2013-14 News

Ferris State Alum Jared Kelsh Appointed As Bulldogs' Interim Head Track/Cross Country Coach Following Departure Of Steve Picucci To NCAA Division I Level
Ferris State Alum Jared Kelsh Appointed As Bulldogs' Interim Head Track/Cross Country Coach Following Departure Of Steve Picucci To NCAA Division I Level

August 20, 2014

Big Rapids, Mich. - A Ferris State University alum will serve as the Bulldogs' interim head men's and women's track and field/cross country coach as Jared Kelsh has been appointed today (Aug. 16) to fill the position vacated by fellow alum Steve Picucci, who was recently selected as the new head coach at NCAA Division I Moorhead State (Ky.).

2014 Bulldog Cross Country Invitational - Information
2014 Bulldog Cross Country Invitational - Information

August 20, 2014

Visit this link for information pertaining to registration for the 2014 Ray Helsing Bulldog Cross Country Invitational on Sept. 6 at Katke Golf Course (PDF)

Anna Rudd & CJ Motte Tabbed As 2013-14 Ferris State Athletics Dean Davenport "Bulldogs Of The Year"
Anna Rudd & CJ Motte Tabbed As 2013-14 Ferris State Athletics Dean Davenport "Bulldogs Of The Year"

July 05, 2014

Big Rapids, Mich. - Two standout Ferris State University student-athletes have received the prestigious distinction as recipients of the Dean Davenport "Bulldog of the Year" Award for the 2013-14 athletics campaign in an announcement made today. This year's award winners include junior goaltender CJ Motte of the Bulldog men's ice hockey program along with talented senior runner Anna Rudd (Leslie) of the FSU women's track and field/cross country program, who received the honor for the second consecutive year.

Ferris State's Rudd & Johnson Named To Track & Field/Cross Country Academic All-America Team
Ferris State's Rudd & Johnson Named To Track & Field/Cross Country Academic All-America Team

July 01, 2014

Big Rapids, Mich. - Two members of the Ferris State University women's track and field/cross country program, senior Anna Rudd (Leslie) and junior Samantha Johnson (Troy), have capped off a stellar 2013-14 campaign by being recognized as Capital One Academic All-America honorees after both previously claimed All-America honors as competitors this past season.

Ferris State Athletics Becomes Michigan's First NCAA School To Sign With Under Armour
Ferris State Athletics Becomes Michigan's First NCAA School To Sign With Under Armour

June 24, 2014

Big Rapids, Mich. - Ferris State University Athletics has joined forces with one of the global leaders in performance footwear and apparel, becoming the first NCAA school in the state of Michigan to sign an exclusive agreement with Under Armour.

WATCH: Women's Track & Field Performs Well at National Championships
WATCH: Women's Track & Field Performs Well at National Championships

May 29, 2014

A video feature on the 2014 NCAA Track & Field National Championships in Allendale, Mich.

Nearly 40 Ferris State Student-Athletes To Receive Degrees During Spring Graduation Ceremonies This Weekend
Nearly 40 Ferris State Student-Athletes To Receive Degrees During Spring Graduation Ceremonies This Weekend

May 09, 2014

Big Rapids, Mich. - A total of 39 current and former Ferris State University student-athletes are expected to officially receive degrees as part of the 2014 spring commencement ceremonies to be held this weekend (May 9-10) at FSU's Jim Wink Arena.

Three Ferris State Student-Athletes Recognized As League's Best For Fall Campaign
Three Ferris State Student-Athletes Recognized As League's Best For Fall Campaign

February 12, 2014

Big Rapids, Mich. - A trio of Ferris State University student-athletes, including a pair from the Bulldog football team and a women's cross country standout, have been recognized as 2013 Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Meijer Commissioner's Award recipients for the fall campaign.

Ferris State Places 84 Student-Athletes On GLIAC All-Academic Teams For Fall Season
Ferris State Places 84 Student-Athletes On GLIAC All-Academic Teams For Fall Season

February 12, 2014

Big Rapids, Mich. - The Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) has honored 84 Ferris State University student-athletes on its all-academic and all-academic excellence teams for the recently-completed 2013 fall sports season.

IMPRESSIVE DAY: Men's Cross Country Takes 10th & Johnson 5th In Women's Race At NCAA Nationals
IMPRESSIVE DAY: Men's Cross Country Takes 10th & Johnson 5th In Women's Race At NCAA Nationals

November 23, 2013

Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University cross country program had an impressive showing at the 2013 NCAA Division II National Championships held on Saturday (Nov. 23) in Spokane, Wash.

PREVIEW: Ferris State Athletes Set To Compete At NCAA Cross Country Championships
PREVIEW: Ferris State Athletes Set To Compete At NCAA Cross Country Championships

November 22, 2013

Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University men's cross country team, along with senior runner Samantha Johnson on the women's side, will take part in the 2013 NCAA Division II National Championships slated for Saturday (Nov. 23) in Spokane, Wash.

NCAA PREVIEW: Senior Cross Country Runner David Silversmith On Ferris Sports Update TV
NCAA PREVIEW: Senior Cross Country Runner David Silversmith On Ferris Sports Update TV

November 21, 2013

Senior runner David Silversmith of the Ferris State University men's cross country team previews the 2013 NCAA Division II National Championships on this week's Ferris Sports Update TV show with host Rob Bentley

Three Ferris State Runners Claim All-Region Laurels; Johnson Chosen As Region's Top Female Performer
Three Ferris State Runners Claim All-Region Laurels; Johnson Chosen As Region's Top Female Performer

November 15, 2013

Big Rapids, Mich. - Ferris State University standout Samantha Johnson headlines the list of three Bulldog cross country all-region selections as announced this week by the United States Track and Field/Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA).

Ferris State Men's Cross Country Advances To Nationals; Johnson Wins Women's Title To Advance
Ferris State Men's Cross Country Advances To Nationals; Johnson Wins Women's Title To Advance

November 09, 2013

Big Rapids, Mich. - For the second consecutive year, the Ferris State University men's cross country team has advanced to the NCAA Division II National Championships. In addition, senior runner Samantha Johnson claimed a regional title and also advanced to nationals on the women's side.

Samantha Johnson Earns Yet Another Honor After Claiming League Crown
Samantha Johnson Earns Yet Another Honor After Claiming League Crown

October 31, 2013

Big Rapids, Mich. - Ferris State University's Samantha Johnson (Troy) was chosen today as the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Women's Cross Country Runner of the Week.

FSU's Samantha Johnson Earns Conference & National Acclaim After Winning GLIAC Crown
FSU's Samantha Johnson Earns Conference & National Acclaim After Winning GLIAC Crown

October 29, 2013

Big Rapids, Mich. - After an impressive performance to win the 2013 Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Women's Cross Country individual championship on Saturday (Oct. 26) in Houghton, Ferris State University's Samantha Johnson (Troy) has received acclaim on both a league and nationwide level.