Teamname: | Wisconsin–Eau Claire Blugolds football |
Headcoach: | Rob Erickson |
Headcoachyear: | 2nd |
Hcwins: | 4 |
Hclosses: | 15 |
Stadium: | Carson Park |
Ncaadivision: | III |
Conference: | Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) |
Atwins: | 402 |
Atlosses: | 461 |
Atties: | 34 |
Playoffapps: | 2 |
Playoffs: | 3–2 |
Conftitles: | 9 |
Websitename: | blugolds.com |
Websiteurl: | https://www.blugolds.com/sports/fball/index |
The Wisconsin–Eau Claire Blugolds football program is the intercollegiate American football team for the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. Wisconsin–Eau Claire competes at the NCAA Division III level and is a member of the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC).
Wisconsin–Eau Claire has won the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) championship 9 times.[1]
1922† | George Simpson | 5–1 | 2–1 | |
1948 | Ade Olson | 6–1 | 5–1 | |
1956† | 7–1 | 7–0 | ||
1963 | Jim Rice | 7–0 | 6–0 | |
1964 | 7–2 | 7–1 | ||
1981 | Link Walker | 9–1 | 8–0 | |
1983 | 8–2 | 7–1 | ||
1998† | Bob Nielson | 10–3 | 5–2 | |
2001† | Todd Hoffner | 8–2 | 5–2 |
† Co-champions
The Blugolds have made two appearances in the NCAA Division III playoffs, with a combined record of 3–2.[3]
1998 | Regionals | Central (IA) | W 28–21 | 10–3 |
Quarterfinals | Saint John's (MN) | W 10–7 | ||
Semifinals | Rowan | L 19–22 | ||
2007 | First Round | St. Norbert | W 24–20 | 9–3 |
Second Round | Bethel (MN) | L 12–21 |
Notable alumni include: