2004 Valdosta State Blazers football team

American college football season March 2026 August 2023 2004 Valdosta State Blazers football Valdosta State Blazers logo.svg 150 Gulf South Conference GSC 1 13–1 9–0 Chris Hatcher 5th David Dean 5th Air raid Ashley Anders 3rd 3–4 Bazemore–Hyder Stadium NCAA Division II championGSC champion NCAA Division II Championship Game W 36–31 vs. 2004 Pittsburg State Gorillas Pittsburg State The 2004 Valdosta State Blazers football team was an American football team that represented Valdosta State University as a member of the Gulf South Conference (GSC) during the 2004 NCAA Division II football season. In their fifth year under head coach Chris Hatcher, the team compiled a 13–1 record (9–0 against conference opponents) and won the GSC championship.2004 Football National Championship Team Valdosta State University October 10, 2021 https://vstateblazers.com/honors/hall-of-fame/2004-football-national-championship-team/71 The team advanced to the NCAA Division II playoffs and defeated 2004 Pittsburg State Gorillas Pittsburg State, 36–31, in the championship game.Valdosta State vs Pittsburg State (Dec 11, 2004) Pittsburg State University October 10, 2021 https://pittstate_ftp.sidearmsports.com/custompages/stats/football/2004/04fb15.htm Two Valdosta player were honored by the Associated Press on its 2004 Little All-America team: kicker Will Rhody (first team) and offensive lineman Torry Howard (third team).AP Little All-America team The Atlanta Constitution December 17, 2004 D11 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/86886030/ap-little-all-america-team/ Newspapers.com Other key players included quarterback Fabian Walker and running back Vincent Brown.They take all kinds The Atlanta Constitution December 10, 2004 D6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/86886072/they-take-all-kinds/ Newspapers.com The Blazers played their home games at Bazemore–Hyder Stadium in Valdosta, Georgia. Schedule 2004 NCAA Division II AFCA y y y September 4 at No. 22 Albany State<ncg> 3 Albany Municipal Stadium Albany, GA L 22-24 11,855 September 11 at 2004 Ouachita Baptist Tigers Ouachita Baptist 15 Williams Field Arkadelphia, AR W 40-19 3,687 September 18 2004 Harding Bisons Harding 13 Bazemore-Hyder Stadium Valdosta, GA W 32-19 5,386 September 25 at No. 19 Central Arkansas 12 Estes Stadium Conway, AR W 22-12 7,117 October 2 No. 11 2004 Delta State Statesmen Delta State 12 Bazemore-Hyder Stadium Valdosta, GA W 51-48 3,204 Valdosta St. turns back Delta St. 51-48: Blazers seal deal with last-second goal line stand The Clarksdale Press Register October 3, 2004 1B https://www.newspapers.com/clip/86904404/valdosta-st-turns-back-delta-st-51-48/ Newspapers.com October 9 at 2004 Henderson State Reddies Henderson State 10 Henderson Stadium Macon, GA W 27-18 2,912 October 16 2004 West Alabama Tigers West Alabama 8 Bazemore-Hyder Stadium Valdosta, GA W 34-17 6,843 October 23 at No. 23 2004 North Alabama Lions North Alabama 5 Braly Municipal Stadium Florence, AL W 24-20 3,577 October 30 2004 Southern Arkansas Muleriders Southern Arkansas 5 Bazemore-Hyder Stadium Valdosta, GA W 45-28 2,711 Blazers earn eighth win in row The Atlanta Constitution October 31, 2004 F8 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/86903906/blazers-earn-eighth-win-in-row/ Newspapers.com November 6 at 2004 West Georgia Braves West Georgia 5 Grisham Stadium Carrollton, GA (rivalry) W 35-12 4,101 November 20 No. 13 2004 Carson–Newman Eagles Carson–Newman<ncg> 3 Bazemore-Hyder Stadium Valdosta, GA (NCAA Division II second round) W 38-12 3,001 Blazers cruise to playoff win The Atlanta Constitution November 21, 2004 H7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/86903642/blazers-cruise-to-playoff-win/ Newspapers.com November 27 at No. 2 Albany State<ncg> 3 Albany State University Coliseum Albany, GA (NCAA Division II quarterfinal) W 38-24 10,227 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-constitution-comeback-kids/125781533/ Comeback kids; Furious second-half rally snaps Rams' streak The Atlanta Constitution November 28, 2004 June 3, 2023 Newspapers.comValdosta State 38, Albany State 24 The Greenville News November 28, 2004 4C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/86903379/valdosta-state-38-albany-state-24/ Newspapers.com December 4 No. 23 2004 West Chester Golden Rams West Chester<ncg> 3 Bazemore-Hyder Stadium Valdosta, GA (NCAA Division II seminfinal) W 45-21 4,483 W. Chester ride comes to an end The Philadelphia Inquirer Ira Josephs December 5, 2004 D4 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/86903215/w-chester-ride-comes-to-an-end/Blazers play keep-away The Atlanta Constitution Rob Morton December 5, 2004 C2 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/86905115/blazers-play-keep-away/ Newspapers.com December 11 vs No. 1 2004 Pittsburg State Gorillas Pittsburg State<ncg> 3 Braly Municipal Stadium Florence, AL (NCAA Division II Championship Game) W 36-31 8,604 First title for Blazers The Atlanta Constitution Rob Morton December 12, 2004 E7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/86885924/first-title-for-blazers/ Newspapers.comPitt Stopped The Kansas City Star December 12, 2004 C1, C11 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/86904899/pitt-stopped/ Newspapers.com Game summaries Vs. No. 1 Pittsburg State—NCAA Division II Championship Game Valdosta State Blazers white ;text-align:center; autocollapse 2004 NCAA Division II Championship GameNo. 3 Valdosta State Blazers vs. No. 1 Pittsburg State Gorillas – Game summary December 11 4:05 p.m. EST/3:05 p.m. CST No. 3 Blazers 0 17 9 10 No. 1 Gorillas 14 3 7 7 Braly Municipal Stadium, Florence, Alabama 8,604 Cloudy, 44 F C Thomas Delaney ESPN Andre Ware and Eric Collins Box score First quarter PSU – Jimmie Taylor 32-yard interception return (Nathan Alleman kick), 14:04. Gorillas 7–0. PSU – Jermaine Carpenter 10-yard pass from Neal Philpot (Nathan Alleman kick), 7:37. Gorillas 14–0. Drive: 9 plays, 63 yards, 4:33. Second quarter VSU – Zach Parker 1-yard pass from Fabian Walker (Will Rhody kick), 14:12. Gorillas 14–7. Drive: 4 plays, 19 yards, 1:39. PSU – Nathan Alleman 30-yard field goal, 7:54. Gorillas 17–7. Drive: 12 plays, 67 yards, 6:18. VSU – Fabian Walker 4-yard run (Will Rhody kick), 2:45. Gorillas 17–14. Drive: 9 plays, 69 yards, 5:02. VSU – Will Rhody 27-yard field goal, 0:03. Tied 17–17. Drive: 6 plays, 45 yards, 0:44. Third quarter VSU – Team safety, 13:19. Blazers 19–17. VSU – Tyran Robinson 23-yard run (Will Rhody kick), 8:14. Blazers 26–17. Drive: 7 plays, 72 yards, 2:47. PSU – Joe Taylor 1-yard run (Nathan Alleman kick), 2:58. Blazers 26–24. Drive: 11 plays, 80 yards, 5:11. Fourth quarter VSU – Raymond Thomas 7-yard pass from Fabian Walker (Will Rhody kick), 14:15. Blazers 33–24. Drive: 8 plays, 65 yards, 3:42. VSU – Will Rhody 28-yard field goal, 10:49. Blazers 36–24. Drive: 6 plays, 20 yards, 3:15. PSU – Neal Philpot 1-yard run (Nathan Alleman kick), 7:27. Blazers 36–31. Drive: 8 plays, 73 yards, 3:17. Statistics VSUPSU First downs 21 22 Total yards 366 371 Rushing yards 201 163 Passing yards 165 208 Turnovers 2 4 Time of possession 31:09 28:51 Team Category Player StatisticsValdosta State Passing Fabian Walker 19/27, 165 yards, 2 TD, INT Rushing Vincent Brown 13 rushes, 72 yards Receiving Rod Dalton 4 receptions, 48 yardsPittsburg State Passing Andy Majors 11/14, 148 yards, INT Rushing Neal Philpot 20 rushes, 117 yards, TD Receiving Tim Austin 8 rushes, 119 yards Roster 2004 Valdosta State Blazers y Jeffrey Felton 1 WR Fr Raymond Thomas 3 WR So Tyler Aurraldt 4 WR So Bama Adams 6 TE Jr Fabian Walker 7 QB Sr Willie Johnson 2 DT Jr Donnie Daniels 8 LB Fr Chad Gallahan 5 K Fr Chris Hatcher Shawn BostickAssistant head coach/Offensive line David DeanOffensive coordinator/Receivers/Special teams Ashley AndersDefensive coordinator/Linebackers Maurea CrainDefensive line/Recruiting coordinator Ryan ShirleySecondary References Valdosta State Category:Valdosta State Blazers football seasons Category:NCAA Division II Football Champions Category:Gulf South Conference football champion seasons Valdosta State Blazers football