A trio of Bulldog football players will represent the program at two different all-star football games. The D2 vs. NAIA Challenge features standout seniors from the NAIA and NCAA Division II levels.
Senior defensive back Tarence Roby has been named a nominee for the Cliff Harris Award, presented to the top defensive player in the country representing NAIA and NCAA Division II and III institutions.
Hallick Lehmann has been named a CoSIDA Academic All-American for the third time, as announced Monday (Dec. 11) by the athletic communications organization. Lehmann was also an honorable mention All-GPAC selection.
Named a second team All-American by the AFCA on Monday (Dec. 11), Tarence Roby is the fifth All-America selection from the Concordia football program over the past five seasons.
Featured StoryA homecoming win over then seventh-ranked Doane and a late four-game winning streak highlighted the first season of Patrick Daberkow's head coaching tenure. The Bulldogs finished at 6-4 overall in 2017.
A two-time academic All-America selection, senior Hallick Lehmann has been named an all-district choice for the third year in a row. Lehmann served as the team's starting right tackle for most of 2017.
A total of 15 Bulldogs from head coach Patrick Daberkow's squad picked up All-GPAC accolades on Tuesday (Nov. 14). That total included eight players that were named to either the first or second team.
The 2017 season came to an end on Saturday (Nov. 11) for the Concordia football team. A 35-0 loss to No. 3 Morningside meant that the Bulldogs concluded the year with a 6-4 record under first-year head coach Patrick Daberkow.
A pair of interceptions in last week's win at Briar Cliff allowed Tarence Roby to claim GPAC defensive player of the week accolades for the second time in 2017. Roby and the Bulldogs have won four games in a row.
Riding a four-game win streak, No. 25 Concordia is prepping for its biggest challenge yet: a matchup with GPAC champion and third-ranked Morningside. The Bulldogs will honor their seniors prior to Saturday's kickoff.
Featured StoryOver the past four seasons, Garrett Schardt has made his mark at Concordia with a series of big plays and tough grabs. The Davenport native and BDS alum will have the option of returning for a fifth season after an All-America 2021 season.
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.
Featured StoryFour decades since that glorious season, the 1981 Concordia Football team continues to reserve a spot in program lore. The Bulldogs went 9-1, won the NIAC title and finished with a No. 12 national ranking.
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Lane Napier joked that he wasn't ready to grow up in regards to his decision to return for a fifth season as a Bulldog. Napier is on track to shatter the GPAC tackle record he already owns.
Featured StoryOptimism abounds in the preparatory month of August for a 2021 Concordia Football team that league coaches have pegged for fifth place in the GPAC. The Bulldogs will kick off the season at Morningside.
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Concordia Football looks to build upon its 4-4 mark in 2020 behind 16 returning starters. The Bulldogs return All-American linebacker Lane Napier and first team All-GPAC running back Jonah Weyand.
Featured StoryCrete High School alum Jonah Weyand has his sights set on bigger and better in 2021. More than just a football player, Weyand has excelled as a leader and in the classroom.
Featured StoryConcordia Football returned to a fairly normal spring practice season this April. Storylines have included the return of Lane Napier, a welcome back to campus for 'G' and the progress of Wyatt Ehlers.
Featured StoryParticularly on the offensive side of the ball, Concordia made strides in a 2020 season that began with four-straight wins. Coach Daberkow took pride in this team for more than just on-field performance.
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In a year for the history books, the Concordia Football senior class has made the most of it. As Trevor Dey put it, the lasting impact will be "what we've learned and who we're becoming."
