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  • Saturday, Sep. 2, 2023

    Concordia pushes No. 1 Northwestern to the wire in shootout defeat

    DJ McGarvie and the Concordia offense found themselves in a good old-fashioned shootout with the No. 1 team in the land. Ultimately, the firepower of defending national champion Northwestern won out, 48-35, on a hot day in Seward.

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    Friday, Sep. 1, 2023

    Grindey: the rugby player turned HS football coach turned star Bulldog backer

    Michael Grindey has gone from Creighton rugby player to high school football coach to a star linebacker at Concordia. The outgoing Arizona native has thrived after following a twisting, turning path to Seward.

  • Monday, Aug. 28, 2023

    Game Notes: Bulldogs brace for visit from defending national champs

    Right off the top, Concordia Football will draw defending national champion Northwestern. The 2023 season opener on Saturday will mark the 46th all-time meeting between the two sides. The Bulldogs' most recent series win came in 2016.

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    Friday, Aug. 25, 2023

    Season Preview: 2023 Concordia Football

    Over the second half of last season, Concordia Football added explosiveness to its offense while supplementing a defense already known for its ruggedness. The Bulldogs hope to hit the ground running this fall in what will be year seven of Coach Patrick Daberkow's tenure.

  • Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023

    Bulldogs land at No. 6 in GPAC preseason football poll

    After tying for sixth place in the conference in 2022, Concordia Football has been pegged at No. 6 in the 2023 GPAC Preseason Football Coaches’ Poll. The Bulldogs pulled in 57 points, landing just behind Hastings (59).

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    Monday, Jul. 17, 2023

    Concordia Football: 2023 Media Day Notebook

    Head Coach Patrick Daberkow and standouts Michael Grindey and DJ McGarvie met the media on July 17 at the Nebraska Small College Football Media Day hosted by Doane. Preseason camp opens Aug. 7 for the Bulldogs.

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    Friday, Jun. 30, 2023

    Selfless 'Jabo' living in the moment at 'special place'

    After following his dreams and becoming a Nebraska Cornhusker, Austin Jablonski called an audible and transferred to Concordia for a shot at playing quarterback. He's found Concordia to be a "special place" where his faith has grown and his talents have shined.

  • Featured Story
    Thursday, Jun. 22, 2023

    Walking in the truth: How Drew Ekart's impact remains deeply felt

    Ten years after his passing, Drew Ekart's impact remains deeply felt by all those he touched along the way. Ekart valiantly fought brain cancer while accepting his fate. The star Bulldog Ekart served as a witness while walking in the truth.

  • Friday, Jun. 2, 2023

    Max Country Q&A with QB DJ McGarvie

    Following the conclusion of spring ball, Concordia quarterback DJ McGarvie joined the Bulldog Coaches Show to discuss the 2023 team, his background and why he chose to join his sister Caitlyn at Concordia.

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    Saturday, May. 13, 2023

    Spring Update: an early look at 2023 Concordia Football

    An uptick in offensive production last fall led into a spring season that Head Coach Patrick Daberkow believes has the program primed for a strong 2023 campaign. Daberkow and the Bulldogs are dreaming big behind returning quarterback DJ McGarvie.

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    Friday, Jun. 16, 2017

    Top five: greatest Concordia football moments

    We try to answer the question: what are the greatest moments in the history of the Concordia football program? This is the first in our 'top five' series. These moments date all the way back to the program's birth.

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    Wednesday, Jun. 7, 2017

    Back from knee injury, Fitzke boosts new offense

    The 2016 Concordia football team’s loss is the 2017 Concordia football team’s gain. After suffering a knee injury in the spring of 2016, all-conference tight end Seth Fitzke has come back stronger. He's ready to rock this fall.

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    Saturday, Mar. 25, 2017

    Spring update: Daberkow ready to take the reins of alma mater

    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.

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    Friday, Dec. 9, 2016

    Daberkow promoted to role of head football coach

    Previously the defensive coordinator of the Bulldogs for seven years, alum Patrick Daberkow has been promoted to the role of head football coach at Concordia University. The announcement was made Dec. 9, 2016.

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    Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2016

    Exit interview: Bulldog football completes Winter era in style

    We recap the final season of head coach Vance Winter's eight-year tenure at Concordia. The 2016 Bulldogs finished 7-3 and were ranked 18th in the final regular-season national coaches' poll.

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    Monday, Oct. 31, 2016

    Winter to step down at conclusion of 2016 season

    Vance Winter's eighth season as head football coach will be his last at Concordia. Winter has announced that he will step down following the completion of the 2016 season.

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    Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2016

    Gooden serves military, sets example for younger brother

    There are busy schedules and then there is Le'Dontrae Gooden's schedule. Part student. Part football player. Part military serviceman. Part caretaker. Gooden wears many hats.

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    Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2016

    Stewart uses Concordia to springboard life in Coast Guard

    Sean Stewart's contributions to head coach Courtney Meyer’s football program were immense, but what he’s done since his graduation has been even more impressive. Stewart serves the U.S. Coast Guard.

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    Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016

    Garcia one ups Wurdeman

    Jared Garcia rose to the top of the Concordia football program's all-time list for career touchdown catches following Saturday's 56-0 rout of Briar Cliff.

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    Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2016

    Tackling machine Hedlund represents best of Concordia football

    Senior linebacker Michael Hedlund has become a star and a centerpiece for Concordia's rugged defense. On and off the field, Hedlund represents the best of Bulldog football.

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