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The '''Nicholls State Colonels baseball''' team is a varsity intercollegiate athletic team of Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, Louisiana, United States. The team is a member of the Southland Conference, which is part of the NCAA Division I.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://geauxcolonels.com/documents/2013/1/19/2013_Info_Guide.pdf |format=PDF |title=Table of Contents ? Quick Facts : 2013 Schedule |publisher=Geauxcolonels.com |accessdate=2015-08-28}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www. |
The '''Nicholls State Colonels baseball''' team is a varsity intercollegiate athletic team of Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, Louisiana, United States. The team is a member of the Southland Conference, which is part of the NCAA Division I.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://geauxcolonels.com/documents/2013/1/19/2013_Info_Guide.pdf |format=PDF |title=Table of Contents ? Quick Facts : 2013 Schedule |publisher=Geauxcolonels.com |accessdate=2015-08-28}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.houmatoday.com/article/20110715/SPORTS17/110719589 |title=Didier shaped Nicholls athletics, many lives |publisher=Webcitations.org |accessdate=2015-08-28 |deadurl=unfit |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/648Jn4NgD |archivedate=December 23, 2011 }}</ref> Nicholls State's first baseball team was fielded in 1960. The team plays its home games at 3,200-seat [[Ray E. Didier Field]] and are coached by [[Seth Thibodeaux]]. |
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Revision as of 09:01, 4 July 2016
| Nicholls State Colonels | |
|---|---|
| Logo | |
| University | Nicholls State University |
| Conference | Southland Conference |
| NCAA | Division I, Division I FCS |
| Athletic director | Rob Bernardi |
| Location | Thibodaux, Louisiana |
| Varsity teams | 14 |
| Football stadium | Manning Field at John L. Guidry Stadium |
| Basketball arena | Stopher Gym |
| Baseball stadium | Ray E. Didier Field |
| Softball stadium | Colonels Softball Complex |
| Soccer stadium | Nicholls Soccer Complex |
| Other venues | Atchafalaya Golf Course at Idlewild Colonels Tennis Complex |
| Mascot | Colonel Tillou |
| Nickname | Colonels |
| Fight song | Nicholls State Colonels Fight Song |
| Colors | Red and gray[1] |
| Website | www |
The Nicholls State Colonels are composed of 14 teams representing Nicholls State University, a university in Louisiana, in intercollegiate athletics, including men and women's basketball, cross country and tennis. Men's sports include baseball, football and golf. Women's sports include volleyball, indoor track and field, outdoor track and field, soccer and softball. The Colonels compete in the NCAA Division I and the Colonels football team competes in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS). The Colonels sports teams are members of the Southland Conference.[2]
Sports
| Men's | Women's |
|---|---|
| Baseball | Basketball |
| Basketball | Cross country |
| Cross country | Soccer |
| Football | Softball |
| Golf | Tennis |
| Tennis | Track and field (indoor) |
| Track and field (outdoor) | |
| Volleyball |
Teams
Baseball
The Nicholls State Colonels baseball team is a varsity intercollegiate athletic team of Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, Louisiana, United States. The team is a member of the Southland Conference, which is part of the NCAA Division I.[3][4] Nicholls State's first baseball team was fielded in 1960. The team plays its home games at 3,200-seat Ray E. Didier Field and are coached by Seth Thibodeaux.
Men's basketball
The Nicholls State Colonels men's basketball team represents Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, Louisiana, United States. The school's team currently competes in the Southland Conference, which is part of the NCAA Division I.[5] Nicholls State's first men's basketball team was fielded in 1958. The team plays its home games at 3,800-seat Stopher Gym and are coached by J. P. Piper.
Women's basketball
The Nicholls State Colonels women's basketball team represents Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, Louisiana, United States. The school's team currently competes in the Southland Conference, which is part of the NCAA Division I.[6] Nicholls State's first women's basketball team was fielded in 1974-1975. The team plays its home games at 3,800-seat Stopher Gym and are coached by DoBee Plaisance.
Cross country
The Nicholls State Colonels cross country program represents Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, Louisiana, United States. The program includes separate men's and women's cross country teams, both of which compete in the Southland Conference, which is part of the NCAA Division I.[7] The teams are coached by Heather Van Norman.[8]
Football
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The Nicholls State Colonels football program is the intercollegiate American football team for Nicholls State University located in Thibodaux, Louisiana, United States. The team competes in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) and are members of the Southland Conference. Nicholls State's first football team was fielded in 1972. The team plays its home games at the 10,500 seat Manning Field at John L. Guidry Stadium in Thibodaux, Louisiana. The Colonels are coached by Tim Rebowe.[9]
Golf
The Nicholls State Colonels golf team represents Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, Louisiana, United States. The school's team currently competes in the Southland Conference, which is part of the NCAA Division I.[10] The team play their home matches at the Atchafalaya Golf Course at Idlewild in Patterson, Louisiana[11] and are currently led by head coach James Schilling.[12]
Soccer
The Nicholls State Colonels soccer team represents Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, Louisiana, United States. The school's team currently competes in the Southland Conference, which is part of the NCAA Division I.[13] Nicholls State's first soccer team was fielded in 1998. The team plays its home games at the 1,000-seat Nicholls Soccer Complex and are coached by Dylan Harrison.
Softball
The Nicholls State Colonels softball team represents Nicholls State University in NCAA Division I college softball. The team participates in the Southland Conference. Nicholls State's first softball team was fielded in 1981. The team plays its home games at the 500-seat Colonel Softball Complex and are coached by Angel Santiago.[14]
Volleyball
The Nicholls State Colonels volleyball team represents Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, Louisiana, United States. The school's team currently competes in the Southland Conference, which is part of the NCAA Division I.[15] Nicholls State's first volleyball team was fielded in 1975. The team plays its home games at 3,800-seat Stopher Gym and are coached by Tommy Harold.
Athletic facilities
- Manning Field at John L. Guidry Stadium
Manning Field at John L. Guidry Stadium is a 10,500-seat multi-purpose stadium in Thibodaux, Louisiana. It is home to the Nicholls State Colonels football team of the Southland Conference in the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS). The stadium is named in honor of former state representative John L. Guidry who was instrumental in the establishment of Francis T. Nicholls Junior College. The playing surface is named Manning Field after the Manning family because Peyton Manning, Eli Manning and Archie Manning hold the Manning Passing Academy football camp at the facility. The current playing surface is AstroTurf 3D Grass. The stadium was officially dedicated on September 16, 1972. - Football Practice Fields
The football practice fields include three natural grass football practice fields located across Acadia Drive from Manning Field at John L. Guidry Stadium, the Frank L. Barker Athletic Building and the Leonard C. Chabert Strength and Conditioning Facility. Two of the fields face in a north-south configuration similar to Manning Field at John L. Guidry Stadium with a third facing in an east-west configuration. - Stopher Gym
Stopher Gym is a 3,800-seat multi-purpose arena in Thibodaux, Louisiana. It is home to the Nicholls State Colonels men's and women's basketball teams and women's volleyball team. It opened in 1970.[16] - Ray E. Didier Field
Ray E. Didier Field is a baseball venue in Thibodaux, Louisiana.[17] It is home to the Nicholls State Colonels baseball team of the NCAA Division I in the Southland Conference.[18] The venue has a capacity of 3,200. - Atchafalaya Golf Course at Idlewild
The Atchafalaya Golf Course at Idlewild located in Patterson, Louisiana, is the home golf course of the Nicholls State Colonels golf team of the NCAA Division I in the Southland Conference. It is an 18-hole, 7,533 yard, 72 par course and includes an on-site practice facility. - Nicholls Golf Complex
The Nicholls Golf Complex is the driving range complex located on the campus of Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, Louisiana.[19] It is a practice venue for the Nicholls State Colonels golf team of the NCAA Division I in the Southland Conference. - Nicholls Soccer Complex
The Nicholls Soccer Complex is a soccer venue in Thibodaux, Louisiana.[20] It is home to the Nicholls State Colonels soccer team of the NCAA Division I in the Southland Conference. The venue has a capacity of 1,000. - Colonels Softball Complex
The Colonels Softball Complex is a softball venue in Thibodaux, Louisiana.[21] It is home to the Nicholls State Colonels softball team of the NCAA Division I in the Southland Conference. The venue has a capacity of 500. - Colonels Tennis Complex
The Colonels Tennis Complex is a tennis venue in Thibodaux, Louisiana.[22][23] It is home to the Nicholls State Colonels men's and women's tennis teams of the NCAA Division I in the Southland Conference. - Frank L. Barker Athletic Building
The Frank L. Barker Athletic Building is the athletic administration, football, baseball and athletic training building for the Nicholls State Colonels. The building also houses the Nicholls State Colonels Athletics Hall of Fame. - Leonard C. Chabert Strength and Conditioning Facility
The Nicholls State Colonels strength and conditioning facility is located inside the Leonard C. Chabert Strength and Conditioning Facility or Leonard C. Chabert Hall. It includes the Colonels weight room and a 50-yard artificial turf field is located adjacent to the building.
Championships
Conference championships
- Baseball
Regular Season: 1974, '76, '84, '85
Tournament: 1998 - Men's Basketball
Regular Season: 1995, '98
Tournament: 1995, '98 - Football
1975, '84, 2005 - Softball
Regular Season: 1992, '94-'96
Tournament: 1996, '97
Nicholls State Colonels Fight Song
The name of the "official" fight song for Nicholls State University is "Nicholls State Colonels Fight Song".
Pride of Nicholls Marching Band
The "Pride of Nicholls" Marching Band is the marching band which represents Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, Louisiana.
Colonel Tillou
"Colonel Tillou" is the official athletics mascot for Nicholls State University. The modern version of Col. Tillou wears a bright red uniform topped off with a contemporary-style military officer's cap.
Nicholls Colonelettes and Colorguard
The Nicholls Colonelettes are the Nicholls dance team. This group performs at all home football games, one away football game, and all home basketball games. They participate in all pep rallies.[24]
The Nicholls Colorguard performs at all home football games.
Nicholls Cheerleaders
The Nicholls Cheerleaders are the co-ed cheerleading squad for the Nicholls State Colonels. The cheerleaders perform at football games, basketball games and pep rallies in addition to a number of public relations and charitable events each year.[25]
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Nicholls State University Athletics Hall of Fame
The purpose of the Nicholls State University Athletics Hall of Fame is to strengthen and perpetuate athletic tradition at the university. Members in the Athletics Hall of Fame shall consist only of those outstanding persons whose dedication and performance merit the great honors that the University can bestow.[26]
The Hall of Fame is located on the campus of Nicholls State University in the Frank L. Barker Athletic Building.
Athletic directors
| Name | Years Served |
|---|---|
| Morris Osburn | 1958–1960 |
| James Hall | 1960–1963 |
| Raymond Didier | 1963–1978 |
| Don Landry | 1978–1987 |
| Phil Greco | 1987–1993 |
| Mike Knight | 1993–1998 |
| Stan Williamson | 1998–2000 |
| Rob Bernardi | 2000–present |
See also
References
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- ^ "Nicholls Colonels: Nicholls State University Athletics". geauxcolonels.com. Retrieved 2012-06-05.
- ^ "Table of Contents ? Quick Facts : 2013 Schedule" (PDF). Geauxcolonels.com. Retrieved 2015-08-28.
- ^ "Didier shaped Nicholls athletics, many lives". Webcitations.org. Archived from the original on December 23, 2011. Retrieved 2015-08-28.
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- ^ "The Official Site of Nicholls State University Athletics". geauxcolonels.com.
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- ^ "Tim Rebowe named Colonels coach". espn.com. November 21, 2014. Retrieved November 21, 2014.
- ^ "Nicholls State University Athletics - Story Archives". Geauxcolonels.com. Retrieved 2013-08-24.
- ^ "Golf Course | The Atchfalaya at Idlewild - Louisiana Golf". Atchafalayagolf.com. Retrieved 2013-08-24.
- ^ "Nicholls State University Athletics - 2013-14 Men's Golf Coaching Staff". Geauxcolonels.com. Retrieved 2013-08-24. [dead link]
- ^ "2013 Nicholls Women's Soccer Quick Facts" (PDF). Geauxcolonels.com. Retrieved 2015-08-28.
- ^ "Colonel Softball Earns Split with SFA". GeauxColonels.com. March 23, 2013. Retrieved 2013-05-10.
- ^ "2012 Nicholls Volleyball Quick Facts" (PDF). Geauxcolonels.com. Retrieved 2015-08-28.
- ^ "2012-13 Nicholls Colonels Media Guide" (PDF). Geauxcolonels.com. Retrieved 2015-08-28.
- ^ 2010 Baseball Media Guide. Nicholls State Office of Media Relations for Athletics. p. 1.
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- ^ "Map of Nichols State University Campus" (PDF). Nicholls.edu. Retrieved 2015-08-28.
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