Missouri Western Griffons
| Missouri Western Griffons | |
|---|---|
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| University | Missouri Western State University |
| Conference | MIAA |
| NCAA | Division II |
| Athletic director | Kurt McGuffin |
| Location | St. Joseph, Missouri |
| Varsity teams | 10 |
| Football stadium | Spratt Memorial Stadium |
| Basketball arena | MWSU Fieldhouse at Looney Complex |
| Mascot | Max |
| Nickname | Griffons |
| Fight song | "Fight On Griffons!" |
| Colors |
Black and Gold[1] |
| Website |
www |
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The Missouri Western Griffons are the sports teams of Missouri Western State University located in St. Joseph, Missouri. They participate in the NCAA's Division II and in the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA).[2]
Sports
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Men's sports |
Women's sports |
Football
Football at Missouri is played at Spratt Stadium. The current head football coach is Jerry Partridge, who has held the position since 1997. Partridge became Missouri Western's all-time wins leader on September 30, 2006 as the Griffons defeated Truman State University. His current total of 128+ career victories ranks third on the MIAA all-time list.[3]
Kansas City Chiefs summer training camp
The school has been the summer training camp for the Kansas City Chiefs since 2010. The $15.7 million facility was paid for by $10 million from the Chiefs (from state tax credits) and $1.2 million from student fees at Missouri Western, with the rest coming from the City of St. Joseph, Buchanan County and private donations.[4] It was designed by St. Joseph architect firm Ellison-Auxier architects, Inc., which designed the school's Spratt Hall and clock tower.[5]
A climate-controlled, 120-yard NFL regulation grass indoor field, with a locker room, weight room, training room, classrooms and office space was completed in the summer of 2010.[6] This facility is referred to as the "Griffon Indoor Sports Complex."
Mascot
The official mascot of Missouri Western Athletic teams is Max the Griffon.[7]
Songs
"Fight On, Griffons!" is the official fight song for Missouri Western State University.[8]
Notable alumni
- Roger Allen III, NFL offensive lineman
- David Bass, NFL defensive lineman
- Michael Hill, NFL running back
- Travis Partridge, CFL quarterback
- Paul Rhoads, Iowa State University head football coach
- Gijon Robinson, NFL tight end
- Larry Taylor, Olympic basketball player
- Greg Zuerlein, NFL kicker
References
- ↑ MWSU Graphic Standards (PDF). Retrieved 2016-03-23.
- ↑ "Members: Missouri". 2010. Retrieved Oct 16, 2013.
- ↑ "Missouri Western State University Athletics - 2013 Football Coaching Staff". gogriffons.com.
- ↑ Chiefs camp carries heftier price tag St. Joseph News-Press - January 16, 2009
- ↑ "Western makes familiar firm choice for Chiefs training camp facilities". Griffon News.
- ↑ "Chiefs Training Camp to Remain in St. Joe for Another Three Years". Kansas City Chiefs. 2015-01-15. Retrieved 2015-04-15.
- ↑ Griffons Mascot
- ↑ "MWSU Songs".
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