Additional postseason recognition has streamed in for accomplished linebacker Lane Napier, who has been chosen as an Associated Press First Team All-American and nominee for the 2021 Cliff Harris Award.
For the second year in a row, Concordia running back Jonah Weyand has been named to the Academic All-America® NAIA Football Team by CoSIDA. Weyand again led the Bulldogs in rushing while earning high marks as a student.
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Over 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.
Based on performances that occurred in 2021, a number of Concordia standouts improved their positioning on program single season and career all-time lists. Notably, Lane Napier padded his school record tackle total.
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.
Featured StoryVance 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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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.
Featured StorySean 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.
Featured StoryJared 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.
Featured StorySenior 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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Here's why we should celebrate Concordia University football, from the people that know best.
Featured StoryBelgium is not exactly considered a hotbed for college football recruiting. But Brussels native Dylan Pierquin has found a home and a role with Concordia football.
Featured StoryPicked third in the GPAC by league coaches, the 2016 Bulldogs are packed with star power. The likes of Trey Barnes and Bryce Collins have Concordia thinking big.
Featured StoryBernard "Arkie" Arkebauer received induction as part of the very first Concordia Athletic Hall of Fame class. He's a legendary figure in Concordia football history.
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One GPAC coach thought enough of the Concordia football program to give it a first-place vote in the conference's preseason poll. That's exciting.
