Fort Valley State University

12.3.08 | Football

Demolition begins on old Wildcat Stadium

Demolition has begun on Wildcat Stadium to make way for a new, state-of-the-art facility that is scheduled to be completed before the start of the 2009 football season. The old 7,500 seat facility will be replaced by a 10,000 seat stadium. A brief demolition ceremony was held at the site to pay homage to the place that was the site of many a fond gridiron moment associated with Fort Valley State University football and numerous performances by the “Blue Machine” marching band.

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11.9.08 | Football

Fort Valley closes season with 15-6 win at Stillman

Tuscaloosa, AL-Michael Hauser had a game high 11 tackles and Trenton Newton added 8 more as the Fort Valley State University Wildcats won a defensive slugfest over the Tigers of Stillman College 15-6. With the victory, the Wildcats close out the 2008 season with an overall record of 6-5 and 6-3 in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. The Tigers complete the season at 3-8 overall, 2-7 in the SIAC.

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11.7.08 | Football

Fort Valley State to close regular season at Stillman

Two teams looking to conclude the 2008 football season on a high note will face each other this coming Saturday afternoon (Nov. 8) when the Fort Valley State University Wildcats travel to Tuscaloosa, Ala., to face the Tigers of Stillman College. Kickoff time is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. (CST) at Stillman Stadium (9,000; natural grass).

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11.2.08 | Football

Wildcats lose to Albany State 31-7

Kisan Flakes threw for 269 yards and 4 touchdowns and rushed for another 71 yards to lead the Albany State Golden Rams to a 31-7 win over the Wildcats of Fort Valley State University in the 19th edition of the Fountain City Classic. Albany State improves to 6-3 overall and 5-3 in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference while Fort Valley State falls to 5-5 overall and 5-3 in league play.

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10.29.08 | Football

Press conference kicks off week of activities

Columbus, GA-Coaches, school administrators, and football players representing Fort Valley State and Albany State University were present at the annual Fountain City Classic News Conference and Media Coaches Luncheon. Fountain City Classic Inc. Chairman, State Representative Calvin Smyre, served as the master of ceremony. “It makes great business sense to bring this gathering and game to Columbus; there are a lot of alumni located in and around Columbus and they are loyal football fans. With the proceeds going to both schools, more funds can be generated from a larger crowd in attendance at a larger facility,” stated Smyre. “It’s a win-win situation for the City of Columbus and both Universities. Hotels and restaurants are full and people are having a great weekend.”

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10.28.08 | Football

19th Edition of Fountain City Classic to be played this weekend

One of the more highly anticipated games in the Southeast will take place this coming Saturday afternoon (Nov. 1) when the Fort Valley State University Wildcats go up against the Golden Rams of Albany State University in the annual Fountain City Classic. The 19th edition of “The Classic” will kick off at 2:00 p.m. in McClung-Memorial Stadium (15,000; natural grass) in Columbus, Ga.

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10.25.08 | Football

Wildcats shut out Golden Bears 24-0

Fort Valley, GA-Chauncey Hall caught four passes for 84 yards and a touchdown and Garrett Williams threw for 164 yards and ran for 79 more to lead the Fort Valley State University Wildcats to a 24-0 win over the Golden Bears of Miles College. Fort Valley State, which won its fourth game in a row, improved to 5-4 overall, 5-2 in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.

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