National Signing Day

“National Signing Day” has become quite an event for high school seniors and college football programs. February 1st is the first day high school seniors can sign their National Letter of Intent (NLI) for the NCAA Division I and II University they plan on attending.

Just like many schools Greenville College is in the midst of their recruiting season. Since there is plenty of confusion surrounding signing day and the NLI we thought we would talk with Coach Robbie Schomaker, the Offensive Coordinator and Recruiting Coordinator for the Greenville College Panthers.


Can Greenville College participate in “National Signing Day”?


“No. Just like all NCAA Division III schools Greenville College does not participate in the “National Signing Day”.

How does a recruit commit to Greenville College?

"When a student athlete decides to attend Greenville College and become a member of the football team they commit in the same way a regular student would. There is a housing form every student must fill out and turn in along with a $200 housing deposit that will go towards the fall tuition."

Can you publicize a commitment?

"Absolutely! We know that this is one of the most important decision any one can make. We want to celebrate the decision just like Mizzou and Ohio State do. Players who commit can come to Greenville for a commitment celebration. They will then be profiled on our website."

Hopefully Coach Schomaker has answered any questions about signing day. If you would like more information please contact Coach Schomaker at 618-664-6727 or robbie.schomaker@greenville.edu

Panthers Named to Academic All-UMAC Team

On Tuesday the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference (UMAC) released the individual Academic All-Conference award winners for fall semester.

Thirteen members of the Greenville College Football team received the honor. To be named a Academic All-Conference s a 3.5 or better grade point average in the respective semester of competition is required.

The following Panthers were named to the Fall 2011 Academic All-Conference Team;

Trendon Amuzie (Grass Valley, CA),  Nathan Butler (West Frankfort, IL),  Jordan Cernek (Clinton, WI),  James Eyers (Brighton, IL), Brady Harre (Nashville, IL),  Joe Hubbs (San Antonio, TX) Cody Hutchin (Portland, OR) Andy Lozano (Desert Hot Springs, CA) Kirk Pearce (Rialto, CA) Matt Schuman (Geneva, IL) Jace Sloan (Hughson, CA) Chris Storey (Nashville, IL), and Bryan Waugh (Granite City, IL)

You can find the complete list of 2011 UMAC Fall Individual Academic All-Conference award winners here.

2011 ALL-NCCAA Football Team

On Thursday the 2011 ALL-NCCAA Football Team was announced. In addition to their spot in the NCCAA National Championship game, four members of the Greenville College Panthers were named to the team.

Senior LB Kiso Faletufaga (San Diego, CA) was named 1st Team Defense. Sophomore QB Brendan Chambers (San Clemente, CA) and Junior OL Trendon Amuzie(Grass Valley, CA) were named to the Special Mention Offensive Team. Senior Safety Andy Lozano (Desert Hot Springs, CA) was the lone Panther name to the Special Mention Defensive Team.

Each year the National Christian College Athletics Association (NCCAA) awards players from their member institutions for this prestigious team. This is a great honor for Greenville College Football program.

California Dreaming

This week Coach Robbie Schomaker and Coach Aaron Mingo will spend the week in sunny California. Although it is famous for being a vacation destantion this trip to the Golden State is strictly business.

Every day this week will be packed with school and home visits. Coach Schomaker and Mingo will travel all over the state to find the next great Panther.

California has long been Panther country. Since 2009 there have been 18 All-Conference players from California. 

If you need to get in touch with either coach this week the best way is by email. Coach Schomaker robbie.schomaker@greenville.edu and Coach Mingo aaron.mingo@greenville.edu .