University of Dayton senior defensive back Matt Smyth (Highlands Ranch, CO) led NCAA FCS football in passes defended, as announced today in the final statistics report released by the NCAA. Smyth broke up 19 passes and intercepted two more, to give… more »

The University of Dayton introduced Tim Wabler as its new Vice-President and Director of Athletics today in the UD Arena’s Boesch Lounge. "I've been very fortunate during my tenure at UD to see very successful transitions," said UD President Dr. Dani… more »

DAYTON — The University of Dayton football team was already short-handed because of injuries going into the final game of the season, and coach Rick Chamberlin thought he might lose another key player because of a bout with the flu. Senior Ben Shappi… more »

Football games are meant to be decided over the span of 60 minutes, but in Saturday's Pioneer League showdown between Jacksonville and Dayton, the Dolphins only needed seven minutes to get the job done. Jacksonville scored 19 points during that span… more »

On the ugliest day of 2008, Dayton football seniors played in the final home game of their careers. Wind, rain and a wintry mix fell from the sky. At times the wind was overpowering, making it hard for the Flyers to throw the football in the intense… more »

DAYTON — Quarterback Evan Sawyer bounced around afterward like a jubilant game-show contestant. Offensive tackle Chris Setters, a 6-foot-8, 340-pound mountain of a man, grabbed an assistant coach and wrapped him in a bear hug. Those two area high… more »

The Dayton Flyers football team (7-1, 4-0) is on the road this weekend to take on this year's preseason favorite to win the Pioneer Football League, the San Diego Toreros (6-1, 4-1). Dayton comes into this 9 p.m. game on quite a tear, winning its first… more »

A football team for Cleveland State? Talk about the wrong idea for the wrong time at the wrong place. CSU President Michael Schwartz floated the concept of football, along with changing the name of school to the University of Cleveland. The new na… more »

When retiring Cleveland State University President Michael Schwartz floated the "How about a football team?" idea this week, it was like piling work on the secretary's desk at 5 p.m. on a Friday as the boss walks out the door. So much to do. So littl… more »

All week his friends and co-workers have been text-messaging and e-mailing him about the movie. He said his mom — Ann Cowan — is flying from Dayton into Chicago today, Oct. 10, and this evening the two of them will go downtown to see the film. Chr… more »

DAYTON — Former University of Dayton football coach Mike Kelly watched the Flyers' home opener from the visitors' stands last Saturday, Sept. 13, blending in with a smattering of Fordham fans at Welcome Stadium. Kelly, who retired last year, chose to… more »

DAYTON — If the University of Dayton football team had faced Fordham in a tug-of-war match, the Flyers probably would have ended up covered in mud. The Rams' offensive line out-weighed UD's front four by more than 50 pounds per man. And even the oppo… more »

DAYTON — The University of Dayton football team may not get a shot at playing Appalachian State or other top-tier Division I-AA scholarship programs, but the Flyers do have a chance to play a foe that at least has been keeping company with the big boys… more »

Try on Rick Chamberlin's shoes for size. Chamberlin is the new head coach for the football team this year and even though he is entering his 28th year on the Flyers' coaching staff, his task is a challenging one this season. Gone is head coach Mike K… more »

DAYTON — Rick Chamberlin didn't like watching his offense spew exhaust fumes like a beat-up old jalopy in the season opener, but the University of Dayton football coach plans to remain patient, remembering even last year's powerhouse team needed a few w… more »