Jacksonville Dolphins football
| Jacksonville Dolphins | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| |||
 | |||
| First season | 1998 | ||
| Athletic director | Alex Ricker-Gilbert | ||
| Head coach |
Ian Shields 1st season, 2–3 (.400) | ||
| Stadium |
D. B. Milne Field (Capacity: 5,000) | ||
| Field surface | AstroTurf | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, Florida | ||
| NCAA division | Division I FCS | ||
| Conference | Pioneer Football League | ||
| All-time record | 92–87 (.514) | ||
| Conference titles | 2 (2008, 2010) | ||
| Division titles | 2 (2001, 2004) | ||
| Colors |
Green and White[1] | ||
| Mascot | Dunkin | ||
| Website | JUDolphins.com | ||
- For information on all Jacksonville University sports, see Jacksonville Dolphins
The Jacksonville Dolphins football program is the intercollegiate American football team for Jacksonville University located in the U.S. state of Florida. The team competes in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) and are members of the Pioneer Football League. Jacksonville's first football team was fielded in 1998. The team plays its home games at the 5,000 seat D. B. Milne Field in Jacksonville, Florida. The Dolphins were formerly coached by Kerwin Bell.
History
Classifications
- 1998–present: NCAA Division I–AA/FCS
Conference memberships
- 1998–2000: Division I Independent
- 2001–present: Pioneer Football League
Bowl games
| Season | Bowl | Champion | Runner-Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Gridiron Classic | Albany | 28 | Jacksonville | 0 |
Awards
Pioneer Football League Offensive Freshman of the Year
- Josh McGregor, QB, 2008
Pioneer Football League Defensive Player of the Year
- Tyrone Wright, DB, 2001
Pioneer Football League Coach of the Year
- Kerwin Bell, 2008
Notable former players
Notable alumni include:
- Micah Ross - played basketball and football at JU, playing in 1998 on the football team. Became the first former JU football player to play in the NFL, appearing with the Jacksonville Jaguars, San Diego Chargers and Carolina Panthers.
- Will Weatherford - played defensive end at Jacksonville. Speaker of the House of Florida.
Year-by-year results
Championships
Conference championships
| Year | Conference | Coach | Overall Record | Conference Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Pioneer Football League | Kerwin Bell | 9–4 | 7–1 |
| 2010 | Pioneer Football League (Co-Championship) | Kerwin Bell | 10–1 | 8–0 |
| Total conference championships | 3 | |||
Divisional championships
From 2001–2005, the Pioneer Football League was divided into North and South Divisions. As winners of the Pioneer Football League's South Division, Jacksonville has made one appearance in the Pioneer Football League Championship Game, in 2001. The Dolphins also shared the Division title with Morehead State in 2004, but the tie-breaker allowed the Eagles to represent the division in the championship game.
| Year | Division Championship | CG Result | Opponent | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | PFL South | L | Dayton | 14 | 46 |
| 2004 | PFL South (Co-Championship) | NA | Did Not Play (lost tiebreaker to Morehead State) | X | X |
| Totals | 2 | 0–1 | - | 14 | 46 |
References
- ↑ "2017 JU Baseball Quick Facts" (PDF). Retrieved April 10, 2016.