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 2009 College Fanz Senior ClassicFri, Feb 5, 2010 - [Football Senior Classic] - Viewed 1134 times
 April 24th, 2010 in Salina, KS Grand Island, Nebraska – February 3, 2010 -- This April will mark the fourth year in a row that the best NAIA football players in the country will participate in the College Fanz Senior Classic. The College Fanz Sports Network's Senior Classic will pit 130 former NAIA football players against one another in a showcase of talent and character. The game kicks off Saturday, April 24th at 1:00 p.m. Salina Stadium in Salina, Kansas. College Fanz has begun taking applications from players to participate in the upcoming game. Players from across the country can click below to fill out an application.
"This is truly one of the great small college events and it's all because of the passion people have for it," said Jason Dannelly of College Fanz, the game's founder. "It's a chance to play football one last time, on a national stage in front of friends, family and a ton of fans." Thu, Apr 23, 2009 - [Football Senior Classic] - Viewed 1646 times
Nationals 24 Americans 10
Nationals' Players of the Game:
Offensive: Greg Fountain - Campbellsville
Defensive: Larry Wentzel - Mo. Valley
Americans' Players of the Game
Offensive: Steven Valliere - Kansas Wesleyan
Defensive: Demetrious Washingston - Sioux Falls
Press Release and Stats to follow
Wed, Mar 25, 2009 - [Football Senior Classic] - Viewed 2952 times
 Nick Banks is a highlight of the rosters Featuring Players from 50 Different NAIA Programs for April 25th Gridiron Showcase
Grand Island, Neb. – March 25, 2009 -- The initial rosters for the 3rd annual College Fanz/Victory Sports Network NAIA "Senior Classic" have been released. Players range from 50 different NAIA schools from states across the country.
"This is an extremely talented group of football players," said Jason Dannelly, Director of NAIA Relations for the College Fanz Sports Network and founder of the annual football showcase. "This is easily the highest concentration of first team, second team and honorable mention All-Americans that we have ever had compete in this showcase event." The College Fanz Sports Network's Senior Classic will pit 120 former NAIA football players against one another in a showcase of talent and character. The game kicks off Saturday, April 25th at 1:00 p.m. Central Standard Time in Platte County R3 High School's Pirate Stadium in Platte City, Missouri.
Highlighting the offenses are first team All-American running backs Nick Banks of Minot State University and Greg Fountain of Campbellsville. Fountain led the NAIA in rushing with 1,726 yards total (and 156.9 yards per game), while Banks was second averaging 143.8 yards per game. Zach Morrison, an offensive lineman from Shorter College, and Ian Gilworth, a quarterback from Morningside College, round out the second team All-American participants. Mon, Feb 23, 2009 - [Football Senior Classic] - Viewed 855 times
Mon, Jan 5, 2009 - [Football Senior Classic] - Viewed 2477 times
 Best players from the NAIA ready themselves for "One More Game" in Platte CityGrand Island, Nebraska -- January 5, 2009 -- This April will mark the third year in a row that the best NAIA football players in the country will come to Kansas City.
The College Fanz Sports Network's Senior Classic will pit 120 former NAIA football players against one another in a showcase of talent and character. The game kicks off Saturday, April 25th at 1:00 p.m. in Platte County R3 High School's Pirate Stadium in Platte City, Missouri. College Fanz has begun taking applications from players to participate in the upcoming game. Players from across the country can log onto the Victory Sports Network on College Fanz, to fill out an application. Thu, Apr 24, 2008 - [Football Senior Classic] - Viewed 1414 times
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 Malone's Bernard Payton will play for the Nationals. Eight First Team All-Americans Will Participate
Americans Roster:
Nationals Roster:
Grand Island, Neb. - The Victory Sports Network has released rosters for the second annual "VSN Senior Classic" to be played in Platte City, Mo. on April 19th. The rosters are a selection of some of the top graduating talent from the NAIA level of college football. Kickoff is set for 1:00 p.m.
Headlining this year's rosters are over twenty players who garnered some type of All-American honors at the NAIA level as well as several NFL and pro hopefuls. "The talent level of this year's squad is tremendous" said Jason Dannelly of the Victory Sports Network. "There are a few guys in this game that will be on an NFL roster by the end of the month." Last year's roster had four players signed to NFL contracts, two to the CFL and numerous others to AFL, AF2 and other professional contracts. Sun, Mar 23, 2008 - [Football Senior Classic] - Viewed 3616 times
 Kessinger (Left) and Wallace (Right) will coach the 2008 Senior Game “It is an honor to have these two legends coaching our senior game,” said Jason Dannelly of the Victory Sports Network. “These are the type of coaches that athletes wished they could have played for at one time. Getting them back on the sidelines for one more game will be exciting for the players and fans of NAIA football.” Vic Wallace retired in December after 14 seasons at Lambuth University in Jackson, Tenn. Prior to Lambuth, Wallace coached at St. Thomas in Minnesota and just down the road from the site of the game at William Jewell College in Liberty, Mo. In 27 years as a head coach Wallace’s overall mark was 176-109-5. Mon, Jan 7, 2008 - [Football Senior Classic] - Viewed 6528 times
 Grand Island, NE - College athletes who participated in football at the NAIA level will have one more chance to take to the field this spring thanks to the Victory Sports Network.
The Victory Sports Network’s second annual senior game will take place April 19th, 2008 at Platte County High School in Platte City, Missouri. The game is open to all seniors who played in the NAIA and have used all of their college eligibility. “Getting the chance to play one more game with and against your peers will be a great experience for these guys,” said Jason Dannelly, owner of VSN. “Last year's game was a tremendous success. We received positive feedback from the players, fans and Platte City. It just makes sense to bring the game back and give these guys a chance to be featured on a national stage” Thu, Apr 26, 2007 - [Football Senior Classic] - Viewed 2578 times
 The biggest thank you of all probably has to go out to my wife. Not only did she put in the hours last weekend for the game but she has also allowed me to pursue this strange dream of mine to make NAIA football a big deal to those involved. For that I am thankful and truly blessed that she is with me and STILL with me through all of this. Tue, Apr 24, 2007 - [Football Senior Classic] - Viewed 2408 times
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Click Here SEE THE GAME PHOTOS FINAL SCORE: AMERICANS 16 NATIONALS 6
Players of the Game: Ricky Lebeda-Dana College Nationals Offensive Player of the Game
Blaine Wise- Haskell Indian Nations Nationals Defensive Player of the Game
Gabe Hatchett-Southern Oregon Americans Offensive Player of the Game
Hunter Pingstong-Bethel College Americans Defensive Player of the Game Tue, Apr 24, 2007 - [Football Senior Classic] - Viewed 3532 times
 Justin Nelson of Doane at the VSN Senior Classic Highlighting the contest was Ricky Lebeda’s 60 yard field goal to end the first half of play in front of a crowd of 1014 at Pirate Stadium. Lebeda played his college career at Dana College. 120 total players took part in the first ever event that showcased the best football players from across the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). Tue, Apr 24, 2007 - [Football Senior Classic] - Viewed 3505 times
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 The Victory Sports Network has release a preliminary roster for the upcoming Senior Classic football game.
The game will be played in Platte City, MO at Pirate Stadium on April 21st. Kickoff is slated for 1:00 CST.
Rosters were divided in order to give the most balanced game possible by giving an equal number of All-Americans to each team while trying to keep all players from the same school on the same team.
More players will be added in the coming weeks. Dino Kaklis will coach the "Americans" and Andy Lambert will coach the "Nationals".
Mon, Mar 19, 2007 - [Football Senior Classic] - Viewed 3726 times
 Victory Sports Network spent time last Tuesday in Platte City, MO working with several individuals to prepare for the VSN Senior Classic on April 21st.
Teams will stay at the Comfort Inn in Platte City and play at Platte County R3 High School's newly renovated facilities. The players feast on Friday night will be catered by Smoke Box BBQ. Jersey's will be made by Pro Team Design. Players will need to be in Platte City, MO by noon on Friday, April 20th.
Pictures of the facilities are shown below. Mon, Mar 5, 2007 - [Football Senior Classic] - Viewed 3548 times
 Lambert (left) and Kaklis (right) will direct the teams. Grand Island, NE - Two of the NAIA’s most highly regarded coaches will battle against one another in the first ever Victory Sports Network Senior Classic on April 21st.
The game will take graduating seniors from NAIA schools and give them the chance to put on the pads one more time with some of the best from across the country.
Dino Kaklis from Bethel College will head up one team of NAIA seniors while Andy Lambert of Sterling College will direct the other squad. |
Map of Platte City
The College Fanz Senior Classic will be played at Salina Stadium in Salina, KS. Partner Hotels - Coming Soon |
