Wikipedia - Furman Paladins football
The Furman Paladins football program is the intercollegiate American football team for the Furman University located in the state of South Carolina. The team competes in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) as members of the Southern Conference (SoCon). The school's first football team was fielded in 1889. The team plays its home games at the 16,000 seat Paladin Stadium in Greenville, South Carolina.
The 1988 Furman Paladins football team, coached by Jimmy Satterfield, won the NCAA Division I Football Championship. Clay Hendrix, who was a member of that championship team, has served as the team's head coach since 2017.
History
Classifications
- 1937–1942: NCAA College Division
- 1946–1957: NCAA University Division
- 1958–1972: NCAA College Division
- 1973–1977: NCAA Division I
- 1978–1981: NCAA Division I–A
- 1982–present: NCAA Division I–AA/FCS
Conference memberships
- 1889–1896: Independent
- 1897–1899: No football team
- 1900–1901: Independent
- 1902: Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association
- 1903–1912: No football team
- 1913–1914: Independent
- 1915–1929: Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association
- 1930–1931: Independent
- 1932–1935: Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association
- 1936–present: Southern Conference
The Furman Paladins men's soccer team represents Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina. Competing in NCAA Division I as part of the Southern Conference, the Paladins are known for their competitive spirit and strong athletic tradition. The team boasts a dedicated roster of student-athletes committed to excellence on the field, emphasizing skill, teamwork, and sportsmanship. With a passionate fan base and a history of developing talented players, the Furman Paladins aim to achieve success both in conference play and nationally, fostering a vibrant soccer culture at Furman University.