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Florida Tech is diligently prepping to rush the field for competitive play in fall 2013 as a member
of the Gulf South Conference. As the GSC’s first-ever football-only member, Florida Tech will join
Delta State University, University of North Alabama, Valdosta State University, University of West
Alabama and University of West Georgia in the football league. Florida Tech is already ranked a
top tier national university committed to teaching research and service. Why football?
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“We believe in the full college experience, of which collegiate athletics is a major
component,” said President Anthony J. Catanese. “We’re adding to our athletic programs
to improve the quality of life for our students, our alumni, our faculty and staff, and for the
community and the region.”
Collegiate football programs are expanding across the state and the nation. Neighboring
Florida universities Ave Maria, in Naples, and Stetson, in DeLand, are fielding football in 2012
and 2013, respectively. And, more than 30 other universities across the country have new or
emerging programs, according to the National Football Foundation.
The Foundation has found that football programs help boost enrollment, increase
visibility, build school spirit and engage alumni.
Florida Tech hopes to achieve these goals and more.