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  • First Half Struggles Send GU To LossThe Yellowjacket football squad fell in a closely fought battle against Avila University in Kansas City. Posted by Matt Shelton on 10/17/2009 5:05:00 PM
  • Offense Struggles, GU Falls to Mo ValleyIt was a tough day for the Graceland offense Saturday facing the menacing defense of Missouri Valley. Posted by Matt Shelton on 10/3/2009 9:05:00 AM
  • Jackets Picked Ninth In Preseason PollOn Monday August 10 The Heart of America Athletic Conference hosted their annual football media day at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. Posted by Matt Shelton on 8/10/2009 1:35:00 PM
  • Missouri HS D-Back To Attend GUThe Graceland Yellowjacket football program is excited to announce the signing of Missouri all-state defensive back, Michael Kurtz. Posted by Matt Shelton on 5/27/2009 1:50:00 PM
  • Mt Ayr Line of Football Players ContinuesThere has been a recent influx of football players from neighboring town Mount Ayr of late. Posted by Matt Shelton on 5/16/2009 10:25:00 AM
  • Local Stars State GU Football IntentionsTwo local products who come from Lamoni HS and have starred on the Demon gridiron for the last 4 years have signed with the Jackets. Posted by Matt Shelton on 5/8/2009 1:25:00 PM
  • Football Continues Local SigningsHead Coach Cris Welch and the Yellowjacket football staff are pleased to announce the signing of Jordan Stewart. Posted by Matt Shelton on 4/24/2009 11:35:00 AM
  • Yellowjackets Sign Florida LinebackerHead Coach Cris Welch and the Yellowjacket football staff announce the signing of Chris Blackburn. Posted by Matt Shelton on 4/9/2009 10:10:00 AM
  • GU O-Line Continues To StrengthenThe Graceland football team is trying to add much needed depth to the 2009 offensive line. Posted by Matt Shelton on 4/9/2009 10:00:00 AM
  • Jacket Football Inks Local All-StaterGraceland University is proud to announce the signing of Zachary Robinson Posted by Matt Shelton on 3/27/2009 11:35:00 AM
  • Star O-Lineman Commits To GUHead Coach Cris Welch and the Yellowjacket football staff announce the signing of Lucas Welding. Posted by Matt Shelton on 3/23/2009 10:35:00 AM
  • GU Continues Off Season SigningsHead Coach Cris Welch and the Yellowjacket football staff announce the signing of Christian Clay of Bartow, Florida. Posted by Matt Shelton on 3/13/2009 11:45:00 AM
  • Football Signings Continue For GUThe Jackets football team is retooling during the offseason looking to get back on track during the 2009 season. Posted by Matt Shelton on 2/13/2009 12:00:00 PM
  • Iowa QB Signs With Jacket FootballFormer Iowa Central quarterback Scotty Roth has inked his intentions to play for the 2009 Jacket football team. Posted by Matt Shelton on 2/12/2009 2:10:00 PM
  • Jackets Ink Missouri StarCris Welch and the Graceland University football program are excited to announce the signing of Posted by Matt Shelton on 2/12/2009 2:05:00 PM
  • Junior Willkomm Named All-American After having an outstanding individual season, junior linebacker Cameron Willkomm (San Diego, CA) was recognized for his hard work. Posted by Matt Shelton on 1/23/2009 1:50:00 PM
  • Jackets Knock Off EvangelIn Lamoni on senior day, the Jackets were looking to end their season on a positive note Saturday afternoon. Posted by Matt Shelton on 11/15/2008 11:45:00 AM
  • Jackets Let Early Lead Slip AwayThe football team was on the road Saturday trying to notch their second win of the season. Posted by Matt Shelton on 11/8/2008 11:15:00 AM
  • Southern IA Gridiron Series A SuccessLast Thursday evening the Graceland University football team hosted their first annual Southern Iowa Gridiron Series football game. Posted by Matt Shelton on 10/27/2008 11:45:00 AM
  • Jacket Football Comes Up ShortThe Yellowjacket football team was in Lamoni Saturday afternoon for a day game against the Benedictine Ravens. Posted by Matt Shelton on 10/25/2008 8:20:00 AM
  • Yellowjacket Football to Host Southern Iowa ClassicThe football team is starting an annual tradition this year that will make it's inaugural debut this Thursday night. Posted by Matt Shelton on 10/21/2008 3:15:00 PM
  • Jackets Suffer Tough Loss At LindenwoodThe football team knew they had a tough game in front of them as they were at Lindenwood's homecoming game Saturday. Posted by Matt Shelton on 10/18/2008 7:15:00 AM
  • Stuart To Stewart Leads Jackets To WinAfter a tough start to the season the Yellowjacket football team came into today's game against Culver with high expectations. Posted by Matt Shelton on 10/11/2008 10:00:00 AM
  • Jackets Fall To Baker, Remain WinlessThe Yellowjacket football team, which is in desperate need of a win, had a tall task facing them Saturday afternoon. Posted by Matt Shelton on 10/4/2008 10:00:00 AM
  • Jackets Lose Heartbreaker to AvilaThe Yellowjacket football team was back at home Saturday night in action against the Avila Eagles. Posted by Matt Shelton on 9/26/2008 11:15:00 PM
  • MidAmerica Takes Down GracelandThe Graceland football team has had a rough go of it to start the season. Posted by Matt Shelton on 9/20/2008 6:35:00 AM
  • Football Drops Home Opener The Jacket football team opened at home on Saturday night and knew they had a very tall task in front of them. Posted by Matt Shelton on 9/13/2008 3:50:00 PM
  • Offensive Struggles Send GU To LossThe Graceland football team was in Fayette, Missouri Saturday evening for the much anticipated season opening game Posted by Matt Shelton on 9/6/2008 10:35:00 AM
  • Jacket Football Kicks Off Preseason PracticeHead football coach Cris Welch and his Jacket players reported back on campus last Friday after noon amid the hot Iowa heat. Posted by Matt Shelton on 8/21/2008 3:40:00 PM
  • Former Gridiron Star Having Success In Arena LeagueFormer Jacket standout wide receiver Donva Louder is now showcasing his talents with Arena League 2’s Stockton Lightning. Posted by Matt Shelton on 5/5/2008 11:25:00 AM
  • Football Lends A Hand At Special OlympicsThe Jacket football team was in Creston, IA this past weekend for their annual trip to the Special Olympics. Posted by Matt Shelton on 4/23/2008 10:45:00 AM
  • Jacket Football Finishes Up Spring PracticeThe Graceland football team finished up their spring season on Sunday afternoon with their annual spring football game. Posted by Matt Shelton on 4/14/2008 10:25:00 AM
  • Three Jackets Participate In NFL Pro DayMarch 25th is a day that three Graceland football players have had marked on their calender for a while. Posted by Matt Shelton on 3/25/2008 6:45:00 PM
  • Offense Sputters, Jackets Drop FinaleAfter losing last weekend in their final home game of the season, the Jackets had to make their longest trip of the year Saturday to play the Evangel Crusaders in their season finale. Posted by Matt Shelton on 11/10/2007 10:55:00 AM
  • Football Drops HeartbreakerAn injury depleted Yellowjacket football team took the field Saturday with a big hill to climb to get into the NAIA playoffs. Posted by Matt Shelton on 11/3/2007 10:55:00 AM
  • Graceland Spoils Raven HomecomingLooking to keep their playoff hopes alive, an injury-riddled Graceland was on the road Saturday to face the Benedictine Ravens in Atchison, Kansas. Posted by Matt Shelton on 10/20/2007 10:50:00 AM
  • Jackets Fall To LindenwoodToday’s game between two top ranked teams was billed as the matchup of the year for both teams. Posted by Matt Shelton on 10/13/2007 3:50:00 PM
  • Jackets Fall To LindenwoodToday’s game between two top ranked teams was billed as the matchup of the year for both teams. Posted by Matt Shelton on 10/13/2007 10:50:00 AM
  • Jackets Overcome Twenty-Four Point Deficit For WinThe #14 ranked Jackets were on the road Saturday at Culver Stockton trying to run their record to 5-1 on the season. Posted by Matt Shelton on 10/6/2007 10:45:00 AM
  • Kicker Merf Trout Named HAAC Player Of The WeekYellowjacket place-kicker Merf Trout was honored this week as the HAAC Special Teams Player of the Week. Posted by Matt Shelton on 10/3/2007 10:30:00 AM
  • Jackets Soar To VictoryThe always packed and exciting homecoming didn't disappoint. Posted by Matt Shelton on 9/29/2007 10:20:00 AM
  • Huntsmans HonoredJohnny and Sharon Huntsman were honored this weekend by the football team in a private ceremony Friday night. Posted by Matt Shelton on 9/27/2007 10:20:00 AM
  • Messam Garners National AccoladesStar running back Jerome Messam was honored Monday by both the HAAC and the NAIA, receiving Conference and National Player of the Week Honors Posted by Matt Shelton on 9/24/2007 9:45:00 AM
  • Yellowjackets Over Power EaglesThe Yellowjackets traveled to Kansas City, Missouri Saturday for a conference battle vs. the Avila Eagles. Posted by Matt Shelton on 9/22/2007 9:40:00 AM
  • #19 Ranked Graceland Faces #17 Mid America NazareneThe Yellowjackets, having to play ranked teams in back to back weeks in the always difficult HAAC, Posted by Matt Shelton on 9/15/2007 9:35:00 AM
  • Jackets Knock Off #3 Ranked Missouri ValleyThe Graceland men’s football team traveled to Missouri Valley College Saturday night to take on the #3 ranked Vikings. Posted by Matt Shelton on 9/8/2007 9:30:00 AM
  • Jackets Win Close One in OpenerOn a beautiful night for football, the Jackets started the season off on the right note, a 21-13 defeat of the much improved Central Methodist Eagles. Posted by Matt Shelton on 9/1/2007 9:25:00 AM