Head coach Patrick Daberkow saw noticeable improvements in the trenches during the spring season that totaled 13 practices. The Bulldogs know what they have in Ryan Durdon and a loaded linebacker group.
The spring football practice season is underway for the Bulldogs. Head coach Patrick Daberkow is beginning to see the fruits of the program's offseason labor following a 3-7 season in 2018.
As of National Signing Day (Feb. 6), the Concordia football program has secured pledges from 35 current high school seniors and one transfer. Nine of the future Bulldogs hail from the state of Nebraska.
The 2019 Concordia football season will open versus Doane up with a night game inside Bulldog Stadium on Sept. 7. The 10-game varsity slate will also include another matchup with NCAA D-III Buena Vista.
The list of 2018 postseason honors keeps growing for sophomore Lane Napier. On Saturday (Dec. 22), the Omaha World-Herald announced Napier as defensive honorary captain of its All-Nebraska team.
Eleven student-athletes from the Concordia football team represented the program on the list of 2018 Daktronics-NAIA Scholar-Athletes. The Bulldogs were one of nine football programs with at least 10 honorees.
A two-time first team All-GPAC selection and the national leader in tackles, sophomore linebacker Lane Napier picked up first team All-America accolades from the Associated Press on Friday (Dec. 14).
Also an honorable mention All-GPAC choice and on track to be named an NAIA Scholar-Athlete, Zac Walter picked up Acadmic All-District accolades from CoSDIA on Thursday (Nov. 15).
Featured StoryIn lieu of the normal spring practice season, head coach Patrick Daberkow is monitoring progress from afar. Prior to students being sent home, Daberkow observed a physically stronger, more veteran 2020 team.
Featured StoryAs of Signing Day 2020, the Concordia football program has secured the pledges of 42 high school seniors from nine states around the country. The initial class includes 14 native Nebraskans.
Featured StoryThe 3-7 record didn't show it, but the Concordia football program made strides in 2019 while following the lead of a stout linebacker group. A tough Bulldog defense kept the team close throughout the season.
Featured StoryLinebacker Lane Napier has always been the type of football player who lets his performance on the field do the talking. A star at Aquinas High School, Napier wasted no time in claiming a starting spot as a Bulldog.
Featured StoryHead coach Patrick Daberkow met the crowd at Tuesday (July 31)'s GPAC Football Media Day and discussed a 2018 squad picked to finish fourth in the GPAC. Daberkow even made one bold prediction.
Featured StoryThe Victory Bell's history dates back many decades as a uniquely Concordia University, Nebraska tradition. A bell that has signaled many Bulldog victories, its origins have been revealed. There's even a surprising twist.
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The final outing of the spring came in the form of a public scrimmage on Friday night (April 20), underneath the lights at Bulldog Stadium. Head coach Patrick Daberkow's squad showed off a group of up-and-comers.
Featured StoryOut from the shadows of four-year stalwarts D'Mauria Martin and Tarence Roby, Concordia's standouts in the linebacker unit are due for more attention. Much is expected of the group in 2018.
Featured StoryA 1997 Concordia graduate, Gerrod Lambrecht has led a successful professional life that has included 17 years in the health care field and now a unique opportunity at the University of Nebraska.
Featured StoryAs of the February National Signing Day, the Concordia University football program has 44 signed or committed recruits on board. The incoming Bulldogs hail from 10 different states. Twelve are from Nebraska.
