June 2, 2010
Football Earns FCS ADA APR Award
The Football Championship Subdivision Athletics Directors Association (FCS ADA) has announced the inaugural recipients of the Academic Progress Rate (APR) Award. The University of Northern Colorado was honored as the Big Sky Conference’s highest APR in 2008-09.
May 9, 2010
Student-Athletes Celebrate Graduation
On Saturday, May 8, several student-athletes received their bachelor's degree at Nottingham Field.
March 27, 2010
Football Announces 2010 Schedule
Opening at home for the first time since 2006, another trip to a Big Ten Conference school and three games against FCS playoff teams highlight the 2010 Northern Colorado football schedule.
March 18, 2010
Downing Completes Football Coaching Staff
Northern Colorado head football coach Scott Downing recently announced the addition of Greg Peterson and Brad Bedell to the coaching staff.
February 26, 2010
Spring Football Practice Begins On March 23
Head Coach Scott Downing has announced the practice schedule for the 2010 spring season. The Bears take the field for the first time on March 23 on the synthetic fields in the Butler-Hancock Sports Complex.
February 3, 2010
Downing Announces 21 To National Letters Of Intent
University of Northern Colorado head football coach Scott Downing announced the signing of 21 players to a National Letter of Intent. The Bears have a balanced recruiting class of in state and out of state talent, signing 11 who played their high school ball in Colorado and 10 from Arizona, California and Oklahoma.
January 29, 2010
Bears Have 31 Named To Big Sky Fall Academic
The Big Sky Conference has announced the members of the 2009 Fall All-Academic teams for men's and women's cross country, football and women's soccer and volleyball. Northern Colorado had 31 student-athletes named to the team.
January 25, 2010
Vote For Vincent Jackson in the Vizio TVP Award
Help former Bear Vincent Jackson win the Vizio Top Value Perfomer in the NFL. Jackson is one of five finalists for the award, which Vizio presents on an annual basis.
December 31, 2009
Three Named To NFFCC All-Colorado Team
The National Football Foundation-Colorado Chapter released its 2009 NFF All-Colorado Team and the University of Northern Colorado had three named to the Second Team. Senior wide receiver Alex Thompson, junior linebacker John Eddy and junior cornerback Korey Askew were all honored.
December 14, 2009
Van Portfliet Honored By John Wooden Citizenship Cup
Junior safety Mike Van Portfliet was named an honorable mention selection by the John Wooden Citizenship Cup, an annual award to honor the oustanding role models among college and professional athletes.
December 5, 2009
Several Honored At End of Season Banquet
“The highest award a player could receive is to be chosen as captain,” said Northern Colorado head football coach Scott Downing in front of coaches, staff and student-athletes and families at the annual football banquet held this season at Aims Community College Education Center on Friday evening.
November 24, 2009
Football Has Three Named To Second-Team All-Conference
The University of Northern Colorado football team had three student-athletes named to the 2009 All-Conference Second Team. The Bears also had six earn honorable mention honors it was announced by the Big Sky Conference office on Tuesday.
November 14, 2009
Football Ends Season With Loss At No. 1 Montana
Northern Colorado had to play its final game of the 2009 season against the top-ranked team in the country on its home field on senior day, which is no easy feat, especially in front of 25,231 fans. The Bears took the early lead but couldn’t hold on and Montana remained undefeated with a 38-10 victory.
November 11, 2009
Football Prepares For Final Game of 2009 Season
Northern Colorado might have saved its hardest game for the last one as it travels to face top-ranked Montana in the 2009 football season finale on Saturday.
November 9, 2009
Waggener Named Offensive Player of the Week
Senior quarterback Bryan Waggener was honored by the Big Sky Conference office for his play on Saturday against Sacramento State.
November 7, 2009
Fast and Furious Rally Falls Just Short
It was the best of halves and the worst of halves for the Northern Colorado football team on Saturday against Sacramento State. The Hornets posted 31 straight points in the first half, but making use of a no-huddle offense, the Northern Colorado football team scored four unanswered touchdowns in the second half and five after the halftime break but fell just short.
November 6, 2009
McGraw & Van Portfliet Honored For Academics
Northern Colorado football juniors Tim McGraw and Mike Van Portfliet were named to the ESPN The Magazine District 7 All-Academic Teams, announced the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA).
November 6, 2009
Football Hosts Sacramento State In Final Home Game
Prior to kickoff on Saturday, the seniors will be honored as they play their last game at Nottingham Field.
November 4, 2009
Northern Colorado Extends Partnership With KFKA
The University of Northern Colorado department of athletics is proud to announce a continued partnership with KFKA 1310 AM for men’s basketball and football radio broadcasts for the next three seasons.
November 3, 2009
Waggener Named NFFCC Player of the Week
Senior quarterback Bryan Waggener was named the National Football Foundation Colorado Chapter Player of the Week after leading the Bears to a 21-17 victory over South Dakota.
October 31, 2009
Football Finishes Strong
All season, the Bears have had the mantra of finish strong. Today, both the Northern Colorado offense and defense held to that with big plays in the fourth quarter for a 21-17 victory over former North Central Conference rival South Dakota.
October 24, 2009
Bears Have Another Game Go To The Wire
Patrick Walker had his second-straight career-best game tallying 151 all-purpose yards in the 28-20 loss to Weber State on Saturday.
October 21, 2009
Saturday Pits The Top Offensive and Defensive Teams In The Big Sky
Northern Colorado welcomes 15th-ranked Weber State to town for a showdown against the top defensive and top offensive teams in the Big Sky Conference.
October 17, 2009
Football Snaps Streak In A Big Way, Wins 30-7 At Idaho State
The Bears tallied over 400 yards of offense and held Idaho State below 200 to get their first Big Sky victory of the year, 30-7 in Pocatello.
October 15, 2009
Football Hits The Road Again
Northern Colorado travels to Idaho State for a 3:35 p.m. kickoff against the Bengals on Saturday. Both teams are searching for their first win in Big Sky Conference play.
October 10, 2009
Post-Game Notes: Portland State at Northern Colorado
October 10, 2009
Football Falls On Homecoming
A defensive touchdown in the first quarter gave Northern Colorado the early lead, but the Bears couldn’t hang on during Homecoming, falling 23-18 to Portland State on a cold and dreary day where snow coated the field.
October 7, 2009
Football Welcomes Portland State For Homecoming
Northern Colorado looks to make it two-in-a-row on Homecoming when they host Portland State at 1:35 p.m. on Saturday at Nottingham Field.
October 3, 2009
Post-Game Notes: Northern Colorado at Northern Arizona
October 3, 2009
Post-Game Quotes: Northern Colorado at Northern Arizona
October 3, 2009
For Second-Straight Year, Game Comes Down To Final Seconds
For the second straight season it came down to the final play of the game, and for the second year, Northern Arizona football pulled off the victory over Northern Colorado, winning 35-27.
September 30, 2009
Football Prepares For Showdown at NAU
The Bears hit the road for their third Big Sky Conference game of the season. They face the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks at 3:05 p.m. on Saturday in Flagstaff.
September 26, 2009
Post-Game Quotes: Montana State at Northern Colorado
September 26, 2009
Football Falls To Bobcats
For the third time in four games this season, junior cornerback Korey Askew notched a career-high in tackles but it was not enough as the Northern Colorado football team dropped a 25-7 decision to Montana State at Nottingham Field on Saturday afternoon.
September 24, 2009
Football Looks For Second Win As 1969 Team Celebrated
The 2009 Bears prepare for a Big Sky battle against Montana State, while the only undefeated team in school history comes back to celebrate its 40th reunion.
September 19, 2009
Turnovers Costly In Football's Loss At Eastern Washington
Turnovers proved to be the key in the Northern Colorado football game at Eastern Washington on Saturday afternoon as the Bears dropped a 16-0 decision to open Big Sky Conference play. With the loss, NC moves to 1-2 on the season, while EWU improves to 2-1.
September 19, 2009
13 Named To Monfort Dean's Citation
The Dean of the Monfort College of Business at the University of Northern Colorado recently issued the Dean’s Citation for Academic Excellence to business majors who completed at least 12 credit hours during the prior spring semester and 13 student-athletes were honored on the list.
September 16, 2009
Football To Start Big Sky Play at Eastern Washington
Taking a 1-1 record into Cheney, the Northern Colorado football team will begin Big Sky Conference play on Saturday against Eastern Washington (1-1).
September 15, 2009
Harris Earns Two Awards After Great Weekend
Junior running back Andre Harris was named both the Big Sky Offensive Player of the Week and the Player of the Week by the NFFCC.
September 12, 2009
Post-Game Notes: San Diego at Northern Colorado
September 12, 2009
Poor Weather Leads To Good Results For Bears Football
An 80-yard pass from senior quarterback Bryan Waggener to senior receiver Alex Thompson started things off for the Northern Colorado football team in the first quarter and the team never looked back, winning 31-12 at Nottingham Field in front of 5,247 fans.
September 9, 2009
Football Hosts San Diego For Family and Friends
The Bears are set to open the home season with a 1:35 kick on Saturday against the San Diego Toreros. Tickets are still available!
September 5, 2009
Kansas Post-Game Quotes
September 5, 2009
Football Drops Opener To #25 Kansas
Facing a nationally-ranked football team is always a daunting task. Doing so in front of a record-breaking attendance on the road against an FBS team is what the Northern Colorado football team had on its plate in the season-opener on Saturday.
September 4, 2009
Captains Announced For Kansas Game
Each Friday before a home game, the captains for the Northern Colorado football team will be announced as voted on by the team's Champions Council.
August 31, 2009
Football Kicks Off Season With Trip To Kansas
The 2009 season begins on Saturday for the Northern Colorado football team as they take on #25 Kansas of the FBS in a game televised on Fox College Sports Central at 5:00 p.m. (Mountain).
August 26, 2009
Big Sky Conference teams up with B2 Network for all new Big Sky TV
The Big Sky Conference has signed a multiyear contract with B2 Networks to serve as the new distributor of Big Sky TV, the league and B2 announced in a joint statement on Wednesday.
August 22, 2009
Q & A With Coaches: Part Eight - Dennis Darnell
As football camp winds down on Saturday morning, offensive coordinator Dennis Darnell wraps up the eight-part question-and-answer series with the coaches of Northern Colorado. He takes a look at the offensive line and their contributions to the 2009 fall camp.
August 21, 2009
Q & A With Coaches: Part Seven - Deti
The final installment on defense in the Northern Colorado football coaches’ question-and-answer series takes a look at the linebackers with fourth-year defensive coordinator Cody Deti.
August 20, 2009
Q & A With Coaches: Part Six - Fenner
Third-year wide receivers coach Jordan Fenner sits down for a question-and-answer interview session in part six of an eight-part series about Northern Colorado football.
August 19, 2009
Q & A With Coaches: Part Five - Dunaway
The focus Wednesday turns back to the defense as the fifth installment of the Northern Colorado coaches question-and-answer series looks at the defensive line with fourth-year coach Sean Dunaway.
August 18, 2009
"Pride of the Rockies" Visits Football
The Northern Colorado football team had quite the different experience today as they watched from the sidelines and cheered another team as they performed on the field.
August 18, 2009
Q & A With Coaches: Part Four - Walker
Tuesday’s question-and-answer series takes a look at the tight ends through the eyes of second-year coach David Walker.
August 17, 2009
Q & A With Coaches: Part Three - P Darnell & Downing
Two of the smallest groups on the field are discussed today in the third installment of the coaches question-and-answer series at Northern Colorado. First on the docket is third-year quarterbacks coach Pete Darnell before attention switches to the kicking game and head coach Scott Downing.
August 15, 2009
Q & A With Coaches: Part Two - Shaver
The second in an eight-part question-and-answer series with the Northern Colorado football coaches turns to the defensive side of the field and takes a look at the secondary.
August 14, 2009
Q & A With Coaches: Part One - Grable
The series starts with the longest tenured coach on staff in running backs/fullbacks coach Keith Grable. He begins his ninth season after playing for the Bears in the late 90s.
August 11, 2009
Bears Complete Day Four Of Practice
Northern Colorado took the practice fields for the fourth time on Tuesday afternoon, getting its second workout in shells (shoulder pads and helmets) as the team prepares for the season opener at Kansas on Sept. 5.
August 5, 2009
Downing Addresses Big Sky Media In Conference Call
The nine Big Sky Conference head football coaches gathered Wednesday on a conference call to preview the upcoming season.
July 28, 2009
Four Named To NSCA All-American Team
Patrick Berg, Cristian Sarmento, Jamie Schroeder and Taylor Smith were all named to the 2009 National Strength & Conditioning Association All-American Team.
July 28, 2009
Action Increases Around Campus
With fall sports reporting to campus in less than one week, there has been a significant increase in action around the athletic facilities at Northern Colorado.
July 21, 2009
Football Picked Eighth In Big Sky Preseason Polls
The Big Sky Conference announced the football preseason polls for 2009 and the Northern Colorado Bears have been picked by both groups to finish eighth.
June 25, 2009
Downing joins Colorado's other top coaches at annual kickoff luncheon
The 2009 college football season is still more than two months from its kickoff, but Colorado's college-football landscape was the topic du jour Thursday, June 25, at the Colorado Springs Marriott.
