2012 Headlines
January 3, 2013
Eberwein, Odom Add National Academic Honors
Campbell’s Sam Eberwein and Kurt Odom have been named to the FCS Athletics Directors Association Academic All-Star team and the College Sports Journal FCS All-Academic squads, announced today by each organization.
December 20, 2012
Minter Announces Football Coaching Staff
First year Campbell head football coach Mike Minter has announced his coaching staff.
December 17, 2012
Campbell Unveils 2013 Football Schedule
Six home contests plus trips to nearby Charlotte and Davidson highlight Campbell’s 11-game 2013 football schedule.
December 12, 2012
Eight Camels Named to Academic All-PFL Teams
Eight Camels, including Kurt Odom, Colten Burris and Sam Eberwein on the conference’s first team, have been named to the Pioneer Football League’s All-Academic teams.
December 11, 2012
Lutz, Dillon Earn Second Team All-PFL Honors
Campbell sophomore punter Adam Lutz and freshman fullback Dalton Dillon have both been named Second Team All-Pioneer Football League.
December 4, 2012
Monroe Selected for FCS Senior Scout Bowl
Graduating Campbell senior Steth Monroe has been selected to play in the third annual FCS Senior Scout Bowl, December 15, 2012 at Doug Shaw Stadium in Myrtle Beach, S.C. Kickoff is scheduled for 5 p.m.
November 29, 2012
Scott, Farris, Lutz Named All-PFL by College Sports Madness
Campbell’s Isaac Scott, Matt Farris and Adam Lutz have each been named Second Team All-Pioneer Football League by College Sports Madness, the website recently announced.
November 28, 2012
The Fayetteville Observer: Former Carolina Panther Mike Minter named Campbell football coach
On Tuesday afternoon, Campbell hired the 38-year-old former defensive back to resurrect its program following a fall in which it went 1-10.
November 28, 2012
News Roundup: Mike Minter Tabbed Head Football Coach
Campbell University announced on Tuesday that Mike Minter, a former safety with the Carolina Panthers who also played on two national championship teams at Nebraska, would be its new football coach.
November 27, 2012
Mike Minter named head football coach at Campbell University
Minter, a member of two national championship teams at Nebraska and the Panthers’ 2003 Super Bowl squad, joins the Fighting Camel program after serving as assistant coach at Liberty University in 2012 and Johnson C. Smith University in 2011.
November 26, 2012
Campbell University to introduce new head football coach Tuesday afternoon; Live web stream available
Campbell University will introduce its new head football coach in a press conference Tuesday (Nov. 27) at 3 p.m. in the John W. Pope Jr. Convocation Center.
November 19, 2012
Farris picks up CFPA Honorable Mention
After forcing two fumbles and recording eight tackles, Campbell’s Matt Farris has earned an honorable mention for National Linebacker of the Week by the College Football Performance Awards.
November 17, 2012
Marist Tops Camels in Finale 28-7
Chuckie Looney passed for three touchdowns and Wale Onakoya rushed for 114 yards to leads Marist past Campbell in Pioneer Football League action Saturday at Ed Gore Field at Barker-Lane Stadium.
November 15, 2012
Camels Welcome Marist in Season Finale
Campbell will close out the 2012 season on Saturday, Nov. 17, hosting Pioneer Football League foe Marist at 1 p.m. at Ed Gore Field at Barker-Lane Stadium.
November 13, 2012
Swinton Collects CFPA Honorable Mention
Campbell junior Jeff Swinton has earned an Honorable Mention for National Defensive Back of the Week from the College Football Performance Awards, announced by the organization Monday.
November 10, 2012
Football Falls at Jacksonville 40-14
Keith Dawson rushed for 217 yards and two touchdowns to lead Jacksonville past Campbell 40-14 in Pioneer Football League action Saturday at D.B. Milne Field.
November 8, 2012
Burris, Eberwein, Odom Named CoSIDA Academic All-District
Campbell’s Colten Burris, Sam Eberwein and Kurt Odom have been named First Team Football Academic All-District 3 by the Collegiate Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA), announced today by the organization.
November 8, 2012
Camels Head to Jacksonville Saturday
Campbell will travel to Pioneer Football League rival Jacksonville for its final road test of the season, taking on the Dolphins at noon on Saturday, Nov. 10 from D.B. Milne Field.
November 5, 2012
Lutz Earns CFPA Honorable Mention
Campbell sophomore Adam Lutz tallied an Honorable Mention for National Punter of the Week from the College Football Performance Awards after the Camels’ loss to Valparaiso on Saturday.
November 5, 2012
Campbell University Statements Regarding Head Football Coaching Change
The administration of Campbell University announced today that head football coach Dale Steele will be released at the conclusion of the 2012 season.
November 3, 2012
Valparaiso rallies for 41-21 win at Campbell
Valparaiso rallied from a 14-point first quarter deficit and defeated Campbell 41-21 Saturday in Pioneer Football League action at Ed Gore Field/Barker-Lane Stadium.
October 31, 2012
Camels to Hold Harnett County Food Drive Saturday
Campbell will be hosting the Harnett County Food Pantry Drive at Barker-Lane Stadium on Saturday as the Camels take on Pioneer Football League rival Valparaiso at 1 p.m.
October 31, 2012
Camels Host Valparaiso Saturday
Campbell returns to Ed Gore Field at Barker-Lane Stadium Saturday, Nov. 3, hosting Pioneer Football League foe Valparaiso at 1 p.m.
October 29, 2012
Odom Collects CFPA Honorable Mention
Campbell’s Kurt Odom picked up an honorable mention nod for National All-Purpose Performer of the Week from the College Football Performance Awards after a record setting performance at Morehead State.
October 27, 2012
Football Falls at Morehead State
Zach Lewis threw for 339 yards and five scores to lead Morehead State past visiting Campbell 70-28 in Pioneer Football League action Saturday at Jayne Stadium.
October 27, 2012
Pizzuti Named to SCCASB Watch List
Campbell senior defensive back Paul Pizzuti has been named to the Inaugural South Carolina College All Star Bowl Watch List.
October 25, 2012
Camels Travel to Morehead State Saturday
Campbell will travel to Morehead State on Saturday, Oct. 27, taking on the Eagles in a 1 p.m. kickoff at Jayne Stadium. Both teams come into Saturday’s Pioneer Football League contest with identical 1-6 overall and 0-4 conference records.
October 22, 2012
Isaac Scott Earns CFPA Honorable Mention
After a record setting performance against Davidson on Saturday, Campbell’s Isaac Scott has earned an honorable mention for National Defensive Lineman of the Week from the College Football Performance Awards.
October 21, 2012
Scott Named PFL Defensive Player of the Week
After setting Campbell single game records for sacks and tackles for loss, Isaac Scott has been named the Pioneer Football League’s Defensive Player of the Week.
October 20, 2012
Davidson holds off Campbell comeback 28-21 Saturday night
Playing in front of the fifth-largest crowd (4640) in Barker-Lane Stadium history, the Wildcats (1-6. 1-3 PFL) built a 28-0 lead through three quarters and held on to send Campbell (1-6, 0-4) to its fifth-straight loss.
October 18, 2012
Special ops Soldiers to parachute into Barker-Lane for Homecoming
The U.S. Army Special Operations Command Parachute Demonstration Team, known as the Black Daggers, are scheduled to perform free fall parachute demonstrations for Campbell University's homecoming game, October 20, 2012.
October 17, 2012
Camels Host In-State PFL Rival Davidson in Homecoming Matchup
Campbell returns to Buies Creek for homecoming, hosting in-state and Pioneer Football League foe Davidson at 6 p.m. at Ed Gore Field at Barker-Lane Stadium.
October 13, 2012
Football Falls at San Diego
San Diego senior running back Dallas Kessman rushed for 77 yards and four touchdowns to lead the Toreros past visiting Campbell 44-0 in Pioneer Football League action Saturday at Torero Stadium.
October 13, 2012
Camels make stop at San Diego Zoo
While on the West Coast, Campbell football took a trip to the San Diego Zoo. View video and photos from the Camels' trip.
October 10, 2012
Camels Head to West Coast for PFL Matchup at San Diego
Following the bye week, Campbell heads to the West Coast for the first time in program history, taking on Pioneer Football League rival San Diego on Saturday, Oct. 13 at 5 p.m. (ET) at Torero Stadium.
October 5, 2012
Q&A with Sophomore Center Dalton Brown
In his second year, Campbell sophomore offensive lineman Dalton Brown has taken over as the full-time starter at center.
October 1, 2012
Brandon Chandler Honored by CFPA
A day after being named the Pioneer Football League's Defensive Player of the Week, Campbell's Brandon Chandler has earned an honorable mention for National Defensive Back of the Week from the College Football Performance Awards.
September 30, 2012
Chandler Named PFL Defensive Player of the Week
After registering two turnovers to go along with seven tackles Saturday against Drake, Campbell’s Brandon Chandler has been named the Pioneer Football League’s Defensive Player of the Week.
September 29, 2012
Drake defeats Campbell 35-7
AJ Artis scored on a 57-yard reception, but the veteran Drake Bulldogs defeated Campbell 35-7 on Saturday night at Ed Gore Field/Barker-Lane Stadium.
September 27, 2012
Eberwein Named Semifinalist for National Football Foundation Scholar-Athlete Awards
Campbell senior Sam Eberwein has been named a semifinalist for the National Football Foundation’s (NFF) Scholar-Athlete Awards, presented by Fidelity Investments.
September 27, 2012
Dakota Wolf featured in NCAA’s weekly FCS Notebook
Campbell junior quarterback Dakota Wolf is featured in this week’s edition of the NCAA’s FCS Notebook.
September 26, 2012
Camels Return Home, Host Drake for Family Weekend
After two straight weeks on the road, Campbell will return home on Saturday, Sept. 22, hosting preseason Pioneer Football League favorite Drake at 6 p.m. at Ed Gore Field at Barker-Lane Stadium. The game will be a part of Campbell University’s Family Weekend.
September 25, 2012
Q&A with Sam Eberwein, Campbell pharmacy student and football player
Senior placekicker Sam Eberwein is featured in the Fall 2012 edition of Campbell Comments, a publication of the Campbell University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.
September 24, 2012
Scott Earns Honorable Mention from CFPA
Campbell’s Isaac Scott has earned an Honorable Mention for National Defensive Lineman of the Week by the College Football Performance Awards (CFPA).
September 22, 2012
Football Falls at Butler, 35-14
Trae Heeter rushed for 204 yards and two touchdowns to move Butler past Campbell 35-14 Saturday afternoon in the Pioneer Football League opener for both teams.
September 21, 2012
Football Visits NCAA Hall of Champions
A day before kicking off Pioneer Football League play at Butler, Campbell traveled to Indianapolis, Ind., making a stop at the NCAA Hall of Champions.
September 19, 2012
Camels Open PFL Play at Butler
Campbell will open Pioneer Football League play Saturday, Sept. 22, on the road at Butler. Kickoff is slated for noon (Eastern Time) at the Butler Bowl.
September 15, 2012
No. 6 Old Dominion Tops Football
Tyler Heinike accounted for eight touchdowns to lead No. 6 Old Dominion past visiting Campbell 70-14 Saturday night at Foreman Field at S.B. Ballard Stadium.
September 13, 2012
Camels Travel to No. 6/4 Old Dominion for Road Opener
After picking up a shutout win in Buies Creek last week, Campbell heads on the road for the first time in the 2012 season on Saturday, Sept. 15, traveling to No. 6/4 Old Dominion.
September 8, 2012
Camels blank UVa-Wise 10-0
After a scoreless first half, Campbell went 4-of-4 on fourth-down situations in the second period and outgained the Cavaliers 320-175.
September 5, 2012
Football Hosts UVA-Wise Saturday Night
Campbell will host Virginia-Wise Saturday night, Sept. 8 at 6 p.m. under the lights at Ed Gore Field at Barker-Lane Stadium.
August 30, 2012
Q&A with Sam Eberwein
Not only has Sam Eberwein earned the starting place kicking responsibilities this year, but he is a three-time member of the PFL honor roll who also serves on Campbell’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.
August 30, 2012
Turnovers and Shorter big plays spoil Campbell’s first night home football game 31-20
The third-largest crowd (5130) in Ed Gore Field/Barker-Lane Stadium history saw Braden Smith set school records for completions (29) and passing yards (336).
August 30, 2012
Senior DBs Chandler and Monroe lead by example
If summer workouts are any indication of future results, Brandon Chandler and Steth Monroe have readied themselves for an outstanding season.
August 30, 2012
The Fayetteville Observer: Campbell Camels ready to light up Barker-Lane Stadium against Shorter
Campbell football coach Dale Steele, athletics director Bob Roller and their wives stood alone on the Barker-Lane Stadium field last month. The newly installed lights were being turned on for the first time that Tuesday evening, and they wanted to see how everything looked.
August 28, 2012
Camels Kickoff 2012 Thursday Night with Shorter
Campbell will kickoff the 2012 football season by hosting the program’s first ever Thursday night contest, Aug. 30 at 7 p.m. against Shorter at Ed Gore Field at Barker-Lane Stadium.
August 25, 2012
News & Observer: Campbell QB a Texan deep in the heart of Harnett County
Braden Smith just wanted to play quarterback. He wasn’t quite sure where. Campbell desperately needed a quarterback, but if it was going to be a transfer, it had to be the right transfer – maybe a player the head coach at Campbell had known since he was 8 years old, the son of a coach himself.
August 23, 2012
The Fayetteville Observer: Campbell football looks to build on first winning season
A framed picture showing three sides of a Pioneer League championship ring hangs in the hallway outside of Campbell coach Dale Steele's office.
August 22, 2012
PFL Gains FCS Championship Automatic Qualifier Status
Beginning in 2013, the Pioneer Football League will gain access to the Division I Football Championship through an automatic bid as a result of the NCAA Board of Directors approving a budget that will allow expansion of the tournament to 24 teams.
August 18, 2012
Camels Host Fan Day, Close with Scrimmage
Campbell held its final full scrimmage of the 2012 preseason Saturday night under the lights at Barker-Lane Stadium / Ed Gore Field after hosting the team’s annual Fan Day.
August 16, 2012
Camels Wrap Thursday Night Session
Two weeks before its first game of the 2012 football season, Campbell completed its 18th practice session under the newly installed lights at Barker-Lane Stadium/Ed Gore Field.
August 14, 2012
Five Questions with Dale Steele
After 14 practices and one scrimmage, Campbell head football coach Dale Steele sat down to discuss the progress of the 2012 gridiron Camels.
August 14, 2012
Football to Hold Fan Appreciation Day Aug. 18
The Campbell University football team will host its annual Fan Appreciation Day on Saturday, Aug. 18 at Barker-Lane Stadium / Ed Gore Field. Gates will open at 3:30 p.m.
August 11, 2012
Campbell holds scrimmage under the lights at Barker-Lane Stadium
The Camels ran approximately 120 plays in the two-hour long session, covering all phases, including special teams. The event closed with overtime and goal-line situations.
August 10, 2012
Football Holds First Two-A-Day Session
Campbell completed its first two-a-day of preseason football camp, capped by its first ever practice under Barker-Lane Stadium’s new lights on Thursday.
August 8, 2012
Campbell’s Chandler, Monroe Named to Phil Steele’s Preseason All-PFL Team
Campbell’s Brandon Chandler and Steth Monroe, both senior defensive backs, have been named to Phil Steele’s Preseason All-Pioneer Football League First Team.
August 7, 2012
Camels Wrap Tuesday Practice
Campbell finished day six of its 2012 preseason football camp on Tuesday morning.
August 6, 2012
Former Camel great Earl Smith passes away
Former Campbell coaching great Earl Smith, a member of the CU, East Carolina and North Carolina Sports Halls of Fame, passed away early Sunday morning.
August 4, 2012
Football Finishes Day Three of Preseason Camp
Campbell completed its third day of preseason football camp on Saturday morning, its third overall practice day and first in shells.
August 2, 2012
Football Opens Preseason Camp
Campbell opened its 2012 preseason football camp on Thursday, as the coaching staff issued equipment, began installing the playbook and put the team through its first conditioning tests.
August 2, 2012
Football 2012 Season Outlook
After posting the program’s first winning season since its restart four years ago, Campbell heads into the 2012 season with high hopes.
July 31, 2012
Chandler, Monroe Tabbed Preseason All-PFL
Campbell’s Brandon Chandler and Steth Monroe, both senior defensive backs, have been named to the Preseason All-Pioneer Football League team, announced today by the conference office.
July 30, 2012
Camels Picked Fifth in PFL Preseason Poll
Campbell has been picked fifth in the Pioneer Football League’s 2012 Preseason Coaches Poll, announced today by the conference office.
July 25, 2012
Lights Installed at Barker-Lane Stadium
The installation of lights has been completed at Campbell’s Barker-Lane Stadium / Ed Gore Field.
July 25, 2012
Six Camels Named to College Sports Madness Preseason All-Pioneer Football League Teams
Campbell senior defensive backs Brandon Chandler and Steth Monroe highlight a total of six Camels on the College Sports Madness Preseason All-Pioneer Football League teams, recently announced by the website.
July 17, 2012
Smith Nominated for Allstate AFCA Good Works Team
Campbell senior quarterback Braden Smith is a nominee for the 2012 Allstate Good Works Team, announced today by the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA).
July 11, 2012
Campbell’s Adlam Works All-Star Football Camp
Campbell redshirt freshman Jaylan Adlam volunteered his time along side over 60 different NFL Players this past week at the 2012 New Era All-Star football camp in Atlanta, Ga.
July 10, 2012
National Football Foundation: Colleges Continue to Add Football Teams
The National Football Foundation highlights colleges and universities around the nation who have recently or will be adding football, including Campbell, which re-started its program in 2008.
June 18, 2012
Camels Aid Fuquay-Varina Youth Football Camp
Several members of the Campbell University football program traveled to nearby Fuquay-Varina, N.C. on Saturday, teaching and coaching area youth.
June 11, 2012
Monroe Named to CFPA Defensive Back Award Watch List
Campbell’s Steth Monroe has been named to the College Football Performance Awards (CFPA) preseason Defensive Back Award watch list, the organization announced Monday.
June 5, 2012
Erik Losey Named Campbell Running Backs Coach
Campbell has added former All-American center Erik Losey to its football staff as its running backs coach, head coach Dale Steele announced today.
June 4, 2012
This is Campbell University Football
Watch "This is Campbell University Football," an inside look at the Camels' program featuring interviews with the CU coaching staff.
May 15, 2012
Football Finalizes Drake, Valpo Game Times
Campbell has finalized kickoffs for its final two 2012 home games, Drake and Valparaiso, completing next season’s schedule.
