5/5/2006
Valpo Football Adds 38 for 2006 Class
Valparaiso University head coach Stacy Adams has announced the addition of 38 individuals will join the Crusader football program in the fall as members of the 2006 recruiting class.
4/25/2006
Valpo Spring Game Set for Saturday Morning
Valparaiso University will be holding its spring football game on Saturday morning beginning at 11 a.m. at Brown Field.
3/28/2006
Adams Receives Four-Year Contract Extension as Valpo Readies for Spring Practice
Valparaiso University Director of Athletics Mark LaBarbera has announced that Crusader head football coach Stacy Adams has received a four-year contract extension through the 2009 season.
3/8/2006
Valpo Football to Host Youth Day Camp and 7-on-7 Competition this Summer
Valparaiso University will be holding a 7-on-7 Passing Competition on June 24 and a Youth Day Camp from July 17-19 of this coming summer the football program has announced.
3/1/2006
Valpo Football Players to Read at Local Elementary School
Twelve members of Valparaiso University's football team will help participate in ?Read for Fun Day" at Central Elementary School in Valparaiso on Thursday.
1/6/2006
Bernardi Returns to Valpo Football Staff as Associate Head Coach and Defensive Coordinator
Valparaiso University head football coach Stacy Adams has announced that Sam Bernardi will be returning to the Crusader sidelines as the associate head coach and defensive coordinator.
12/14/2005
Three Crusaders Earn Football Gazette All-America Honors
Valparaiso University had three football players named to Don Hansen's Football Gazette NCAA 1-AA Mid-Major All-America Team, including one earning First Team honors when the honors were announced on Wednesday.
12/6/2005
Taylor Named Special Teams Coordinator at Valpo
Valparaiso University head football coach Stacy Adams has announced that Chip Taylor is returning to the Crusader football program as the special team coordinator and secondary coach.
11/17/2005
Three Crusaders Named to PFL Academic All-PFL Teams
Valparaiso University quarterback Ryan Doerffler (Fort Wayne, Ind./Concordia H.S.) was named to the Pioneer Football League's All-Academic First Team and teammates Matt Hoffmann (Milwaukee, Wis./Marquette University H.S.) and Andrew McCawley (Omaha, Neb./Creighton Prep H.S.) earned Second Team honors the league announced on Thursday.
11/16/2005
Eight Crusaders Earn All-PFL North Honors Including Five Named to League's First Team
Valparaiso had five players named to the All-Pioneer Football League North Division First Team and three more earn Honorable Mention honors as the conference announced its annual awards on Wednesday.
11/14/2005
Blahowicz Honored by the PFL
Valparaiso University's Joe Blahowicz (Buffalo, N.Y./Alden H.S.) has been named the Pioneer Football League co-Player of the Week for his efforts in Saturday's victory at Aurora.
11/12/2005
Valpo Ends 2005 Season with Win at Aurora
Valparaiso jumped out to a 13-0 lead and held on late for a 13-7 victory over Aurora on Saturday afternoon in Aurora, Ill. as the Crusaders snapped a three-game losing streak.
11/8/2005
CRUSADERS END 2005 CAMPAIGN SATURDAY AT AURORA
The 2005 football season comes to a close for Valparaiso University on Saturday afternoon as the Crusaders head to Aurora looking to snap a two-game losing skid.
11/6/2005
Horton Named PFL Offensive Player of the Week after Record-Setting Weekend
Valparaiso University's Jeff Horton (Saint Louis, Mo./Lutheran North H.S.) has been named the Pioneer Football League Offensive Player of the Week after surpassing Valpo's single season rushing record on Saturday against Drake.
11/5/2005
Valpo Falls to Drake in Home Finale
Despite record-setting days from Jeff Horton (Saint Louis, Mo./Lutheran North H.S.) and Andrew McCawley (Omaha, Neb./Creighton Prep), Valparaiso could not overcome Drake's offensive attack, as the Crusaders fell 49-24 to the Bulldogs on a mild, overcast Saturday afternoon in the home finale at Brown Field.
11/3/2005
VALPO CLOSES HOME SCHEDULE SATURDAY AGAINST DRAKE ON SENIOR DAY
The 2005 home schedule will come to a close on Saturday for the Valparaiso Crusaders as the Brown and Gold entertains Drake on Senior Day.
10/29/2005
Quick Strikes Lead San Diego over Valpo
Josh Johnson was 20-of-26 for 345 yards and seven touchdowns in the first half as visiting San Diego posted a 63-21 victory over Valparaiso on Saturday afternoon at Brown Field.
10/25/2005
VALPO RETURNS TO BROWN FIELD SATURDAY TO HOST SAN DIEGO IN KEY PFL BATTLE
For just the second time in the last five weeks, Valparaiso returns to Brown Field on Saturday afternoon as the Crusaders host San Diego.
10/22/2005
Big Plays Lead Dayton Past Valpo
Maat Mong rushed for three touchdowns and Dayton returned both a fumble and punt for a touchdown as the Flyers defeated Valparaiso 52-7 on Saturday afternoon at Welcome Stadium in Dayton, Ohio.
10/17/2005
CRUSADERS LOOK FOR SECOND STRAIGHT VICTORY AS VALPO HEADS TO DAYTON
Fresh off of a 34-21 victory over Butler last weekend, Valparaiso will look for its second straight victory on Saturday as the Crusaders face PFL North Division foe Dayton on the road.
10/15/2005
Horton and Crusader Run Past Butler in PFL Opener
Jeff Horton (Saint Louis, Mo./Lutheran North H.S.) carried a school record 41 times for 212 yards and scored three times helping to lead Valparaiso to a 34-21 victory over Butler, spoiling the Bulldogs' Homecoming on Saturday afternoon in Indianapolis, Ind.
10/12/2005
VALPO OPENS SECOND SEASON AGAINST LONGTIME FOE BUTLER SATURDAY IN INDIANAPOLIS
Valparaiso begins the Pioneer Football League North Division portion of the schedule on Saturday as the Crusaders travel to Indianapolis to battle longtime state rival Butler.
10/9/2005
Jones Earns Defensive PFL Honors
Valparaiso University's Mike Jones (Lake Zurich, Ill./Lake Zurich H.S.) has been named the Pioneer Football League Defensive Player of the Week for his effort on Saturday in the Crusaders' loss against Saint Joseph's (Ind.).
10/8/2005
Valpo's Rally Comes Up Short on Homecoming
Valparaiso scored 21 fourth quarter points but it was not enough to overcome a 32-0 halftime lead by Saint Joseph's (Ind.) as the Crusaders dropped their annual Homecoming game 34-21 on Saturday afternoon at Brown Field.
10/5/2005
VALPO HOSTS SAINT JOSEPH'S FOR ANNUAL HOMECOMING GAME ON SATURDAY
Valparaiso looks to get back to playing winning football on Saturday afternoon as the Crusaders host Saint Joseph's (Ind.) for the annual Homecoming Game.
10/1/2005
Valpo Suffers Road Defeat at Austin Peay
Valparaiso scored first, but Austin Peay rallied behind 184 yards rushing by Chris Fletcher to defeat the Crusaders 30-20 on Saturday afternoon on a warm, 85-degree sunny day in Clarksville, Tenn.
9/28/2005
VALPO TAKES TO THE ROAD ON SATURDAY LOOKING TO SNAP LOSING SKID
After playing back-to-back games at Brown Field, Valparaiso takes to the road on Saturday afternoon to face Austin Peay.
9/24/2005
Davidson Downs Valpo 48-17 on Saturday
Two late scoring passes were not enough for Valparaiso on Saturday afternoon as the Crusaders fell 48-17 to Davidson at Brown Field.
9/21/2005
CRUSADERS LOOK TO RETURN TO WIN COLUMN SATURDAY AGAINST DAVIDSON
Valparaiso looks to bounce back from back-to-back losses on Saturday afternoon as the Crusaders host Davidson in a PFL inter-division game at Brown Field.
9/17/2005
Morehead State Rushes Past Valpo in Crusader Homer Opener
Morehead State rushed for 363 yards on 59 carries Saturday afternoon on the way to spoiling Valparaiso's home opener as the Eagles defeated the Crusaders 48-7 at Brown Field.
9/14/2005
CRUSADERS OPEN HOME SLATE ON SATURDAY AGAINST MOREHEAD STATE
For the first time this season, Valparaiso will be able to play at the familiar surroundings of Brown Field on Saturday afternoon as the Crusaders host Morehead State.
9/10/2005
South Dakota State Too Much for Crusaders
Valparaiso had its hands full and then some on Saturday evening as the Jackrabbits of South Dakota State defeated the Crusaders 69-6 before 7,634 fans at Coughlin Alumni Stadium in Brookings, S.D.
9/7/2005
CRUSADERS CONCLUDE SEASON OPENING ROAD TRIP SATURDAY AT SOUTH DAKOTA STATE
Valparaiso looks to go to 2-0 for the first time since 2000 on Saturday evening as the Crusaders travel to South Dakota State.
9/3/2005
Horton and Crusader Run Past Wisconsin Lutheran
Jeff Horton (Saint Louis, Mo./Lutheran North H.S.) rushed for a school-record 229 yards and a pair of touchdowns as Valparaiso defeated Wisconsin Lutheran 17-3 on Saturday evening at Warrior Field in Wauwatosa, Wis. to give head coach Stacy Adams a victory in his first game as Crusader head coach.
8/31/2005
VALPO KICKS OFF 85TH SEASON OF CRUSADER FOOTBALL SATURDAY AT WISCONSIN LUTHERAN
Valparaiso begins its 85th season of collegiate football on Saturday afternoon as the Brown and Gold travel to Milwaukee, Wis. to battle Wisconsin Lutheran.
8/30/2005
Crusaders Set to Kickoff New Era of Valpo Football
Change is the keyword in the search engine for the Valpo football program in 2005.
8/29/2005
Valpo Picked Fourth In PFL North
Valparaiso University's football team has been predicted to finish in a tie for fourth place in the Pioneer Football League's North Division this season in preseason balloting done by the league's head coaches.
8/26/2005
Valpo Sports Radio Network Announces Expanded Coverage
The Valpo Sports Radio Network will cover all of Northwest Indiana for both Valparaiso University football and men's basketball beginning with the football season opener on September 3 at Wisconsin Lutheran.
8/23/2005
Kosko Elected President of Mid-Con Committee
Valparaiso University senior Wesley Kosko (Emporia, Kan./Emporia H.S.) was elected president of the Mid-Continent Conference Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) during its summer meeting earlier this month.
8/15/2005
Vance and Wissing Join Crusader Football Staff
Valparaiso University football coach Stacy Adams has announced the additions of Jerry Vance and Josh Wissing to his staff for this upcoming season.
7/27/2005
Valparaiso University Names Stacy Adams Head Football Coach
Valparaiso University Director of Athletics Mark LaBarbera has announced the appointment of Stacy Adams as head football coach, effective immediately. Adams, who has served as an assistant football coach at Valpo for the last 14 seasons, succeeds Tom Horne, who resigned Monday for personal reasons after 16 seasons.
7/25/2005
Tom Horne Resigns As Valparaiso University's Head Football Coach
Tom Horne, who has served as Valparaiso University's head football coach since 1989, has announced his resignation for personal reasons, effective immediately. The University has begun the search process for a successor.
7/22/2005
Radio One Communications Re-establishes Partnership With Valparaiso University Sports
Radio One Communications and Valparaiso University have announced a partnership to air all Crusader men's basketball and football games during the 2005-06 year. WAKE-AM, a member of the Radio One Communications' cluster of radio stations, will serve as the commercial flagship station for VU men's basketball and football during the 2005?2006 season.
5/12/2005
Valpo Football Adds Record 65 Recruits
Valparaiso University head football coach Tom Horne has announced the addition of a school-record 65 recruits for the 2005 season. The class is comprised of 64 freshmen and one junior college transfer.
4/5/2005
Valpo Conducts Spring Practice In April
The Valparaiso University football team is conducting its spring practice schedule at Brown Field.
