A few hundred people gathered to take in what amounted to the first public appearance for the football program since Patrick Daberkow was named head coach in December. Despite many new faces, Concordia's D got the better end.
Following a 7-3 season in 2016, Concordia garnered a national ranking in the spring football poll released on Monday (April 12) by the NAIA. The Bulldogs are in the midst of spring practice.
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After seven seasons as defensive coordinator, Patrick Daberkow is ready to whistle up his first practice as head coach. We take a spring look at the football program and break down the Bulldogs, position by position.
Wes Coomes has been promoted to a full-time assistant role on the Concordia football coaching staff. Coomes will serve as the JV head coach, special teams coordinator and recruiting coordinator under head coach Patrick Daberkow.
The current group set to join the Concordia football program this fall includes 13 Nebraska natives, four athletes from The Lone Star State, three high school seniors from Kansas and one apiece from Arizona and Colorado.
Head coach Patrick Daberkow has moved a step closer to finalizing his staff for the 2017 football season. The program has announced the addition of Thomas Byrd as offensive coordinator and the promotion of Corby Osten as defensive coordinator.
Standout Trey Barnes has an added another All-America honor to his list of athletic credentials. Victory Sports Network selected Barnes to its own All-America team.
Two-time All-American Trey Barnes is now a two-time honorary captain on the Omaha World-Herald's All-Nebraska team. Barnes and six other Bulldogs collected honors on Christmas day.
Not since 2001 had the Concordia football program ended a season with a national ranking. The drought ended officially on Tuesday when the Bulldogs appeared at No. 19 in the NAIA coaches' poll.
The Concordia football program is represented by six student-athletes on the list of 2016 Daktronics-NAIA Scholar-Athletes. Four Bulldogs are repeat award winners, including CoSIDA Academic All-American Hallick Lehmann.
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.
Featured StoryThe 'talking season' got underway on July 15 as Head Coach Patrick Daberkow and three Bulldogs met the media. Inside the locker room, expectations are that Concordia will enjoy a breakthrough in 2024.
Featured StoryBack in the fall, Maddox Rickertsen saw his world turned upside down when doctors discovered an egg-sized tumor in his colon. Months later, Rickertsen's outlook has changed as he gears up for football season.
