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11/6/2008

Rundh Earns Second Straight Academic All-District Honor

Adam Rundh is a two-time Academic All-District selection.
Valparaiso University’s Adam Rundh (Aalborg, Denmark/Orjanskolan H.S.) has been named to the ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District V First Team for the second straight season....Full Story
11/5/2008

Valpo’s Kozey Among 10 Finalists for ARA Sportsmanship Award

Ryan Kozey is one of 10 finalists for the ARA Sportsmanship Award.
Valparaiso University’s Ryan Kozey (Waterford, Wis./Union H.S.) is one of 10 finalists nationally for the Awards and Recognition Association (ARA) Sportsmanship Award, given to one outstanding NCAA Division I collegiate football player who best personifies the spirit of sportsmanship....Full Story
11/5/2008

Valpo Returns Home Saturday to Host Jacksonville

Tom Oswald and Valpo entertain the Dolphins at Brown Field Saturday.
After being on the road for the past two weeks, the Valparaiso Crusaders return to Brown Field on Saturday afternoon to entertain Jacksonville in Pioneer Football League action.  Saturday’s game is part of Parents’ Weekend on the Valparaiso University campus....Full Story
11/1/2008

Valpo Defeated on the Road at Morehead State

Mitch Secrest had a career-long 68-yard punt against Morehead State.
Morehead State scored on its first five possessions of the game Saturday afternoon as the Eagles defeated Valparaiso 44-10 at Jayne Stadium in Morehead, Ky....Full Story
10/27/2008

Valpo Heads to Kentucky Saturday to Face Morehead State

Valpo's offense will line up against Morehead State Saturday.
Valparaiso remains on the road Saturday afternoon as the Crusaders head to Morehead, Ky. to battle Morehead State in Pioneer Football League action.  The Crusaders are looking to bounce back from a pair of losses the past two weeks and move up into the middle of the pack in the PFL....Full Story
10/25/2008

Crusaders Fall on the Road at Dayton Saturday

Tom Oswald blocked a kick for the Crusaders.
Dayton scored five touchdowns and had 310 yards of offense in the first half on the way to a 43-7 victory over Valparaiso on Saturday afternoon at Welcome Stadium in Dayton, Ohio....Full Story
10/20/2008

Football Looks to Even PFL Record Saturday at Dayton

Anthony Curry is tied for the PFL lead with five interceptions.
Valparaiso hits the road for the first of two straight games away from Brown Field this Saturday afternoon as the Crusaders head to Dayton, Ohio to battle the Dayton Flyers.  Valpo is looking to bounce back from a loss to Butler last Saturday and even its mark in Pioneer Football League play....Full Story
10/18/2008

Valpo Falls to Butler in Battle for Hoosier Helmet

John Popper had 175 yards in kickoff returns on Saturday.
Ross Wiemer (Burlington, Wis./Burlington H.S.) rushed for two touchdowns for Valparaiso but Butler scored the game's final 27 points on the way to a 48-21 victory over the Crusaders in the Battle for the Hoosier Helmet at Brown Field....Full Story
10/12/2008

Valpo Sweeps PFL’s Weekly Awards

David Hamaker earned PFL Special Teams Player of the Week honors.
Valparaiso was represented by all three Pioneer Football League Players of the Week following the victory over Davidson when the league announced the honors on Sunday afternoon.  Ross Wiemer (Burlington, Wis./Burlington H.S.) took home Offensive honors while Anthony Curry (Merrillville, Ind./Merrillville H.S.) earned the Defensive award.  David Hamaker (Plano, Texas/West H.S.) was the PFL Special Teams Player of the Week....Full Story
10/12/2008

Valpo to Host Butler in Battle for the Hoosier Helmet Saturday

Valpo will look to retain the Hoosier Helmet against the Bulldogs.
Coming off of a thrilling overtime victory against Davidson last Saturday, Valparaiso looks to continue its success at home this Saturday as the Crusaders host Butler in the Battle for the Hoosier Helmet.  The Crusaders are looking to retain the helmet after winning last year’s contest between the two instate rivals....Full Story
10/11/2008

Valpo Thrills Homecoming Crowd with Second Half Comeback and Overtime Victory over Davidson

Ross Wiemer rushed for 170 yards and three touchdowns in the Homecoming win against Davidson.
Jake Riedel (South Milwaukee, Wis./South Milwaukee H.S.) scored from two yards out in overtime and Anthony Curry (Merrillville, Ind./Merrillville H.S.) intercepted a Davidson pass, his second pick of the game, on the Wildcats’ possession as Valparaiso came from 18 points down to earn a 35-29 victory in front of 4,178 at Brown Field on Homecoming....Full Story
10/8/2008

Valpo Football Hosts Davidson for Homecoming Saturday

John Popper has done a little of everything this season.
Valparaiso returns to Brown Field on Saturday afternoon to host Davidson in the annual Homecoming game looking to record its first Pioneer Football League victory of the season.  Prior to kickoff, there will be a dedication ceremony for the newly remodeled Brown Field....Full Story
10/4/2008

Second Half Outburst Pushes San Diego Past Valpo

Warren Arnold scored from a yard out to tie the game at halftime.
San Diego scored four unanswered touchdowns in the second half to break open a tie game on the way to defeating Valparaiso 42-14 on Saturday afternoon in San Diego, Calif.  The Crusaders tied the game 14-14 at halftime, but was unable to get the offense moving in the second half....Full Story
9/29/2008

Valpo to Open PFL Play Saturday at San Diego

Warren Arnold is now eighth all-time in total offense.
After a week off from action, Valparaiso will return to the gridiron this week to open up Pioneer Football League play at San Diego.  The game will be a part of Homecoming West for Valpo, and will mark the kickoff to the Crusaders’ 16th PFL season....Full Story
9/20/2008

Second Half Surge Pushes Marian Past Valpo

Adam Rundh had a blocked kick on Saturday.
Marian (Ind.) scored 13 unanswered points in the second half on Saturday afternoon at Brown Field and rallied from a 10-point halftime deficit to defeat Valparaiso 13-10....Full Story
9/16/2008

Valpo Hosts Marian Saturday at Brown Field

Anthony Curry has two interceptions already on the season.
Coming off a victory in its home opener last Saturday afternoon, Valparaiso will wrap up the non-conference portion of the 2008 schedule on Saturday afternoon as the Crusaders entertain Marian (Ind.).  Following the game, the Brown and Gold will have a bye week before beginning Pioneer Football League play at San Diego....Full Story
9/13/2008

Balanced Offensive Attack Leads Valpo Past Concordia (Wis.)

Ross Wiemer ran for two scores on Saturday.
Valparaiso rolled up 449 yards of total offense, 229 on the ground and 220 through the air, on the way to a 34-10 victory over Concordia (Wis.) on Saturday afternoon on Brown Field....Full Story
9/9/2008

Valpo to Host Concordia Saturday in Home Opener

The Crusaders look for big crowd in the home opener.
Valpo is set for the 88th home opener in the program’s history at Brown Field on Saturday afternoon as the Crusaders entertain Concordia (Wis.).  The game also marks the inaugural game on the new Brown Field ProGrass playing surface, which was installed over the summer.  Both schools are looking for their first victory of the 2008 season with Valpo trying to rebound from a loss at Saint Francis (Ill.) one week ago Thursday....Full Story
9/4/2008

Crusaders Fall to Saint Francis in Sloppy Season Opener

Matt Watkins had an interception and led Valpo in tackles at Saint Francis.
Turnovers on three of the first four possessions of the second half on a muddy field turned field position favorably toward Saint Francis (Ill.) on Thursday evening and the Fighting Saints took advantage, recording a 21-0 victory over Valparaiso in Joliet, Ill. in the season opener for both schools....Full Story
9/2/2008

Football Season Kicks Off Thursday

Valpo is set to open the 2008 season.
The 88th season of Valparaiso University football kicks off with a rare Thursday night contest as the Crusaders travel to Joliet, Ill. to battle Saint Francis (Ill.).  The Crusaders are coming off of a 5-6 season and return 49 letterwinners from last year’s squad....Full Story
8/28/2008

Valpo Football Set to Kickoff 88th Season

Valpo Football kicks off the season next Thursday.
When head coach Stacy Adams took over the Valparaiso University football program prior to the 2005 season, he began rebuilding a program that has won nine conference titles in the 87 seasons of collegiate competition....Full Story
8/6/2008

Crusaders Picked Seventh in PFL Preseason Poll

Valpo was tabbed seventh in the preseason poll.
Valparaiso University has been projected to finish in a tie for seventh place with Butler in the Pioneer Football League for the 2008 season according to the preseason balloting done by the league’s head coaches....Full Story
6/12/2008

Valpo Football Adds 55 for Upcoming Season

Coach Adams will have plenty of new faces on the sidelines this season.
Valparaiso University head football coach Stacy Adams has announced the addition of 55 freshmen and transfer recruits that will be joining the Crusader roster for the upcoming season....Full Story
4/23/2008

Valpo Places Four on Academic All-PFL Teams

Ryan Kozey (79) and Justin Wiler (77) were both named to the PFL All-Academic Team.
Valparaiso University had four football players named to the Academic All-Pioneer Football League First Team and one other named to the Second Team....Full Story
4/21/2008

Six Home Games Headline Valpo’s 2008 Football Schedule

Valpo will play six games at Brown Field in 2008.
Valparaiso will play six home games for the first time since 2004 and open the season under the lights on a Thursday night as Crusader head coach Stacy Adams announced the Brown and Gold’s 2008 football schedule....Full Story
4/2/2008

Valpo to Host Football Camp this Summer

Coach Adams will host a summer camp for grades 2-8.
Valparaiso University will be conducting a Crusader Football Kids Camp from June 30-July 2 of this coming summer the football program has announced....Full Story
3/28/2008

Spring Practice Begins Monday for Valpo

Spring Ball starts Monday for the Crusaders.
Valparaiso’s football team will begin spring practice on Monday afternoon at the Maria Elena Intramural Fields, and continue for the next three weeks....Full Story
3/13/2008

43 Crusaders Named to PFL Honor Roll

Coach Adams' squad had 43 Crusaders recognized by the PFL.
Valparaiso University had 43 members of its football program named to the Pioneer Football League’s Academic Honor Roll for the Fall, 2007 semester....Full Story
3/3/2008

Marist Accepts Invitation to Join PFL

Marist will join the PFL in 2009.
Pioneer Football League Commissioner Patty Viverito has announced that Marist College has accepted the league's invitation for membership....Full Story
2/21/2008

Work Begins on New Athletics Field

Work began February 15 on Brown Field.
February 15, 2008 marked the beginning of a new era in Valparaiso football as work began on a $2.6 million renovation of Brown Field....Full Story
12/17/2007

2007 Valpo Football Year in Review

Jeff Horton graduates as Valpo's career rushing leader.
Valparaiso wrapped up the 2007 season with a 5-6 record overall and a 2-5 mark in Pioneer Football League play. With five victories, the Crusaders matched their highest win total since the 2003 campaign....Full Story
12/5/2007

Campbell Joins PFL as League’s Ninth Member

Valpo will face Campbell in PFL action during the 2008 season.
Pioneer Football League Commissioner Patty Viverito announced that Campbell University, located in Buies Creek, N.C., has accepted the league's invitation for membership....Full Story
11/20/2007

Seven Crusaders Earn All-PFL Honors

Ryan Kozey was named First Team All-PFL.
Valparaiso University had seven players selected to the All-Pioneer Football League Teams as the league announced its annual year-end awards today.  Ryan Kozey (Waterford, Wis./Union H.S.) earned First Team All-PFL accolades while Andrew Mack (Chicago, Ill./De La Salle H.S.) and Ryan Koepke (Fort Wayne, Ind./Homestead H.S.) each earned Second Team accolades.  Kyle Himmelwright (Coplay, Pa./Whitehall H.S.), Steve Ogden (Wauwatosa, Wis./West H.S.), John Popper (Dublin, Ohio/Coffman H.S.), and Adam Rundh (Aalborg, Denmark/Orjanskolan H.S. [Sweden]) were all Honorable Mention picks....Full Story
11/10/2007

Valparaiso Drops Season Finale at Davidson

Ben Faulkner had eight catches for 120 yards in the finale.
Valparaiso saw its 2007 football season come to a close on Saturday afternoon, dropping a 44-6 decision to Davidson in Davidson, N.C....Full Story
11/8/2007

Valpo Trio Earn Academic All-District Honors

Adam Rundh is one of three Crusaders on the Academic All-District Team.
Valparaiso University had three football players named to the ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District V First Team as voted upon by CoSIDA.  Matt Watkins (Mason, Ohio/Mason H.S.), Ryan Koepke (Fort Wayne, Ind./Homestead H.S.), and Adam Rundh (Aalborg, Denmark/Ojanskolan [Sweden] H.S.) all earned the accolades for the Crusaders....Full Story
11/6/2007

Crusaders Set for Season Finale at Davidson

Valpo has blocked six kicks this season.
Valparaiso wraps up the 2007 season on Saturday afternoon as the Crusaders head to Davidson, N.C. to battle Davidson College, looking to finish the season over .500 for the first time since 2003. Valpo can finish as high as fourth place in the PFL standings with a victory coupled with a Drake loss to Dayton....Full Story
11/3/2007

Crusaders Score Late to Defeat Jacksonville

Mozelle McHenry scored the game-winning touchdown with 1:45 left.

Mozelle McHenry (Chicago, Ill./Morgan Park H.S.) scored from two yards out with 1:45 remaining as Valparaiso rallied from a 10-point fourth quarter deficit to defeat Jacksonville 29-27 on Saturday afternoon in Jacksonville, Fla.

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10/30/2007

Valpo Heads to Jacksonville Looking to Move Back to .500

Ben Faulkner and the Crusaders head to the Sunshine State Saturday.
Valparaiso heads to the Sunshine State on Saturday as the Crusaders begin their season-ending road trip at Jacksonville. Valpo is trying to snap a two-game losing skid while looking to move back to the .500 mark....Full Story
10/27/2007

Late Field Goal Lifts Morehead State Past Valpo

Steve Ogden had 226 yards receiving and two touchdowns.
Steve Ogden (Wauwatosa, Wis./West H.S.) had two touchdown receptions and more than 200 yards worth of catches for Valparaiso on Saturday afternoon, but it was not enough as Mason Webb kicked a 24-yard field goal with 1:40 left to lift Morehead State to a 16-14 victory over the Crusaders at Brown Field....Full Story
10/23/2007

Valpo Hosts Morehead State Saturday for Senior Day

Doug Howard is one of 13 seniors being honored Saturday.
Valparaiso is set to wrap up the home portion of the 2007 football season on Saturday afternoon as the Crusaders host Morehead State on Senior Day. Valpo is looking to finish the season over .500 at home as well as move above the .500 mark on the season....Full Story
10/20/2007

Crusaders Fall 33-7 to Dayton Saturday Afternoon

Bill Burgett hauled in Valpo's lone touchdown on Saturday.
Dayton scored on the first possession of the game and jumped out to a 27-7 lead at halftime on Saturday afternoon on its way to a 33-7 victory over Valparaiso at Brown Field....Full Story
10/16/2007

Crusaders Host Dayton Saturday

Brett Barry and Valpo look for another win Saturday against Dayton.
Following a victory in the Battle for the Hoosier Helmet last weekend, Valparaiso returns to Brown Field again this Saturday afternoon as the Crusaders host Dayton. Valpo is looking to move up in the Pioneer Football League standings while the Flyers are looking to keep pace in the race for the top spot in the league....Full Story
10/13/2007

Crusaders Rally to Win Battle for the Hoosier Helmet

Valpo won the Hoosier Helmet for the first time.
Steve Ogden (Wauwatosa, Wis./West H.S.) had 13 catches for 196 yards, including three touchdowns and Valparaiso rallied from a 14-point fourth quarter deficit with 28 points in the final 15 minutes as the Crusaders brought the Hoosier Helmet back to Valparaiso with a 42-37 victory over Butler on Saturday afternoon at Brown Field....Full Story
10/9/2007

Battle for the Hoosier Helmet This Saturday at Brown Field

Ross Weimer had 82 yards rushing last week against San Diego.
The Battle for the Hoosier Helmet will take place Saturday at Brown Field as Valparaiso entertains Butler with both schools looking for their first Pioneer Football League victory of the season. The Crusaders are looking to move back above the .500 mark for the season as well....Full Story
10/8/2007

Popper Earns PFL’s Special Teams Honor

John Popper is this week's PFL Special Teams Player of the Week.
Valparaiso University’s John Popper (Dublin, Ohio/Coffman H.S.) has been named the Pioneer Football League’s Special Teams Player of the Week following the Crusaders’ game Saturday against San Diego....Full Story
10/6/2007

Valpo Throws Scare into #1 San Diego

John Popper scored two touchdowns including a kickoff return of 96 yards.
Valparaiso turned in a valiant Homecoming effort on Saturday afternoon, going toe-to-toe with NCAA I-FCS mid-major #1 San Diego for 60 minute before falling 41-27 at Brown Field....Full Story
10/2/2007

Valpo Football Returns Home Saturday to Battle San Diego on Homecoming

John Popper and Valpo return home Saturday.
Valparaiso returns to Brown Field for the first time in over a month on Saturday afternoon as the Crusaders entertain San Diego in the annual Homecoming game. Valpo will play its next four games at home throughout the month of October....Full Story
9/30/2007

Dillon Earns PFL Defensive Player of the Week Honor

Sean Dillon earned PFL Defensive Player of the Week honors.
For the second time in three weeks a Valparaiso University defender has been named to the Pioneer Football League Defensive Player of the Week.  Sean Dillon (Oak Lawn, Ill./Mount Carmel H.S.) earned the honor this week for his play Saturday at Drake....Full Story
9/29/2007

Crusaders Drop PFL Opener at Drake

Dan Van Aartsen had a career long 44 yard field goal against Drake.
Drake scored touchdowns on its first two possessions Saturday afternoon against Valparaiso and went on to down the Crusaders at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, 48-20.  The game marked the start of the 2007 Pioneer Football League slate for both teams....Full Story
9/25/2007

Valpo Heads to Drake to Open PFL Play

Stacy Adams will lead Valpo into PFL play this week.
Valparaiso wraps up its four-game road trip on Saturday afternoon as the Crusaders head to Des Moines, Iowa to battle Drake in the Pioneer Football League opener for both schools. The Crusaders have won two straight and four of its last five contests dating back to the end of the 2006 season....Full Story
9/22/2007

Second Half Rally Pushes Valpo Past Marian

Jeff Horton rushed for 153 yards and two touchdowns.
After begin shutout over the first half, Valparaiso rallied in the final 30 minutes to record a 21-13 victory over Marian (Ind.) on Saturday afternoon in Indianapolis, Ind. as the Crusaders improved to 3-1 on the season....Full Story
9/19/2007

Valpo Heads to Indianapolis Saturday to Battle Marian

Senior Brett Barry and Valpo look for their second straight win Saturday.
After starting the season with a 2-1 record for the third time in four years, Valparaiso looks to continue its winning ways with game three of its current four-game road trip on Saturday as the Crusaders head to Indianapolis, Ind. to battle Marian (Ind.)....Full Story
9/16/2007

Valpo’s Himmelwright Named PFL Player of the Week

Kyle Himmelwright earned PFL Weekly Honors.
Valparaiso University’s Kyle Himmelwright (Coplay, Pa./Whitehall H.S.) has been named the Pioneer Football League’s Defensive Player of the Week after helping lead the Crusaders to a 38-24 victory at Kalamazoo on Saturday afternoon....Full Story
9/15/2007

Valpo Rallies for Fourth Quarter Win at Kalamazoo

Kyle Himmelwright had 2 interceptions and 11 tackles at Kalamazoo.
Valparaiso rallied from a one-point deficit heading into the fourth quarter, scoring a pair of touchdowns in the final 15 minutes to defeat Kalamazoo 38-24 on Saturday afternoon in Kalamazoo, Mich....Full Story
9/12/2007

Valpo Heads to Kalamazoo Saturday Looking to Return to Win Column

Kyle Himmelwright and Crusaders look to return to winning ways at Kalamazoo.
Valparaiso continues its current road trip, playing game two of a four-game stretch away from Brown Field, this Saturday afternoon as the Crusaders head to Kalamazoo to battle the Hornets....Full Story
9/12/2007

Valpo’s Watkins Named to AFCA Good Works Team

Matt Watkins was named to the Good Works Team.
Valparaiso University’s Matt Watkins (Mason, Ohio/Mason H.S.) is among 11 NCAA FCS, II, II, and NAIA football players selected to the American Football Coaches Association Good Works Team....Full Story
9/8/2007

Valpo Drops Road Opener 17-13 at Trinity International

Jeff Horton had a touchdown catch for Valpo.
Valparaiso led through three quarters on Saturday afternoon in Deerfield, Ill. but Trinity International scored a touchdown early in the fourth and made several defensive stands as the Trojans defeated the Crusaders 17-13.
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9/5/2007

Valpo Set to Begin Four-Game Road Trip

Warren Arnold ranks fifth in NCAA I-FCS in rushing.
After winning the season opener, Valparaiso takes to the road for the first time in 2007 on Saturday afternoon as the Crusaders head to Deerfield, Ill. to face Trinity International. Valpo has won its last two games dating back to the finale last year....Full Story
9/1/2007

Horton and Arnold Help Valpo Run Past Saint Francis

Jeff Horton rushed for 167 yards and three TDs in Valpo's win.
Jeff Horton (Saint Louis, Mo./Lutheran North H.S.) and Warren Arnold  (Mundelein, Ill./Mundelein H.S.) combined to rush for 339 yards and four touchdowns as Valparaiso opened the 2007 season with a 28-21 victory over Saint Francis (Ill.) at Brown Field on Saturday afternoon....Full Story
8/29/2007

Valpo Hosts Saint Francis (Ill.) Saturday in Season Opener

Year 87 of Crusader football kicks off Saturday
The 87th season of Valparaiso University football kicks off on Saturday afternoon as the Brown and Gold hosts Saint Francis (Ill.) in the season opener at Brown Field. This marks the first time since the 2002 season that the Crusaders will open the new year at home....Full Story
8/23/2007

Valpo Football Set to Kick off 87th Season

Brad Schaum and the Crusaders kick off September 1.
The 2007 Valparaiso University football season is set to get underway for the Crusaders and the Brown and Gold look to prove the so-called experts wrong this year....Full Story
8/2/2007

Crusaders Picked Eighth in PFL Preseason Poll

Coach Adams and the Crusaders open 2007 on Sept. 1

Valparaiso University’s football team has been predicted to finish in eighth place in the Pioneer Football League thi