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University of Sioux Falls Defeats Carroll College 23-7 to Claim 2008 NAIA Football National Championship
December 20, 2008 - The University of Sioux Falls (S.D.) has a new title to add to their perfect 2008 season: the NAIA Football National Champions. The Cougars of Sioux Falls defeated the Fighting Saints of Carroll College (Mont.) 23-7 during a soggy contest held at Historic Barron Stadium in Rome, Ga.
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2008 Rawlings-NAIA Football Player of the Year Announced
Carroll senior linebacker Owen Koeppen receives honor
December 19, 2008 - - Carroll (Mont.) College senior linebacker Owen Koeppen has been honored as the 2008 Rawlings-NAIA Football Player of the Year, announced tonight (Dec. 19) from Rome, Ga., site of the 53 rd Annual Russell Athletic-NAIA Football National Championship. Read more> |
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NAIA Football National Championship Competitors Hear Motivational Message from Former UGA Coach Ray Goff
December 19, 2008 - The Fighting Saints of Carroll College (Mont.) and the Cougars of the University of Sioux Falls (S.D.) shared lunch today at the Shorter College Hilltop Café, where they heard remarks by former University of Georgia Head Coach Ray Goff. Read more> |
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Montana and South Dakota Governors Expected To Attend NAIA Football Championship Game
December 18, 2008 - The Fighting Saints of Carroll College (Mont.) and the Cougars of the University of Sioux Falls (S.D.) are set to compete in the 53rd annual Russell Athletic-NAIA Football National Championship at noon on Saturday, Dec. 20. Among the fans expected to take in the game at Barron Stadium in Rome, Ga., are the governors of these institutions’ home states. Read more> |
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#1 Carroll (Mont.) vs. #2 Sioux Falls (S.D.) Game Broadcast Available Via Online Video Pay-Per-View
December 18, 2008 - The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics and CBS College Sports Network, announced that the #1 Carroll ( Mont.) vs. #2 Sioux Falls (S.D.) NAIA National Championship football game on Sat, December 20 will be available across the nation as part of a special online pay-per-view event. Read more> |
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THE COWS ARE COMING TO THE NAIA FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP!
December 17, 2008 - Two hundred Chick-fil-A parachuting cows will drop over Barron Stadium during the NAIA football championship game, and one specially marked cow entitles the recipient to FREE Chick-fil-A for a YEAR! The promotion is sponsored by the Chick-fil-A Dwarf House in Rome and Peachtree Helicopters. Read more> |
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Weather Delays Carroll College’s Arrival for NAIA Football Championship Game
December 17, 2008 - While the host city for Saturday’s Russell Athletic-NAIA National Championship game is experiencing unseasonably warm temperatures, winter weather is affecting the arrival of the Carroll College Fighting Saints. Read more> |
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Shorter College Has Played Instrumental Role in NAIA Football Championship
December 15 - In the past few years, teamwork and the relationships it nurtures have become a common trait and blessing for Shorter College’s athletic program. But when the 53rd annual Russell Athletic-NAIA Football National Championship kicks off Saturday at Barron Stadium, the event culminates a total team effort by the entire faculty, staff and student body at Shorter. Read more> |
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Tickets for NAIA Breakfast, Banquet Selling Quickly
December 12, 2008 - Tickets are going fast for next week’s FCA Breakfast of Champions and NAIA Banquet of Champions, prompting game-day organizers to encourage local residents to snap them up while they last. Read more> |
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Rome Physicians to Serve as Sideline Doctors for NAIA Football Championship Game
December 9, 2008 - Physicians from Harbin Clinic Orthopedics and Sports Medicine and from the Rome Orthopaedic Clinic have been named the official sideline doctors for the Russell Athletic-NAIA Football Championship Game, which will be played Dec. 20 at Barron Stadium. Read more> |
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No. 1 Carroll (Mont.) and No. 2 Sioux Falls (S.D.) to play in National Championship
December 6, 2008 - Carroll (Mont.) and Sioux Falls (S.D.) will meet in a rematch of the 2007 NAIA Football National Championship as both undefeated programs won today (Dec. 6) in their respective Football Championship Series (FCS) Semifinal. Read more on this story from the NAIA> |
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Rome Churches Open Doors to Teams Who Will Compete in NAIA Football Championship Game
December 5, 2008 - Two local churches have planned to extend open arms and a hearty helping of Southern hospitality to the two college teams playing in the Russell-Athletic NAIA Football National Championship this December. Read more>
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AutoMax /BusMax is Official Transportation Sponsor for NAIA Football Championship Game
December 2, 2008 - AutoMax/BusMax has been named the official transportation sponsor for the Russell Athletic-NAIA Football Championship Game, which will be played Saturday, Dec. 20, at historic Barron Stadium in downtown Rome. Read more> |
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Analysts Trev Alberts and Tom Hart to Call the Action
December 1, 2008 - Fans regardless of location don’t have to miss any of the action. The 2008 NAIA Football National Championship will be broadcast live on CBS College Sports Network. Analyst Trev Alberts and play-by-play commentator Tom Hart call the action. Read more> |
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Dr Pepper Announced As Major Sponsor for NAIA Football Championship Game
November 21, 2008 - Dr Pepper has been named the exclusive lead sparkling beverage for the 2008 Russell Athletic-NAIA Football National Championship, thanks to an agreement between the company and the NAIA Championship Host Committee. Read more> |
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Kersey Named Media Coordinator for NAIA Championship Game
November 20, 2008 - Shorter College’s Sports Information Director Grant Kersey has been selected to serve as media coordinator for the Russell-Athletic National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Football National Championship Game. Read more>
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Tickets on sale for NAIA Football Championship Game
November 18, 2008 - Rome resident Tony Triplitt earned a spot in history as the first person to purchase tickets to the 2008 Russell Athletic-NAIA Football National Championship. The game will be played Saturday, Dec. 20, at 12 noon at Historic Barron Stadium. Read more> |
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Road to Rome: 16 Teams Qualify for NAIA Championship Series
November 16, 2008 - The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has announced the 16 teams who qualify for first-round play in the 2008 Football Championship Series. According to a release from the NAIA: Defending national champion Carroll College in Montana opens up by hosting Dickinson State University from North Dakota. Read more> |
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Lamar Advertising becomes MVP sponsor of NAIA game
November 5, 2008 - Lamar Advertising has been named as an MVP sponsor of the Dec. 20 Russell Athletic NAIA Football Championship Game. The game, hosted by Shorter College, the City of Rome and Floyd County, will take place at the historic Barron Stadium in downtown Rome. Kickoff is planned for noon. Read more> |
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Rome little theatre planning movie night at DeSoto in celebration of NAIA championship game
November 3, 2008 - Football fever will heat up the big screen on Dec. 18, as the Rome Little Theatre will host a showing of “Remember the Titans” at the historic DeSoto Theatre, 530 Broad Street in downtown Rome. Read more> |
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Brothers Moe’s and Moe’s Corporation join NAIA team as Major Sponsor of 2008 Football Championship
October 28, 2008 - The Host Committee for the Russell Athletic-NAIA Football National Championship announces Brothers Moe’s and Moe’s Corporation as the newest sponsor for the 2008 championship game. The game will be played Dec. 20 at Historic Barron Stadium in downtown Rome. Read more> |
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Ringgold Band Named Official Marching Band of the 2008 National Championship Game
October 21, 2008 - The Ringgold High School Marching Tiger Band has been named the official marching band of the 53rd Annual Russell Athletic-NAIA Football National Championship, the event’s Host Committee announced today. Read more> |
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NAIA and CBS College Sports Network Agree to Broadcast Deal
October 16, 2008 - Kansas City, MO - The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) announced today a three-year agreement with CBS College Sports Network to broadcast live NAIA football and men's and women's basketball national championship events. Read more> |
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Russell Athletic Named “Title Sponsor” of the NAIA Championship
September 15, 2008 - Russell Athletic and the Host Committee for the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) football national championship announced today an agreement that grants Russell Athletic “title sponsorship” rights for the 2008 and 2009 NAIA Championships.Russell Athletic and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) announced today an agreement that grants Russell Athletic “title sponsorship” and other exclusive rights. Read more> |
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NAIA Championship Game Close to Announcing Title Sponsor, Co-Chairs Named for Ticket Committee
August 14, 2008 - NAIA Host Committee members learned this morning that a title sponsor for the game could be announced within a week. Co-chairs Bob Berry and Bill Peterson shared the news with the group during its August planning meeting. Read more> |
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NAIA Representatives Pleased with Championship Progress in Rome
July 23, 2008 - The countdown to Dec. 20 continues... Shorter College Athletic Director Bill Peterson, welcomed NAIA Director of Championship Services Dennis Green to Rome during the National Football Championship site visit on July 22. Also viewing the progress was Mike Feminis, NAIA Coaches Association president and St. Xavier head football coach. Read more> |
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NAIA Representatives Plan Site Visit for Football Championship
July 17, 2008 – In preparation for the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics’ (NAIA) National Football Championship, hosted by Rome-Floyd County and Shorter College on December 20, two representatives from the NAIA will be in Rome on Monday, July 21, and Tuesday, July 22, to review progress made to date in planning for the game. Read more> |
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NAIA Host Committee available for speaking engagements
June 20, 2008 – Members of the executive committee for the 2008 and 2009 NAIA National Football Championship Games announced today that they are very interested in opportunities to speak to local groups and civic organizations about the status of preparations for the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics football title game. Read more> |
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NAIA Football Championship Game begins planning for pre-game and halftime entertainment
Committee Chair Jim Williams promises “spectacular show”
June 10, 2008 - The Host Committee for the 2008 & 2009 NAIA National Football Championship Games announced today that it has begun planning for the most spectacular pre-game and halftime shows in the history of Georgia football. Read more> |
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NAIA Football Host Committee Announces Progress of Stadium Upgrades
May 22, 2008 - The Executive Committee for the 2008/2009 NAIA National Football Championship Games announced today that progress is continuing on the renovation and improvements of Barron Stadium. Read more> |
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NAIA Football Host Committee Establishes Public Relations and Marketing Arm, Taps Shorter College PR Director Dawn Tolbert as Chair
May 8, 2008 - The Executive Committee for the 2008/2009 NAIA National Football Championship Games announced today that Dawn Tolbert will chair its Public Relations and Marketing Subcommittee and serve as a member of the Executive Committee. Mrs. Tolbert is director of public relations at Shorter College. Read more> |
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NAIA Host Committee Incorporated as The Championship Foundation
May 7, 2008 – The executive committee responsible for planning for the 2008 National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics’ National Football Championship has a brand new name, thanks to an incorporation filed recently with the Georgia Secretary of State’s office. The community-based organization was incorporated as The Championship Foundation, Inc., on April 24. Read more> |
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DeBerry to speak at NAIA National Football Championship breakfast
May 1, 2008 - Fisher DeBerry, legendary Air Force Academy head football coach, has been announced as the guest speaker for the 2008 NAIA National Football Championship Champions of Character breakfast to be held on Thursday, Dec. 18. Read more> |
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NAIA Host Committee Meets
April 22, 2008 - The Host Committee for the NAIA National Championship Football Games met Tuesday evening at River City Bank in Rome. The group is continuing with planning for the 2008 championship, which will be held Dec. 20 at Barron Stadium in downtown Rome. Read more> |
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Community leaders join Host Committee for NAIA National Championship Game February 10, 2008 - Following the public announcement that Shorter College and partners Rome and Floyd County will host the 2008 and 2009 NAIA National Football Championships, attention turned to the plans for the game and surrounding activities. Read more> |
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Berry, Peterson to Co-Chair Host Committee
January 18, 2008 -The Executive Committee for the 2008 / 2009 NAIA National Football Championship Game announced today that Bob Berry and Bill Peterson will co-chair its Host Committee. Read more> |
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NAIA Chooses Site for 2008 & 2009 Games
January 2, 2008 - The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) announced today that Shorter College and Rome-Floyd County have been awarded the 2008 and 2009 NAIA Football National Championships. Read more> |
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