Written By Christopher Mercer, Sports Editor. Photo from GSC.com Television deals have become a vital part of sports, and over the last few years, they have changed how we view our favorite sports events. In 2020, the Gulf South Conference entered into an agreement with Flo Sports as its new official streaming partner and distributor for all of its athletic ...

This editorial reflects the general opinion of The Spectator staff.  VSU Football has one of the richest histories in Division II. The Blazers have enjoyed 11 Gulf South Conference Championships and seven national championship appearances in school history, with their most recent trip coming just this last season in 2024. However, despite their success, the Blazers haven’t been able to ...

Written by Ansley DeCenzo, Staff reporter. VSU welcomed a new era for its football program on Thursday, Jan. 23 as Graham Craig was officially introduced as the 12th head coach of the Blazer football team. The press conference, held in the Magnolia Room of the University Center, was filled with excitement and anticipation for the future of VSU football. Craig, ...

Written by Christopher Mercer, Sports editor. VSU announced the postponing of the Thursday evening doubleheaders of men’s and women’s basketball due to Winter Storm Enzo.  The Lady Blazers and Men Blazers were set to face Alabama Huntsville with tip-off at 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. The 11th-ranked Blazers face the number four team in the country in the later men’s ...

Written by Christopher Mercer, Sports editor. The Blazers have officially promoted offensive coordinator Graham Craig as their 12th head coach in school history.   According to Football Scoop, VSU had at least three candidates to replace Jackson, including Sparky McEwen, current head coach at Davenport University and a former assistant at Ferris State. Craig is no stranger to VSU as ...

  The VSU Blazers seek victory as they prepare to play the Ferris State Bulldogs in the Division II national championship game in Mckinney, Texas.  The Blazers are coming off a semifinal win over the Minnesota State Mavericks last weekend, 35-21, to improve their record to 13-0.  One of the significant contributors was running back Alfonso Franklin, who scored all five ...

The VSU Blazers ease their way into the NCAA Division II semifinals with a crushing 49-14 win over Virginia Union Panthers on Saturday afternoon at Bazemore-Hyder Stadium. The Blazers seemed to have had a comfortable seat for the whole game, with their offense racking up 506 yards and seven touchdowns. They took a commanding 14-0 lead early in the second ...

The VSU Blazers will be home for a playoff matchup with the Virginia Union Panthers.    The Blazers come into this quarterfinal playoff game 11-0 on the season and were victorious in their second-round game against Miles College 33-17 last week. They were led by the stellar play of running back Blake Hester, who accounted for 118 yards, rushing with three ...

The VSU Blazers defeated the Miles College Golden Bears 33-17 to advance to the quarterfinal round of the NCAA Division ll tournament, improving their record to 11-0 on the season.   The Blazers were in complete control of the Golden Bears all game and were able to shut down one of the best offenses in Division ll with great ease. The ...

The VSU Blazers return from the bye to take on the Miles College Golden Bears in the second round of the NCAA Division II playoffs.    The Blazers come in fresh off the bye as the number one seed in the Region and look to continue their undefeated season. The last time the Blazers took the field ended with a dominant ...