Emporia State Hornets
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| University | Emporia State University |
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| Conference(s) | MIAA |
| NCAA | Division II |
| Athletics director | Kent Weiser |
| Location | Emporia, KS |
| Varsity teams | 13 |
| Football stadium | Jones Field at Welch Stadium |
| Basketball arena | William L. White Auditorium |
| Mascot | Corky |
| Nickname | Hornets |
| Fight song | "Fight On Emporia!" |
| Colors | Gold and Black
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| Homepage | Emporia State Hornets |
The Emporia State Hornets and Lady Hornets are the sports teams of Emporia State University located in Emporia, Kansas. They participate in the NCAA's Division II and in the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA).[1]
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[edit] Sports
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Men's sports |
Women's sports |
[edit] Football
The current head football coach at Emporia State is Garin Higgins , who has held the position since 2007. Under Higgins, the program began has accumlated an overall record of 14 wins and 29 losses. Higgins was an ESU quarterback from 1987-1990.[2]
[edit] Mascot
The official mascot of Emporia State Athletic teams is Corky. Corky was designed by Mr. Paul Edwards. He is a former Disney artist and works in many mediums and excells in every area of work. He is a fantasic watercolorist and sculpture.
[edit] Fight song
Fight on, Emporia, for the right, Emporia!
Unfold your black and gold,
Hold your banner high.
E S U!
Sing to Emporia, Alma Mater dear.
Might with right will always win the fight--
To victory, Emporia!
[edit] Notable alumni
- Dale Burnett, former NFL player
- Al Feuerbach, Former Olympian and World Record Holder in the shot put
- Brad Hill, Current Head Baseball coach at Kansas State University
- Leon Lett, former NFL player
[edit] References
- ^ "Members: Emporia State University". 2010. http://www.themiaa.com/members/emporia_state/index. Retrieved Jan 23, 2011.
- ^ "Four more MIAA teams set to open 2007 campaign this week". Aug 28, 2007. http://www.wibw.com/sports/headlines/9432436.html. Retrieved Jan 23, 2011.
[edit] External links
- Emporia State Athletic website
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