Averett University

Averett's new offensive line coach Dan Newell guided nearby George Washington High School to three district titles and five playoffs appearances during his seven-year tenure.

Former Averett QB one of 30 selected to NCAA's Future Coaches Academy

01.05 | Football

Former Averett University quarterback Todd Parsons was one of 30 former student-athletes selected for the NCAA’s upcoming Future Coaches Academy, which will be held Jan. 10-12 in Orlando in conjunction with the annual American Football Coaches Association convention.

Newell joins Averett football staff as offensive line coach

01.05 | Football

Averett University football coach Mike Dunlevy his happy to announce that former George Washington High School head coach Dan Newell is joining his staff. Newell, who just finished his seventh season at GW, will coach Averett’s offensive line.

Averett's Dixon selected to D3Football.com's All-American Second Team

12.19 | Football

Averett University junior Jeremy Dixon was named to the D3Football.com All-American Second Team as a return specialist, the organization announced on Saturday, prior to the national championship Stagg Bowl.

Squillini, Huffman named to VaSID All-State Team

12.17 | Football

Averett seniors Anthony Squillini and Mario Huffman were both voted to the 2009 Virginia Sports Information Directors All-State Second Team on Thursday, the organization announced.

12.11.09 | Football

Averett's Dixon named to D3Football.com's All-South Region First Team

Averett University junior Jeremy Dixon was named to the D3Football.com All-South Region First Team as a return specialist, the organization announced on Friday.

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12.6.09 | Football

PHOTO GALLERY: Football honors players at annual awards banquet

The Averett University football program honored its players and handed out the season awards during its annual banquet on Sunday evening at the Grant Center. The Cougars' coaching staff honored its letter-winners, USA South All-Conference and Academic All-Conference players and recognized its seniors during the ceremony. The coaches also awarded a handful of team awards.

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12.3.09 | Football

WATCH LIVE: Averett football to host annual awards banquet on Sunday

The Averett University football team will hold its annual awards banquet on Sunday, Dec. 6 at the Grant Center on the school's North Campus. This year, the banquet will be streamed live on the Internet. The banquet starts at 4 p.m., and the webcast will begin at 5 p.m. for the start of the awards segment.

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11.18.09 | Football

Twelve Cougars earn 14 honors as USA South releases all-conference football team

Twelve Averett players were selected to 14 positions on the USA South All-Conference Team, the conference announced on Wednesday.

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11.14.09 | Football

Football falls short in title bid against N.C. Wesleyan

Averett’s run for a second USA South Conference championship fell short on Saturday. The Cougars lost to N.C. Wesleyan College 49-27 on Senior Day at the Cougar Den in the team’s season finale.

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11.12.09 | Football

Dixon selected to D3Football.com Team of the Week

Averett junior Jeremy Dixon was selected to the D3Football.com Team of the Week as a return specialist. Dixon scored a touchdown on his only punt return attempt in a 34-28 triple-overtime win over USA South foe Ferrum College last weekend. Dixon took a third-quarter punt 73 yards for a score, tying the game at 7-7.

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11.11.09 | Football

PREVIEW: Football hosts N.C. Wesleyan in showdown for USA South championship

Averett enters this week’s regular-season finale against N.C. Wesleyan College fresh off a 34-28 triple-overtime victory at Ferrum College. That win set up a showdown for the USA South Conference championship this weekend. N.C. Wesleyan, which is coming off a 38-28 win over Shenandoah, is the only undefeated team in the conference at 5-0. The Cougars, who are 4-1, need a win over the Bishops to earn a share of the conference title. A win would also give Averett the tie-breaker for the USA South’s automatic berth into the NCAA playoffs. As part of the Senior Day activities, Averett's seniors will be recognized before the game.

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11.10.09 | Football

Dixon honored as USA South Special Teams Player of the Week

Averett junior Jeremy Dixon was named the USA South Conference Special Teams Player of the Week on Tuesday. It's the second time Dixon has received the honor this season.

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11.7.09 | Football

Football edges Ferrum in 3 OT, sets up showdown for USA South title

Dontavious Watson couldn't breathe, but he didn't mind. The senior running back was at the bottom of the pile as his Averett teammates mauled him following a 25-yard game-winning touchdown run in the third overtime. The Cougars held off Ferrum College 24-28 in three overtimes on Saturday to earn the right to play for the USA South Conference championship and an NCAA berth next weekend.

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11.5.09 | Football

PREVIEW: Football travels to Ferrum

Averett enters this week’s road game against Ferrum College fresh off a 24-22 victory over Shenandoah University. The Cougars have won six of their last seven games. Ferrum, meanwhile, is coming off a 28-14 loss to Christopher Newport University.

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