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11/6/2008
Rundh Earns Second Straight Academic All-District Honor

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 (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.
...Full Story10/30/2007
Valpo Heads to Jacksonville Looking to Move Back to .500

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 (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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.
...Full Story9/5/2007
Valpo Set to Begin Four-Game Road Trip

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 (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

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

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

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



