2013-14 Alfred State Football News
Simmons and DeGroat to Play in USA Football Bowl
January 16, 2014
Alfred State senior football players Devin Simmons (Elmira Free) and Mike DeGroat (Vestal) will participate in the 20th edition of the USA Football Bowl game on January 20th in Hoover, AL.
Nine Pioneers Honored by the USCAA
November 22, 2013
Nine members of the Alfred State football team have been name to the inaugural All-USCAA team. Rasheed Williams (Swedesboro, NJ) and Keegan Phalen (East Aurora) were both 1st team selections while Devin Simmons (Elmira Free), John Garbowski (Mohegan Lake), Rory Spain (Tully), Nick DePofi (Union Endicott), Mike DeGroat (Vestal), Michael Franklin (Forestville), and Kevin Rocque (Silver Creek) were all on the 2nd team.
Williams Named Athlete of the Week
November 19, 2013
Rasheed Williams (Swedesboro, NJ) rushed for over 100 yards for the 4th time this season in the Pioneers contest at Wesley. For his performance he has been named Alfred State athlete of the week.
Wesley Downs Alfred State in Finale
November 16, 2013
#15 Wesley College put together two scoring drives in each quarter and defeated Alfred State 47-0 in both team's regular season finale. The Wolverines improve to 8-2 on the year while the Pioneers close the year 4-6.
Pioneers Close Season at Wesley
November 13, 2013
The Pioneers close out their first season in NCAA DIII with a trip to Dover, DE to take on Wesley College
Southern Virginia Shuts Out Pioneers
November 09, 2013
Alfred State could never get anything going and fell 30-0 to Southern Virginia University. The Pioneers fall to 4-5 on the year while the Knights improve to a program best 7-2.
Phalen Honored by USA College Football
November 06, 2013
Alfred State junior Keegan Phalen (East Aurora) has been named the USA College Football Special Teams player of the week. Phalen was a key contributor in all fascets of the Pioneers 41-14 victory over Hudson Valley CC.
Pioneers Head to Southern Virginia to Battle Knights
November 06, 2013
The Pioneers battle the Knights from Southern Virginia in their next to last game of the season. Kickoff is slated for 1 p.m. in Buena Vista, VA
DePofi Named Athlete of the Week
November 05, 2013
Junior linebacker Nick DePofi (Union Endicott) has been named the Alfred State athlete of the week. DePofi had a monster day as the Pioneers defeated Hudson Valley CC 41-14 to even their record at 4-4.
Pioneers Race Past Vikings
November 02, 2013
The Alfred State football team defeated Hudson Valley CC 41-14 to wrap up their home portion of their season with a 3-0 record and evened up their overall record to 4-4.
Pioneers Battle Hudson Valley in Home Finale
November 01, 2013
The Alfred State football team battles Hudson Valley CC in their 2013 home finale.
Bartley Named Athlete of the Week
October 22, 2013
Sophomore running back Dileel Bartley (Rochester/Edison) has been named the Alfred State Athlete of the Week after scoring three touchdowns as the Pioneers defeated Erie CC 35-34 on Saturday afternoon.
Pioneers Hang on For Wild Victory
October 19, 2013
When Dileel Bartley (Rochester/Edison) raced in from 62-yards out with 10:43 remaining in the game to give Alfred State a 35-13 lead it looked like the Pioneers would ease to their third victory of the season. Erie CC had different plans and made a furious comeback to cut it to 35-34 but the Kats missed the game tying extra point and missed a field goal in the final seconds.
Pioneers and Kats Ready to Battle
October 17, 2013
Alfred State welcomes Erie CC to Pioneer Stadium for most likely the last meeting between the two long time rivals.
Pioneers Downed by Rochester
October 12, 2013
The University of Rochester used a big day from Dean Kennedy to defeat Alfred State 38-13 on Saturday afternoon. The Yellowjackets improve to 3-2 on the season while the Pioneers fall to 2-4.
Alfred State Tangles With U of Rochester Saturday
October 09, 2013
The Alfred State football team has stepped in and will take on the University of Rochester on Saturday in the Yellowjackets Homecoming contest.