2002 NCAA Division II Football Season
The 2002 NCAA Division II football season, part of college football in the United States organized by the National Collegiate Athletic Association at the Division II level, began on September 7, 2002, and concluded with the NCAA Division II Football Championship on December 14, 2002, at Braly Municipal Stadium in Florence, Alabama, hosted by the University of North Alabama. The Grand Valley State Lakers defeated the Valdosta State Blazers, 31–24, to win their first Division II national title. The Harlon Hill Trophy was awarded to Curt Anes, quarterback from Grand Valley State. Conference changes and new programs Conference standings Conference summaries Postseason The 2002 NCAA Division II Football Championship playoffs were the 29th single-elimination tournament to determine the national champion of men's NCAA Division II college football. The championship game was held at Braly Municipal Stadium in Florence, Alabama for the 15th time. Playoff bracket See al ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Braly Municipal Stadium
Tom Braly Municipal Stadium is a 14,215-seat stadium in Florence, Alabama. It is primarily used for American football, and is the home field of the University of North Alabama North Alabama Lions and the Florence High School Falcons. It also hosted the NCAA Division II Football Championship games from 1986 to 2013, which were broadcast on ESPN. UNA holds a 252–114–8 record at Braly Stadium. It has also hosted 30 of UNA's 47 Division II Playoff games. Name The stadium is a block east of the university campus and adjacent to the Florence Middle School. The middle school was formerly Coffee High School, but was transformed in 2004 when Florence's two public high schools merged. Braly is named for Thomas Braly, Jr., a Coffee High School coach who was principal of the school from 1945 until his death in 1963. Facilities Seating capacity has increased by 6,200 seats since 1980 (5,000 in 1980 and 1,200 in 1998). The original playing surface featured a sand foundation that enabl ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Fayetteville State Broncos Football
The Fayetteville State Broncos and Lady Broncos are the athletic teams that represent Fayetteville State University, located in Fayetteville, North Carolina, in intercollegiate sports at the NCAA Division II, Division II level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), primarily competing in the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association since the 1954–55 academic year. Fayetteville State competes in eleven intercollegiate varsity sports. Men's sports include basketball, cross country, football, and golf; while women's sports include basketball, bowling, cross country, softball, track and field (indoor and outdoor), and volleyball. Women's tennis was discontinued at the end of the 2019–20 school year. Conference affiliations NCAA * Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (1954–present) Varsity teams The Broncos also sponsor a cheerleading team. The program sponsored a women's tennis team until the end of the 2019–20 season. Football The unive ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Tuskegee Golden Tigers Football
The Tuskegee Golden Tigers football program is the intercollegiate American football team for the Tuskegee University located in the U.S. state of Alabama. The team competes in the NCAA Division II level and are members of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. The school's first football team was fielded in 1894. The team plays its home games at the 10,000 seat Abbott Memorial Alumni Stadium. They are coached by Aaron James. Notable former players Notable alumni include: * Roosevelt Williams NFL 4 seasons * Drayton Florence NFL 11 seasons * Ken Woodard NFL 8 seasons * Anthony Mitchell NFL 8 seasons * Ricky Jones NFL 7 seasons * Cecil Leonard NFL 2 seasons * Dennis Norfleet * Frank Walker NFL 9 seasons There have been years where a pair of Tuskegee players were drafted in the same year (1967,1970,1972,2002), but no year was like 1969. In that year, five different players from Tuskegee University were selected in the NFL Draft. It started with George Irby goi ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Nebraska–Kearney Lopers Football
The Nebraska–Kearney Lopers football program represents the University of Nebraska at Kearney in college football and competes in the NCAA Division II. In 2012, Nebraska–Kearney became a member of the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association. UNK's home games are played at Ron & Carol Cope Stadium in Kearney, Nebraska. History Nebraska–Kearney's football program dates back to 1905 when the program went 0–5–1. Since their inaugural season the Lopers claim 32 conference championships. Conference affiliations * 1916–1927 Nebraska College Athletic Conference * 1928–1942 Nebraska Intercollegiate Athletic Association * 1943–1975 Nebraska College Conference * 1976–1989 Central States Intercollegiate Conference * 1990–1995 NCAA Division II independent * 1996–2011 Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference * 2012–present: Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association DateFormat = yyyy ImageSize = width:1000 height:auto barincrement:24 Period = fr ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Chadron State Eagles Football
The Chadron State Eagles are the athletic teams that represent Chadron State College, located in Chadron, Nebraska, in NCAA Division II intercollegiate sports. The Eagles compete as members of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference for all 14 varsity sports. Varsity teams Men's sports * Basketball * Cross Country * Football * Rodeo * Track & Field * Wrestling Women's sports * Basketball * Cross Country * Golf * Rodeo * Softball * Track & Field * Volleyball * Wrestling Individual sports Football In November 2007 the Eagles defeated Abilene Christian University 76–73 in a triple overtime game in the second round of the NCAA D-II football playoffs, with both teams breaking the record for most points ever scored in an NCAA Division II playoff game. Chadron State had rallied from a 49–20 deficit at the end of the third quarter. Both teams accumulated 1369 yards and 21 touchdowns. Alumni Don Beebe played in the National Football League with three teams, the Buffalo Bills, ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Indiana Crimson Hawks Football
The IUP Crimson Hawks football program represents Indiana University of Pennsylvania in college football at the NCAA Division II level. The Crimson Hawks play their home games at George P. Miller Stadium in Indiana, Pennsylvania. The Crimson Hawks' current head coach is Paul Tortorella, who was named acting head coach for the 2017 season after Curt Cignetti resigned to take the head coach position at Elon University. Cignetti had been introduced as IUP's head coach on January 21, 2011, to replace Lou Tepper. Before coming to IUP, Cignetti served as an assistant at the Division I level for 28 years. History While little information is available, the Indiana Normal School played organized football games as early as 1890, when the school tied 6–6 with the Greensburg Athletic Association. Early on the school played other institutions such as Washington & Jefferson, West Virginia University and Western University of Pennsylvania, club teams such as the Greensburg Athletic Associ ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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East Stroudsburg Warriors Football
The East Stroudsburg Warriors are the athletic teams that represent East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, located in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, in NCAA Division II intercollegiate sports. The Warriors are members of the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) for all eighteen varsity sports and have been members of the PSAC since its foundation in 1951. Varsity teams List of teams Men's sports (7) *Baseball *Basketball *Cross country *Football *Soccer *Track and field *Wrestling Women's sports (11) *Basketball *Cross country *Field hockey *Golf *Lacrosse *Soccer *Softball *Swimming and diving *Tennis *Track and field *Volleyball National championships Team Individual sports Basketball In 2018 the men's basketball team advanced to the Elite 8 quarterfinals. Field hockey * East Stroudsburg's 2001 women's field hockey team finished runner-up for the NCAA Division II Field Hockey Championship. * East Stroudsburg's 2015 women's field hockey team won t ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Bloomsburg Huskies Football
The Bloomsburg Huskies are the athletic teams that represent Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, located in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, in NCAA Division II intercollegiate sports. The Huskies are members of the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) for 18 of 19 varsity sports; as the wrestling team competes in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) as a member of the NCAA Division I. The Huskies have been a member of the PSAC since its founding in 1951. Varsity teams List of teams Men's sports (9) *Baseball *Basketball *Cross country *Football *Soccer *Swimming and diving *Tennis *Track and field *Wrestling Women's sports (10) *Basketball *Cross country *Field hockey *Lacrosse *Soccer *Softball *Swimming and diving *Tennis *Track and field *Volleyball (2018) Individual sports Football In 2000, the Bloomsburg Huskies football team were the national runner-up in Division II. Conferences *1892–1950: Independent *1951–present: Pennsylvania State Athletic Conferen ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Minnesota–Duluth Bulldogs Football
The Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs football program is the intercollegiate American football team for the University of Minnesota Duluth located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Championships National championships Postseason appearances NCAA Division II playoffs The Bulldogs have made twelve appearances in the NCAA Division II playoffs. Their combined record is 14–10, with two national championships. Notable former players Notable alumni include: * Tom Adams * Lou Barle * Dan Devine * Vern Emerson * Ted McKnight * Dick Pesonen Dick Pesonen is a former defensive back in the National Football League. Pesonen first played with the Green Bay Packers during the 1960 NFL season. He was later selected in the 1961 NFL expansion draft by the Minnesota Vikings and played that ... * David Viaene References External links * {{Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs football navbox American football teams established in 1930 1930 establishments in Minnesota ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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LIU Post Pioneers Football
The LIU Sharks football program represents Long Island University in college football at the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (formerly Division I-AA) level. The Sharks are members of the Northeast Conference and play their home games in the 6,000 seat Bethpage Federal Credit Union Stadium. History Long Island University Blackbirds College football was first played at Long Island University's Brooklyn campus for six seasons from the late 1920s to 1940 when the program was suspended "until the world situation stabilized." Under head coach Herbert Raubenheimer, who also coached the LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds men's basketball, the team won their opening game on September 29, 1928 against Rider. Clair Bee took over head coaching duties in the 1931 season before the program was suspended during the heart of the Great Depression. Bee remained at the university, coaching basketball and returned to the gridiron to coach the team from 1939 to 1940. After playing at sev ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Northern Colorado Bears Football
The Northern Colorado Bears football program is the intercollegiate American football team for the University of Northern Colorado located in Greeley, Colorado. The team competes in the Big Sky Conference at the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) level. The university's first football team was fielded in 1893. The team plays home games at the 8,533 seat Nottingham Field on campus. The Bears announced the hiring of Ed Lamb on December 6, 2022, replacing Ed McCaffrey, who went 6–16 in two seasons. Conference affiliations Below is the list of conferences in which Northern Colorado has been a member. * Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (1923–1971) * Great Plains Athletic Conference (1972–1975) * NCAA Division II independent (1976–1979) * North Central Conference (1980–2002) * Great West Football Conference (2004–2005) * Big Sky Conference (2006–present) Championships National championships Northern Colorado made two appearances in th ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |