Linebacker Lane Napier was honored with First Team All-America status by the American Football Coaches Association on Monday (Dec. 13). In addition, tight end Garrett Schardt garnered Honorable Mention All-America accolades.
Featured StoryAll-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.
For a second year in a row, Jonah Weyand has been recognized by CoSIDA as an Academic All-District award winner. This marks the 10th-straight year that Concordia Football has had at least one Academic All-District recipient.
Lane Napier headed the list of Concordia Football all-conference honorees while being named the GPAC Defensive Player of the Year. Napier was joined with first team honors by Johnny Robinson III and Garrett Schardt.
The pooch punting of Korrell Koehlmoos in the win at Hastings has earned him the GPAC Special Teams Player of the Week award. Koehlmoos pinned the Broncos inside their own 20 four times.
On a cold and breezy day, the Concordia defense ruled the day while leading the Bulldogs to a sixth win in a row. Lane Napier made 13 tackles in his final game and Concordia won at Hastings, 17-7, in earning a sweep of in-state rivals.
If the Bulldogs continue their winning ways on Saturday, the program will have accomplished a feat it hasn't achieved since 1970: defeat Doane, Hastings and Midland in the same season. Concordia will be at Hastings for the final week of the regular season.
For his role in the 20-13 win over Doane, senior linebacker Jorge Ocha has been named the GPAC Defensive Player of the Week. Ochoa returned an interception for a touchdown and made nine tackles.
Concordia followed its dominant defense to a 20-13 slugfest of a win over Doane on senior day Saturday (Nov. 6). Jorge Ochoa emerged with a pick six and Joan Weyand ran for 112 yards and a score in the victory.
The 66th all-time meeting between Concordia and Doane will unfold Saturday inside Bulldog Stadium. The Bulldogs are aiming to extend its win streak to five and topple the Tigers for a second year in a row.
Featured StoryAt just 12 years old, Cleve Wester aspired to play in the NFL and live a life of service caring for underprivileged children and families. With the help of four years at Concordia, Wester accomplished his goals.
Featured StorySouthwest of Seward, Blake Schlegel grew up on a farm. He didn't know it then, but he was everything Patrick Daberkow and his staff were looking for. Down to Earth. Blue collar. Hard-working. And a fun personality.
Featured StoryAfter saying goodbye to a successful senior class, the Bulldogs began to answer questions this spring about what the 2025 team will look like. There will be a new QB and a host of new starters up front for Coach Daberkow's squad.
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For Head Coach Patrick Daberkow and 15 Concordia Football student-athletes, spring break was more about service than fun. The Bulldogs spent it rebuilding an LCMS camp devasted by Hurricane Helene.
Featured StoryThe 2024 Concordia Football team was the best that Coach Patrick Daberkow has ever been around. The Bulldogs went 8-2 and rewrote the program's offensive record books behind quarterback DJ McGarvie.
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After four-straight weeks of knocking on the door as a “receiving votes” team, Concordia Football has cracked the NAIA top 25. The Bulldogs landed at No. 23 while earning a top 25 ranking for the first time since 2017.
Featured StoryThough his football coaching career may be ending, Coach Meyer’s love for Jesus, family and Bulldog Football is eternal. "Mr. Concordia" leaves a legacy of service as a mentor to Bulldogs past and present.
Featured StoryNames like DJ McGarvie, Austin Jablonski and Mark Arp have earned well-deserved headlines, but the work of the big guys up front has been just as critical for Concordia Football. The Bulldogs' veteran lines have become a force.
Featured StoryThe time is now for a Concordia Football team loaded with experience. A passing game spurred by DJ McGarvie and Austin Jablonski and a defense with strength up front provide confidence that 2024 could turn into a season of postseason contention.
Featured StoryBehind the scenes, Sterup has earned about as much respect as anyone within the Concordia Football locker room. His play on the football field speaks volumes – and so too do his actions off of it.
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