Presbyterian Blue Hose football
| Presbyterian Blue Hose | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| |||
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| First season | 1913 | ||
| Athletic director | Brian Reese | ||
| Head coach |
Tommy Spangler 7th year, 42–24 (.636) | ||
| Stadium | Bailey Memorial Stadium | ||
| Seating capacity | 6,500 | ||
| Field surface | Grass | ||
| Location | Clinton, South Carolina | ||
| NCAA division | Division I FCS | ||
| Conference | Big South Conference | ||
| All-time record | 489–493–35 (.498) | ||
| Bowl record | 0–1 (.000) | ||
| Colors |
Blue and Garnet[1] | ||
| Rivals |
Newberry Wolves (Bronze Derby) | ||
| Website | GoBlueHose.com | ||
- For information on all Presbyterian College sports, see Presbyterian Blue Hose
The Presbyterian Blue Hose football program is the intercollegiate American football team for Presbyterian College located in the U.S. state of South Carolina. The team competes in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) and are members of the Big South Conference. Presbyterian's first football team was fielded in 1913. The team plays its home games at the 6,500 seat Bailey Memorial Stadium in Clinton, South Carolina. The Blue Hose are coached by Tommy Spangler, who is in the first season of his second stint leading the team after being hired on November 22, 2016.[2] Spangler was previously head coach from 2001–2006.
History
Classifications
- 1938–1950: NCAA College Division
- 1951–1956: Unknown
- 1957–1969: NAIA
- 1970–1992: NAIA Division I
- 1993–2010: NCAA Division II
- 2011–present: NCAA Division I FCS
Conference memberships
- 1913–1920: Independent
- 1921–1941: Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association
- 1942–1945: Independent
- 1946–1964: South Carolina Little Three
- 1964–1972: Carolinas Conference
- 1973–1974: NAIA Independent
- 1975–2006: South Atlantic Conference
- 2007: NCAA Division II Independent
- 2008–present: Big South Conference
2016 Season
Main article: 2016 Presbyterian Blue Hose football team
| 2016 Presbyterian Blue Hose football (2–9) | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week | Presbyterian | Opponent | Conference | Location | Time // Channel | Record (Big South) | ||
| 1 | Presbyterian | 3 | at Central Michigan (FBS) | 49 | MAC | Mount Pleasant, Michigan | Thu. 7:00 PM // ESPN3 | 0–1 (0–0) |
| 2 | Presbyterian | 0 | at Chattanooga | 34 | Southern | Chattanooga, Tennessee | 2:00 PM // SDN | 0–2 (0–0) |
| 3 | Presbyterian | 31 | at Campbell | 14 | Pioneer | Buies Creek, North Carolina | 6:00 PM // BSN | 1–2 (0–0) |
| 4 | Presbyterian | 7 | Florida Tech (D-II) | 28 | Gulf Creek | Clinton, South Carolina | 7:00 PM // BSN | 1–3 (0–0) |
| 5 | Presbyterian | 3 | at Gardner–Webb | 24 | Big South | Boiling Springs, North Carolina | 6:00 PM // ESPN3 | 2–3 (0–1) |
| 6 | Presbyterian | 17 | Monmouth | 13 | Big South | Clinton, South Carolina | 7:00 PM // BSN/ESPN3 | 2–4 (1–1) |
| 7 | Presbyterian | 3 | at Charleston Southern | 38 | Big South | Charleston, South Carolina | 6:00 PM // ESPN3 | 2–5 (1–2) |
| 8 | Presbyterian | 17 | Coastal Carolina | 48 | Independent | Clinton, South Carolina | 2:00 PM // ESPN3 | 2–6 (1–2) |
| 9 | Presbyterian | 0 | Liberty | 16 | Big South | Clinton, South Carolina | 2:00 PM // ESPN3 | 2–7 (1–3) |
| 10 | Presbyterian | 10 | at Kennesaw State | 45 | Big South | Kennesaw, Georgia | 12:00 PM // ASN | 2–8 (1–4) |
| 11 | Presbyterian | 7 | at South Alabama (FBS) | 31 | Sun Belt | Mobile, Alabama | 7:00 PM // ESPN3 | 2–9 (1–4) |
Presbyterian vs. In-State NCAA Division I schools
| School | Record | Percentage | Streak | First Meeting | Last Meeting |
| Charleston Southern | 14–10 | .583 | Lost 2 | 1993 | 2016 |
| Clemson | 3–33–4 | .125 | Lost 15 | 1916 | 2010 |
| Coastal Carolina | 1–9 | .100 | Lost 9 | 2007 | 2016 |
| Furman | 13–42–1 | .223 | Won 1 | 1913 | 2014 |
| South Carolina | 3–12 | .200 | Lost 8 | 1915 | 1945 |
| South Carolina State | 0–2 | .000 | Lost 2 | 1989 | 1990 |
| The Citadel | 11–50–1 | .185 | Lost 12 | 1915 | 2010 |
| Wofford | 40–40–3 | .500 | Lost 5 | 1914 | 2013 |
| Presbyterian 85 – In-State NCAA Division I Schools 198 – Draws 9 | |||||
Notable former players
Notable alumni include: Justin Bethel, safety with Arizona Cardinals[3]
Bowl game appearances
| Season | Date | Bowl | W/L | Opponent | PF | PA | Coach | Notes |
| 1959 | January 1, 1960 | Tangerine Bowl | L | Middle Tennessee | 12 | 21 | Frank Jones | notes |
| Total | 1 bowl game | 0–1 | 12 | 21 |
References
- ↑ Presbyterian College Brand Standards Guide (PDF). 2015-07-01. Retrieved 2016-03-31.
- ↑ "Tommy Spangler Promoted to Head Football Coach". Presbyterian Blue Hose. November 22, 2016. Retrieved November 23, 2016.
- ↑ "Arizona Cardinals: Justin Bethel". Arizona Cardinals. Retrieved 10 January 2013.
External links
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