2019 Football News

Vickers Named ECAC Defensive Rookie of the Year; Blango and Gibson Second Team
Vickers Named ECAC Defensive Rookie of the Year; Blango and Gibson Second Team

December 18, 2019

DANBURY, Conn. – The Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) has announced its 2019 Division IIII Football All-ECAC Teams and Major Awards. Freshman Dadrick Vickers earned Defensive Rookie of the Year honors.

Gibson named to D3football.com 2019 All-South Region Team
Gibson named to D3football.com 2019 All-South Region Team

December 10, 2019

Bethany, W. Va – Bethany College football senior defensive lineman Daniel Gibson was named to the D3football.com 2019 All-South Region Team early Tuesday morning. Gibson was named to the All-South Region Second Team Defense.

Vickers Named PAC Newcomer of the Year
Vickers Named PAC Newcomer of the Year

November 19, 2019

Greenville, Pa – Ten Bethany College Football players were named to Presidents’ Athletic Conference (PAC) All-Conference Teams released by the league this afternoon. Leading the Bison in awards was freshman defensive back, Dadrick Vickers who was named this season’s PAC Newcomer of the Year.

Photo Courtesy of Sam Goodge
Football Concludes 2019 with Loss at Saint Vincent

November 16, 2019

Latrobe, Pa – The Bethany College football team traveled to Latrobe, Pa for a PAC contest against the Saint Vincent Bearcats Saturday afternoon. The Bison ended the 2019 season with a 27-10 loss to the Bearcats.

Vickers Named to D3football.com Team of the Week
Vickers Named to D3football.com Team of the Week

November 12, 2019

Bethany, W.Va – Bethany College freshman Dadrick Vickers (Miami Gardens, Fla. | Miami Norland) was recognized nationally on the D3fooball.com Team of the Week following his defensive play Saturday in the Bison 37-7 victory over Thiel.

Gibson and Vickers Earn PAC Weekly Honors
Gibson and Vickers Earn PAC Weekly Honors

November 11, 2019

Greenville, Pa – Senior football defensive lineman, Daniel Gibson (Braddock, Pa | Woodland Hills) was announced as Presidents' Athletic Conference (PAC) Defensive Player of the week while freshman defensive back, Dadrick Vickers (Miami Gardens, Fla. | Miami Norland) was announced as Presidents’ Athletic Conference (PAC) Rookie of the Week for their performances last week against the Thiel Tomcats.

Strong Defense Prevails Bison over Tomcats
Strong Defense Prevails Bison over Tomcats

November 09, 2019

Bethany, W. Va. – The Bethany College football team hosted the Thiel College Tomcats in a PAC matchup Saturday afternoon. Prior to the contest, Bethany College football honored their 22 seniors and celebrated the 125th anniversary of Bethany College Football. Strong defense prevailed the Bison over the Tomcats, 37-7.

Game Notes: Bethany vs. Thiel (Week 9)
Game Notes: Bethany vs. Thiel (Week 9)

November 08, 2019

WEEK 9: Bethany College Bison (3-5, 3-4 Presidents' Athletic Conference) vs. Thiel College Tomcats (0-8, 0-7 Presidents’ Athletic Conference) • When: Saturday, November 9, 2019 • Where: Bethany, W. Va • Stadium: Bison Stadium • Kickoff: 1:25 p.m. • Series vs. Thiel: Tomcats lead, 39-34-1 • Series Streak: Bethany has won 1 • Last Meeting vs. Thiel: Bethany 20, Thiel 0 (2018)

Blango Named ECAC DIII South Defensive Player of the Month
Blango Named ECAC DIII South Defensive Player of the Month

November 05, 2019

The Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) has announced the Football Players of the Month for October 2019. Senior Chas Blango (Pittsburgh, Pa | Mount Lebanon) was recognized as the ECAC Division III South Defensive Player of the Month for the month of October.

Blango Named to D3football.com Team of the Week
Blango Named to D3football.com Team of the Week

October 22, 2019

Bethany, W.Va- Bethany College senior Chas Blango (Pittsburgh, Pa | Mount Lebanon) was recognized nationally on the D3football.com Team of the Week following his defensive play Saturday in the Bison 23-19 win over Carnegie Mellon.

Blango Earns PAC Defensive Player of the Week Honors
Blango Earns PAC Defensive Player of the Week Honors

October 21, 2019

Senior football defensive lineman, Chas Blango (Pittsburgh, Pa | Mount Lebanon) was announced as Presidents' Athletic Conference (PAC) Defensive Player of the week for his performance last week.

Bethany's Defense Propels Bison over Tartans
Bethany's Defense Propels Bison over Tartans

October 19, 2019

Bethany, W. Va. – The Bethany College football team hosted the Carnegie Mellon Tartans for a PAC contest Saturday afternoon. The Bison squeaked by the Tartans, 23-19. With the victory, the Bison move to 3-4, (3-3), while the Tartans are now 5-2, (4-2).

Game Notes: Bethany vs. Carnegie Mellon (Week 7)
Game Notes: Bethany vs. Carnegie Mellon (Week 7)

October 18, 2019

WEEK 7: Bethany College Bison (2-4, 2-3 Presidents' Athletic Conference) vs. Carnegie Mellon Tartans (5-1, 4-1 Presidents' Athletic Conference) • When: Saturday, October 19, 2019 • Where: Bethany, W. Va • Stadium: Bison Stadium • Kickoff: 4:00 p.m. • Series vs. CMU: CMU leads 37-7 • Series Streak: CMU has won 4 • Last Meeting vs. Carnegie Mellon: CMU 17, Bethany 14 (2018)

Cole Earns PAC Special Team Player of the Week Honors
Cole Earns PAC Special Team Player of the Week Honors

October 14, 2019

Greenville, Pa – Junior football kicker, Sean Cole (Charleroi, Pa | Charleroi) was announced as Presidents' Athletic Conference (PAC) Special Teams Player of the week for his performance last week.

Football Edge Geneva, 27-24
Football Edge Geneva, 27-24

October 12, 2019

The Bethany College football team hosted the Geneva Golden Tornadoes for a PAC matchup Saturday afternoon. The Bison edged the Golden Tornadoes, 27-24.

Game Notes: Bethany vs. Geneva (Week 6)
Game Notes: Bethany vs. Geneva (Week 6)

October 11, 2019

WEEK 6: Bethany College Bison (1-4, 1-3 Presidents' Athletic Conference) vs. Geneva Golden Tornadoes (3-2, 3-1 Presidents’ Athletic Conference) • When: Saturday, October 12, 2019 • Where: Bethany, W. Va • Stadium: Bison Stadium • Kickoff: 4:00 p.m. • Series vs. Geneva: Geneva leads 34-13-1 • Series Streak: Bethany has won 1 • Last Meeting vs. Golden Tornadoes: Bethany 26, Geneva 20 (2018)