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

Van Curen, Parlo claim 2010 NAIA High School Champions of Character Awards

Rome, GA (December 16, 2010) – Jared Van Curen of Coosa High School and Blaire Parlo of Calhoun High School were recognized as recipients of the Greene’s Jewelers 2010 Champions of Character High School Athlete Award. Read more

Tickets sold out for NAIA Banquet of Champions

Rome, GA (December 15, 2010) – The NAIA Host Committee has announced that tickets for Friday’s Banquet of Champions have sold out.
 
 "We have had tremendous response from the University of Sioux Falls and Carroll College, their fans, and our sponsors, ” said Bill Peterson, Shorter University athletic director and co-chair of the NAIA Host Committee.“ We are looking forward to having a packed house for Friday night’s banquet." Read more

NAIA Host Committee Salutes Local Athletes as Champions of Character

Rome, GA (December 10, 2010) – The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has a longstanding commitment to building the character of student athletes. In honor of that tradition, the Rome Host Committee for the Russell Athletic-NAIA Football National Championship is highlighting outstanding local athletes who demonstrate the characteristics of integrity, respect, responsibility, sportsmanship, and servant leadership. Read more

Two area bands to be featured at 2010 NAIA Football National Championship

Rome, GA (December 7, 2010) – Rome’s NAIA Host Committee is hoping to double the excitement this year as it welcomes two area bands to Barron Stadium for the Russell Athletic-NAIA Football National Championship. Returning for the second year is the Rome High “ Sound of the Seven Hills ” Marching Band. New to the NAIA championship for 2010 will be the Central of Carrollton “ Lion Pride ” Marching Band. Read more

No. 1 Sioux Falls and No. 2 Carroll will meet again in the title game on Dec. 18

Dec. 4, 2010 - KANSAS CITY, Mo. – (Championship Series Schedule) The top two-ranked teams in the NAIA stayed undefeated after their Football Championship Series Semifinal wins today. No. 1-ranked Sioux Falls (S.D.) dominated No. 4 MidAmerica Nazarene (Kan.), 38-0 while No. 2 Carroll (Mont.) had no trouble with No. 3 Saint Xavier (Ill.), 27-5. Read more

2010 Russell Athletic-NAIA Football National Championship televised on CBS College Sports Television

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (December 2, 2010) - The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) is proud to partner with CBS College Sports Television to broadcast live the 2010 Russell Athletic-NAIA Football National Championship on Dec. 18 from Rome Ga. Read more

Sioux Falls, Carroll, Saint Xavier and MidAmerica Nazarene all advance

KANSAS CITY , Mo. (November 27, 2010) – All four host schools were victorious today in the NAIA Football Championship Series Quarterfinals. Sioux Falls (S.D.), Carroll (Mont.), Saint Xavier (Ill.) and MidAmerica Nazarene (Kan.) will advance to play in the Football Championship Series Semifinal round to be competed on Dec. 4. Sioux Falls hosts MidAmerica Nazarene, while Saint Xavier travels to Carroll. Read more

Chick-fil-A / FCA Breakfast to feature Todd Wheeler

ROME, GA. (November 23, 2010)–Character matters. That ’ s a lesson that is taught throughout the season at NAIA institutions, and it ’ s a lesson that will receive special focus as the top two football teams in the NAIA gather for the festivities leading up to the Russell Athletic-NAIA Football National Championship. Read more

Quarterfinal pairings announced for Nov. 27

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (November 20, 2010) – The 2010 Football Championship Series First Round wrapped up today with eight games played. Five of the eight hosts were victorious, while Marian (Ind.) upset Ottawa (Kan.) for its first victory in postseason history. Read more

NAIA Football Championship Series to begin Saturday, Nov. 20

Rome, GA (November 17, 2010) – The field has narrowed and the competition is building toward the 2010 Russell Athletic-NAIA Football National Championship, which will be played at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 18, at Historic Barron Stadium in downtown Rome, Ga. Read more

Shorter University and Rome-Floyd County awarded extended contract for Russell Athletic-NAIA Football National Championship

Rome, GA (October 5, 2010) – The Host Committee for the Russell Athletic-NAIA Football National Championship in Rome, Ga., announced today that it has reached an agreement with The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) that will bring the association’s annual football championship to Barron Stadium through 2015. Read more

Tickets on sale now for 2010 Russell Athletic-NAIA Football Championship

Sept. 22 - ROME, Ga. – It’s officially a three-peat. At 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 22, Rome resident Tony Triplitt purchased his four tickets to the 2010 Russell Athletic-NAIA Football Championship, making him the first ticket buyer for each of the three games that have been played in Rome. Read more

Russell Athletic Returns as "Title Sponsor" of the NAIA Football Championship

Sept. 13 - ROME, Ga. - Russell Athletic and the Host Committee for the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) football national championship today announced the extension of an agreement that grants the Bowling Green, Ky.,-based athletic apparel brand “title sponsorship” rights for 2010 NAIA Football Championship.  Read more

Dwarf House’s Greg Major Joins NAIA Host Committee

Jan. 20 - ROME, Ga. – From greeting the championship teams at the airport with hot Chick-fil-A sandwiches to hosting the FCA Champions of Character Breakfast, the Rome Dwarf House and its general manager Greg Major have been an integral part of the NAIA Football National Championship since it arrived in Rome in 2008. Now, Major’s involvement with the game has reached a new level as he joins the Host Committee that plans for the annual national championship event. Read more>