCS All-America Team

Jacksonville kick returner Colby Walden and San Diego kicker Ernie Collins were each third-team selections on The Sports Network FCS All-America team.

Thursday, December 6, 2012

Butler's Szafranski named to Capital One Academic All-America squad

Butler junior defensive back Jayme Szafranski, who helped lead Butler to a share of the 2012 PFL championship, has been named to the second team of the 2012 Capital One Academic All-America Division I Football Team, chosen by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA).

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Campbell names Mike Minter new head football coach

Former Carolina Panthers standout and Nebraska Football Hall of Famer Mike Minter has been named head football coach at Campbell University.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Morehead State head coach Ballard will not return in 2013

Morehead State Director of Athletics Brian Hutchinson has announced that Head Football Coach Matt Ballard’s contract will not be renewed after it expires in December. Ballard served as head coach of the Eagles for 19 seasons and an assistant for four additional years.

Monday, November 19, 2012

PFL Weekly Report: Nov. 19

San Diego and Marist will close out the 2012 season with a Dec. 1 contest in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. The Toreros will make the trip seeking to become the third team to claim a share of the PFL title. The Red Foxes will seek to spoil the Toreros championship hopes and move to .500 in league play.

Monday, November 12, 2012

PFL Weekly Report: Nov. 12

Drake travels to Jacksonville seeking to gain a share of the PFL title for the second consecutive year. San Diego, also seeking to remain in the PFL title race, heads to the East Coast for a game against Davidson.

Thursday, November 8, 2012

Valparaiso's Hutson named to Jerry Rice Award Watch List

Valparaiso redshirt freshman Jake Hutson was one of five additions to the Jerry Rice Award watch list, as announced on Thursday afternoon.

Thursday, November 8, 2012

Sixteen PFL student-athletes named to Capital One Academic All-District Squads

Sixteen Pioneer Football League student-athletes were named to the Capital One Academic All-District teams as selected by the College Sports Information Directors Association. Dayton and San Diego each had four student-athletes recognized while Campbell and Drake had three each and Butler and Marist had one student-athlete named.

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

San Diego-Marist PFL contest slated for Dec. 1

The Pioneer Football League contest between San Diego and Marist has been rescheduled with the teams now slated to play at noon (EDT), Saturday, Dec. 1 in Poughkeepsie, N.Y.

Monday, November 5, 2012

PFL Weekly Report: Nov. 5

Can Butler do it? Butler will have the opportunity to claim the 2012 title outright when they travel to Drake, Saturday. Drake has plenty of motivation to spoil Butler’s trip, with a win they can move back into a tie for the title. San Diego also remains an interested party and will host Morehead State after seeing the result of Butler-Drake contest.

Monday, November 5, 2012

Davidson dismisses head coach Merritt

Davidson head coachTripp Merritt will be released from his contract at the end of the season and has been relieved of his coaching responsibilities for the remaining two games, Director of Athletics Jim Murphy announced Monday.

Monday, November 5, 2012

Campbell head coach Steele will not return in 2013

The administration of Campbell University announced Monday that head football coach Dale Steele will be released at the conclusion of the 2012 season.

Thursday, November 1, 2012

San Diego-Marist PFL contest postponed due to Hurricane Sandy effects

The Pioneer Football League contest between San Diego and Marist which was scheduled to be played Saturday, Nov. 3 in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., has been postponed due to the lingering effects of Hurricane Sandy throughout the East Coast.

Monday, October 29, 2012

PFL Weekly Report: Oct. 29

Three weeks remain in the regular season and four teams are still in the hunt for the 2012 PFL crown. The week’s top match-up will have one-loss Jacksonville visiting unbeaten Butler to begin Saturday’s action. Drake will put its 5-0 PFL mark on the line when it visits Dayton. San Diego will seek to stay within sight of the co-leaders when it visits Marist.

Monday, October 22, 2012

PFL Weekly Report: Oct. 22

Butler will be the lone PFL unbeaten in action during Week 9 and will travel to Davidson. Campbell travels to Morehead State with both teams seeking their first PFL victory. San Diego returns to the West Coast and will host Dayton while trying to remain at one loss.

Thursday, October 18, 2012

Jacksonville's Bell joins Jerry Rice Award Watch List

Jacksonville freshman quarterback Kade Bell has been named to the 2012 Jerry Rice Award Watch List, which recognizes the national freshman of the year in the Football Championship Subdivision and is presented by The Sports Network.

Monday, October 15, 2012

PFL Weekly Report: Oct. 15

After surviving road scares in Week 7, the PFL’s co-leaders – Butler, Drake and Jacksonville – each start the second half of league play by returning home and seeking to improve 5-0. Dayton seeks its third straight win while Davidson and Campbell meet with both teams seeking their first PFL win.

Monday, October 8, 2012

PFL Weekly Report: Oct. 8

It is the second of five “full slate” weekends in the PFL with all 10 teams playing a conference contest. The league’s three unbeaten teams are each on the road in Week 7: Butler at Marist, Drake at Valparaiso and Jacksonville at Davidson.

Monday, October 1, 2012

PFL Weekly Report: Oct. 1

All four teams unbeaten in PFL play will be in action during Week 6, including a key San Diego-Drake contest that is a matchup of the league’s 2011 co-champions. Butler and Jacksonville, the league’s other unbeaten squads, both begin two-game road trips in Week 6. Elsewhere, Dayton travels to Davidson where both teams seek their first PFL win.

Thursday, September 27, 2012

Four PFL student-athletes among Campbell Trophy honorees

Butler's Jordan Ridley, Campbell's Sam Eberwein, Dayton's Bill Petraiuolo and Drake's Tyler Moorehead were among 147 semifinalists for the William V. Campbell Trophy, endowed by HealthSouth, which recognizes an individual as the absolute best football scholar-athlete in the nation.

Monday, September 24, 2012

PFL Weekly Report: Sept. 24

After a wild opening weekend of PFL action, Week 5 will be a quieter affair – at least scheduling-wise – with only three league games are on the slate. The week’s key contest will see Marist travel down the eastern seaboard for a contest at Jacksonville in a battle 1-0 PFL squads.

Friday, September 21, 2012

Drake's Bosch named to 2012 All-State AFCA Good Works Team

Zach Bosch, a senior offensive lineman on the Drake University football team, has been named to the 2012 Allstate American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) Good Works Team for his involvement in the community off the field.

Monday, September 17, 2012

PFL Weekly Report: Sept. 17

Defending 2011 PFL co-champions Drake and San Diego both open their title defense at home in Week 4 of the 2012 campaign. Jacksonville, the lone PFL team to end the pre-conference slate with a winning mark travels to Dayton.

Monday, September 10, 2012

PFL Weekly Report: Sept. 10

Three matchups between Division I FCS’ two non-scholarship leagues – the PFL and the Ivy League – highlight Week 3 action. In addition, three PFL teams will host Northeast Conference foes in what will be a nine-game schedule across the Pioneer Football League

Monday, September 3, 2012

PFL Weekly Report: Sept. 3

Six contests against FCS opposition highlight Week 2 action across the PFL. Among those six outings are three games against teams currently ranked nationally: Drake hosts [4/4] Montana State, Morehead State travels to [21/25] Eastern Kentucky and Valparaiso travels to [6/10] Youngstown State.

Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Pioneer Football League Weekly Release: Sept. 28

The Pioneer Football League's 20th season begins this week with four games scheduled Thursday and another six, Saturday. Two Saturday contest will be against FCS nationall-ranked opponents when Dayton travels to Illinois State and Jacksonville travels to Georgia Southern.

Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Pioneer Football League gains championship automatic qualification with 2013 bracket expansion

Beginning in 2013, the Pioneer Football League will gain access to the Division I Football Championship through an automatic bid as a result of the NCAA Board of Directors approving a budget that will allow expansion of the tournament to 24 teams that season.

Tuesday, August 14, 2012

San Diego's Oliaro named to College Sports Journal preseason FCS All-America team

San Diego senior defensive lineman Blake Oliaro continues to rack up preseason recognition with the College Sports Journal naming him to their preseason FCS All-America team, Tuesday.

Thursday, August 9, 2012

Two PFL athletes named to Phil Steele's Preseason All-America teams

San Diego defensive lineman Blake Oliaro and Drake defensive lineman Brandon Coleman were named to Phil Steele's Preseason All-America squads, Wednesday.

Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Morehead State's Duzan, Marist's Jason Myers named to Fred Mitchell Award Watch List

Morehead State senior kicker Rainer Duzan and Marist senior kicker Jason Myers each have been named to the 2012 Fred Mitchell Award Watch List.

Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Two PFL Players named to College Sporting News Preseason All-America Teams

San Diego defensive lineman Blake Oliaro and Davidson wide receiver Lanny Funsten were both named to College Sporting News' preseason All-America Squads, Monday.

Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Returning Players of the Year highlight 2012 Preseason All-PFL teams

Drake quarterback Mike Piatkowski and San Diego defensive lineman Blake Oliaro headline the 2012 All-Pioneer Football League squads. Oliaro was one of a league-high five players representing six positions from 2011 PFL co-champion San Diego selected to the preseason squad. Drake also shared the 2011 title and placed five players on the preseason team.

Monday, July 30, 2012

San Diego picked to win 2012 Pioneer Football League race

The University of San Diego and Drake University, the defending Pioneer Football League co-champions, were picked to finish first and second, respectively, in the league’s preseason coaches’ poll, Monday.

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Campbell's Barker-Lane Stadium gains lights

The installation of lights has been completed at Campbell’s Barker-Lane Stadium / Ed Gore Field. The process, which began in June, was completed Tuesday night when the stadium lights were turned on for the first time.

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Brad Edwards named new Director of Athletics at Jacksonville

The Jacksonville University athletic department began a new era Wednesday when Brad Edwards was named Director of Athletics. A former player in the National Football League, Edwards joins the Dolphins from Newberry College where he was Athletic Director.

Sunday, July 22, 2012

College Sports Madness names three PFL atheltes to preseason All-America teams

San Diego defensive lineman Blake Oliaro, Marist tight end Anthony Calcagni and Butler linebacker Jordan Ridley were each named to College Sports Madness Preseason All-America teams.

Thursday, July 19, 2012

San Diego's Blake Oliaro named to Buck Buchanan Watch List

San Diego defensive lineman Blake Oliaro, the returning Pioneer Football League Defensive Player of the Year, has been named as one of 20 players to the Buck Buchanan Watch List, presented by The Sports Network, Thursday.

Monday, July 9, 2012

Three PFL athletes named to Sports Network Preseason All-America squads

San Diego defensive end Blake Oliaro led a trio of Pioneer Football League student-athletes named to the 2012 Sports Network Preseason All-America teams, Monday.

Monday, July 9, 2012

Four PFL punt returners named to CFPA Preseason Watch List

Four Pioneer Football League punt returners were among the 50 athletes named to the College Football Performance Awards preseason watch list at the position, Monday.

Monday, July 2, 2012

Jacksonville's Walden, San Diego's James named to CFPA Preseason Kickoff Returner Watch List

Jacksonville's Colby Walden and San Diego's Kenny James were each named to the College Football Performance Awards Preseason Watch list for kickoff returners and all-purpose runners, Monday.

Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Former San Diego tight end Doyle signs with NFL's Chargers

Patrick "Packy" Doyle made the most of his three-day rookie minicamp tryout with the San Diego Chargers last month as he was rewarded with a three-year contract on Tuesday.

Sunday, June 24, 2012

Valparaiso's Wood, San Diego's Collins named to CFPA Preseason Punter Award Watch List

Valparaiso's Greg Wood and San Diego's Ernest Collins were named to the College Football Performance Awards Preseason Punter Award Watch List, the organization announced Monday.

Monday, June 18, 2012

Marist's Myers, Morehead State's Duzan named to CFPA Preseason Watch List

PFL placekickers Jason Myers, of Marist, and Rainer Duzan, of Morehead State, were named to the College Football Performance Awards' Preseason Watch List, the organization announced Monday.

Friday, June 15, 2012

PFL releases 2012 composite schedule

The 2012 Pioneer Football League schedule begins Thursday, August 30 when Butler and Morehead State open their respective schedules for the first of 10 contests on opening weekend according to the league's composite schedule released Friday.

Monday, June 11, 2012

Campbell's Monroe named to CFPA preseason defensive back watch list

Campbell's Steth Monroe was the PFL's lone representative on the College Football Performance Awards' preseason defensive back watch list, the organization announced Monday.

Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Returning First-Team All-PFL selections Ridley and Moorehead named to CFPA's preseason linebacker watch list

Butler's Jordan Ridley and Drake's Tyler Moorehead, both first-team All-PFL selections in 2011, were named to the College Football Performance Awards' preseason watch list at linebacker, the organization announced Monday.

Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Five PFL players named to CFPA Defensive Line preseason watch list

Five PFL athletes – Dayton's Brannon Dunn, Drake's Brandon Coleman, Jacksonville's Mike Mayoral, Marist's Terrence Fede and San Diego's Blake Oliaro – were named to the 2012 College Football Performance Awards preseason watch list at defensive line, the organization announced Monday.

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Four PFL players named to CFPA preseason watch list at Tight End

Butler's Matt Jenson, Drake's Kevin Marshall, Jacksonville's Quintin Davis and Marist's Anthony Calcagni were each named to the College Football Performance Awards preseason watch list at tight end, the organization announced, Monday.

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Davidson's Funsten, Morehead State's Sawyer named to CFPA preseason wide receiver list

Davidson's Lanny Funsten and Morehead State's Donte Sawyer were the Pioneer Football League's two representatives on the 2012 College Football Performance Awards preseason watch list at wide receiver, the organization announced Monday.

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

San Diego's James named to CFPA Preseason Running Back Watch List

San Diego's Kenny James was the lone Pioneer Football League representative on the College Football Performance Awards preseason watch list at running back, the league announced, Monday.

Friday, May 4, 2012

Jacksonville's Billy Peach selected in 3rd round of 2012 CFL Draft

Jacksonville offensive lineman Billy Peach was selected by the Calgary Stampeders in the 3rd round of the 2012 Candian Football League Draft, held Friday in Toronto.

Friday, May 4, 2012

39 PFL student-athletes named to 2012 NFF Hampshire Honor Society

Thirty-nine Pioneer Football League student-athletes were named to the 2012 National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame Hampshire Honor Society, the organization announced Thursday.

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Three PFL quarterbacks named to CFPA Preseason Watch List

Drake's Mike Piatkowski, Morehead State's Zach Lewis, San Diego's Mason Mills were each named to the College Football Performance Awards preseason watch list at quarterback, the organization announced Monday.

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Marist’s Bryant, Fitzpatrick headed to NFL rookie minicamps

Marist senior cornerback Jaquan Bryant and senior wide receiver Kevin Fitzpatrick of the Marist football team will be headed to NFL Rookie Minicamps later this month.

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Butler's Grant Hunter signs with Cincinnati

Butler defensive lineman Grant Hunter has signed as an undrafted free agent with the Cincinnati Bengals, the school announced Tuesday.

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

San Diego's Kurn signs with Oakland Raiders

San Diego linebacker Mario Kurn has signed with the National Football League's Oakland Raiders as an undrafted free agent, NFL.com reported today.