Alvernia Golden Wolves football explained

Teamname:Alvernia Golden Wolves football
Firstyear:2018
Athleticdirector:Bill Stiles
Headcoach:Steve Azzanesi
Headcoachyear:2nd
Hcwins:4
Hclosses:16
Stadium:Alvernia University Stadium
Stadcapacity:1,000
Stadsurface:FieldTurf
Location:Reading, Pennsylvania
Ncaadivision:III
Conference:MAC
Atwins:7
Atlosses:43
Mascotdisplay:Golden wolves
Websitename:auwolves.com
Websiteurl:https://auwolves.com/sports/football

The Alvernia Golden Wolves football team represents Alvernia University in college football at the NCAA Division III level. The Golden Wolves are members of the Middle Atlantic Conferences (MAC), fielding its team in the MAC since 2018. The Golden Wolves play their home games at Alvernia University Stadium in Reading, Pennsylvania.

Their head coach is Steve Azzanesi, who took over the position for the 2022 season.[1]

History

On October 5, 2016, athletic director Bill Stiles and Alvernia University president Dr. Tom Flynn announced that American football would be added as a varsity sport for the 2018 NCAA Division III season.[2] [3] [4] [5] [6] The team would be a member of the Middle Atlantic Conferences (MAC) alongside the school's other athletic programs.[7]

On July 29, 2018, the school unveiled the team's maroon and gold uniforms.[8]

Conference affiliations

List of head coaches

Coaches

No.! scope="col"
NameSeason(s)GCOWOLO%CWCLC%PWPLPTDCCCNCAwards
1[9] 2018–20213027125
2[10] [11] 2022–present314

Year-by-year results

National championsConference ChampionsBowl game berthPlayoff berth
SeasonYearHead coachAssociationDivisionConferenceRecordPostseasonFinal ranking
OverallConference
WinLossFinishWinLoss
Alvernia Golden Wolves
20182018Ralph ClarkNCAADivision IIIMAC19T–10th08
201920192811th17
No team due to COVID-19.
20212021Ralph ClarkNCAADivision IIIMAC01011th08
20222022Steve Azzanesi37T–8th26
20232023199th18
20242024

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2022-01-24 . Alvernia hires Delaware State assistant Steve Azzanesi as its new football coach [updated] ]. 2023-03-18 . Reading Eagle . en-US.
  2. Web site: Alvernia's Football Era Set To Begin . 2023-03-18 . Alvernia University Athletics . en.
  3. Web site: NCAA Football Coming to Alvernia University . 2023-03-18 . Alvernia University . en.
  4. Web site: University . Alvernia . NCAA Football Coming to Alvernia University . 2023-03-18 . www.prnewswire.com . en.
  5. Web site: 2016-10-06 . Alvernia adds football program . 2023-03-18 . Reading Eagle . en-US.
  6. Web site: Beck . Devon . 2018-08-30 . Alvernia's Football Era Set To Begin . 2023-03-18 . BCTV . en-US.
  7. Web site: About Alvernia University Athletics . 2023-03-18 . Alvernia University Athletics . en.
  8. Web site: Join Us For The Football Uniform Unveiling . 2023-03-18 . Alvernia University Athletics . en.
  9. Web site: 2022-01-10 . Alvernia has selected 5 finalists for vacant head football coaching job . 2023-03-18 . Reading Eagle . en-US.
  10. Web site: Bodack . Jonathan . Alvernia entering the Azzanesi era with a new spark . 2023-03-18 . WFMZ.com . en.
  11. Web site: Andy Walter . Azzanesi brings Wesley ties with him to Alvernia . 2023-03-18 . Bay to Bay News . en.