Valdosta State’s 20-4 run in the fourth quarter not only sealed the win for the Lady Blazers but led to an embarrassing 83-44 smack down on the Montevallo Falcons. This was the Lady Blazers’ most impressive win of the year by far, and it was fueled by their previous matchup with Montevallo, when VSU also won 47-38. “Playing at their ...
Read More »The Spectator Staff’s Super Bowl picks
The picks are in! Eyes are on Atlanta as the Spectator Staff offers up their picks for Sunday’s big game. Patrick Barry, Staff Writer: “Well the Patriots played in the last two, and won two years ago… so that’s pretty good I guess.” Joshua Miller, Social Media Editor: “The Patriots. It’s the Patriots. There’s nothing more to say.” Seth Willard, ...
Read More »Report: Lee Stalker will join VSU as defensive coordinator
Another former walk-on could potentially roam the sidelines of Bazemore-Hyder Stadium. According to Football Scoop, a website that breaks football stories from all over the country, Tiffin’s Lee Stalker will join Gary Goff as the new defensive coordinator for the Blazers. Stalker served as the defensive line coach, run game coordinator and special teams coordinator for the Dragons last season. ...
Read More »Column: Is Goff the right fit for VSU?
There’s a tall ladder to climb for VSU’s next head football coach. Coming off an undefeated season and a national championship win, Kerwin Bell left the Blazers in elite form. It’s now up to Gary Goff to continue the success. For those who yawn at Goff being the new head coach, he may actually be a good hire for the ...
Read More »Fine Arts showcases Carmen at VSU
Last Saturday and Sunday, VSU’s opera students not only took the stage but also took their audience’s breath away when they performed the concert version of “Carmen.” “Carmen,” a tragic love story by Georges Bizet, premiered in 1875. The story takes place in Seville, Spain and follows a free-spirited gypsy woman who finds herself in a love triangle that results ...
Read More »VSU hosts Valdosta National 2019
The Valdosta National competition returns to VSU for its 31st year with an eclectic selection of showcased art. The competition is one of eight annual exhibitions presented at the Dedo Maranville Fine Arts Gallery and is organized by Gallery Director Julie Bowland. It invites artists across the nation to submit artwork of different styles and media, ranging from classic, practical ...
Read More »Blazer Softball picked second in conference preseason poll
VSU softball will open the 2019 season at No. 2 in the Gulf South Conference. The selection was announced Thursday by the league office. All GSC head coaches voted on the preseason poll, with teams receiving 12 points for first-place votes, 11 for second-place votes, etc. They were not allowed to vote for their own teams. Below is the full list: ...
Read More »Helfer, Blazers prepared for rival teams
Rival teams should keep their targets. The Blazers have the track record and are not fazed by teams who hate them most. At 14-4 and second in the Gulf South Conference standings, VSU doesn’t seem to be changing things up – at least not now. “We try to prepare for each game the same way and take care of ourselves ...
Read More »Blazers will start season at No. 5
A preseason poll has ranked VSU baseball fifth in the Gulf South Conference. The poll was announced Wednesday. The Blazers earned a total of 92 points from this poll, outranking eight other teams. Mississippi College earned the number one spot with a total of 137 points, while the Blazers earned just one point over Lee University with 91 points. Below ...
Read More »Head Coach Goff Introductory press conference set for Tuesday
From walk-on to head coach, newly hired Gary Goff comes full circle in Valdosta. VSU will formally introduce Goff Tuesday, Jan. 29 at an introductory press conference at 11 a.m. The conference will be held at The Complex. The press conference is open to the public Goff, a VSU graduate of 1996, comes to back to VSU from NCAA Division ...
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