Ivory signs with New Orleans Saints
Tiffin University running back Chris Ivory has signed as a free agent with the New Orleans Saints, Head Coach Dave Walkosky has announced. Ivory had received interest from a number of teams prior to draft day. Ivory averaged 5.7 yards per rush over 5 games with the Dragons before his season ended due to injury. Prior to his 2009 season, Ivory had competed for Washington State. (more)
Spring game ends in 21-21 tie (more)
Ivory prepares for NFL Draft Day possibilities (more)
Dragons bring 16 players to team on National Letter of Intent Day (more) (Video Highlights)
Tiffin University Dragons Football Head Coach Dave Walkosky announces a 2010 recruiting class of 16 student-athletes signing Letters of Intent or transferring to attend Tiffin University. The student-athletes include 4 transfers and 11 H.S. freshmen. The class is made up of recruits from 5 states: Ohio (6), Michigan (1), Pennsylvania (2), Florida (3), and Arizona (4). The class is full of outstanding players, and addresses the needs for the Dragons in the near future. By position the Dragons signed 6 Defensive Linemen, 5 Offensive Lineman, 1 Linebacker, 2 Running Backs, 1 Quarterback, and 3 Defensive Backs. The class is filled with All-State, All-Region, and All-Conference players.
Raspberry lands another All-Star Game honor
Wide receiver Greg Raspberry has been selected to participate in the Inaugural 2010 OhioCollegeFootball.Com Bowl presented by T-Mobile on Saturday, April 17, 2010 in Columbus, Ohio at Marv Moorehead Stadium. Game time is 1 pm.
The event will consist of the best players from all collegiate divisions – NCAA I-A, II, III and NAIA and will be coached by North Team Head Coach Greg Frey (former QB at Ohio State) and South Team Head Coach Bill Conley (former Assistant Coach at Ohio State). Scouts from the National Football League (NFL) will be in attendance.
On Friday, April 16, 2010, OhioCollegeFootball.Com will honor the bowl participants and coaches with an awards banquet at the Holiday Inn & Suites in Worthington, Ohio.
The OhioCollegeFootball.Com Bowl will be televised on Sports Time Ohio (STO) as well as on the GameDay Management Radio Network. American Idol contestant Brent Keith (2009 season) will perform during the OCF Pregame Tailgate Party hosted by Rooster’s.
50 Dragons named to 2009 GLIAC Fall Academic teams (more)
Raspberry selected for East Coast Bowl
Tiffin wide receiver Greg Raspberry was selected to participate in the East Coast Bowl taking place this Saturday at noon at Petersburg, West Virginia. The East Coast Bowl is an annual college football All-Star game that features the most elite Division I-FCS, II, III and NAIA college football players from across the Mid-Atlantic region. The game is held every year on the Saturday following Thanksgiving at Cameron Field in Petersburg, Virginia and is sponsored by the City of Petersburg and the National Football Foundation. As mention in the mission statement, all proceeds derived from the game are used to award scholarships to high school students from the Tri-Cities area that intend on playing football at a Division II or III institution.
Unsworth retires from coaching
Assistant Coach Bill Unsworth has retired from coaching after a 38 year career. He recently finished his second year coaching at Tiffin University. He previously served as the Offensive Coordinator at Saginaw Valley State University, where he designed the offense that averaged 29.2 points per game and over 424 yards of offense per game. Unsworth crafted the 12th ranked passing offense in NCAA Division II last season as the Cardinals finished 7-3.
Prior to Saginaw Valley State, he served as offensive coordinator at Kentucky Wesleyan College and helped lead one of the top rushing offenses in the school’s history. From 2003 to 2005, Unsworth coached wide receivers/punters at Saginaw Valley State, helping the Cardinals win the GLIAC Championship with a perfect 10-0 record and a #1 national ranking as they reached the NCAA II Quarterfinals.
Over his extensive coaching career, Unsworth also was Head Coach at Franklin College from 1998 to 2002 as well as Head Coach at Wilkes University from 1982-89, where he helped lead Wilkes to a ranking of 10th in the nation. Unsworth also served as offensive coordinator at Lakeland College in Wisconsin and Gardner Webb University in North Carolina, setting numerous offensive records at both schools while enjoying NAIA Division I Runner-up honors in 1992. Unsworth’s Gardner Webb offenses led the nation in total offense and scoring offense while setting numerous NAIA, conference, and school records.
Williams, Bede earn Honorable Mention All-GLIAC (more)
Dragons finish season with tough 59-24 loss at Hillsdale (more)
TU battles back but falls just short of Huskies 21-14 (more)
Dragons drop narrow thriller to Greyhounds 21-17 (more)
Northwood runs wild as Dragons fall 42-7 (more)
Dragons hang tough but turnovers prove costly in 40-21 loss to Cardinals (more)
Dragons fall to top-ranked Lakers 47-21 (more)
TU announces Dragon Radio featuring three live events
Tiffin University is proud to announce the debut of Dragon Radio Live, a monthly radio program that will broadcast live from Madison Street Pub and Grub on Oct. 5 from 6-7 p.m. The show is part of a continuing partnership between Tiffin University and WMJK 100.9 FM and provides insight into Dragons Athletics as well as highlights the continuing development of the program and institution through the construction of the new Recreation Center and other initiatives. Alumni and Friends of the University are invited to join in the fun of a "live" show. Doors open at 5 p.m.
WMJK is the home of Dragons football, broadcasting all 11 games while also providing an internet stream for fans to listen to abroad. Dragons Radio will be a monthly feature highlighting all Dragons Athletic teams along with their sponsors and supporters, with a total of three broadcasts being live events from local establishments. Future live broadcasts are scheduled for Nov. 16 at T.J. Willies and March 15 at Madison Street Pub and Grub. Voice of the Dragons Frank Barber, entering his 15th year working with Tiffin University, is the host of the show, while a wide variety of coaches, administrators, and players will receive exposure and provide interesting insight into Tiffin University.
Dragons fortunes swing on blocked field goal, fall to Warriors 38-8 (more)
Dragons show fight against ranked Ashland, but fall 41-14 (more)
Dragons endure nightmare 62-0 loss at Northern Michigan (more)
Dragons grad Nate Washington prepares for first start for Titans (more)
Third quarter breakdowns haunt Dragons in 35-13 loss to Findlay (more)
Disastrous 2nd quarter dooms football team 34-14 at Ferris State (more)
Dragons announce Student Day for home opener
Tiffin University 7:30 p.m. The Dragons will face the University of Findlay Oilers
Dragon Student Day is for all local elementary, middle, and high school students. All students who wear a jersey or Tiffin T-shirt will be admitted free of charge. Those who wish to attend should arrive early to make a tunnel for the players to run through when they enter the field.
Dragons football radio broadcasts on WMJK
To listen to Dragons Football game broadcasts or the Dragons Radio shows, click on the following link just before showtime : LISTEN LIVE.
Dragons looking forward to 2009 campaign (more)
Dragons picked 12th in GLIAC Preseason poll (more)
Five Dragons named to Preseason All-Ohio team
Dragons participate in Earth Day
“The men were divided up into five different teams and sent in different directions to pick up debris,” said Marquis. Team members met back at their starting point to weigh their trash bags at
Spring game highlights new players, excitement (more)
Defense dominates Offense in annual spring football game
Tiffin University's Defense dominated play at the annual spring football game, beating the Offense 33-6. All of the offensive points came off the foot of kicker Boris Bede as he hit two field goals. Defensive highlights included 2 interceptions by Jackson Davis, while Jamil Sims, David Rumley, and Dewon Tufts.
Former Dragons wideout Washington signs 6-year deal with Tennessee Titans (more)
Dragons assist local community with food drive (more)
Dragons add 31 to program on National Signing Day (more) (Video 1) (Video 2)
Tiffin's Nate Washington picks up second Super Bowl ring in Steelers' victory
Tiffin University alum Nate Washington picked up his second Super Bowl ring in Pittsburgh's dramatic 27-23 come-from-behind win over Arizona in Super Bowl XLIII. Washington had one catch for a first down on the Steelers' game-winning drive in the final minute of the game, helping to lead the Steelers to the victory.
Tiffin alum Nate Washington (left) celebrates with Santonio Holmes as the Pittsburgh Steelers win the AFC Championship and head to Super Bowl XLIII (Photo by John Biever, SI)
Edwards named Honorable Mention Football Gazette All-American (more)
Edwards lands Football Gazette All-Super Region Three honors (more)
Total of 51 Dragons athletes named to GLIAC Fall All-Academic squad (more)
Edwards earns All-American honors
Dyshaun Edwards was named a 2008 Associated Press Little All-American by vote of national media. The honor is accorded to standout athletes covering all Division II, III, and NAIA athletes. Edwards recently completed his record-setting Tiffin University career, earning First Team All-Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference honors in the process. Edwards, a 5-11, 188 pound Marketing major from Cincinnati, Ohio (Withrow High School), finished his Dragons career second in career receptions (186), yards (2524), and touchdowns (22). He holds the single season receptions record with 91 catches and also holds the single game record with 14 catches. Edwards also played special teams as the Dragosn primary kick returner, setting a record in 2008 for longest punt return for a touchdown (92 yards). He finished 2008 with 91 receptions for 1074 yards (97.6 yards per game) and 10 touchdowns.
Edwards one of eight GLIAC players selected to Cactus Bowl (more)
Edwards named First Team All-GLIAC; Crawford, Root, Douthit Honorable Mention (more)