Nicholls State Colonels

Nicholls State Colonels
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 arenas 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.geauxcolonels.com

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

Manning Field at John L. Guidry Stadium

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

Championships

Conference championships

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

Main article: Pride of Nicholls

The "Pride of Nicholls" Marching Band is the marching band which represents Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, Louisiana.

Colonel Tillou

Main article: 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]

Frank L. Barker Athletic Building

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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  2. ↑ "Nicholls Colonels: Nicholls State University Athletics". geauxcolonels.com. Retrieved 2012-06-05.
  3. ↑ "Table of Contents ? Quick Facts : 2013 Schedule" (PDF). Geauxcolonels.com. Retrieved 2015-08-28.
  4. ↑ "Didier shaped Nicholls athletics, many lives". Webcitations.org. Retrieved 2015-08-28.
  5. ↑ "2012-2013 Nicholls Colonels Media Guide" (PDF). Geauxcolonels.com. Retrieved 2015-08-28.
  6. ↑ "The Official Site of Nicholls State University Athletics". geauxcolonels.com.
  7. ↑ "The Official Site of Nicholls State University Athletics". geauxcolonels.com.
  8. ↑ "Nicholls State University Athletics". geauxcolonels.com.
  9. ↑ "Tim Rebowe named Colonels coach". espn.com. November 21, 2014. Retrieved November 21, 2014.
  10. ↑ "Nicholls State University Athletics - Story Archives". Geauxcolonels.com. Retrieved 2013-08-24.
  11. ↑ "Golf Course | The Atchfalaya at Idlewild - Louisiana Golf". Atchafalayagolf.com. Retrieved 2013-08-24.
  12. ↑ "Nicholls State University Athletics - 2013-14 Men's Golf Coaching Staff". Geauxcolonels.com. Retrieved 2013-08-24.
  13. ↑ "2013 Nicholls Women's Soccer Quick Facts" (PDF). Geauxcolonels.com. Retrieved 2015-08-28.
  14. ↑ "Colonel Softball Earns Split with SFA". GeauxColonels.com. March 23, 2013. Retrieved 2013-05-10.
  15. ↑ "2012 Nicholls Volleyball Quick Facts" (PDF). Geauxcolonels.com. Retrieved 2015-08-28.
  16. ↑ "2012-13 Nicholls Colonels Media Guide" (PDF). Geauxcolonels.com. Retrieved 2015-08-28.
  17. ↑ 2010 Baseball Media Guide. Nicholls State Office of Media Relations for Athletics. p. 1.
  18. ↑ "Nicholls Athletics Facilities Photo Gallery". Geaux Colonels. Nicholls State University Athletic Department. Archived from the original on 2011-12-23. Retrieved 23 December 2011.
  19. ↑ "Map of Nichols State University Campus" (PDF). Nicholls.edu. Retrieved 2015-08-28.
  20. ↑ "http://www.geauxcolonels.com/documents/2013/7/30/2013_Nicholls_Soccer_Quick_Facts.pdf". External link in |title= (help);
  21. ↑ "2013 Nicholls Softball Media Guide" (PDF). Geauxcolonels.com. Retrieved 2015-08-28.
  22. ↑ "Lamar vs Nicholls (4/13/2013)". geauxcolonels.com.
  23. ↑ "Sam Houston State vs Nicholls (3/29/2013)". geauxcolonels.com.
  24. ↑ achamberlain. "Nicholls Colonelettes and Colorguard". nicholls.edu.
  25. ↑ mmcelroy. "Welcome » Nicholls State University Cheerleading". nicholls.edu.
  26. ↑ "Nicholls State University Athletics". geauxcolonels.com.

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