* NAIA CHAMPIONSHIP *
THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE ROME FOR THE HOLIDAYS – Okay, this is the last year I’ll be able to use that lame title since next year the NAIA title game moves to Daytona, FL. The last NAIA Championship Game in Rome, GA was a clash between 2 undefeated teams – the GRAND VIEW UNIVERSITY VIKINGS and the UNIVERSITY OF THE CUMBERLANDS PATRIOTS. The game was Continue reading
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* FRIDAY NIGHT DEC 13th *
TEXARKANA BOWL – This Bowl game in NCAA Division 2 was postponed from last Saturday due to inclement weather. The game was far from worth the wait from a competitive angle as the HARDING UNIVERSITY BISON had their way with the TEXAS A&M-COMMERCE LIONS. The Bison, who hail from the Great American Conference crushed and mangled the Lions, who play in the Lone Star Conference. The final score in this thoroughly one-sided affair was Harding 44 TAMC 3.
* NCAA DIVISION 2 SEMIFINALS *
A TJAMPIONSHIP GAME APPEARANCE IN MEMORY OF TJEERDSMA? – For the first time since the era of their legendary coach Mel Tjeerdsma the NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE BEARCATS are headed back to the D2 Championship Game, just in time for its final bow in Florence, AL. The Bearcats hosted the GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY LAKERS, another storied program and a frequent Championship Game opponent of Northwest Missouri State.
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* NAIA SEMIFINALS *
EVERYBODY MUST GET STONEHOUSE – The top-seeded UNIVERSITY OF THE CUMBERLANDS PATRIOTS proved exceptionally skilled at getting to Dakota Stonehouse, the Quarterback for the visiting CARROLL COLLEGE FIGHTING SAINTS. These two teams kept each other scoreless in the 1st Quarter but the Patriots were leading 13-3 as Halftime approached when the Fighting Saints made it 13-10 instead. CC – winners of 6 of the last 11 National Championships – racked up a 24-20 lead as the 3rd Quarter ended. A Touchdown by UC followed by a Field Goal by CC left the score knotted at 27-27. A crucial sack of Stonehouse when the Fighting Saints were moving into Field Goal range sent the game into Overtime. After the Patriots managed 7 points in the extra session it was Carroll College’s turn. Soon ANOTHER sack of Stonehouse ended CC’s hopes on 4th and goal! UC wins 34-27 and moves on to the title game on December 21st!
IN A BLOWOUT NO ONE CAN HEAR YOU YAWN – The GRAND VIEW UNIVERSITY VIKINGS played host to the MORNINGSIDE COLLEGE MUSTANGS in this much-anticipated game that turned into a laugher by Halftime. The Vikings led last year’s runners-up in NAIA football 7-0 after one Quarter of play but had parlayed that into a 28-0 lead by the break. The Mustangs never even sniffed the scoreboard throughout the 2nd Half but Grand View mustered another Touchdown to win a trip to Rome, GA for the Championship Game. The final score was 35-0, setting up a battle of unbeatens between the Patriots and the Vikings.
* NCAA DIVISION 2 QUARTERFINALS *
LIONS AND CLOSE GAMES AND BEARS – OH MY! – The LENOIR-RHYNE UNIVERSITY BEARS welcomed the UNIVERSITY OF NORTH ALABAMA LIONS for what turned out to be D2’s closest game of the day. The Lions carried with them decades of postseason tradition as well as 2013’s last hope for the Gulf South Conference to retain the Championship. The Bears were unintimidated, however and went blow for blow with the team from Florence, emerging with a Continue reading
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* NAIA PLAYOFFS *
SAFETY LAST – A Safety wound up being the last points scored by the winning team in this Quarterfinal playoff game in the NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics). The MORNINGSIDE COLLEGE MUSTANGS were on the road against the BAKER UNIVERSITY WILDCATS but led 14-7 after 1 Quarter of play. At Halftime they led 28-21 and that remained the score as the 4th Quarter began. The Mustangs scored a Touchdown early in the 4th but botched the PAT, only to force the Wildcats into yielding a Safety later. Baker managed 7 points of their own to make the final score Mustangs 36 Wildcats 28.
DOUBLING UP – The UNIVERSITY OF THE CUMBERLANDS PATRIOTS welcomed the UNIVERSITY OF SAINT FRANCIS (IN) COUGARS for this Quarterfinal clash. The Patriots were in control from the very beginning of this game, leading 7-0 at the end of the 1st Quarter and 21-7 at the Half. In the 3rd Quarter Cumberlands hung 7 more points on Saint Francis, making it a 28-7 game. With the outcome all but decided the Cougars mustered a Touchdown of their own in the 4th Quarter but it was Continue reading
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* FRIDAY NIGHT *
CARRIER DOME BOWL – Friday night November 22nd saw the first Bowl Game of 2013. The ASA COLLEGE AVENGERS took on the COLLEGE OF DUPAGE CHAPARRALS in a duel of cool-named teams. The Avengers led 7-0 early on and never looked back, winning easily 23-3. It’s impossible to over-praise the Avengers. This still-young college football program just played in its second Bowl game in a row and with this victory logged the first Bowl win in program history.
* NCCAA CHAMPIONSHIP *
VICTORY BOWL – The Victory Bowl is the National Championship game in the NCCAA (National Christian College Athletic Association). Rome, GA was the site of this game yesterday. The AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY COUGARS played the defending champions, the GREENVILLE COLLEGE PANTHERS. Despite being the incumbents, the Panthers were very heavy underdogs against the Azusa Pacific juggernaut. The final score in this lopsided title clash was Cougars 67 Panthers 0. Congratulations to Azusa Pacific University!
* NAIA PLAYOFFS *
BATTLE OF THE BIRDS – The TABOR COLLEGE BLUE JAYS traveled to take on the BENEDICTINE COLLEGE RAVENS as the playoffs kicked off in the NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics). The Ravens led 7-0 after one Quarter but the Blue Jays made it 7-6 by Halftime. In the 3rd Quarter Tabor College got a Touchdown but failed on the 2-point conversion attempt, leaving the score at 12-7. Early in the 4th Quarter the Blue Jays forced a Safety out of the Ravens, making it 14-7 after all. Benedictine College pulled within one but ultimately got upset 14-13. Continue reading
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Here is a look at the 2013 playoff and Bowl matchups for CCCAA college football. The defending champions, the Bakersfield College Renegades will not be participating. As usual Balladeer’s Blog will cover all of the postseason action.
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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA BOWL – The CCCAA incorporates their playoffs into their Bowl format. This game will serve as one semifinal for the championship of the SCFA (Southern California Football Association). The GOLDEN WEST COLLEGE RUSTLERS will travel to take on the RIVERSIDE COLLEGE TIGERS in this Bowl matchup on November 23rd. 9pm ET
NATIONAL BOWL – This game will serve as the other semifinal in the SCFA. The National Bowl will also be played on Saturday November 23rd and will pit the COLLEGE OF THE CANYONS COUGARS against the FULLERTON COLLEGE HORNETS. Kickoff will be at 4pm ET. Continue reading
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MISSISSIPPI BOWL – This Bowl will be the National Championship game for NJCAA football this year and will pit the top-ranked GEORGIA MILITARY COLLEGE BULLDOGS against the number 2 EAST MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE LIONS. Both teams are 11-0 and the Lions are trying for their second football championship in the last three years. The game will be played on December 8th.
CARRIER DOME BOWL – The ASA COLLEGE AVENGERS, the official team of Rachel Laird, are playing in their second straight Bowl game, an impressive accomplishment for such a young football program. The 10th-ranked Avengers will assemble to face the number 20 COLLEGE OF DUPAGE CHAPARRALS in this game that will be played this Friday, November 22nd. *FOR THE GAME RESULTS CLICK HERE: https://glitternight.com/2013/11/24/college-football-playoff-and-bowl-results-from-november-23rd/
SALT CITY BOWL – The number 18 team in the nation, the HUTCHINSON COLLEGE BLUE DRAGONS, will take on the unranked COLLEGE OF DAKOTA-BOTTINEAU LUMBERJACKS. The Blue Dragons have won the last four Salt City Bowls in a row. Will the Lumberjacks be able to stop Hutch from making it five in a row? Find out on Continue reading
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The field of 32 teams for the D3 playoffs has been announced. Here is a look at the First Round matchups for this Saturday, November 23rd: FOR SCORES FROM THESE GAMES CLICK HERE: https://glitternight.com/2013/11/24/college-football-playoff-and-bowl-results-from-november-23rd/
The UNIVERSITY OF MOUNT UNION PURPLE RAIDERS, the defending champions and most storied dynasty of D3 football, will host the WASHINGTON & JEFFERSON COLLEGE PRESIDENTS (helmet at left) at 12 Noon ET
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The UW-WHITEWATER WARHAWKS, who defeated Mt Union in 4 of 7 championship games in recent years, will host the SAINT NORBERT COLLEGE GREEN KNIGHTS (helmet at left) at 1pm ET Continue reading
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The playoff field of 24 teams has been announced for NCAA Division Two football for 2013. The 24 teams are divided into four Super Regions with the top two seeds in each Super Region getting a bye in the first round. The defending champions, the Valdosta State Blazers did not make the playoffs so a new D2 champion will be crowned on December 21st in Florence, AL. Here are the 24 teams competing for the 2013 title and their opening round matchup for Saturday, November 23rd: FOR SCORES FROM THESE GAMES CLICK HERE: https://glitternight.com/2013/11/24/college-football-playoff-and-bowl-results-from-november-23rd/
Super Region One – The Number One Seed for this region will be the SHEPHERD UNIVERSITY RAMS and the Number Two Seed will be the BLOOMSBURG UNIVERSITY HUSKIES.
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Super Region Two – The Number One Seed for this region will be the LENOIR-RHYNE UNIVERSITY BEARS and the Number Two Seed will be the UNC-PEMBROKE BRAVES.
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Super Region Three – The Number One Seed for this region will be the NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE BEARCATS (overall number one) and the Number Two Seed will be the MINNESOTA STATE MAVERICKS
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Super Region Four – The Number One Seed for this region will be the CSU-PUEBLO THUNDER WOLVES and the Number Two Seed will be the OHIO DOMINICAN UNIVERSITY PANTHERS
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* FIRST ROUND MATCHUPS *
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Where does the time go? It seems like yesterday it was August and the season was just beginning. Now here we are getting ready for the postseason. Here are the 16 teams that made the NAIA college football playoffs for 2013 and their First Round matchups for this Saturday, November 23rd. The defending champions, the Marian University Knights, did not even make the field after a disappointing season so there will definitely be a new champion crowned on December 21st in Rome, GA.
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1 SEED – The UNIVERSITY OF THE CUMBERLANDS PATRIOTS will be hosting the SAINT AMBROSE UNIVERSITY FIGHTING BEES
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