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2011 Football News
May 4, 2012
Oilers to Host Youth Football Camp
The Oilers will be hosting a Youth Football Camp on June 4-6.
April 21, 2012
Team Black Wins 19-10 in Spring Game
Team Black scored a 19-10 win in the Oilers 2012 Spring Football Game.
April 17, 2012
Ballard Earns Ohio Army National Guard Leadership Award
Isaiah Ballard earned the prestigious National Guard Minuteman Trophy for Leadership
April 16, 2012
Oilers Will Hold Orange and Black Game on Saturday (4/21)
The University of Findlay football team will hold the final of its 15 spring practices on Saturday, April 21 at Donnell Stadium beginning at 1 p.m. The Orange and Black game is open to the public and free of charge.
April 15, 2012
Ballard Leads South in Ohio Army National Guard Senior Bowl
Isaiah Ballard led the team with 10 tackles as the South defeated the North by a score of 21-7.
March 29, 2012
Saturday Football Practice (3/31) Moved to 1 p.m.
The University of Findlay football team, currently in their spring practice season, has moved their practice time from 4 p.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 31.
March 23, 2012
Oilers Start Spring Practices on Saturday
The Oilers will start spring practices on Saturday at 10:30 a.m.
March 2, 2012
Ballard to Play in Army National Guard Senior Bowl III
Isaiah Ballard will compete for the North team in the 2012 Army National Guard Senior Bowl, which will take place on April 14 at Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m.
February 1, 2012
Oilers Ink 33
The University of Findlay football program announced the signing of 33 student-athletes on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012 as head coach Rob Keys and his staff unveiled their second recruiting class for the Oilers.
January 5, 2012
Williams, Ballard Earn Honors From Don Hansen's Football Gazette
Junior running back Monterae Williams and senior defensive back Isaiah Ballard were both tabbed second team all-Super Region 3 by Don Hansen’s Football Gazette on January 4.
December 8, 2011
7 Oilers Earn Honors from Ohio College Football
Seven Oilers earned postseason honors from Ohio College Football on Thursday, December 8.
December 1, 2011
Ballard Named 2nd Team All-Region by Daktronics
Senior defensive back Isaiah Ballard was named second team all-region on Thursday.
November 16, 2011
Ballard, Williams Earn 1st Team All-GLIAC Honors
Senior Isaiah Ballard and junior Monterae Williams were each tabbed 1st Team All-GLIAC.
November 14, 2011
White Named GLIAC Offensive Player of the Week
Sophomore wide receiver Seth White was a jack of all trades in the Oilers 43-42 overtime win at #22 Wayne State on Saturday, November 12 and was rewarded by being named the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Offensive Player of the Week.
November 12, 2011
Oilers Win in Overtime, 43-42 Over #22 Wayne State
The Oilers converted a two-point attempt in overtime to knock off Wayne State 43-42 on Saturday in Detroit, Michigan.
November 9, 2011
Oilers Face #22 Warriors in Final Game
The University of Findlay football team (5-5, 5-4) will be conclude their season on Saturday, November 12 against #22 Wayne State University (8-2, 7-2). The Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) contest is scheduled to begin at 12 pm in Detroit, Michigan.
November 5, 2011
Chargers Blast Oilers 49-19
Hillsdale scored early and often as the Oilers fell 49-19 on Saturday at Donnell Stadium.
November 2, 2011
Oilers Host Chargers in Final Home Game
The Oilers will host Hillsdale in their final home game of the season this Saturday on senior day.
October 29, 2011
Eagles Stop Oilers 3-Game Winning Streak
The Oilers had their three-game winning streak stopped as Ashland came away with a 34-19 win on Saturday.
October 26, 2011
Oilers Hit the Road, Face Ashland
The Oilers will be back out on the road to face Ashland University on Saturday at 1 pm.
October 24, 2011
Ballard Named GLIAC Special Teams Player of the Week
Senior defensive back Isaiah Ballard was tabbed the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Special Teams Player of the Week for his performance in the Oilers 35-31 win at Lake Erie College on October 22.
October 22, 2011
Oilers Come From Behind, Hang on for 35-31 Win at Lake Erie
The University of Findlay football team captured their third straight win, claiming a 35-31 victory over Lake Erie College on Saturday, October 22 in Painesville, Ohio. The win gives the Oilers a 5-3 record on the season with a 5-2 mark in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC).
October 21, 2011
Oilers Travel to Lake Erie
The Oilers will be looking for their 3rd straight win when they travel to Lake Erie College on Saturday.
October 15, 2011
Oilers Claim 27-24 Win Over Panthers
The Oilers came from behind to defeat Ohio Dominican by a score of 27-24 on Homecoming.
October 13, 2011
Oilers Host Panthers On Homecoming
The University of Findlay football team (3-3, 3-2 will be back at home on Saturday, October 15 to host Ohio Dominican University (3-3, 2-3) for Homecoming. The Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) contest is scheduled to begin at 3 pm inside Donnell Stadium.
October 8, 2011
Oilers Take Big Lead, Hold Off Bulldogs 43-35
The University of Findlay football team evened their record at 3-3 on the season with a 43-35 win over Ferris State University on Saturday, October 8 at Donnell Stadium. The win also improved the Oilers record to 3-2 in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC).
October 6, 2011
Oilers Host Bulldogs on Saturday
The University of Findlay football team (2-3, 2-2 will be at home to take on Ferris State University (4-1, 3-1) on Saturday, October 8. The Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) contest is scheduled to begin at 12 pm inside Donnell Stadium.
October 1, 2011
Greyhounds Race Past Oilers 45-28
The University of Findlay football team fell 45-28 to the University of Indianapolis on Saturday, October 1 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The loss gives the Oilers a 2-3 record on the season with an even 2-2 mark in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC).
September 28, 2011
Oilers Looking For 3rd Straight Win, Battle Indianapolis
The University of Findlay football team (2-2, 2-1 will hit the road on Saturday, October 1 to face the University of Indianapolis (2-2, 1-2). The Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) contest is scheduled to begin at 6 pm in Indianapolis, Indiana.
September 27, 2011
Ballard Named NCAA DII Defensive Player of the Week
Senior defensive back Isaiah Ballard, who was named the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Defensive Player of the Week on Monday, was selected as the NCAA Division II Defensive Player of the Week on Tuesday, September 27 according to D2Football.com.
September 26, 2011
Ballard Named GLIAC Defensive Player of the Week
Senior defensive back Isaiah Ballard was tabbed the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Defensive Player of the Week for his performance in the Oilers 26-20 win at Grand Valley State University on Saturday, September 24.
September 24, 2011
Oilers Defeat Lakers 26-20, Snap 11-Game Losing Streak to GVSU
The University of Findlay football team snapped an 11-game losing streak against Grand Valley State University as they came away with a 26-20 win over the Lakers on Saturday, September 24 in Allendale, Michigan. The victory gives the Oilers a 2-2 record on the season with a 2-1 mark in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC).
September 21, 2011
Oilers Head To Grand Valley State
The University of Findlay football team (1-2, 1-1 will hit the road on Saturday, September 24 to face Grand Valley State University (1-2, 0-2). The Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) contest is scheduled to begin at 7 pm in Allendale, Michigan.
September 17, 2011
Oilers Slay Dragons, Win 50-27
The University of Findlay football team captured their first win under head coach Rob Keys on Saturday, September 17 as they defeated Tiffin University 50-27 at Donnell Stadium. The victory gives the Oilers a 1-2 record on the season with a 1-1 mark in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC).
September 13, 2011
Oilers Looking For 1st Win, Host Tiffin On Saturday
The University of Findlay football team (0-2, 0-01 will host Tiffin University (0-2, 0-1) on Saturday, September 17. The Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) contest is scheduled to begin at 12 pm inside Donnell Stadium.
September 10, 2011
Wildcats Stun Oilers In Double Overtime
The University of Findlay football team fell 30-23 in double overtime against Northern Michigan University on Saturday, September 10 at Donnell Stadium. The loss gives the Oilers a 0-2 record on the season with a 0-1 mark in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC).
September 8, 2011
Oilers Host Northern Michigan on Saturday
The University of Findlay football team (0-1, 0-0) will host Northern Michigan University (1-0, 0-0) on Saturday, September 10. The Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) contest is scheduled to begin at 12 pm inside Donnell Stadium.
September 3, 2011
Northwood Holds Off Findlay 14-10
The University of Findlay football team fell 14-10 to Northwood University on Saturday, September 3 in Midland, Michigan. The loss gives the Oilers 0-1 record on the year with a 0-1 mark in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC).
August 30, 2011
Oilers Open Season At Northwood
The University of Findlay football team (0-0, 0-0) will begin the 2011 campaign on the road as they travel to Midland, Michigan on Saturday, September 3 to face Northwood University (0-0, 0-0) in a non-conference contest. The game is scheduled to begin at 12 pm in Hantz Stadium.
August 29, 2011
Oilers Have Talented Defensive Backs Returning
Last season, the Oilers relied on young players to fill defensive back spots. That experience earned in the tough Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) will help this season as the group has a number of talented and athletic players who have shown they have the ability to make an impact as the Oilers last line of defense.
August 28, 2011
Oilers Have Experience At Linebacker
The Oilers have the luxury of returning four players who have started games during their careers at the linebacker position. Juniors Brandon Butler, Nate Etler and Mark Nelson return along with sophomore Kenny Klatt to form the core of Findlay’s second wave of defense.
August 26, 2011
Sumlin Returns To Anchor Defensive Line
Junior defensive lineman Richard Sumlin, a two-time honorable mention all-Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) pick, has all the tools you look for in a defensive tackle and appears set on wreaking havoc in the offensive backfield during the 2011 campaign for Findlay’s new look defense.
August 25, 2011
Belton To Lead Quarterbacks
Junior Clay Belton will look to lead the team and the quarterbacks unit of the Oilers on Sunday's in the fall.
August 24, 2011
Williams Leads Talented Running Backs
The University of Findlay has long been known to produce great running backs and returning starter Monterae Williams is no exception to the rule. A junior, Williams is one of the few proven players on the Oilers offense and will be counted on to produce yet again in 2011.
August 22, 2011
Receiver Core Features Inexperience
The wide receiver position for the Oilers is an unknown. While the team has plenty of talent in the fold, they lack the experience of competing on a regular basis in the rugged Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC).
August 18, 2011
Oilers Picked To Finish 5th In South Division
The University of Findlay football team was picked to finish in a tie for fifth place in the South Division of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) as the league office revealed their annual preseason coaches poll on Thursday, August 18.
August 16, 2011
Offensive Line Returns 4 Starters
The 2011 edition of The University of Findlay football team is inexperienced at nearly every position. They do however have experience up front as the Oilers return four starters to their offensive line with a combined total of 74 starts between them.
August 11, 2011
Oilers To Be Heard On WLFC, 88.3 FM
88.3 FM “WLFC” will now be the primary carrier of all the Oilers football and basketball games. The Oilers had previously used 100.5 FM “WKXA” for their sporting events but will remain on campus for this year and into the future.
July 7, 2011
Klatt Earns Preseason Accolades
Sophomore linebacker Kenny Klatt has been tabbed as a preseason honorable mention All-American by the Consensus Draft Services (CDSdraft.com).
