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Shepherd Rams Football
The Shepherd Rams are the athletic teams that represent Shepherd University (formerly Shepherd College), located in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, in NCAA Division II, Division II intercollegiate sports of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). The Rams compete as members of the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) for all 15 varsity sports since the 2019–20 academic year. They previously competed in the Mountain East Conference (MEC) from 2013–14 to 2018–19, and before that, the now-defunct West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WVIAC) from 1924–25 to 2012–13. Varsity teams List of teams Men's sports * Baseball * Basketball * Cross country * Football * Golf * Soccer * Tennis Women's sports * Basketball * Cross country * Golf * Lacrosse * Soccer * Softball * Tennis * Volleyball Individual teams Baseball The head coach position is Andrew Kowalo. He comes to Shepherd after serving as an assistant coach at Liberty University sinc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shepherd University
Shepherd University is a public university in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, United States. It is Higher education accreditation in the United States, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. In the fall of 2023, the university enrolled 3,274 students. History Shepherd University began when the county seat of Jefferson County, West Virginia, was moved from its temporary location in Shepherdstown back to Charles Town in July 1871. The people of Shepherdstown and vicinity decided to use the vacated courthouse for educational purposes. An article of incorporation for a school to be known as Shepherd College, designed to instruct students "in languages, arts and sciences," was drawn up and signed by C. W. Andrews, Alexander R. Boteler, C. T. Butler, G. M. Beltzhoover, David Billmyer, Samuel Knott, and Henry Shepherd. This body of incorporators gave itself the power to elect instructors, pay salaries, and prescribe courses of study. Professor Joseph McMurran was appointed the first ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Association Of Intercollegiate Athletics
The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) established in 1940, is a college athletics association for higher education, colleges and universities in North America. Most colleges and universities in the NAIA offer athletic scholarships to their student athletes. Around $1.3 billion in athletic scholarship financial aid is awarded to student athletes annually. For the 2024–25 season, it had List of NAIA institutions, 237 member institutions, of which two are in British Columbia, one in the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the rest in the conterminous United States, continental United States, with over 83,000 student-athletes participating. The NAIA, whose headquarters is in Kansas City, Missouri, sponsors 28 national championships. CBS Sports Network, formerly called CSTV, serves as the national media outlet for the NAIA. In 2014, ESPNU began carrying the NAIA football national championship, NAIA Football National Championship. History In 1937, James Naismith and local ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2021 Shepherd Rams Football Team
The 2021 Shepherd Rams football team represented Shepherd University during the 2021 NCAA Division II football season. The 2021 season was the second for the Rams as a member of the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference after joining the conference in 2019. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 season was canceled. The team was led by 4th year head coach Ernie McCook, and played their home games at Ram Stadium in Shepherdstown, WV. On December 17, Junior QB Tyson Bagent won the Harlon Hill Trophy, as most valuable player in NCAA Division II for the 2021 season. Playoffs Shepherd advanced to the NCAA Division II Football Championship as the #2 seed in Super Region 1. In the first round, they hosted Findlay, winning 3831. In the second round against Notre Dame (OH), the Rams won 3834, on a Tyson Bagent 23 yard touchdown pass with two seconds remaining. In the quarterfinal round against Kutztown, Bagent threw a 42 yard touchdown pass as time expired, resulting in a 302 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2019 Shepherd Rams Football Team
The 2019 Shepherd Rams football team represented Shepherd University as a member of the East Division of the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) during the 2019 NCAA Division II football season. Led by second-year head coach Ernie McCook, the Rams compiled an overall record of 10–3 with a mark of 6–1 in conference play, placing second in the PSAC's East Division. Shepherd advanced to the NCAA Division II Football Championship playoffs, where they beat in the first round before losing in the second round at . The Rams played their home games at Ram Stadium in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. This was Shepherd's first year as a member of the PSAC, having been a member of the Mountain East Conference from 2012 to 2018. Regular season The 2019 regular season for the Rams consisted of 10 games against PSAC conference opponents, and one game against Ohio Dominican. The Rams went 92 in the regular season and advanced to the 2019 NCAA Division II football playoffs. Pla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2017 Shepherd Rams Football Team
The 2017 Shepherd Rams football team represented Shepherd University during the 2017 NCAA Division II football season as a member of the Mountain East Conference (MEC). They were led by head coach Monte Cater, in his 31st and final season at Shepherd, and finished the season 10–1. With a conference record of 10–0, they were named MEC champions for the third straight year and advanced to the Division II Playoffs, losing in the first round to Findlay. The Rams played their home games at Ram Stadium in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. This was also the final season for senior quarterback Connor Jessop, who briefly signed with the Washington Redskins practice squad during the 2018 NFL season. Preseason After finishing the 2016 season with a record of 13–1, with the only loss coming in the semifinals to North Alabama, the Rams were ranked #7 in the preseason poll. Regular season The 2017 regular season for the Rams consisted of 10 games against Mountain East Conference fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2016 Shepherd Rams Football Team
The 2016 Shepherd Rams football team represented Shepherd University during the 2016 NCAA Division II football season as a member of the Mountain East Conference (MEC). They were led by head coach Monte Cater, in his 30th season at Shepherd, and finished the season 13–1. With a conference record of 10–0, they were named MEC champions and advanced to the Division II Playoffs, losing in the semifinals to North Alabama. The Rams played their home games at Ram Stadium in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. Preseason After finishing the 2015 season with a record of 13–1, with the only loss coming in the national championship game to Northwest Missouri State, the Rams were ranked #4 in the preseason poll. Regular season The 2016 regular season for the Rams consisted of 10 games against Mountain East Conference foes. The Rams went undefeated in the regular season and were given the third seed in Super Region I in the 2016 NCAA Division II football playoffs. Playoffs Despite go ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2015 Shepherd Rams Football Team
The 2015 Shepherd Rams football team represented Shepherd University as a member of the Mountain East Conference (MEC) during the 2015 NCAA Division II football season. Led by 29th-year head coach Monte Cater, the Rams compiled an overall record of 13–1 with a mark of 10–0 in conference play, winning the MEC title. Shepherd advanced to the NCAA Division II Football Championship playoffs and received a first-round bye. They beat in the second round, in the quarterfinals, and Grand Valley State in the semifinals, before losing the NCAA Division II Championship Game to Northwest Missouri State. The Rams played their home games at Ram Stadium in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. Regular season The 2015 regular season for the Rams consisted of 10 games against Mountain East Conference foes. The Rams went undefeated in the regular season and were given the top seed in Super Region I in the 2015 NCAA Division II football playoffs. Playoffs The Rams received a first-round bye ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2013 Shepherd Rams Football Team
The 2013 Shepherd Rams football team represented Shepherd University as a member of the Mountain East Conference (MEC) during the 2013 NCAA Division II football season. Led by 27th-year head coach Monte Cater, the Rams compiled an overall record of 11–1 with a mark of 9–0 in conference play, winning the MEC title. Shepherd advanced to the NCAA Division II Football Championship playoffs and received a first-round bye. They beat in the second round before losing to in the quarterfinals. The Rams played their home games at Ram Stadium in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. This was Shepherd's first season as a member of the MEC, having been a member of the now-defunct West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Regular season The 2013 regular season for the Rams consisted of nine games against MEC conference opponents and one non-conference game against of the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC). The Rams went undefeated 10–0 in the regular season and advan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2012 Shepherd Rams Football Team
The 2012 Shepherd Rams football team represented Shepherd University during the 2012 NCAA Division II football season as a member of the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WVIAC). They were led by head coach Monte Cater, in his 26th season at Shepherd, and finished the season 8–3. With a conference mark of 7–1, they were named WVIAC champions and advanced to the Division II Playoffs, losing in the first round against IUP. The Rams played their home games at Ram Stadium in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. This was the final year for the WVIAC, as most of the teams in the conference withdrew to form the Mountain East Conference for the 2013 season. Regular season The 2012 regular season for the Rams consisted of eight games against WVIAC opponents, and one game each against American International and Shippensburg. Shepherd finished the regular season 8–2, and advanced to the NCAA Division II playoffs. Playoffs Shepherd lost in the first round of the pa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2010 Shepherd Rams Football Team
The 2010 Shepherd Rams football team represented Shepherd University as a member of the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WVIAC) during the 2010 NCAA Division II football season. Led by 24th-year head coach Monte Cater, the Rams compiled an overall record of 12–2 with a conference mark of 7–1, winning the WVIAC title. Shepherd advanced to the NCAA Division II playoffs, where they beat in the first round, in the second round, and in the quarterfinals before losing in the semifinals at . The Rams played their home games at Ram Stadium in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. Regular season The 2010 regular season for the Rams consisted of eight games against WVIAC conference opponents and two non-conference games against and . The Rams went 9–1 in the regular season and advanced to the 2010 NCAA Division II football playoffs. Playoffs The Rams won their first playoff game, at home against . The team then went on to win two straight games on the road, again ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2007 Shepherd Rams Football Team
The 2007 Shepherd Rams football team represented Shepherd University during the 2007 NCAA Division II football season as a member of the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. They were led by head coach Monte Cater, in his 21st season as head coach, and finished the season 102. With a conference record of 71, they were the WVIAC champions and advanced to the Division II Playoffs, losing in the quarterfinals at California (PA). The Rams played their home games at Ram Stadium in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. Regular season The 2007 regular season for the Rams consisted of eight games against WVIAC opponents, and one game each against Shippensburg and Millersville. The Rams went 91 in the regular season and advanced to the 2007 NCAA Division II football playoffs as the number two seed in Super Region 4. With their 427 victory over West Virginia State, the Rams won their fourth straight WVIAC Championship. Playoffs The Rams won their first playoff game, a sec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2006 Shepherd Rams Football Team
The 2006 Shepherd Rams football team represented Shepherd University during the 2006 NCAA Division II football season as a member of the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WVIAC). They were led by head coach Monte Cater, in his 20th season at Shepherd, and finished the season 11–1. With a conference record of 7–0, they were named WVIAC champions and advanced to the Division II Playoffs, losing in the quarterfinal round against Bloomsburg. The Rams played their home games at Ram Stadium in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. Preseason The Rams entered the 2006 season as the 16th ranked team in the country. Regular season The 2006 regular season for the Rams consisted of 7 games against WVIAC opponents, and one game each against Millersville, Shippensburg, and C.W. Post. The Rams went undefeated in the regular season and were given the top seed in Super Region I in the 2006 NCAA Division II football playoffs. With their win over West Liberty on November 4 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
