(BRENHAM) – After top ten finishes for both programs in 2010, the Blinn Buccaneer football and volleyball programs prepare to kick-off another successful campaign this year with the release of the fall 2011 athletic schedules.
The football program, led by first year head coach Ronny Feldman, look to continue where they left off in 2010 with their 31-27 victory over Arizona Western College in the C.H.A.M.P.S. Heart of Texas Bowl in Copperas Cove, TX. The Buccaneers finished the season with an 8-3 record and a No. 10 national ranking, the program’s third top-ten finish since 2006. The 2009 Buccaneers, led by 2010 Heisman Trophy winner and recent #1 overall NFL draft pick Cam Newton, finished the season ranked No. 1 after winning the program’s fourth national championship.
The 2011 football schedule is highlighted by a Thursday night season opener on August 25 against rival Fort Scott (KS). The Bucs defeated the Greyhounds 55-42 in last year’s contest at the Buccaneer’s new home, Cub Stadium. Other highlights include home games against conference foes Navarro College on October 1 and Trinity Valley Community College on October 15. The October 8 game versus Tyler Junior College will be played at Merrill Green Stadium in Bryan at 7 p.m.
The volleyball program also looks to return to the national spotlight again in 2011, seeking their second title in four years. In 2010, the Buccaneers finished with a 32-7 record and a seventh place finish in the NJCAA National Tournament. The Buccaneers have earned seven trips to the national tournament under head coach David Rehr, who has amassed a 275-35 record and .887 winning percentage in his eight seasons at Blinn.
Volleyball season tips off on August 26, as they travel to Midland for the Midland College Tournament. On September 3, Buccaneer fans can see the team in action at the Blinn Gym, as they host the annual Blinn Labor Day Tournament.
For more information on Blinn athletics, visit www.buccaneersports.com
2011 Blinn Buccaneer Football Schedule
Date
Opponent
Location
Time
Aug 25
at Fort Scott Community College
Ft. Scott, KS
7 p.m.
Sept 2
vs. SE Preps (Houston)
Brenham, TX
7 p.m.
Sept 10
vs. NE Oklahoma A&M *
Brenham, TX
7 p.m.
Sept 17
at Arkansas Baptist College
Royce City, TX
7 p.m.
Sept 24
Open
Oct 1
vs. Navarro College *
Brenham, TX
7 p.m.
Oct 8
vs. Tyler Junior College *
Bryan, TX
7 p.m.
Oct 15
vs. Trinity Valley Community College *
Brenham, TX
3 p.m.
Oct 22
at Kilgore College *
Kilgore, TX
3 p.m.
Oct 29
at Cisco Junior College *
Cisco, TX
3 p.m.
Nov 5
SWJC Playoff Game
TBA
TBA
Nov 12
SWJC Regional Championship
TBA
TBA
Bold indicates home games.
* Indicates conference games
2011 Blinn Buccaneer Volleyball Schedule
Date
Opponent
Location
Time
Aug
Scrimmage vs. Blinn Alumni
Brenham, TX
TBD
Aug 26-27
Midland College Tournament
Midland, TX
TBA
Aug 30
vs. Hill College
Brenham, TX
6 p.m.
Sept 3-4
Blinn College Labor Day Classic
Brenham, TX
TBA
Sept 6
at Wharton County Junior College
Wharton, TX
6 p.m.
Sept 9-10
Patriot’s Day Tournament
Houston, TX
TBA
Sept 13
vs. Lon Morris College*
Brenham, TX
6 p.m.
Sept 15
at Paris Junior College*
Paris, TX
6 p.m.
Sept 16-17
Galveston College Tournament
Galveston, TX
TBA
Sept 20
vs. Navarro College*
Brenham, TX
6 p.m.
Sept 22
at Tyler Junior College*
Tyler, TX
6 p.m.
Sept 29
vs. Trinity Valley Community College*
Brenham, TX
6 p.m.
Oct 3
vs. Panola College*
Brenham, TX
6 p.m.
Oct 6
at Lon Morris College*
Jacksonville, TX
6 p.m.
Oct 10
vs. Paris Junior College*
Brenham, TX
6 p.m.
Oct 13
at Navarro College*
Corsicana, TX
6 p.m.
Oct 17
vs. Tyler Junior College*
Brenham, TX
6 p.m.
Oct 21
at Concordia University (JV)
Austin, TX
4 p.m.
Oct 24
at Trinity Valley Community College*
Athens, TX
6 p.m.
Oct 27
at Panola College*
Carthage, TX
6 p.m.
Nov 4-5
Regional Tournament
TBA
TBA
Nov 17-19
NJCAA National Tournament
West Plains, MO
TBA
Bold indicates home games.
* Indicates conference matches
