Overview Valdosta State College Football 1982.Program. Gulf South NCAA, Division II. Valdosta State University, 1982. This copy of the 1982 Valdosta State football guide has been assembled with you in mind. We hope it will be helpful in your coverage of the first football team in VSC history. Cleveland Field, the football home of the Blazers, is topped on the South side by a pressbox with adequate seating on the lower level for about 12 writers. Broadcasters and photographers will use the upper...

Overview The baby learned to walk in 1982. It fell down a lot and picked up a lot of bruises along the way, but before the year was over the baby didn’t need any help. Now it must learn to run. The baby is the still new Valdosta State College football program which premiered very successfully in the fall of 1982, finishing 5-5-1 while playing in the toughest Division II conference in America.Staff 1982 Jim Berryman; Larry Nesler; Kenneth Hand; Cliff Fussell; Tommy Macon; Ted Suttle; Eric...

Overview As Valdosta State prepares to enter its third season of football, head coach Jim Goodman sees a defense that has reached the point of competitiveness in the Gulf South Conference and an offense which is still young and inexperienced.Staff 1984 Steve Roberts; Jim Berryman; Bobby Johns; Kenneth Hand; Eric Schumann; Ted Suttle; Dick Russell; Calvin Rackley; Norman Sims; Gary Hughes; Danny Hayes; Jim Goodman; Jim Madaleno;Players 1984 Jerome Smith; Frank Scantling; Ryan Grubb;...

Overview The three quarterbacks pictured on the cover all have one major goal going into fall drills — nail down the starting job. All three have the tools, the talent and the experience, and all three were instrumental in Blazer victories in 1984. Consistency is the key. Whether it is sophomore Mark Dace, junior Terry Mallory or senior Doug Hunter, or a combination of that trio, the Blazers should be in good shape at the all-important quarterback position.Staff 1985 Steve Roberts; Jim...

Overview The nucleus of the 1986 Valdosta State football team is pictured on the cover. First year head coach Mike Cavan, who came to VSC last spring after 13 years on the Georgia staff, is surrounded by four outstanding seniors who he is depending on to help make his initial campaign a success. From left, offensive guard R.D. Swain of Cairo, cornerback Dallis Smith of Albany, cornerback Dennis Smith of Albany, and inside linebacker Jessie Tuggle of Griffin.Staff 1986 Mike Cavan; Tommy Thomas;...

Overview The cover features five of the important ingredients to the success of the 1987 Valdosta State football team. Blazer head coach Mike Cavan, who was instrumental in turning around the Valdosta State football fortunes last season, is the center piece of the 1987 puzzle, but he is counting on the performance of senior quarterback Mark Dace, senior defensive end Eric Faulkner, junior split end Darrien Teals and sophomore flanker Randy Fisher to make the Blazers contenders for the Gulf South...

Overview In addition to Blaze, Valdosta State’s mascot who was introduced during the 1987 football season, this year’s cover features players who are considered keys to the success of the 1988 Blazers. Top, L-R: Senior tailback and all-time leading rusher Donnie Harrell; Blaze entertaining at halftime; senior inside linebacker Scott Mowry. Second row, L-R: Junior defensive ends Darrell Tarver and Robert Morris; senior split end Darrien Teals. Third row: Junior flanker Randy Fisher. Bottom row, L-R:...

Overview Five Valdosta State seniors who have made outstanding contributions to Blazer football are pictured on this year’s cover. Surrounding head coach Mike Cavan are (1. to r.) defensive tackle Maurice Jordan, tight end Keith Jones, cornerback Calvin Orr, flanker Randy Fisher and defensive end Robert Morris.Staff 1989 Mike Cavan; Bill England; David McKnight; Bill Hyde; George Collins; Greg McMahon; David Napert; David Dean; David Elsenrath; Marvin McGhee; Steve Roberts; Jim Rudd; Bobby...

Overview Three Valdosta State seniors who have made outstanding contributions to Blazer football are pictured on this year’s cover. Surrounding head coach Mike Cavan are (1. to r.) quarterback Tye Cottle, free safety Deon Searcy and kicker Jack McTyre. The photo was taken in front of West Hall, built in 1916 and recently renovated to house many of the college’s administrative offices.Staff 1990 Mike Cavan; David McKnight; Bill England; Steve Roberts; Bill Hyde; David Elsenrath; Eric Schumann;...

Overview Valdosta State head coach Mike Cavan is surrounded by the 1991 senior class in this year's cover photo. They are Dexter Holiday; #7, Will O'Steen, #61, Reginald Davis, #21, Danny Metcalf, #45, John Kenny, #56, Scott Long, #84, Eric Luke, #6, Brian Chestnutt, #15, and Ramon Allen, #29Staff 1991 Steve Roberts; Jody Mitchem; Jim Madaleno; Bobby Tucker; Larry Lampert; Marilou Butler; Mike Cavan; Bill England; David McKnight; Eric Schumann; Bill Hyde; David Napert; David Dean; David...

Overview For the fourth time since Valdosta State instituted football 10 years ago, a new head coach has taken charge of the program, and after a quick evaluation of his returning troops during spring drills, Hal Mumme is anxious to get the 1992 season underway.Staff 1992 Larry Lampert; Hal Mumme; Marilou Butler; Steve Roberts; Bill England; Jim Madaleno; Bobby Tucker; Michelle Garber; Herb Reinhard; Ann Tippitt; John Merriman; Gayle Brooks; Mike Majors; Mike Leach; Guy Morriss; John Wiley;...

Overview Valdosta State University athletics has made great strides forward in the short time Herb Reinhard has been in charge of the l o- sport Division II program. Reinhard joined the Valdosta State athletic family in December 1991, coming from Florida A&M University where he was assistant athletic director in charge of marketing and promotions. The personable Winter Park, Fla., native directed a program which enjoyed a banner sea- son on the playing fields and courts, and one which made major...

Overview On paper, it should be the year of the Blazer. All the ingredients are in place...the biggest senior class in his- tory, 17 returning starters among the 49 returning lettermen, more quality depth than ever before, and the best quarterback in the nation. Of course, the game isn’t played on paper, and this group must prove its merit between the white lines. But head coach Hal Mumme, preparing for his third season as Valdosta State’s football boss, is extremely optimistic as he previews the...

Overview The legacy established by the 1994 Valdosta State football team is reflected on this year’s cover, which features some of 1994’s outstanding players. “The Hit” on New Haven’s Roger Graham by Erasmus Harvey, the pinpoint passing of Harlon Hill Trophy winner Chris Hatcher, the sure-handed receiving of flanker Robert Williams and the hard-nosed running of fullback Dominique Ross (back cover) all were instrumental in the Blazers advancing to the national playoffs for the first time in school...

Overview Valdosta State University Football 1996. Program (12 pages). Gulf South NCAA, Division II. Valdosta State University, 1996.Players 1996 Rodney Brown; Vaughn Clark; Julanda Clayton; James Lockhart; Nikko Cooper; Vontrell Mitchell; Tirrell Andrews; Ryan McDonald; Mark White; Howard Foster; Lance Funderburk; Wayne DeVane; Corey Weed; Matt Mumme; Lardell Brinson; Jerome Mills; David Glisso; Archie Lewis; Alberto Nurse; Carlos Hope; Brad Trout; Sean Pender; Terry Smith; Austin Harmon;...

Overview Valdosta State University Blazer Football Media Guide, 1997. Gulf South Conference Championship 1996 issue. 1 PDF document, 64 pages. Scanned from original print at Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections.Staff 1997 Mike Kelly, Matt Dunigan, Mark Nelson, Chris Boden, Sadd Jackson, Ryan Branch, Scott Chandler, Sean Pender, James Lockhart, Ronnie Vinklarek, Shawn Bostick, Michael Doscher, Russ Hoff, Bobby Tucker, Michele Garber, Nell CrowePlayers 1997 Nathan...

Overview Valdosta State University Football 1998. Program (12 pages). Gulf South NCAA, Division II. Valdosta State University, 1998.Family Day - Welcome to Family Day festivities and the Gulf South Conference home opener. This is the second of five regular season contests to be played at Bazemore-Hyder Stadium where the Blazers are 51-18-1 through the years.Players 1998 Carlos Hope; Eric Doggett; Nikko Cooper; Vontrell Mitchell; Mendez Hollis; Antonio Speed; Tremaine Neel; Donnie...

Overview This is Homecoming weekend at Valdosta State, and the Department of Athletics would like to add its welcome to all former VSU students. Homecoming Success -- Valdosta State has a 14-3 record in Homecoming games and has won its last eight in a row. The Record -- This is game number 192 for VSU football, and the overall record is 111-76-4. The mark at home is 66-27-1 (55- 21- 1 at Bazemore-Hyder Stadium). The Blazers have compiled a 40- 22- 1 record in conference home games and are 74-54-3...

Overview When the fortunes of Valdosta State football reached the lowest point in its 18-year history last fall, the call went out to Blazer football's favorite son. Chris Hatcher, who rewrote the record book as the starting quarterback from 1991 to 1994, accepted the challenge to leave the University of Kentucky and return to his alma mater, charged with turning the program back in the right direction.Staff 2000 Herb Reinhard; Chris Hatcher; Will Muschamp; Chris Boden; Kirby Smart; Shawn...

Overview When the fortunes of Valdosta State football reached the lowest point in its then 18-year history in the fall of 1999, the call went out to Blazer football's favorite son. Chris Hatcher, who rewrote the record book as the starting quarterback from 1991 to 1994, accepted the challenge to leave the University of Kentucky and return to his alma mater, charged with turning the program back in the right direction.Staff 2000 Chris Hatcher; David Dean; Kirby Smart; Chris Boden; Danny...