2011-12 Football News

June 28, 2012
Top 10: No. 5 - Rico Wallace
For the next two weeks, the Shenandoah University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is taking a look back at its top moments of 2011-12. Today, we take a look at our No. 5 highlight: Rico Wallace.

May 10, 2012
Wallace Opens Camp Today
Former Shenandoah wide receiver Rico Wallace '12 opens rookie mini-camp with the Carolina Panthers today.

April 28, 2012
Wallace to Sign Free Agent Deal
According to social media reports, senior Rico Wallace is set to sign an NFL free agent contract Saturday evening with the Carolina Panthers.

March 16, 2012
Wallace Participates in Pro Day
Shenandoah University senior Rico Wallace had a final opportunity to impress NFL scouts with his participation in a Pro Day at James Madison University Friday afternoon.

January 10, 2012
Football Releases 2012 Schedule
Shenandoah University Head Football Coach Paul Barnes announced his 2012 schedule Tuesday morning.

January 6, 2012
Wallace Named First Team AA
Shenandoah University senior football player Rico Wallace has been named a first team All-America in selections announced Thursday afternoon by the Beyond Sports Network.

December 27, 2011
Three Named All-State
Shenandoah University had three football players earn All-State honors in selections announced Tuesday by the Roanoke Times.

December 23, 2011
Wallace Named D3ProDay All-America
Senior wide receiver Rico Wallace has been named a D3ProDay All-America in selections announced Thursday evening by the organization.

December 21, 2011
Five Named All-State
Shenandoah University had five football players earn All-State honors in selections announced recently by the Virginia State Sports Information Directors.

December 8, 2011
Wallace Named All-America Finalist
Shenandoah University senior wide receiver Rico Wallace has been named a finalist for Beyond Sports Network All-America honors in selections announced recently by the website.

December 6, 2011
Feldman Named Academic All-America
Shenandoah University senior Kyle Feldman has been named Capital One Academic All-America for football in selections announced Tuesday by the College Sports Information Directors of America.

December 5, 2011
Four Named All-Region
Shenandoah University had four football players named D3football.com All-South Region in selections announced Monday afternoon by the website.

November 29, 2011
Three Named to All-Star Game
Three Shenandoah University senior football players have been named to the D3Senior Classic All-Star game in selections announced recently by contest organizers.

November 17, 2011
Hornets Defense Tops in League
Shenandoah University ended the 2011 football regular season with the top ranked defense in the USA South in statistical rankings released this week by the NCAA.

November 16, 2011
Baker's Dozen Earn Football Honors
Shenandoah University had 13 football players earn All-USA South accolades in selections announced Wednesday by the league office.

November 15, 2011
Wallace Named to Team of Week
Shenandoah University senior Rico Wallace has been named to the D3football.com Team of the Week for week 11 in selections announced Tuesday morning by the website.

November 14, 2011
Wright Named Player of the Week
Shenandoah University senior quarterback Daniel Wright has been named USA South Conference offensive Player of the Week in selections announced Monday afternoon by the league office.

November 12, 2011
Football Dominates in Finale
Shenandoah University completed its USA South Conference football run with a 28-7 league victory over N.C. Wesleyan Saturday afternoon in the season finale for both schools.

November 10, 2011
Two Named All-District
Shenandoah University had two football players named first team Capital One Academic All-District V in selections announced Thursday by the College Sports Information Directors of America.

November 8, 2011
Gibbs Named Player of the Week
Senior Larry Gibbs has been named USA South Conference defensive Player of the Week in selections announced Tuesday afternoon by the league.

November 5, 2011
Football Blows Out Averett
Shenandoah University erupted for 28 points in the third quarter on its way to a 45-17 USA South Conference football victory over Averett University Saturday afternoon.

November 2, 2011
Mitchell Named to Team of Week
Shenandoah University safety Byron Mitchell has been named to the D3football.com Team of the Week for week nine in selections announced late Tuesday evening by the website.

October 30, 2011
Ferrum Runs Past Football
League leading Ferrum College rolled up over 400 yards in total offense Sunday afternoon in a 41-28 USA South Conference football victory over Shenandoah.

October 29, 2011
Football Postponed
Due to the heavy snowstorm currently hitting the northern Shenandoah Valley, the Shenandoah University football game scheduled for tonight, October 29, has been postponed.

October 25, 2011
D3football.com Feature
Many people believe Shenandoah University senior wide receiver Kyle Feldman embodies the Division III spirit, and D3football.com Mid-Atlantic Region columnist Ryan Tipps had a chance to catch up with Feldman with this week to see what DIII means to him.

October 22, 2011
Football Dethrones Monarchs
Shenandoah University earned its second straight USA South Conference football victory with a 46-23 win at Methodist Saturday afternoon.

October 17, 2011
Martz Named Player of the Week
Shenandoah University junior running back Brad Martz has been named USA South Conference Offensive Player of the Week in selections announced Monday afternoon by the league.

October 15, 2011
Football Stops Scots
Shenandoah University used a strong first half combined with a late score Saturday afternoon to down Maryville College 28-21 in USA South Conference football action.

October 14, 2011
Second Half Football Preview
Shenandoah University plays its penultimate home game of the 2011 regular season Saturday afternoon with a 4 p.m. game against Maryville.

October 11, 2011
Wallace Named to Team of the Week
Shenandoah University senior wideout Rico Wallace has been named to the D3football.com Team of the Week for week six in selections announced Tuesday afternoon by the website.

October 8, 2011
Football Drops Heartbreaker
It was nearly the greatest comeback ever.

October 6, 2011
Statistical Rankings Released
The Shenandoah University football team has the No. 21 defense in the nation according to statistical rankings released this week by the NCAA.

October 5, 2011
Wallace Named to Watch List
Shenandoah University senior wide receiver Rico Wallace has been named to the 2012 BSN Collegiate Showcase watch list in selections announced Wednesday by Beyond Sports Network.

October 4, 2011
Redmond Named to Team of Week
Shenandoah University senior linebacker John Redmond has been named to the D3football.com Team of the Week in selections announced Tuesday morning by the website.

October 3, 2011
Redmond Named Player of the Week
Senior linebacker John Redmond has been named USA South Conference defensive Player of the Week in selections announced Monday afternoon by the league office.

October 1, 2011
Football Roars Past Pride
Shenandoah University opened its final USA South Conference football slate with a 30-7 homecoming victory over Greensboro Saturday evening before 1112 soggy Sprint Field at Shentel Stadium fans.

September 27, 2011
Homecoming 2011
The Shenandoah University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, along with the Alumni Affairs Office, announced athletics related Homecoming 2011 events Tuesday morning.

September 22, 2011
Red, White or Blue?
The Shenandoah University football team hosts Greensboro College next Saturday night as part of Homecoming 2011, and the Athletics Department is asking fans to weigh in on the Hornets jersey color for the contest.

September 19, 2011
Two Earn USA South Conference Honors
Two Shenandoah University football players earned USA South Conference Player of the Week honors in selections announced Monday afternoon by the conference office.

September 17, 2011
'Jackets Sting Football
Host Randolph-Macon emerged victorious over Shenandoah in a 36-29 non-conference football contest Saturday afternoon at Day Field.

September 10, 2011
Bridgewater Outlasts Football
Visiting Bridgewater College combined a strong second quarter with a power running game to outlast Shenandoah 28-23 in a non-league football game on the Sprint Field at Shentel Stadium turf.

September 8, 2011
Two Earn National Honors
Shenandoah University had two football players earn Beyond Sports College Network Player of the Week honors in selections announced late Wednesday night by the organization.

September 5, 2011
Two Earn USA South Honors
Shenandoah University had two student-athletes earn USA South Conference weekly honors in selections announced Monday afternoon by the league office.

August 31, 2011
Game Notes Posted
The Shenandoah University Athletic Communications office published Wednesday morning its media Game Notes for Saturday's home football game versus Stevenson University.

August 31, 2011
The Sky (Diver) is Falling!
The Shenandoah University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics will hold a pair in-game promotions surrounding home football games the next two Saturdays.

August 31, 2011
Wallace Named to Pre-Season AA Team
Senior Rico Wallace has been named as a D3ProDay.com Pre-Season All-America in selections made recently by the website.

August 30, 2011
Follow the Hornets This Year
This week marks the beginning of athletic competition for the 2011-12 school year, and we have a number of ways to follow the Hornets this year.

August 18, 2011
Schedule Magnets Available
The Shenandoah University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Thursday that it has football magnet schedule cards available for pickup.

August 16, 2011
Department Announces FanFest
The Shenandoah University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Tuesday its first-ever Football FanFest for Saturday morning.

August 15, 2011
Football Opens Practice
Shenandoah University opened practice for its 2011 football season on Sunday afternoon with 118 players.

August 12, 2011
Shentel Receives an Upgrade
Sprint Field at Shentel Stadium is scheduled to receive a facelift next week as all of the lights at the 10-year-old stadium will be replaced.

August 9, 2011
Football Schedule Cards Available
The Shenandoah University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Tuesday that its 2011 football schedule cards are now available.

August 1, 2011
Football Picked Fourth
The Shenandoah University football team is the No. 4 pre-season pick of the USA South Conference football coaches in selections announced Monday by the league office.

July 30, 2011
Two Named Pre-Season All-America
Shenandoah University seniors Corey Giffing and Rico Wallace have both been named pre-season All-Americans in selections announced Friday by D3Senior Classic.

July 29, 2011
2011 Football Preview
This coming fall marks an end for the Shenandoah University football team – the program will play its seven USA South Conference opponents for the final time as league rivals in 2011.

July 29, 2011
Football Releases Recruit List
Shenandoah University Head Football Coach Paul Barnes announced Friday a list of 57 student-athletes he and his staff have recruited into his program for the 2011 season.

July 29, 2011
Football Media Day Central
The USA South Conference will hold its 11th Annual Football Media Day on Monday, August 1 and the league is once again sponsoring a video webcast of the event.

July 19, 2011
Feldman AFCA Nominee
Rising senior Kyle Feldman has been announced as a nominee for the Allstate American Football Coaches Association "Good Works" team in selections announced Tuesday by the AFCA.

July 8, 2011
Academic All-State Announced
Shenandoah University had six student-athletes earn Academic All-State honors in selections announced Friday by the Virginia State Sports Information Directors (VaSID).

July 1, 2011
Football Season Ticket Drive Underway
It’s almost time for football once again at Shenandoah University, and we want you to be a part of all the exciting action on Sprint Field at Shentel Stadium this fall!