Nicholls Colonels
| Nicholls Colonels | |
|---|---|
 | |
| University | Nicholls State University |
| Conference | Southland Conference |
| NCAA | Division I FCS |
| Athletic director | Matt Roan |
| Location | Thibodaux, Louisiana |
| Varsity teams | 14 |
| Football stadium | Manning Field at John L. Guidry Stadium |
| Basketball arena | Stopher Gymnasium |
| Baseball stadium | Ben Meyer Diamond at Ray E. Didier Field |
| Softball stadium | Colonels Softball Complex |
| Soccer stadium | Nicholls Soccer Complex |
| Other arenas |
Atchafalaya Golf Course at Idlewild Colonel Tennis Complex |
| Mascot | Colonel Tillou |
| Nickname | Colonels |
| Fight song | Nicholls State Colonels Fight Song |
| Website |
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The Nicholls Colonels are composed of 14 teams representing Nicholls State University, a university in Louisiana, in intercollegiate athletics. 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.[1]
Nickname
The Nicholls State University official team nickname is the Colonels.[2] The nickname was chosen because the university was a ROTC dominated school and the highest rank in ROTC is a Colonel.[2]
Sports sponsored
| Men's sports | Women's sports |
|---|---|
| Baseball | Basketball |
| Basketball | Cross country |
| Cross country | Soccer |
| Football | Softball |
| Golf | Tennis |
| Tennis | Track and field† |
| Volleyball | |
| † – Track and field includes both indoor and outdoor. | |
Baseball
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The Nicholls 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' first baseball team was fielded in 1960. The team plays its home games at 3,200-seat Ben Meyer Diamond at Ray E. Didier Field and are coached by Seth Thibodeaux.
Men's basketball
The Nicholls 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' first men's basketball team was fielded in 1958-1959. The team plays its home games at 3,800-seat Stopher Gymnasium and are coached by Austin Claunch.
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Women's basketball
The Nicholls 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' first women's basketball team was fielded in 1974-1975. The team plays its home games at 3,800-seat Stopher Gymnasium and are coached by DoBee Plaisance.
Cross country
The Nicholls 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 Stefanie Slekis.[8]
Football
The Nicholls 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' 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]
Men's golf
The Nicholls Colonels men's 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]
Women's soccer
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The Nicholls Colonels women's 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' 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 Mac McBride.
Softball
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The Nicholls Colonels softball team represents Nicholls State University in NCAA Division I college softball. The team participates in the Southland Conference. Nicholls' 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]
Men's tennis
The Nicholls Colonels men's tennis 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. The team plays its home matches at the Colonel Tennis Complex and are coached by Greg Harkins.
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Women's tennis
The Nicholls Colonels women's tennis 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. The team plays its home matches at the Colonel Tennis Complex and are coached by Greg Harkins.
Women's track and field
The Nicholls Colonels women's track and field program represents Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, Louisiana, United States. The program includes women's indoor and outdoor track and field teams, both of which compete in the Southland Conference, which is part of the NCAA Division I.[15] The teams are coached by Stefanie Slekis.[16]
Women's volleyball
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The Nicholls Colonels women's 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.[17] Nicholls' first volleyball team was fielded in 1975. The team plays its home games at 3,800-seat Stopher Gymnasium and are coached by Tommy Harold.
Championships
Conference championships
- Baseball
Regular Season: 1974, '76, '85
Tournament: 1984, '98 - Men's Basketball
Regular Season: 1976, '79, '95, '98, 2018
Tournament: 1995, '98 - Women's Basketball
Tournament: 2018 - Football
1975, '84, 2005
Playoffs: 1986, '96, 2005, '17 - Softball
Regular Season: 1992, '94–'96
Tournament: 1996, '97
Athletic facilities
- Manning Field at John L. Guidry Stadium
Manning Field at John L. Guidry Stadium is a 10,500-seat multi-purpose stadium in Thibodaux, Louisiana. It is home to the Nicholls Colonels football team of the Southland Conference in the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS). The stadium is named in honor of former state representative John L. Guidry who was instrumental in the establishment of Francis T. Nicholls Junior College. The playing surface is named Manning Field after the Manning family because Peyton Manning, Eli Manning and Archie Manning hold the Manning Passing Academy football camp at the facility. The current playing surface is AstroTurf 3D Grass. The stadium was officially dedicated on September 16, 1972. - Football Practice Fields
The football practice fields include three natural grass football practice fields located across Acadia Drive from Manning Field at John L. Guidry Stadium, the Frank L. Barker Athletic Building and the Leonard C. Chabert Strength and Conditioning Facility. Two of the fields face in a north-south configuration similar to Manning Field at John L. Guidry Stadium with a third facing in an east-west configuration. - Stopher Gymnasium
Stopher Gymnasium is a 3,800-seat multi-purpose arena in Thibodaux, Louisiana. It is home to the Nicholls Colonels men's and women's basketball teams and women's volleyball team. It opened in 1970.[18] - Ben Meyer Diamond at Ray E. Didier Field
Ben Meyer Diamond at Ray E. Didier Field is a baseball venue in Thibodaux, Louisiana.[19] It is home to the Nicholls Colonels baseball team of the NCAA Division I in the Southland Conference.[20] The venue has a capacity of 3,200. - Atchafalaya Golf Course at Idlewild
The Atchafalaya Golf Course at Idlewild located in Patterson, Louisiana, is the home golf course of the Nicholls Colonels men's golf team of the NCAA Division I in the Southland Conference. It is an 18-hole, 7,533 yard, 72 par course and includes an on-site practice facility. - Nicholls Golf Complex
The Nicholls Golf Complex is the driving range complex located on the campus of Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, Louisiana.[21] It is a practice venue for the Nicholls Colonels men's golf team of the NCAA Division I in the Southland Conference. - Colonel Tennis Complex
The Colonel Tennis Complex is a tennis venue in Thibodaux, Louisiana.[22][23] It is home to the Nicholls Colonels men's and women's tennis teams of the NCAA Division I in the Southland Conference. - Colonels Softball Complex
The Colonels Softball Complex is a softball venue in Thibodaux, Louisiana.[24] It is home to the Nicholls Colonels softball team of the NCAA Division I in the Southland Conference. The venue has a capacity of 500. - Nicholls Soccer Complex
The Nicholls Soccer Complex is a soccer venue in Thibodaux, Louisiana.[25] It is home to the Nicholls Colonels women's soccer team of the NCAA Division I in the Southland Conference. The venue has a capacity of 1,000. - Frank L. Barker Athletic Building
The Frank L. Barker Athletic Building is the athletic administration, football, baseball and athletic training building for the Nicholls State Colonels. The building also houses the Nicholls State Colonels Athletics Hall of Fame. - Leonard C. Chabert Strength and Conditioning Facility
The Nicholls State Colonels strength and conditioning facility is located inside the Leonard C. Chabert Strength and Conditioning Facility or Leonard C. Chabert Hall. It includes the Colonels weight room and a 50-yard artificial turf field is located adjacent to the building.
Nicholls State Colonels traditions
Nicholls State University Alma Mater
The name of the "official" Alma Mater for Nicholls State University is "Nicholls State University Alma Mater".[26]
Nicholls State Colonels Fight Song
The name of the "official" fight song for Nicholls State University is "Nicholls State Colonels Fight Song".[27]
Pride of Nicholls Marching Band
The "Pride of Nicholls" Marching Band is the marching band which represents Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, Louisiana.[28]
Colonel Tillou
"Colonel Tillou" is the official athletics mascot for Nicholls State University.[29] 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.[30]
The Nicholls Colorguard performs at all home football games.
Nicholls Cheerleaders
The Nicholls Cheerleaders are the co-ed cheerleading squad for the Nicholls 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.[31]
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.[32]
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 | 2000–2016 |
| Matt Roan | 2016–present |
See also
References
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- ↑ "Table of Contents ? Quick Facts : 2013 Schedule" (PDF). Geauxcolonels.com. Retrieved August 28, 2015.
- ↑ "Didier shaped Nicholls athletics, many lives". Webcitations.org. Archived from the original on December 23, 2011. Retrieved August 28, 2015.
- ↑ "2012-2013 Nicholls Colonels Media Guide" (PDF). Geauxcolonels.com. Retrieved August 28, 2015.
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- ↑ "The Official Site of Nicholls State University Athletics". geauxcolonels.com.
- ↑ "Head Cross Country and Track and Field Coach". Geauxcolonels.com. Retrieved November 17, 2017.
- ↑ "Tim Rebowe named Colonels coach". espn.com. November 21, 2014. Retrieved November 21, 2014.
- ↑ "Nicholls State University Athletics - Story Archives". Geauxcolonels.com. Retrieved August 24, 2013.
- ↑ "Golf Course | The Atchfalaya at Idlewild - Louisiana Golf". Atchafalayagolf.com. Retrieved August 24, 2013.
- ↑ "Nicholls State University Athletics - 2013-14 Men's Golf Coaching Staff". Geauxcolonels.com. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved August 24, 2013.
- ↑ "2013 Nicholls Women's Soccer Quick Facts" (PDF). Geauxcolonels.com. Retrieved August 28, 2015.
- ↑ "Colonel Softball Earns Split with SFA". GeauxColonels.com. March 23, 2013. Retrieved May 10, 2013.
- ↑ "The Official Site of Nicholls State University Athletics". geauxcolonels.com.
- ↑ "Head Cross Country and Track and Field Coach". Geauxcolonels.com. Retrieved November 17, 2017.
- ↑ "2012 Nicholls Volleyball Quick Facts" (PDF). Geauxcolonels.com. Retrieved August 28, 2015.
- ↑ "2012-13 Nicholls Colonels Media Guide" (PDF). Geauxcolonels.com. Retrieved August 28, 2015.
- ↑ "Nicholls Baseball Quick Facts" (PDF). Nicholls State Office of Media Relations for Athletics. Retrieved October 7, 2018.
- ↑ "Nicholls Athletics Facilities Photo Gallery". Geaux Colonels. Nicholls State University Athletic Department. Archived from the original on December 23, 2011. Retrieved December 23, 2011.
- ↑ "Map of Nichols State University Campus" (PDF). Nicholls.edu. Retrieved August 28, 2015.
- ↑ "Lamar vs Nicholls (4/13/2013)". geauxcolonels.com.
- ↑ "Sam Houston State vs Nicholls (3/29/2013)". geauxcolonels.com.
- ↑ "2013 Nicholls Softball Media Guide" (PDF). Geauxcolonels.com. Retrieved August 28, 2015.
- ↑ "Nicholls Soccer Quick Facts" (PDF). geauxcolonels.com. Retrieved August 21, 2013.
- ↑ "History and Traditions". nicholls.edu. Retrieved 2018-04-28.
- ↑ "Nicholls State Colonels School Songs Lyrics". fightmusic.com. Retrieved 2018-04-28.
- ↑ "The Pride of Nicholls Marching Band". nicholls.edu. Archived from the original on 2010-05-27. Retrieved 2013-01-20.
- ↑ "Colonel Tillou". Archived from the original on March 6, 2012. Retrieved March 18, 2013.
- ↑ achamberlain. "Nicholls Colonelettes and Colorguard". nicholls.edu.
- ↑ mmcelroy. "Nicholls State University Cheerleading". nicholls.edu.
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