2012 SVSU Football News
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SVSU To Host Community Youth Day Football Clinic Saturday
February 05, 2013UNIVERSITY CENTER, Mich. - The Saginaw Valley State University Department of Athletics will continue its community youth day program on Saturday (Feb. 9) with a free Football Clinic. -
Janis Named to AP Little All-America Squad
December 14, 2012NEW YORK, N.Y. - Having already captured All-America honors for the first time in his career earlier this week, Saginaw Valley State University wide receiver Jeff Janis (Tawas, Mich.) added another line to his resume today (Dec. 14) by being to be named to the Associated Press Little All-America squad. Janis was the only player from the state of Michigan to be selected to the team.
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Janis Named Daktronics Inc. All-American
December 11, 2012Wichita Falls, Tex. - Saginaw Valley State University junior wide receiver Jeff Janis was selected to the 2012 Daktronics Inc. All-America First Team as announced by the national committee today (Dec. 11).
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Caserta and Cecich Selected to Capital One Academic All-America Team
December 05, 2012TOWSON, Md. – Saginaw Valley State University football graduate student Grant Caserta (Holland, Mich./West Ottawa HS) and senior Zach Cecich (Crown Point, Ind.) were named to the 2012 Capital One Academic All-America® Division II Football Team, as selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). Caserta received first team honors, while Cecich was named ot the second team.
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Janis Named Daktronics Inc. First Team All-Super Region 4; Heath Second Team
November 29, 2012Wichita Falls, Tex. - The Saginaw Valley State University football team placed two student-athletes on the 2012 Daktronics Inc. All-Super Region Four first and second teams as announced by the regional committee today (Nov. 29). Standout wide receiver Jeff Janis (Tawas, Mich.) was named to the first team, while safety Jeff Heath (Lake Orion, Mich.) was selected to the second team.
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Janis Named GLIAC Offensive "Back of the Year"; 13 Cardinals Named All-GLIAC
November 14, 2012BAY CITY, Mich. - Saginaw Valley State University wide receiver Jeff Janis was named Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference "Player of the Year" and was one of three Cardinals to make the All-GLIAC First Team, conference officials announced Wednesday (Nov. 14).
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Janis Named GLIAC "Offensive Player of the Week" for the Fourth Time
November 12, 2012BAY CITY, Mich. - Saginaw Valley State University junior wide receiver Jeff Janis (Tawas, Mich.) was named the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) "Offensive Player of the Week" for the fourth time this season after leading the Cardinals to a 55-52 win over No. 15 Grand Valley State University last Saturday.
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Cardinals Claim Share of GLIAC North Championship on Late TD by Janis
November 10, 2012UNIVERSITY CENTER, Mich. - The Saginaw Valley State University football team won a thrilling 55-52 shotout with rival Grand Valley State University this afternoon (Nov. 10) in front of a packed Wickes Stadium on Senior Day. The win helped the Cardinals claim a share of the GLIAC North Championship for the second consecutive year.
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Janis Named One of 24 Candidates for 2012 Harlon Hill
November 09, 2012FLORENCE, Ala. - Saginaw Valley State University standout wide receiver Jeff Janis was named one of 24 candidates for the the 2012 Harlon Hill Trophy today (Nov. 9) as announced by the National Harlon Hill Award Committee.
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Caserta and Cecich Named Academic All-District
November 08, 2012UNIVERSITY CENTER, Mich. - Saginaw Valley State University graduate student Grant Caserta and senior Zach Cecich were named to the Capital One Academic All-District IV team, the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) announced today (Nov. 8).
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Turnovers Haunt Cardinals in 33-28 Loss to Wildcats
November 03, 2012MARQUETTE, Mich. - The Saginaw Valley State University football team suffered a 33-28 loss on the road to Northern Michigan today (Nov. 3) in a Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference contest.
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Janis Earns Third GLIAC "Offensive Player of the Week" Honor after Historic Weekend
October 29, 2012BAY CITY, Mich. - Saginaw Valley State University junior wideout Jeff Janis (Tawas, Mich.) was named the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) "Offensive Player of the Week" for his record-setting performance in the Cardinals' 34-23 victory over Michigan Technological University last Saturday.
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Cardinals Move Up to No. 6 in Super Region #4 Rankings
October 29, 2012UNIVERSITY CENTER, Mich. - The Saginaw Valley State University football team moved up to No. 6 in the NCAA Division II Super Region #4 rankings today (Oct. 29).
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Cardinals Tame Huskies 34-23 Behind Janis' Record-Setting Day
October 27, 2012UNIVERSITY CENTER, Mich. – The Saginaw Valley State University football team earned a much needed 34-23 win against a tough Michigan Tech opponent in a GLIAC matchup this afternoon as they head into the home stretch of the playoff hunt
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Football No. 7 in First NCAA Regional Rankings
October 23, 2012UNIVERSITY CENTER, Mich. - The Saginaw Valley State University football team sits at No. 7 in the initial NCAA Division II Super Region #4 rankings that were released today (Oct. 22)
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No. 15 Cardinals Stopped by Chargers, 34-17
October 20, 2012HILSDALE, Mich. - The No. 15 Saginaw Valley State University football dropped a tough road contest at Hillsdale College today (Oct. 20), 34-17.
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SVSU Jumps Two Spots to No. 15 in Latest AFCA Coaches Poll
October 16, 2012WACO, Tex. - The Saginaw Valley State University football team moved up two spots to No. 15 in the latest AFCA Division II Coaches' Top 25 Poll following their 24-7 win over then-No. 18 Wayne State University on Thursday (Oct. 11) in the NCAA DII "Game of the Week".
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No. 17 Cardinals Fly by No. 18 Warriors, 24-7
October 11, 2012UNIVERSITY CENTER, Mich. – No. 17 Saginaw Valley State University hosted No. 18 Wayne State University tonight (Oct. 11) at Wickes Stadium in a game broadcasted nationally by the CBS Sports Network. The Cardinals came out on top, turning back the Warriors 24-7 infront of a loud and packed stadium of 6,637 fans.
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Football Parking Advisory - Wayne State
October 09, 2012UNIVERSITY CENTER, Mich. - The Saginaw Valley State University athletic department is advising fans that parking for the October 11th game against Wayne State will be at a premium
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No. 15 Cardinals Keep "Axe" with 28-20 Victory Over Northwood
October 06, 2012MIDLAND, Mich. - The No. 15 Saginaw Valley State University football team battled Northwood University in the 38th annual "Axe Bowl" game today (Oct. 6), defeating the Timberwolves 28-20 in front of a packed homecoming crowd at Hantz Stadium.
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Football Parking Advisory - Northwood
October 03, 2012Northwood University has issued an advisory for all fans that are planning to attend this weekend contest with the Cardinals....
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No. 16 Cardinals Victorious Over Bulldogs, 31-24 in OT
September 29, 2012UNIVERSITY CENTER , Mich. - The No. 16 ranked Saginaw Valley State University football team came out victorious in an overtime thriller against Ferris State, 31-24 on Homecoming night at Wickes Stadium.
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Cardinals Ranked No. 16 in Latest AFCA DII Poll
September 25, 2012WACO, Tx. - The Saginaw Valley State University football team moved up to No. 16 in the latest AFCA Division II Coaches’ Top 25 Poll following their 51-24 win over Lake Erie College on Saturday (Sept. 22).
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Janis Earns GLIAC "Offensive Player of the Week" Honors after Record-Breaking Performance
September 24, 2012BAY CITY, Mich. - Saginaw Valley State University Jeff Janis was named the GLIAC "Offensive Player of the Week" for leading the Cardinals to a 51-24 victory over Lake Erie in a record-breaking performance...
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Cardinals Storm Through Lake Erie, 51-24
September 22, 2012PAINESVILLE, Ohio - The No. 20 Saginaw Valley State University football team defeated the Lake Erie Storm by a score of 51-24 in a Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference contest to give head coach Jim Collins his 100th career win.
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Last Second Field Goal Falls Short, Cards Fall to Findlay 29-27
September 15, 2012UNIVERSITY CENTER, Mich. – A last second field goal attempt by Saginaw Valley State University fell just short as the Cardinals dropped a 29-27 decision to the University of Findlay Saturday (Sept. 15) evening on Hall of Fame Weekend at Wickes Stadium.
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Cardinals Move Up to No. 10 in AFCA Rankings
September 10, 2012WACO, Tex. - The Saginaw Valley State University football team made another big jump this week in the AFCA Division II Coaches' Top 25 Poll, moving up eight spots to No. 10 after defeating Malone 37-14 on the road Saturday (Sept. 8).
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No. 18 Cardinals Run Away from Malone, 37-14
September 08, 2012CANTON, Ohio - The No. 18 Saginaw Valley State University football team came away with a convincing 37-14 win over new GLIAC member Malone University today (Sept. 8).
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Cardinals Land at No. 18 in Latest AFCA Poll
September 04, 2012WACO, Tex. - The Saginaw Valley State University football team made the jump into the AFCA Division II Coaches' Top 25 Poll, landing at No. 18 after defeating then No. 8 Valdosta State 28-24 at home on Saturday (Sept. 1).
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Janis Named GLIAC "Offensive Player of the Week"
September 04, 2012BAY CITY, Mich. - Saginaw Valley State University junior wideout Jeff Janis (Tawas, Mich.) was named the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) "Offensive Player of the Week" for leading the Cardinals to a 28-24 victory over then-No. 8 Valdosta State University (Ga.) in the team's season opener last Saturday.
