2004 Valdosta State Blazers football team explained

Year:2004
Team:Valdosta State Blazers
Sport:football
Conference:Gulf South Conference
Short Conf:GSC
Afcarank:1
Record:13–1
Conf Record:9–0
Head Coach:Chris Hatcher
Hc Year:5th
Off Coach:David Dean
Oc Year:5th
Off Scheme:Air raid
Def Coach:Ashley Anders
Dc Year:3rd
Def Scheme:3–4
Stadium:Bazemore–Hyder Stadium
Champion:NCAA Division II champion
GSC champion
Bowl:NCAA Division II Championship Game
Bowl Result:
W 36–31 vs.

The 2004 Valdosta State Blazers football team was an American football team that represented Valdosta State University as a member of the Gulf South Conference (GSC) during the 2004 NCAA Division II football season. In their fifth year under head coach Chris Hatcher, the team compiled a 13–1 record (9–0 against conference opponents) and won the GSC championship.[1] The team advanced to the NCAA Division II playoffs and defeated, 36–31, in the championship game.

Two Valdosta player were honored by the Associated Press on its 2004 Little All-America team: kicker Will Rhody (first team) and offensive lineman Torry Howard (third team).[2] Other key players included quarterback Fabian Walker and running back Vincent Brown.[3]

The Blazers played their home games at Bazemore–Hyder Stadium in Valdosta, Georgia.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2004 Football National Championship Team. Valdosta State University. October 10, 2021.
  2. News: AP Little All-America team. The Atlanta Constitution. December 17, 2004. D11. Newspapers.com.
  3. News: They take all kinds. The Atlanta Constitution. December 10, 2004. D6. Newspapers.com.