Azusa Pacific Cougars football
| Azusa Pacific Cougars football | |
|---|---|
 | |
| First season | 1965 |
| Last season | 2020 |
| Head coach | Rudy Carlton |
| Stadium | Citrus Stadium (capacity: 10,000) |
| Field surface | Field turf |
| Location | Azusa, California |
| NCAA division | Division II |
| Conference | Great Northwest Athletic Conference |
| Claimed national titles | 2 (1 NAIA, 1 NCCAA) |
| Conference titles | 4 (GNAC) |
| Colors | Brick and black[1] |
| Website | athletics.apu.edu |
The Azusa Pacific Cougars football program was a college football team that represented Azusa Pacific University. From 2012 to 2020, the team was a member of the Great Northwest Athletic Conference of NCAA Division II. Prior to the 2012 season, the Cougars had been an independent program in the NAIA.[2] The Cougars had 10 head coaches since their first recorded football game in 1965.[3] Azusa Pacific University decided to end its football program in December 2020 due to financial restructuring.[4] The most famous player to play for the Cougars was Christian Okoye.
Playoff appearances
NCAA Division II
The Cougars appeared in the Division II playoffs two times with an overall record of 0–2.
| Year | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | First Round | Sioux Falls | L, 21–34 |
| 2018 | First Round | Tarleton State | L, 0–58 |
Head coaches
| Name | Term |
|---|---|
| Tom Nelson | 1965 |
| Dave Drake | 1966 |
| John Crandall | 1967–1969 |
| Bob Damewood | 1970–1971 |
| Jerry Sconce | 1972–1977 |
| Jim Milhon | 1978–1994 |
| Vic Shealy | 1995–1998 |
| Pete Shinnick | 1999–2005 |
| Victor Santa Cruz | 2006–2019 |
| Rudy Carlton | 2020 |
References
- ^ Azusa Pacific University Graphics Standards Guide (PDF). Retrieved March 23, 2017.
- ^ Aird, Donovan (June 5, 2008). "How the West was undone". Mustang Daily. p. 14. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
- ^ "Football-Azusa Pacific Year-by-Year" (PDF). Football Media Guide. Azusa Pacific University Athletics. May 22, 2009. Retrieved October 22, 2010.
- ^ "Football Draws to a Close at Azusa Pacific".
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