2019 Alfred State Football news
Athlete of the Year Team Announced
May 12, 2020
The Alfred State Athletic Department unveiled the 2019-20 Athlete of the Year Team. These student-athletes have made a large impact on their specific team and the athletic department while exhibiting good character this school year.
Alfred State Announces All Newcomer Team
May 11, 2020
The Alfred State Athletic Department unveiled the 2019-20 All Newcomer Team. This group of student-athletes have made a large impact on their specific team and exhibited good character in their first year as a Pioneer.
On the Front Line - Pioneer Alumni Battle Coronavirus
April 17, 2020
Countless Alfred State alumni are on the front line of the current battle against Coronavirus. Recently we had the chance to have four former Pioneers student-athletes talk about their work on the front line.
Clark and Van Valkenburg Earn NFF Hampshire Honor Society Accolades
April 16, 2020
Senior offensive linemen Devon Clark (Perrysburg/Gowanda) and Sam Van Valkenburg (Sherman) are two of the 1,454 players from 366 schools that were honored by the National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame (NFF) as members of the 2020 NFF Hampshire Honor Society, which is comprised of college football players from all divisions of play who each maintained a cumulative 3.2 GPA or better throughout their college careers.
Olympic Dreams - Q&A with ASC Alum Zack Goodwin
April 15, 2020
Zack Goodwin isn't your typical former kicker. The December 2017 Alfred State graduate has turned his love of sports in a new direction and goal as he has his eyes set on the Olympic team. The dream is to represent the USA as a member of the Skeleton team.
Van Fleet Named NCAA Statistical Champion
April 02, 2020
Alfred State freshman defensive back Rylie Van Fleet (Maine Endwell) has been declared the NCAA Division III statistical champion for pass breakups per game. Van Fleet is the first Pioneer to be on top of a statistical category during the NCAA era of Alfred State athletics.
Alfred State Athletics to Partner with BSN Sports and Under Armour
March 26, 2020
Alfred State has signed a five year agreement with BSN Sports and will continue to be an Under Armour affiliated athletic department. The contract includes both equipment and apparel.
Official Statement Regarding COVID-19
March 13, 2020
Gallardy Named Defensive Coordinator
February 28, 2020
The Alfred State football program has announced the hiring of Drew Gallardy as the new defensive coordinator. Gallardy has already begun his duties.
24 Pioneers Honored for Academic Excellence by ECFC
January 09, 2020
24 members of the Alfred State football team were honored recently as the Eastern Collegiate Football Conference (ECFC) announced the 2019 academic awards.
Van Valkenburg and Van Fleet Named 2nd Team All ECAC
December 19, 2019
Alfred State senior offensive linemen Sam Van Valkenburg (Sherman) and freshman Rylie Van Fleet (Maine Endwell) have been named to the All-ECAC postseason 2nd team.
12 Pioneers Honored by ECFC
November 21, 2019
Twelve members of the Alfred State football team have been honored by the Eastern Collegiate Football Conference announced the All-ECFC teams today. Six Pioneers landed on the first team, four on the second, and two on the honorable mention.
Zimmerman and Thomas Named Athletes of the Week
November 12, 2019
Michael Zimmerman (Canandaigua) and Andrew Thomas (Bronx/Erasmus Hall) have been named the Alfred State Athletes of the Week as they helped the football team to a season ending 21-17 come from behind victory over Maritime.
Van Fleet Earns ECFC Special Teams Honor
November 12, 2019
Rylie Van Fleet (Maine Endwell) has been named the ECFC Special Teams Player of the Week. This is the second time this year, Van Fleet has earned a weekly ECFC honor (Rookie of the Week on October 28th).
Pioneers Rally in 4th to Win on Senior Day
November 09, 2019
The Alfred State football tam scored 14 unanswered points in the 4th quarter as they rallied to defeat SUNY Maritime 21-17 in their season finale.
Pioneers Battle Privateers in 2019 Finale
November 06, 2019
Alfred State wrap up the 2019 season with a battle with the Privateers from Maritime.