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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.).

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.

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.

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.

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.

Valpo Drops Road Opener 17-13 at Trinity International

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 this season according to the preseason balloting done by the league’s head coaches.