Widener Pride football
| Widener Pride | |
|---|---|
| First season | 1879 |
| Head coach | Mike Barainyak 6th season, 27–26 (.509) |
| Stadium | Leslie C. Quick Jr. Stadium[1] (capacity: 4,000) |
| Field | Elizabeth J. Hirschmann Field |
| Year built | 1994 |
| Location | Chester, Pennsylvania |
| NCAA division | Division III |
| Conference | MAC |
| Claimed national titles | 2 (1977, 1981) |
| Colors | Blue and gold[2] |
| Mascot | Pride |
| Website | Official website |
The Widener Pride football team represents Widener University, located in Chester, Pennsylvania, in NCAA Division III college football. Under previous college names and athletics nicknames, the team was also previously known as the Pennsylvania Military Cadets and the Widener Pioneers.
The Pride, who began playing football in 1879, compete as members of the Middle Atlantic Conferences.
Widener's home games are played at Leslie C. Quick Jr. Stadium.
Championships
[edit]National championships
[edit]| Year | Association | Division | Head coach | Record | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | NCAA (2) | Division III (2) | Bill Manlove | 11–1 (6–0 MAC) | Wabash | W, 39–36 |
| 1981 | 13–0 (8–0 MAC) | Dayton | W, 17–10 |
References
[edit]- ^ "Elizabeth J. Hirschmann Field at Leslie C. Quick Jr. Stadium". widenerpride.com. Widener Athletics. Retrieved 29 December 2024.
- ^ Widener University – Graphic Standards Manual (PDF). Retrieved June 12, 2016.