Marian (Ind.) Wins First-Ever Football National Championship

ROME, Ga. - (December 13, 2012) - No. 5 Marian (Ind.) claimed its first-ever national crown by winning the 57th annual Russell Athletic-NAIA Football National Championship in overtime, 30-27, over No. 3 Morningside (Iowa) Thursday night at Barron Stadium in Rome, Ga. Read more

Russell Athletic-NAIA Football Championship Preview

ROME, Ga. - (December 12, 2012) - The 57th annual Russell Athletic-NAIA Football National Championship features a pair of newcomers looking to make program history when No. 3 Morningside (Iowa) and No. 5 Marian (Ind.) faceoff on Thursday in Rome, Ga. Kickoff from Barron Stadium is set for 6:35 p.m. EST and will be televised nationally on CBS Sports Network. The event is hosted by The Championship Foundation (Rome) for the fifth-straight year. Read more

(Press release courtesy of the NAIA)

Rawlings-NAIA National Football Player of the Year

ROME, Ga. - Saint Xavier (Ill.) senior quarterback Jimmy Coy has been named the 2012 Rawlings-NAIA National Football Player of the Year, announced Wednesday night as part of the NAIA Banquet of Champions held at The Forum in Rome, Ga. Read more

(Press release courtesy of the NAIA)

Hoover High School Coach Josh Niblett speaks at FCA Champions of Character Luncheon

Rome, Ga. – (December 11, 2012) - Hoover High School Football Coach Josh Niblett, who last week coached his team to the Alabama State Championship, was the featured speaker at today’s FCA Champions of Character Luncheon. The event is an official part of the NAIA National Championship Week. Read more

Morningside (Iowa) and Marian (Ind.) advance to their first-ever Russell Athletic-NAIA Football Championship

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - (December 1, 2012) –Morningside (Iowa) and Marian (Ind.) punched their ticket to the 57th annual Russell Athletic-NAIA Football National Championship with semifinal victories on Saturday in the NAIA Football Championship Series (FCS). Morningside downed defending national champion Saint Xavier (Ill.), 47-19, in Sioux City, Iowa, while Marian (Ind.) claimed a 20-17 victory over previously unbeaten Missouri Valley on the road. Read more

Former University of Alabama Player, Hoover High Coach Josh Niblett to speak at FCA Champions of Character Luncheon during NAIA National Championship Week

Rome, GA (November 16, 2012) –The Rome Host Committee for the 57th annual Russell Athletic-NAIA Football National Championship has announced that Hoover (Ala.) High head coach Josh Niblett will be the featured speaker at the annual Fellowship of Christian Athletes Champions of Character Luncheon that kicks off the national game-week events. Read more

Tickets now on sale for 2012 Russell Athletic-NAIA Football National Championship

Rome, GA (November 12, 2012) – Traditions are a wonderful thing.

At 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 12, Roman Tony Triplitt purchased his tickets to the 2012 Russell Athletic-NAIA Football National Championship, making him the first ticket buyer for each game since the championship arrived in Rome in 2008. Read more

2012 Russell Athletic-NAIA Football National Championship to make Thursday night debut

Rome Orthopaedic Center will serve as medical liaison for the 2011 NAIA Football National Championship

Rome, GA (December 14, 2011) – They have been a part of the game since its inception four years ago. But while they continue their support as one of the sponsors of the Russell Athletic- NAIA Football National Championship game, Dr. Charles B. May Jr. and the staff at Rome Orthopaedic Center will also be on call. Read more

2011 NAIA Football National Championship offers exciting afternoon of entertainment

Rome, GA (December 13, 2011) – Saturday’s Russell Athletic-NAIA Football National Championship offers an exciting afternoon of football – plus a whole lot more.This year’s pregame festivities will feature a flyover demonstration jump by the Fort Benning Silver Wings, the official Command Exhibition Parachute Demonstration Team from Fort Benning, Ga. The Silver Wings will jump into Historic Barron Stadium prior to kickoff of the game. Read more

Two area bands to be featured at 2011 NAIA Football National Championship

ROME, GA (December 7, 2011) – Two Northwest Georgia marching bands will add to the excitement of the 2011 Russell Athletic-NAIA Football National Championship, which will be played Saturday, Dec. 17, at Barron Stadium in downtown Rome. Read more

Carroll, St. Xavier hit Road to Rome for title game on Dec. 17

University of Alabama great John Croyle to speak at FCA Champions of Character Luncheon during NAIA National Championship Week

ROME, GA (November 1, 2011) - For the past three years, the two teams playing for the NAIA Football National Championship in Rome have heard inspiring words and messages from those who have served as guest speakers at a game-week gathering that kicks off their run for a crown. Read more

Tickets now on sale for 2011 Russell-Athletic-NAIA Football Championship

Rome, GA (September 19, 2011) - Tickets are now on sale for the 2011 Russell Athletic-NAIA Football Championship.
 
This year’s championship match will be played Saturday, Dec. 17, at Barron Stadium. The regular price for game tickets is $25 although the host committee is offering a limited time discount. Read more