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Ed Smith Signs With FHSU Football
Posted Feb. 17, 2010
Fort Hays State football announced the signing of Ed Smith for the 2010 season. Smith, a native of Miami, Fla., comes to the program as a true freshman from Southwest Miami High School. Smith ran for over 1,600 yards in just eight games with a total of 21 touchdowns (17 rushing, 4 receiving). He was the second-leading rusher in Miami-Dade County and was the leading rusher in the Miami-Dade County All-Star Game with 125 yards. Read more...
National Signing Day for FHSU Football
Posted Feb. 3, 2010
Wednesday, February 3, marks national signing day for college football programs all over the nation. Capsules are provided on each individual signing with FHSU for the 2010 season. Read more...Four Tiger Football Players Earn Don Hansen’s Football Gazette All-Super Region Four Honors
Posted Jan. 11, 2010
Don Hansen’s Football Gazette released its NCAA Division II All-Super Region Four teams for the 2009 season. Fort Hays State had four players named to the teams. C.J. Lovett earned second-team defense honors as a return specialist. Earning third team honors on offense were James Walker at running back and Wesley Yarbough as an offensive tackle. Ethan Kosjer earned third team honors on defense as a punter. Read more...
Lovett and Yarbough Selected For 2010 Valero Cactus Bowl
Posted Dec. 16, 2009
Fort Hays State football seniors C.J. Lovett and Wesley Yarbough have been selected to play in the 2010 Valero Cactus Bowl in Kingsville, Texas on January 8, 2010. The Cactus Bowl will showcase 72 of the top players from NCAA Division II, divided into East and West rosters. Both Yarbough and Lovett will be playing for the West. Read more...Lovett Earns Daktronics All-Super Region 4 Honors
Posted Dec. 11, 2009
Fort Hays State senior defensive back C.J. Lovett earned Daktronics All-Super Region 4 honors for the second consecutive year. Lovett was named to the all-region second team as a return specialist. He was a second-team selection as a cornerback last year. The teams are selected by sports information directors from schools in Super Region 4. Read more...Tigers Place 12 Individuals on All-MIAA Football Team
Posted Nov. 12, 2009
The Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association announced the All-MIAA Football Team for the 2009 season. Fort Hays State had 12 individuals earn all-conference honors. The Tigers had two first-team selections, five second-team selections, and six honorable mention picks. Senior defensive back C.J. Lovett earned all-conference honors in two positions for the second consecutive year. Read more...Tigers Cap 2009 Season with a Win, First Winning Season Since 2004
Posted Nov. 7, 2009
The Tiger football team succeeded in the attempt for its first winning season since 2004 with a 48-34 win at Missouri Southern on Saturday (Nov. 7). The Tigers finished the season at 6-5 overall and 4-5 in the MIAA. A loss by Pittsburg State on Saturday gave the Tigers sole possession of sixth place in the conference standings, after being selected last in the preseason conference poll. Read more...Tigers Drop Offensive Dual To #3 Bearcats
Posted Oct. 31, 2009
Fort Hays State hosted #3 ranked Northwest Missouri State on Saturday (Oct. 31) in Hays. The Bearcats defeated the Tigers 66-40, as the teams combined for 1,125 yards of total offense. Northwest Missouri State had 636 yards of total offense and Fort Hays State had 489 yards of total offense. Read more...Tigers Get Stiff Test with #3 Northwest Missouri State on Saturday
Posted Oct. 30, 2009
Fort Hays State hosts its final home game of the 2009 season on Saturday at Lewis Field Stadium in Hays. The Tigers play #3 ranked Northwest Missouri State at 2 pm. The Bearcats are still unbeaten in conference play (7-0) and have a conference winning streak of 35 consecutive games dating back to 2005. The Bearcats have been the national runner-up in Division II each of the last four years. Read more...Tigers Fall In Shootout with Pittsburg State
Posted Oct. 24, 2009
Fort Hays State and Pittsburg State engaged in a shootout at Carnie Smith Stadium in Pittsburg, Kan., on Saturday (Oct. 24). Unfortunately, the Tigers finished on the wrong end of the offensive extravaganza by a score of 59-41. The teams combined for 985 yards total offense. Read more...Tigers Looking To End Long Drought Against Pittsburg State
Posted Oct. 22, 2009
The Tiger football team heads on the road this weekend to face Pittsburg State. Game time is set for 2 pm at Carnie Smith Stadium in Pittsburg, Kan., on Saturday. The Tigers are looking for their first win against Pittsburg State since 1978. The Gorillas are 16-0-1 against Fort Hays State in the last 17 meetings. Read more...Lovett Named MIAA Defensive Player of the Week
Posted Oct. 20, 2009
Fort Hays State senior defensive back C.J. Lovett earned MIAA Defensive Player of the Week for his efforts in the 31-20 win over Nebraska-Omaha this past weekend. It is Lovett’s third player of the week honor this season after garnering the special teams player of the week honor twice earlier in the year. Read more...Tigers Overcome 17-Point Halftime Deficit For 31-20 Win Over Nebraska-Omaha
Posted Oct. 17, 2009
Down 20-0 to start the game, the Tigers reeled off 31 unanswered points to defeat Nebraska-Omaha 31-20 at Lewis Field Stadium in Hays, Kan. The Tigers trailed 20-3 at halftime, but outscored UNO 28-0 in the second half for the win. It was the first win for Fort Hays State against Nebraska-Omaha in Hays since 1959, a span of 50-years. Read more...Tigers Face Mavericks Saturday
Posted Oct. 16, 2009
The Tiger football team will be looking to snap a two-game losing streak when they host Nebraska-Omaha on Saturday (Oct. 17) at Lewis Field Stadium in Hays. The Tigers enter the game at 4-3 overall and 2-3 in the MIAA, while Nebraska-Omaha enters at 5-2 overall and 4-1 in the MIAA. Game time is set for 2 pm. Read more...#16 Mules Roll With 48-3 Win Over FHSU
Posted Oct. 10, 2009
In a game between regionally ranked opponents, it was all Central Missouri with a 48-3 win over Fort Hays State in Warrensburg, Mo. Fort Hays State entered the game ranked #8 in the region, while the Mules entered at #10 in the region. The #16 ranked Mules took a 17-0 lead into halftime and never looked back. Read more...Tigers Get Second Straight Test Against a Ranked Team on the Road
Posted Oct. 9, 2009
The Fort Hays State football team plays at Central Missouri on Saturday, October 10. The Mules are ranked #16 in NCAA Division II. This is the second straight game for the Tigers against a ranked team on the road. Kickoff time is 1:30 pm in Warrensburg, Mo. Fort Hays State fell last week to #17 Washburn by a score of 28-14. Washburn is now ranked #12 in the nation. Read more...Tiger Football Ranked 8th In First Super Region Rankings
Posted Oct. 6, 2009
The NCAA released the first Division II Super Region Rankings of the season on Monday. Fort Hays State was ranked eighth in Super Region 4, which includes the MIAA, Lone Star Conference, and Great Northwest Athletic Conference. The Tigers joined four other MIAA teams in the rankings. Read more...Second Half Mistakes Cost Tigers In 28-14 Loss
Posted Oct. 3, 2009
The Tiger football team played at #17 ranked Washburn on Saturday afternoon (Oct. 3) in Topeka, Kan. Fort Hays State had a 14-13 halftime lead, but second half mistakes cost FHSU the opportunity for a road upset. Washburn outscored the Tigers 15-0 in the second half to win 28-14. Read more...Tigers Face #17 Washburn Saturday
Posted Sept. 30, 2009
A battle of third place teams will take place this weekend in Topeka, Kan., when Fort Hays State plays at #17 ranked Washburn. Both teams enter the game at 4-1 overall and 2-1 in the MIAA. Fort Hays State received votes in the latest AFCA Division II poll, while Washburn jumped from receiving votes to #17 in the nation after defeating then #11 ranked Central Missouri last weekend. Read more...Tiger Football Featured On Boyce's Voice of MIAA Website
Posted Sept. 30, 2009
Fort Hays State football is featured this week on Boyce's Voice on the MIAA Website. Go to the following link to read the article by David Boyce, contributing writer for www.TheMIAA.com.
Tigers Move To 4-1 With 40-20 Win Over Emporia State
Posted Sept. 27, 2009
The Tiger football team moved to 4-1 overall and 2-1 in the MIAA with a 40-20 win over Emporia State for Homecoming at Lewis Field Stadium in Hays. The Tigers are out to their first 4-1 start since the 2000 season. The win helped the Tigers move into a third-place tie in the conference standings after the third week of conference play. Read more...Longest Rivalry In FHSU History Takes Center Stage At Homecoming
Posted Sept. 26, 2009
The Tiger football team (3-1 overall, 1-1 MIAA) returns home this weekend for Homecoming against long-time in-state rival Emporia State. The game on Saturday (Sept. 26) will mark the 83rd meeting between the schools, which dates back to 1923. It is the longest rivalry in Fort Hays State football history. Emporia State enters the game with a 1-3 overall record and 0-2 in the MIAA. Game time is set for 7 pm at Lewis Field Stadium. Read more...Walker Named MIAA Offensive Player of the Week
Posted Sept. 22, 2009
Fort Hays State junior running back James Walker was tabbed as the MIAA Offensive Player of the Week on Monday, September 21, for his efforts in the 41-31 win over Truman this past Saturday. Read more...Offense Shines In 41-31 Win Over Truman
Posted Sept. 19, 2009
The Tiger offense continued to show its ability to put points on the board in a 41-31 road win over Truman on Saturday evening in Kirksville, Mo. Fort Hays State piled up 495 yards of total offense on the Bulldogs and junior running back James Walker accounted for nearly half of those yards. Read more...Truman Serves As First Conference Road Opponent For Tigers
Posted Sept. 17, 2009
The Fort Hays State football team will play its first conference road game of the season at Truman State University on Saturday, September 19. Game time is set for 7:00 pm, in Kirksville, Mo. The Tigers enter the game at 2-1 overall and 0-1 in the MIAA, while the Bulldogs enter at 1-2 overall and 0-1 in the MIAA. Read more...Griffons Too Much For Tigers In MIAA Opener
Posted Sept. 12, 2009
The Fort Hays State football team hosted Missouri Western on Saturday (September 12) in the MIAA opener for both squads. The teams had a shootout in the first half as the Griffons led 27-24 at halftime, but it was all Griffons in the second half as they pulled away for a 58-31 win in Hays. Read more...Undefeated Teams Square Off At Tailgreat 2009
Posted Sept. 11, 2009
This Saturday will be the annual Tailgreat event at Lewis Field Stadium in Hays, held prior to the football game between Fort Hays State and Missouri Western. Both teams come in unbeaten after each school dispatched non-conference opponents in the first two weeks of the 2009 season. This will be the first conference game of the season for each school. Game time is set for 7 pm. Read more...Lovett Repeats as MIAA Special Teams Player of the Week
Posted Sept. 7, 2009
Fort Hays State senior defensive back C.J. Lovett earned MIAA Special Teams Player of the Week for the second consecutive week on Monday, September 7. He earned the honor for his performance in the 31-21 win over Colorado Mines this past Saturday. Read more...Tigers Hold On For 31-21 Win Over Orediggers
Posted Sept. 5, 2009
After jumping out to a 28-7 lead at halftime, the Tigers held on for a 31-21 victory over Colorado Mines in the first home game of 2009. A 28-yard Nathan Rausa field goal sealed the game for the Tigers with 1:13 remaining. Read more...Tigers Host Colorado Mines In Ramada Kickoff Classic Saturday Night
Posted Sept. 5, 2009
The Tiger football team will play its first home game of 2009 on Saturday (September 5) against Colorado Mines in the Ramada Kickoff Classic at Lewis Field Stadium in Hays. The game is set to begin at 7 pm. Fort Hays State brings a record of 1-0 into the game after its 45-17 win on the road in the season opener at Western State last weekend. Read more...Lovett Named D2Football.com National Player of the Week on Special Teams
Posted Sept. 2, 2009
On the heels of being named the MIAA Special Teams Player of the Week, D2Football.com named C.J. Lovett as its national Special Teams Player of the Week on September 2. Lovett earned the distinction for his dazzling special teams play in the win over Western State this past Saturday. Read more...Lovett Named MIAA Special Teams Player of the Week
Posted Sept. 1, 2009
On Monday, August 31, Fort Hays State cornerback C.J. Lovett was named MIAA Special Teams Player of the Week. Lovett earned the honor for his spectacular performance in the 45-17 win for FHSU this past Saturday at Western State. Read more...Tigers Set New NCAA Division II Record With Return Performance
Posted Aug. 30, 2009
In the 45-17 win over Western State on Saturday, Fort Hays State broke the NCAA Division II team record for most kickoff yards per return in a game (min. of 3 returns), averaging 52.8 yards per return (4 returns for 211 yards). The old record of 51.8 yards per return, set by West Alabama against Delta State on October 21, 1989, stood for nearly 20 years. Read more...Explosive Returns Lift Tigers to 45-17 Win at Western State
Posted Aug. 29, 2009
Fort Hays State did not have to put up huge numbers on offense to win its season opener at Western State College, thanks to the kick return game. Fort Hays State scored three touchdowns on consecutive returns, a kick and punt return by C.J. Lovett and a kick return by Kenny Kinard, lifting the Tigers to a 45-17 win in Gunnison, Colo. Read more...Tigers Head To Western State For Season Opener
Posted Aug. 29, 2009
The Fort Hays State football team travels to Gunnison, Colo., this weekend to take on the Mountaineers of Western State College in the 2009 season opener. The game is set to kick off at 2 pm central time/1 pm mountain time on Saturday, August 29. This will be the second time in three years that Western State serves as the first game for FHSU. The Tigers defeated the Mountaineers in 2007 by a score of 55-3 in Hays.Read more...
2009 Football Preview - Wide Receivers: Newcomers Look To Make Immediate Impact
Posted Aug. 25, 2009
The Tigers have just three returners at wide receiver this year, but only two played in 2008. Junior Anthony Smith led the team in receiving last year even though he took over at quarterback for four games due to the injury to Mike Garrison. Smith’s versatility resulted in 20 catches for 288 yards and one touchdown as a receiver, 601 yards on 61-of-111 passing and one touchdown as a quarterback, and 276 rushing yards on 78 carries with four touchdowns. Read more...2009 FHSU Football Media Guide Available Online
Posted Aug. 23, 2009
The 2009 Fort Hays State Football Media Guide is now available online. Click on the Football menu and then the "Media Guide" link to view this year's guide. Read more...2009 Football Preview: Linebackers: Youth Movement
Posted Aug. 23, 2009
The Tigers are fairly young at the linebacker position this year. All three starters last year were seniors, which allows several young players a chance to take over the starting role at this position. There are no seniors in the linebacker unit this year. Read more...
2009 Football Preview – Offensive Line: Big Men Look To Push Tigers To Success
Posted Aug. 19, 2009
Keeping the offensive line healthy in 2009 will be a big priority to the Tigers’ offensive success. Injuries were an issue for the Tigers at this position last year, but the coaches have brought in transfers that should add depth and make an immediate impact this season. Read more...Lovett & Yarbough Named To D2Football.com Preseason All-MIAA Team
Posted Aug. 18, 2009
On Monday, D2Football.com released its Preseason All-MIAA Team. Fort Hays State seniors C.J. Lovett and Wesley Yarbough were listed among the 24 individuals picked. Yarbough was selected on the offensive line and Lovett was picked in two positions, as a defensive back and all-purpose player on special teams. Read more...Tigers Begin Training Camp
Posted Aug. 7, 2009
The Fort Hays State University football team started its fall training camp on Friday, August 7. Approximately 90 individuals reported for camp on Thursday and opened practice on Friday morning at Lewis Field Stadium. About 50 newcomers arrived in Hays to put on the black and gold for the first time. Read more...2009 Football Preview – Running Backs: New Faces In The Backfield
Posted Aug. 5, 2009
The Tigers have just one running back returning in 2009, that being the top rusher from a year ago in senior Jacobb Irvin. FHSU has three new faces at this position entering training camp, which includes junior transfers Raymond Neal and James Walker along with freshman Jordan Ottley. Read more...Tigers Tabbed 10th In MIAA Football Preseason Coaches and Media Polls
Posted Aug. 3, 2009
The annual MIAA Football Kickoff Weekend was held from Friday, July 31 through August 3 in Kansas City, Mo. On Monday afternoon, the conference coaches and media polls were released. Fort Hays State was picked 10th in each poll. Read more...
2009 Football Preview – Fullbacks & Tight Ends: Clearing A Path
Posted July 31, 2009
The Tiger football team has the luxury of several experienced fullbacks and tight ends returning this season. FHSU has three tight ends returning from last year in Adam Jones, Beau Gadwood and Grant Brown. The Tigers also have both of their fullbacks from last season back, but only Cody Palmer will remain in that position this year as Justin Glenn transitions to the defensive line. Read more...2009 Football Preview - Defensive Secondary: Preventing Big Plays
Posted July 27, 2009
The Tiger defense will have several experienced players roaming the secondary this year. Headlining this group is senior cornerback C.J. Lovett, a 2008 All-MIAA, All-Region, and All-American selection at cornerback. Read more...2009 Football Preview – Special Teams: Crucial Roles In Close Games
Posted July 16, 2009
The Tigers were very sound in the kicking game last year with the addition of junior placekicker Nathan Rausa and the culmination of Tyler Elder’s four-year punting career. However, the first half of that combination was lost during the seventh game of the 2008 season when Rausa broke his leg on kickoff coverage in a home game against Missouri Southern. Read more...2009 Football Preview - Defensive Linemen: Experience Up Front
Posted July 2, 2009
Fort Hays State has produced one of the best run defenses in the MIAA the past two seasons, thanks to its solid play up front on the defensive line. Even with the loss of two-time All-MIAA selection Ty Brunswig, the Tigers return the majority of their starters from last year on the defensive line. Anchoring the line will be fifth-year senior Charlie Carr, who enters the season with a 28-consecutive starts streak, dating back to his redshirt-freshman season of 2006. Read more...2009 Football Preview - Quarterbacks: Competition Under Center
Posted June 25, 2009
Depth at the quarterback position was an issue for the Tiger football squad in 2008. Midway through the season, starting quarterback Mike Garrison took a hard shot from a Truman State University defender, which resulted in a broken jaw. Garrison missed a month of action before returning to compete in the final two games of the season. Read more...Kyle Nystrom Hired As Defensive Coordinator For Tiger Football
Posted June 2, 2009
Fort Hays State has officially announced the hiring of Kyle Nystrom as defensive coordinator for the Tiger football program.Nystrom comes to the program from North Dakota State University, where he served as assistant head coach and linebackers coach from 2006 to 2008. Read more...
Football Wraps Up Successful Spring Practices
Posted May 1, 2009
The Fort Hays State football team completed its spring practices earlier this week at Lewis Field Stadium in Hays. The Tigers had 15 practices over a span of a couple weeks, beginning their preparation for the 2009 season. Read more...
Tiger Football Signs 19 On National Signing Day
Posted Feb. 5, 2009
Fort Hays State football coaches announced Wednesday (February 4) afternoon the signing of 19 players for the 2009 season. Fifteen of the 19 players are from out of state. The Tigers went south and west to find most of the individuals listed, with six from Oklahoma, three from Arizona, three from Colorado, and two from California. There are three junior college transfers in the list, two from Kansas junior colleges and one from a California junior college. Read more...Lovett Earns Daktronics All-Super Region 4 Honors
Posted Dec. 2, 2008
Fort Hays State junior cornerback C.J. Lovett was named to the Daktronics All-Super Region 4 Second Team on Tuesday (December 2). Lovett was the only all-region selection for the Tigers, earning the nod at cornerback. Read more...Nine Tigers Earn All-MIAA Honors
Posted Nov. 12, 2008
The All-MIAA Football Team selections for the 2008 season were released on Tuesday (Nov. 11). Fort Hays State had nine individuals earn all-conference honors. Of those nine, the Tigers had one first-team selection, three second-team selections, and six honorable mention selections. The group included seven seniors, one junior, and one sophomore. Read more...
Late Mistakes Cost Tigers In Three Point Loss To Mules
Posted Nov. 8, 2008
The Fort Hays State football team hosted Central Missouri in the final game of the 2008 football season at Lewis Field Stadium in Hays. The Tigers held a 14-10 lead after three quarters, but could not seal the deal in their bid for a win against Central Missouri. Central Missouri outscored the Tigers 14-7 in the fourth to win 24-21. Read more...Stricker and Brunswig Earn ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District Honors
Posted Nov. 6, 2008
Fort Hays State football seniors Jordan Stricker and Ty Brunswig were each selected to the ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District Team. Both individuals earned second team honors. It was the second consecutive year that both earned the honor. Read more...Mavericks Defeat Tigers 27-14 In Omaha
Posted Nov. 1, 2008
The Fort Hays State football squad played its final road game of the season at Nebraska-Omaha on Saturday afternoon. The Tigers could not get a win on the road for the third consecutive season as the Mavericks won the game 27-14. Read more...
#13 Pittsburg State Defeats Tigers in Hays
Posted Oct. 25, 2008
The Fort Hays State football squad hosted #13 ranked Pittsburg State on Saturday afternoon (Oct. 25) in Hays. The Gorillas jumped to a 27-0 halftime lead and cruised to a 34-7 win over the Tigers. Read more...#5 Bearcats Cruise Past Tigers
Posted Oct. 18, 2008
The Fort Hays State football squad played at #5 Northwest Missouri State on Saturday, October 18, in Maryville, Mo. The Bearcats stayed unbeaten in MIAA play by cruising to a 56-7 win over the Tigers. Read more...Lions Shutout Tigers For Second Straight Year
Posted Oct. 11, 2008
The Fort Hays State football squad hosted Missouri Southern on Saturday, October 11, at Lewis Field Stadium in Hays. For the second consecutive year, the Lions shutout the Tigers, this time by a score of 28-0. The last three meetings between the teams have resulted in shutouts. Read more...
Giant Comeback Effort Falls Just Short For Tiger Football
Posted Oct. 4, 2008
The Fort Hays State football was at Missouri Western on Saturday, October 4, for another MIAA match-up. After falling down 21-0 at halftime, the Tigers made a monumental comeback effort, but fell just short in their late rally for a 31-28 loss. Read more...
Tigers Fall On Homecoming To Truman State 27-7
Posted Sept. 27, 2008
The Fort Hays State football team hosted Truman State for 2008 Homecoming on Saturday, September 27, at Lewis Field Stadium in Hays. Truman State took the opening play from scrimmage 68 yards for a touchdown and never looked back, leaving Hays with a 27-7 win over FHSU. Read more...The MIAA Now Makes Its Debut
Posted Sept. 24, 2008
In their partnership with the MIAA, Sports Radio 810 WHB begins its weekly podcast of The MIAA Now on Wednesday, September 24. The podcast will focus primarily on (but not entirely) football in the fall, basketball in the winter, and the spring sports in April and May. Sports Radio 810 WHB plans to run the podcasts through the conclusion of the MIAA Baseball Championships. A new podcast will be done each week on Wednesday. To listen to the show, go to the following link…http://www.stationcaster.com/player.php?s=26&c=377&f=15709, or click on “The MIAA Now” Icon on the right border of www.fhsuathletics.com. Read more...Tigers Fall To Emporia State 24-13
Posted Sept. 20, 2008
The Tiger football team played its first road conference game of the season on Saturday (Sept. 20) at Emporia State University. The Tigers were unable to move to a 3-1 start for the second consecutive season with a 24-13 loss to the Hornets. Read more...
Walker and Elder Earn MIAA Player of the Week Honors
Posted Sept. 15, 2008
Fort Hays State University football players Allen Walker and Tyler Elder were honored as the MIAA Players of the Week, for the week ending on September 13. Walker was named the MIAA Defensive Player of the Week and Elder was named the MIAA Special Teams Player of the Week. Read more...Tigers Stop #18 Ranked Ichabods In Hays
Posted Sept. 14, 2008
The Fort Hays State football team hosted Washburn University on Saturday evening (Sept. 13) at Lewis Field Stadium in Hays. The Tigers came up with their first win over a ranked team under head coach Kevin Verdugo as they stopped the #18 Ichabods by a score of 17-7. Read more...Tigers Host Washburn For Tailgreat Saturday
Posted Sept. 10, 2008
The Fort Hays State football team will host Washburn University on Saturday, September 13, at Lewis Field Stadium in Hays. The game marks the annual Tailgreat event, hosted by Nex-Tech and Nex-Tech Wireless. The Tailgreat events will begin at 3:00 p.m., and kickoff is set for 7:00 p.m. Washburn enters the game ranked #18 in the nation. All reserved parking spots for the Tailgreat event are sold out. Read more...Tigers Fall To Colorado Mines On The Road
Posted Sept. 6, 2008
The Fort Hays State football squad played its first road game of the season on Saturday in Golden, Colo., at Colorado School of Mines. The Orediggers capitalized on several Tiger mistakes to win 37-17, extending their win streak over the Tigers in Golden to four games. Read more...MIAA TV Free To All Viewers In 2008-2009
Posted Sept. 3, 2008
The Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association once again joins forces with Penn Atlantic, Inc., to bring fans live webcasts of MIAA football and basketball games for the 2008-09 season. The games will now be made available free of charge through themiaa.tv -- all fans need to do is go through a quick on-line registration to view the action on their computer. Fans can either go to www.themiaa.tv or click on themiaa.tv link at the MIAA’s home page, www.themiaa.com. Read more...Haynes Earns MIAA Special Teams Player of the Week Honors
Posted Sept. 2, 2008
Fort Hays State University wide receiver/kick returner Bryan Haynes was named the MIAA Special Teams Player of the Week for the week ending on August 30th. It was the second time Haynes has earned this honor in his career as a member of the FHSU football team. Read more...Tigers Shutout Cowboys In Season Opener
Posted Aug. 28, 2008
The Fort Hays State football team opened its 2008 season by blanking New Mexico Highlands 44-0 in Hays on Thursday evening (August 28). Big plays helped propel the Tigers to their second consecutive win in season openers. Read more...Meet the Tigers
Posted Aug. 13, 2008
The Tiger football team and head coach Kevin Verdugo will be signing autographs at the center court in the mall on Sunday, August 17th from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Participants can also register to win an autographed football which will be signed by all FHSU football players. Mix 103.3 will be live on location from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.
Read more...Tigers Kick Off Training Camp
Posted Aug. 8, 2008
The Fort Hays State University football squad opened its fall training camp for the 2008 season on Friday. After a long day of orientation for the players on Thursday, the 96 players entering this year’s camp were ready to open practice on Friday morning. Read more...Season Tickets Moving Fast
Posted Aug. 7, 2008
Fort Hays State University Athletics has been renewing and selling season tickets for the 2008-09 seasons at a pace that has surpassed last year’s sales. “We are very pleased with the support the community has shown to this point for our athletic programs this year through renewal and new season ticket purchases,” Curtis Hammeke, FHSU Athletic Director said. “However, we need to continue to gain fans as we approach the August 28th game.” Read more...Tigers Participate In MIAA Football Media Day
Posted Aug. 4, 2008
Members of the Fort Hays State football team took part in the annual MIAA Football Media Day at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., on Monday, August 4th. The event was inside the Arrowhead Club at the stadium. Nearly 90 members of the media attended. Read more...Cortese Inducted Into RMAC Hall of Fame
Posted July 15, 2008
On July, 12, 2008, former Fort Hays State football coach Bob Cortese was inducted into the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony was held at the Cheyenne Mountain Resort in Colorado Springs, Colo. Read more...“Tiger Football is Bringing Down the Lights”
Posted April 25, 2008
March 8th and April 19th were disassembling weekends for the “Fantasy Christmas” south of Hays. “Fantasy Christmas” was put on by the Hays Area Young Professionals, an organization of business leaders and entrepreneurs in the Hays community. Athletic Director Curtis Hammeke & Head Football Coach Kevin Verdugo assembled more than 20 members of the Tiger football program to assist in the daunting task of bringing down the Christmas lights over the two weekends. Read more...Tiger Football Announces Signing of 22 Players For 2008 Season
Posted Feb. 6, 2008
The Fort Hays State football coaches announced the signing of 22 players for the 2008 season on Wednesday afternoon. The recruiting class represents six states with ten recruits from Kansas, five from Oklahoma, four from Arizona, one from Nebraska, one from Iowa and one from Illinois. Twenty of the recruits are from high schools and two are transfers.
Football Lands Ten On MIAA Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll
Posted Dec. 4, 2007
The Fort Hays State football squad had ten members of its 2007 team named to the MIAA Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll. The ten members of the team earning the honor were seniors Adam Kotschwar, Ryan Taillon and Cody Witte, juniors Ty Brunswig, Cody Engle, Mitch Hayward, Brett Prior, and Jordan Stricker, and sophomores Tyrone Lewis and Macy Sexson. Read more...
Hill Named To Daktronics All-Southwest Region First Team
Posted Nov. 28, 2007
Senior defensive lineman Jason Hill was named to the Daktronics All-Southwest Region First Team for his efforts during the 2007 season. The selections were made by sports information directors of the Southwest Region. Read more...Football Lands Nine On All-MIAA Team
Posted Nov. 14, 2007
The All-MIAA Team for football was announced on Tuesday (November 13). The Tigers had nine players named to the all-conference team. Albert Rodriguez earned All-MIAA First Team honors. Jason Hill and Joey Cotten each earned All-MIAA second team honors. Earning All-MIAA Honorable Mention honors were Jordan Hickel, Ryan Taillon, Bryan Haynes, Ty Brunswig, Zach Scruggs and C.J. Lovett. Read more...
Mules Defeat Tigers 31-10 In Season Finale
Posted Nov. 10, 2007
The Fort Hays State University football squad played its season finale on Saturday (November 10) at the University of Central Missouri. The Mules kept the Tigers winless on the road for the second consecutive season, winning by a score of 31-10. Read more...
FHSU Football Lands Three On ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District Football Team
Posted Nov. 9, 2007
Three members of the Fort Hays State football team were selected to the ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District football teams. The selections are made by the College Sports Information Directors of America. All three members were named to the All-District Second Team for District 7 in the College Division. The three individuals are Ty Brunswig, Jordan Stricker and Adam Kotschwar. Read more...
Tigers Hold Off Bearcats On Senior Day
Posted Nov. 4, 2007
The Fort Hays State football team hosted Southwest Baptist on Saturday (November 3) afternoon at Lewis Field Stadium. The Tigers were able to hold off the Bearcats down the stretch on senior day, 36-30. FHSU snapped a five-game losing skid with the win and picked up its second conference victory of the season. Read more...
Rushing Game Carries Gorillas In Win Over Tigers
Posted Oct. 27, 2007
The Fort Hays State football team was in action Saturday afternoon in Pittsburg, Kan., taking on #19 ranked Pittsburg State in another conference match up. Pittsburg State controlled the game throughout, winning by a score of 35-0. Read more...Tigers Scare #9 Ranked Bearcats; Upset Effort Comes Up Short
Posted Oct. 20, 2007
The Tiger football team hosted #9 ranked and conference frontrunner Northwest Missouri State on Saturday afternoon in Hays. The Tigers gave the Bearcats all they could handle, falling by a score of 17-10. The Tigers held Northwest Missouri State scoreless in the second half, but could not overtake the national powerhouse in their bid for the upset. Read more...
Great Defensive Effort Not Enough For Tigers
Posted Oct. 13, 2007
The Fort Hays State football team played at Missouri Southern Saturday afternoon in Joplin, Mo. The Tigers and Lions engaged in a defensive battle in another MIAA tussle with the Lions prevailing in the end. Missouri Southern squeaked out a 6-0 win over the Tigers. Read more...
Griffons Spoil Homecoming For Tigers
Posted Oct. 6, 2007
The Fort Hays State University football team hosted Missouri Western for homecoming on Saturday afternoon in conference action. The Griffons spoiled the festivities by defeating the Tigers 37-9. Read more...Bulldogs Catch Fire Late To Down Tigers
Posted Sept. 29, 2007
The Fort Hays State football team was looking for its first ever win on the road in MIAA play Saturday evening in Kirksville, Mo. FHSU looked in good position for a win, taking a 3-0 lead in the latter part of the third quarter. But, Truman State reeled off 26 unanswered points for its first conference win of the season by a score of 26-11. Read more...Tigers End Six-Game Losing Streak Against Hornets
Posted Sept. 22, 2007
The Fort Hays State football team hosted Emporia State on Saturday evening at Lewis Field Stadium in Hays. The Tigers ended a six-year winning drought against the Hornets with a 26-12 win for their first win in conference action this season. FHSU went to 3-1 overall and 1-1 in the MIAA and Emporia State also moved to 3-1 and 1-1 in the MIAA. Read more...Fast Start Helps Ichabods Hand Tigers First Loss Of Season
Posted Sept. 15, 2007
The Fort Hays State football team played its first road game of the season at Washburn University in Topeka, Kan., on Saturday. The Tigers dropped their first game of the season to the Ichabods by a score of 28-10. FHSU moved to 2-1 overall this season and 0-1 in the MIAA. Read more...Tigers Pull Away From Colorado Mines To Stay Unbeaten
Posted Sept. 8, 2007
The Fort Hays State football team hosted Colorado Mines Saturday night at Lewis Field Stadium in Hays. The Tigers pulled away in the second half to claim a 34-10 win over the Orediggers. A key 60-yard interception return for a touchdown by Adam Kotschwar gave the Tigers a 14-point cushion mid-way through the third quarter and added 10 more points following to cruise to the 24-point win. Read more...Haynes Earns MIAA Special Teams Player of the Week Honors
Posted Aug. 28, 2007
The MIAA announced Monday that wide receiver/kick returner Bryan Haynes earned Special Teams Player of the Week honors for his efforts against Western State College this past Saturday. Read more...Roll Tigers Roll!!!
Posted Aug. 25, 2007
The Fort Hays State University football team opened their 2007 season in impressive fashion Saturday night in Hays with a 55-3 win over Western State College (Colo.). A sound rushing attack and taking advantage of turnovers were big keys in FHSU's victory. Read more...Tigers Building Toughness in Middle of Heat Wave
Posted Aug. 14, 2007
With five straight days of 100+ degree heat and no end in sight, Tiger head football coach Kevin Verdugo has pushed his players through grueling practices and now they are hanging their hats on the work done in the heat. Read more...Meet The 2007 Tiger Football Team Sponsored By Nex-Tech Wireless
Posted Aug. 10, 2007
The 2007 Fort Hays State Football team and coaches will be at The Mall in Hays on Saturday, August 11th to meet and greet the public. This is a great opportunity for Tiger fans to come and meet the team and enter a chance to win one of two drawings taking place and get Tiger autographs. The team will be located next to the Nex-Tech Wireless kiosk in the mall, as Nex-Tech Wireless is the sponsor for this event. Prizes being raffled include an autographed football of the 2007 Tigers and two sets of two general admission season tickets for football. The event will take place from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Read more...
Former FHSU Football Coach Jim Gilstrap Passes Away At Age 65
Posted July 23, 2007
Oregon State football director of Support Service Jim Gilstrap, the team’s former offensive line coach, died Thursday in Corvallis. Gilstrap had been hospitalized since undergoing surgery in May for intestinal cancer. He was 65 years old. Gilstrap was the head coach of Fort Hays State from 1981-1983. Read more...
Tigers Integrate “Competitive Training” Into Off-Season Regimen
Posted July 19, 2007
The Fort Hays State Tigers have done the lifting and conditioning. They have done all the speed work and testing drills. The Tigers have been training just as everyone else in college football has. The one thing the Tigers have done a little different is “Competitive Training.” To compete in the MIAA, the Tigers found out they needed to get stronger, play more physical, and most importantly, become mentally tougher as a team and as individuals. Read more...Tiger Football Opening Final Summer Workouts to the Public
Posted July 17, 2007
FHSU football team members have worked very hard in their summer weights program. With a daily attendance around 60, the Tigers are looking for big numbers at Lewis Field and in the Field Strength Facility in Gross Coliseum next week. The events are open to the public and will begin at 6:00 sharp in the mornings and evenings. Read more...Thirteen Members of the Fort Hays State Football Team Help Alumnus in Time of Need
Posted May 23, 2007
Thirteen members of the Fort Hays State Football team traveled to Greensburg, Kansas, on May 10, 2007, to help Shawn Starr, alumnus of the team, clean up after the devastating tornado hit his hometown. Read more...Tiger Football Wrapping Up Successful Spring Practices
Posted March 13, 2007
After 13 practices, the 2007 Tiger football program has made major strides. For the first time in Kevin Verdugo’s three spring seasons, the Tigers have battled back and forth in their weekly scrimmages. Read more...Tiger Football Sets New Record For Athletic-Academic Award of Excellence Recipients For 2006
Posted Feb. 21, 2007
After placing 15 kids on the MIAA Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll, the Tigers followed with a record number of Athletic-Academic Award of Excellence (A.A.A.E.) winners. The Athletic-Academic Award of Excellence at Fort Hays State is an award the can be earned by any student-athlete that maintains a 3.0 grade point average during the calendar year. In Kevin Verdugo’s first year, 2005, his team set the standard with 43 A.A.A.E. winners. This past year the football team eclipsed the record with 46 winners. Read more...Football Begins Spring Practice Indoors
Posted Feb. 16, 2007
Thursday evening was more than the beginning of another sub-zero evening at Lewis Field. The Fort Hays State Tigers began their spring football practices. The weather outside forced the Tigers to start the spring season inside. With a frigid temperature of negative six degrees in the morning, head football coach Kevin Verdugo, commanded his troops indoors. After five weeks of strength training and conditioning, the players would have followed him anywhere to begin practice. Read more...Tiger Football Announces Signing of 18 Players For 2007 Season
Posted Feb. 7, 2007
The Fort Hays State football coaches announced the signing of 18 players for the 2007 season on Wednesday afternoon. The recruiting class represents six states with six recruits from Kansas, four from Colorado, three from Oklahoma, three from Nebraska, one from Iowa and one from Florida. Fifteen of the recruits are from high school and three come to the program from community colleges. Read more...
