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Samford
Jan 30, 2019 16:42:33 GMT -5
Post by The Cats on Jan 30, 2019 16:42:33 GMT -5
Samford signs Hatcher through 2023
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Samford
Mar 26, 2019 17:22:46 GMT -5
Post by The Cats on Mar 26, 2019 17:22:46 GMT -5
Samford (FCS – AL): Per source, running backs coach CJ Bennett has left the program to pursue opportunities outside of football.
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Samford
Apr 10, 2019 12:53:32 GMT -5
Post by The Cats on Apr 10, 2019 12:53:32 GMT -5
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Samford
Apr 11, 2019 19:09:02 GMT -5
Post by The Cats on Apr 11, 2019 19:09:02 GMT -5
Samford (FCS – AL): Source tells FootballScoop offensive analyst William Henry is being promoted to receivers coach.
Samford (FCS – AL): Sources tell FootballScoop former Alabama H-back / tight end Mike Nysewander is leaving the FAU staff to join Chris Hatcher’s staff as running backs coach. At FAU, Nysewander worked in player development, with the offense & special teams.
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Samford
Apr 16, 2019 14:29:31 GMT -5
Post by The Cats on Apr 16, 2019 14:29:31 GMT -5
Does anyone want a football job?
Samford (FCS – AL): Samford University seeks two unpaid volunteers (one offensive, one defensive) to begin May 2019. Applicants for these positions should be driven, diligent, and hardworking who want to get into college coaching. Responsibility includes film break down, Self-Scout, Opponent Scout, assisting in game planning and day to day responsibilities. Previous football experience preferred as well as knowledge of PowerPoint, Excel, and Visio. Volunteers in the past have gone on to; The NFL, Division 1 GA Jobs, or have been promoted internally. Please send your cover letter, resume and 3 references to football@samford.edu.
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Samford
Apr 16, 2019 22:33:29 GMT -5
Post by The Cats on Apr 16, 2019 22:33:29 GMT -5
Too bad WCU has nothing planned for Whitmire....... Samford requests $250,000 in incentives from Homewood for football stadiumSamford University will soon begin the first phase of an $11 million renovation project on its football stadium, and it has asked the city of Homewood for $250,000 in incentives. At the April 15 Homewood City Council finance committee meeting, Samford Deputy Director of Athletics Bo Kerr presented the request to committee members. Kerr said the university is in the fundraising process and has divided the project into three phases that will be completed as funding goals are reached. “Our facility quite honestly is just not up to par within the Southern Conference,” Kerr said. The first phase should start this spring and wrap up in the fall, he said, and the overall project has a goal of completion in fall 2022. Kerr said the largest part of the project is the second phase, which focuses on "fan experience" through work on the restrooms, concession stands and audio/visual equipment. Samford is asking Homewood to provide $250,000 in incentives for the project, paid out over five years. Kerr said a number of other donors are also making commitments over that same time frame. “A successful football program is critical to the success of the university,” Kerr said, adding that Homewood benefits from Samford's success and has used the football stadium as a high school sports venue before. Ward 5 Councilor Peter Wright said the stadium's impact on the high school makes this a worthwhile investment. The committee decided to carry over the item to look in more detail at Samford's request. thehomewoodstar.com/news/samford-football-stadium415/
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Samford
Apr 17, 2019 12:36:23 GMT -5
Post by catamountalum04 on Apr 17, 2019 12:36:23 GMT -5
I get what you are saying but this is the one negative with WCU not being in a decent sized city or town. What do you think would happen if western went to the town of Cullowhee or even Jackson County asking for money? They would be laughed out the door. Western does not have any power to leverage over Jackson County or Cullowhee
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Samford
Apr 17, 2019 13:23:30 GMT -5
Post by Cat Fan on Apr 17, 2019 13:23:30 GMT -5
I get what you are saying but this is the one negative with WCU not being in a decent sized city or town. What do you think would happen if western went to the town of Cullowhee or even Jackson County asking for money? They would be laughed out the door. Western does not have any power to leverage over Jackson County or Cullowhee I understand what you are saying, but, 250k is less than 2% of a $11 million budget. The point is NOTHING is being done (or even planned) for facilities in Cullowhee. Nothing has been by the way of facilities since 2005 when the Catamount Athletic Complex opened.
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Samford
May 2, 2019 17:31:56 GMT -5
Post by The Cats on May 2, 2019 17:31:56 GMT -5
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Samford
Jul 17, 2019 12:37:15 GMT -5
Post by The Cats on Jul 17, 2019 12:37:15 GMT -5
Samford Plans To Enhance Fan Experience With Seibert Stadium Improvements
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- Samford University has announced a series of planned improvements to Seibert Stadium to enhance the fan experience and create an even greater home-field advantage. The stadium project is part of Forever Samford, the largest capital campaign in the university's history.
The planned improvements are aimed at enhancing all aspects of the game day experience for fans attending Samford University football games at Seibert Stadium. Located in the center of Samford's campus, Seibert Stadium was constructed in 1958 and has not undergone major renovations since the construction of the Sullivan-Cooney Field House prior to the start 2009 season.
"Seibert Stadium has always been a great setting for college football," Samford director of athletics Martin Newton said. "We are committed to providing our student-athletes with a great home field advantage and making it even more fan friendly so that new generations of fans, alumni and student-athletes can enjoy a first class game day experience for years to come."
Samford Football has seen an increase in attendance over recent years with several games at or near capacity as the team has enjoyed success having made three FCS playoff appearances over the course of eight consecutive winning seasons. According to Newton the plan calls for enhancements to be done in phases as money for the project is raised. The project will be fully funded by donor support.
Phase I is currently underway and includes a new state of the art video board and sound system. The video board is expected to be the second largest in the Southern Conference and will be more than three times the size of the current video display. A new audio system will be housed within the video board structure and will dramatically improve the sound quality for music and public announcements.
Phase II of the plan calls for a complete renovation and expansion of the Bashinsky press tower, a new seating configuration on the west side of the stadium and a field level concourse that will further connect the east and west stands. Enhancements to the press tower will include new concessions stands and restrooms, a large hospitality area as well as modern workspace for game day personnel.
Plans for Phase III include improvements on the east side of the stadium consisting of new seating, additional concourse space and enhancements to concessions and restrooms.
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