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420: 273:. The architect of the University at Albany's football program, Ford was Albany's only head coach from the reinstatement of the program after a 46-year absence until his retirement at the end of the 2013 season. Ford joined the program in 1970 when it was a club. After only three seasons at the club level, the program was upgraded to varsity status in 1973, and finished with a 7–2 record. In 1974, the team finished 9–0, the school's only undefeated season. Ford put together a record of 256-169 with the Great Danes. Ford recorded his 250th career win with a 38-10 victory against 1692: 183: 40: 58: 529:. Verse redshirted his freshman season at Albany. He made 22 tackles with 10 tackles for loss and four sacks over four games during his redshirt freshman season, which was shortened and played in early 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He was named second-team All-Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) and won the conference's Defensive Rookie of the Year award. In 2021, Verse was named first-team All-CAA after finishing the season with 53 tackles, 11.5 tackles for loss, 9.5 sacks, and one forced fumble. 473:
Rudy Vido, who graduated in 1974 as a fullback and defensive end, became the first player in school history to sign a contract with an NFL team. He was cut in the preseason by the New England Patriots, so he never played in the NFL. Vido was also signed by several Canadian Football League teams, but
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Led by running-back David McCarty, who would break Gary Jones' single season and career rushing record during the season, the Great Danes would go 7–0 to win their second consecutive NEC Championship. The undefeated season marked a 13 conference game winning streak, second longest in NEC History, and
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Albany played football as a club sport in the 1920s, but dropped that program in 1924. The modern era of Albany football began in 1970, when the school restored football as a club sport. The team was upgraded to full varsity status in 1973. From the revival of football in 1970 through 2012, the team
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In 2023, the Great Danes reached incredible new heights. The Great Danes finished with an 11-4 overall record, going 7-1 in Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) action. The team claimed its first ever CAA title, sharing it with Villanova and Richmond. The Great Danes defeated Villanova midway through
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Bob Ford would coach his final home game at UAlbany on November 16 against New Hampshire. On November 23, Ford would coach his final game at UAlbany, as the Great Danes would lose to Stony Brook on Long Island. He would finish with 265 career wins (256 at UAlbany), which was ranked 15th all-time in
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On November 17, 2012, the Great Danes played their final NEC game and final game at University Field against Central Connecticut State. UAlbany defeated the Blue Devils 63-34, finishing 78-24 all-time against NEC opponents and 127-65 at University Field. The Great Danes also clinched a share of the
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The 2006 season also marked a major change in recruitment of athletes for the football program. The program, which had played non-scholarship football since being established, had begun offering scholarships to part of its roster players, joining other Northeast Conference programs in the expansion
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In 2022, Verse announced he was transferring to Florida State University to play for the Seminoles. He finished his first season with the Seminoles with 48 tackles, 17 tackles for loss, and 9 sacks. Verse declared for the 2024 NFL Draft following the 2023 season and was drafted 19th overall by the
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Under Gattuso, the Great Danes saw growth as a program, but minimal success. From 2014-2023 the Danes finished above .500 only three times. They would finish second in the CAA in 2019 and receive an automatic qualifier to the NCAA Tournament. After a 42-14 first round win over Central Connecticut
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Prior to the 2008 season, the NCAA Board of Directors' approved the expansion of the Division I Football Championship Subdivision post-season bracket, allowing the Northeast Conference to gain automatic access into the Division I Football Championship beginning in 2010. The NEC's automatic access
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In 2011, after 39 years of running the program, Ford's program would reach a major accomplishment. The Great Danes would finish the season 8-3 (7-1 in conference), despite starting the season 0-2. The team would finish the season as co-champions with Duquesne. However, because of a 38-10 victory
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UAlbany continued its run during the 2008 season despite playing an un-orthodox schedule to start the season. The Great Danes would play their first five games of the season on the road, three against Top 25 ranked FCS opponents, and eight consecutive road games from the 2007 to the 2008 season.
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It was announced on August 7, 2012 that beginning in 2013, the football program would accept an increase in scholarships and move out of the Northeast Conference and into CAA Football. Stony Brook, a former Northeast Conference rival, also made the move with them (it would eventually join the
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UAlbany was awarded the NCAA's #5 seed in the playoffs, the highest the team has ever been ranked, while also receiving a First Round bye. The win over Richmond cemented the furthest the Great Danes had ever gotten in the postseason, previously having reached the Second Round in 2019. In the
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Despite starting the season 1–3, including loses to #19 Hofstra and #2 University of Montana, the Great Danes in 2007 would run through the NEC Conference, going 6–0, to win their second conference championship. In what was deemed the 'NEC Championship Game', UAlbany defeated
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The first fielded team only played three seasons (1922–1924), from 1925 through 1969 Albany did not have a football program. The modern era of Albany football began in 1970, when the school restored football as a club sport. The team was upgraded to full varsity status in
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The Great Danes would have strong leaders on the 2011 team. Senior quarterback, Dan Di Lella would lead an offense that averaged 34.2 point per game. Di Lella would set a school record for most touchdown passes in a single season. On defense, senior captain defensive-end
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Summer Training Camp. From 1996 to 2012, the university's practice fields were handed over to the Giants, bringing fans and media from around New York and the United States to Albany. In 2007, the school dedicated the university's football practice field in honor of
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On April 17, 2012, the university broke ground on a new multi-sport complex that would be available for use beginning in Fall 2013. Along with a complex that will be the new home for football and soccer, a new track will be created on the current football field,
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In 2002, Ford's team had its first big successful season at the Division I level. The Great Danes, led by running-back Gary Jones, would win the program's first-ever Northeast Conference title. They would go on to defeat unbeaten Duquesne in the 2002
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The Great Danes would have their worst season under Bob Ford in 2013. The team would finish 1-11, the only time a Bob Ford team won only one game in a season. They would go 0-5 at home and 0-8 overall in their first season in CAA Football.
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The Great Danes have been successful in football since its first season on the Division I-AA level. In the 1999 season the Great Danes compiled a 7–2 overall record, finishing 6–1 in-conference, which was good for second in the NEC.
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Quarterfinals, UAlbany flew across the country to #4 Idaho – taking down the Vandals, 30-22, in the Kibbie Dome to advance to the Semifinals before falling to South Dakota State, the top seed and the defending National Champions.
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Jones would break his own single-season mark the following season, rushing for 1,524 yards (1,394 m). He would also become the programs all-time leading rusher with 3,033 yards (2,773 m) in only two seasons with the Great Danes.
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State, the Danes would lose in the second round to Montana State 47-21. The next three seasons the Danes would win only 6 games (26 games...only 4 games were played in 2020 season because of the COVID Pandemic).
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Ford's knowledge has also created a "coaching factory scenario" at the university. More than 100 coaches, who have started their careers under Ford, became high school, college, and professional coaches.
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against the Dukes earlier in the season, the Great Danes would win their first ever trip to the NCAA Division I Football Championship. They would play former NEC opponent and Big South Champions, the
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On August 13, 2013, Bob Ford, announced that after the 2013 season (his 45th year at UAlbany), he would be retiring. On November 16, 2013, Bob Ford coached his final home game for the Great Danes.
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as a member of the practice squad for the 2008 season. On December 30, 2008, Barksdale became the first UA stand-out to make an NFL Playoff roster after the Giants signed him to replace corner
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49–14 in the final regular season game. The Great Danes became the fifth team in NEC history to go undefeated in conference play. The victory also gave them a postseason appearance against the
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would set a single season school record for sacks. Delaney would also get national recognition for his success on the field despite being a diabetic and having been born without a left hand.
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NEC Championship. However, they did not win the NEC automatic bid due to a loss against Wagner (one of only two losses on the 2012 season) and finishing in a tie with the Seahawks.
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in the first round of the tournament. They would lose 31-28, as the Seawolves came up with an interception at the goal-line with under a minute to play. Stony Brook coach
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The Great Danes have sent multiple players to try-outs and NFL training camps as un-drafted free agents. In addition to the NFL, multiple alumni have participated in the
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Despite the down season, there were memorable moments. On September 14, the Great Danes played their first game in brand new Bob Ford Field. In a 19–13 loss to
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UAlbany would be the lone Football Bowl Subdivision and Football Championship Subdivision team to not play at home in August or September of the 2008 season.
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after Tom & Mary Casey gave a $ 10 million gift to the school in 2015. The playing field retained the name of Bob Ford Field.
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could come sooner than 2010 if its champion meets specified criteria of the Football Championship Committee for an at-large spot.
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became the first player in the program's history to be drafted into the NFL. Campbell was selected in the seventh round by the
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Division I-AA national polls, ranked at No. 23 in both national rankings. The Great Danes would finish the season 7–4.
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North championship (D-III), one Division III playoff appearance, two East Football Conference championships, six
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Dolphins in their second consecutive appearance in the Gridiron Classic on December 6, 2008 by a score of 28–0.
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the season, 31-10 at home, and took down Richmond in the Second Round of the FCS Playoffs, 41-13 at home.
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the second time in conference history a team won back-to-back championships. The Great Danes defeated the
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Success for Ford's program continued during the 2006 season. The Great Danes would defeat #11 FCS ranked
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graduated from Albany, played for Bob Ford and was running back coach for Albany from 1983 to 1985.
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The Great Danes have appeared in the FCS playoffs three times, with an overall record of 3–3.
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During the late 1900s one of the most well known coaches at the university was football coach
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The Great Danes made one appearance in the Division III playoffs, with a record of 1–1.
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Barksdale made his National Football League debut on October 7, 2007 against the
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Barksdale was cut by the Chiefs on August 31, 2008. However, he signed with the
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was the Great Danes' first in CAA Football, following a 14-year tenure in the
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championships (two co-championship) and one Division I playoff appearance.
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The highest ranked former Great Danes to be drafted was defensive end
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During his time with Albany, Ford led the Great Danes to one
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Los Angelese Chargers (Drafted - 1st Round, 19th overall)
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Albany Great Danes
2024 Albany Great Danes football team

Greg Gattuso
Bob Ford Field at Tom & Mary Casey Stadium
Albany, New York
Division I FCS
CAA Football
Stony Brook Seawolves
UAlbanySports.com

American football
University at Albany
New York
NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS)
CAA Football
Coastal Athletic Association
2013 season
Northeast Conference
Ten years later
University Field
Albany, New York
Bob Ford
Bob Ford Field at Tom & Mary Casey Stadium
List of Albany Great Danes football seasons
Bob Ford
Duquesne
ECAC
Northeast Conference
ECAC Bowl

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