2011 Season Over
The 2011 season ended on a positive note with a strong finish by the Falcons providing the senior class a win for the final game of their collegiate career in beating the Buffalo Bulls 42-28. As we reflect upon the season that saw the team begin with a 3-1 record, lots of thoughts about post-season games were on the minds of many. Such is the fate of college football that what one might expect is not always what is to be as the final tally for 2011 was a 5-7 record.
A note about the senior players and their parents: collectively they embody the spirit of what is right, courage to persevere, brotherhood, fellowship and leadership. Whether at home or on the road, the parents and families of these 
seniors were in the stands in total support of their sons and of their team. Friendships were created that will never be broken due to the one common bond of BG football. Parents and players alike will ever hold dear the friends made, the first time in a college uniform for their first game, the feeling of winning at Heinz Field, the angst of one-point losses, the experience of bow week in Boise and knowing that everything was left on the field, holding nothing back.
So now as official Alumni of the Friends & Family Connection, we offer our love and respect to the players and parents and know that in December or next May, diplomas from The Bowling Green State University will be awarded for their work in the classroom over these four and five years and that they are truly prepared to take on life knowing that they truly have succeeded beyond all measure.
To the Senior Falcons, you are BG!
As hard as it is to imagine, Wednesday night is senior night for these Falcons. To all of the parents, to all of the families and to all of the friends who have come and watched you for these past four and five seasons, you have endured sizzling heat, arctic cold and biting winds, injuries, great wins and heart-breaking losses. You have supported your sons through it all and the memories that you have can never be taken nor erased.
To all the parents, your sons have made the university proud as these men have been true leaders and champions. To all the parents who have made game days so very special, “thank you” does not seem like enough. As the boys have made life-long friends, so too have the parents and families.
The journey your sons have been on have brought us together, and forever shall we cherish these times. We do not know what tomorrow shall bring, but we do know that we are ever so proud of where we have been, together.
All of the parents can be proud of their sons. They have done what many have not. They have been tested and have not failed. One in 10,000 high school football players will earn a scholarship to play Division I football according to the NCAA. One in 10,000. Your sons have been and shall always be part of a brotherhood with strong bonds that will last. They have felt the sheepishness of those first freshmen days and have helped to teach those freshmen who look up to these now senior leaders.
For the players, the parents, the many families and friends, thank you for all that you gave and all that you are. May God bless all of you with happiness and great memories of your time at BG.
Go Falcons!
BG ALUMNI FOOTBALL CARDS!
Thanks to one of our readers we are happy to promote a website featuring former Falcon football stars who played in the professional ranks. These are listed as Vintage Football Cards and provide a great look at the players from the 1950's into the 1970's. If you are a collector of these cards, this is a great site to check out.
Click here for the Football Card Vintage Gallery featuring the Bowling Green Falcons.
TEAM, POSITION & INDIVIDUAL PIX READY
The pictures taken at Media Day are up and on-line and with picture packages available to order the pictures you want. USA Foto has team, position and individual player pictures, including the round picture buttons. Be sure to look at the site and order your picture packages.
To navigate their site, from the main page, look at the left side and place your mouse on "Gallery." More choices will pop up and scroll down to "Sports College 2011" A list of college teams will pop up and Bowling Green will be at the top of the list. From there you can select individual, position and team photos. Under "Options and Pricing" you can scroll through to see the various packages as well as picture button information. If you want the buttons quickly order them as the Photo Button Express. USA Foot does a good job in getting these out fast.
PICTURES YOU TAKE ON GAME DAY
A question was asked after the game about sharing pictures that you might take on game-day and want to share. The best place to post your pictures is on our Facebook page. Just load them up for all to see.
2011 MEDIA GUIDE AVAILABLE
The official 2011 Bowling Green Football Media Guide is now published and available on-line by clicking here. Most colleges have gone away from printing their media guides but make them available on-line as is the case here. You will find information on the team, coaches, support staff, records and more. Over 120 pages of information on and about the Falcons make up this year's media guide.
BG FOOTBALL VIDEO
The new 2011 BGSU Football promo in HD. Click Here
Behind the scenes in the making of the new football promo. Click Here (on the BGSU Athletic Facebook page...scroll down to find it.)
New Features
We hope that you will take the time to explore the redesigned website. Thanks to all who provided insight, suggestions and ideas on what you would like to see and the information you need. We are always looking for ways to keep you better informed and up-to-date on what is happening with the Falcons. If you have ideas, thoughts or questions, click on the Contact Us page and send us an email! We would like to hear from you.