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The Gulf South Conference (GSC) is a College Athletic Conference which operates in the southeastern United States. It participates in the NCAA's Division II. NCAA conferences Division I Division I-A football Bowl Championship Series conferences Atlantic Coast Conference Big Ten Conference Big Twelve Conference Big East Conference Pacific Ten Conference Southeastern Conference Non BCS conferences Conference USA Mid-American Conference Mountain West Conference Sun Belt Conference Western Athletic Conference NCAA Division I-A... The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA, often pronounced N-C-Double-A or N-C-Two-A) is a voluntary association of about 1200 institutions, conferences, organizations and individuals that organizes the athletic programs of many colleges and universities in the United States. ... Division II (or DII) is an intermediate-level division of competition in the National Collegiate Athletic Association. ...

Conference History

Originally known as the Mid-South Conference, the GSC was formed by six universities in the summer of 1970: Delta State, Florence State (now North Alabama), Jacksonville State, Livingston (now West Alabama), Tennessee-Martin and Troy State. Scheduling problems for the 1970–71 academic year limited the league to football, won by Jacksonville State. Image File history File links Gsccolor. ... Delta State University is a regional public university located in Cleveland, Mississippi, in the heart of the Mississippi Delta; one of eight publicly funded universities in the state. ... The University of North Alabama (abbreviated UNA) is a public coeducational university located in Florence, Alabama. ... Jacksonville State University is a public, coeducational university in Jacksonville, Alabama in the Appalachian foothills of northeast Alabama. ... The University of West Alabama, formerly Livingston Female Academy and State Normal College, is a public four-year institution offering both undergraduate and graduate degrees. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Troy University (formerly Troy State University) is a public university located in Troy, Pike County, Alabama and founded in 1887. ... A college football game between Colorado State University and the Air Force Academy. ...

In 1971, the league changed its name to the Gulf South Conference; added Southeastern Louisiana (SELA) and Nicholls State (increasing the membership to eight); opened an office in Hammond, Louisiana; and began championships in all men’s sports. The following year, Mississippi College and Northwestern Louisiana (NWLA, now Northwestern State) were admitted. NWLA withdrew to go Division I two years later, followed by SELA and Nicholls State in 1979. Southeastern Louisiana University is a state-funded public university that is located in the city of Hammond, Louisiana. ... Nicholls State University, founded in 1948, is a university located in Thibodaux, Louisiana. ... Hammond is the largest city in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. ... Mississippi College is a predominantly Baptist college located in Clinton, Mississippi. ... The seal of Northwestern State University. ... Division I (or DI) is the highest level of intercollegiate athletics sanctioned by the National Collegiate Athletic Association in the United States. ...

The conference continued with seven teams until 1981, when the presidents admitted Valdosta State. West Georgia joined in 1983. Eight years of stability ended in 1991 when Tennessee-Martin and Troy State went Division I, briefly dropping the GSC back to seven members, before the beginning of an expansion resulting in ten new members: Lincoln Memorial (1992–93); Alabama-Huntsville, Henderson State, Central Arkansas and Mississippi University for Women (MUW) (1993–94); West Florida (1994–95); and Arkansas-Monticello, Arkansas Tech, Montevallo and Southern Arkansas (1995–96). Jacksonville State went Division I at the end of 1992-93. Mississippi College dropped to Division III at the end of 1995–96 and was replaced by Christian Brothers to keep the Conference at 16 schools. In July 2000, the GSC welcomed Harding University and Ouachita Baptist University, making it the largest NCAA conference at any level with 18 schools. The Conference membership decreased to 17 when MUW dropped its athletics program at the end of the 2002–03 season. The University of West Georgia is a comprehensive, residential institution located in Carrollton, Georgia, approximately 50 miles (80 km) west of Atlanta, Georgia. ... The Lincoln Memorial at night. ... The University of Alabama in Huntsville is a state-run, public, coeducational university, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Baccalaureate, Masters and Doctoral degrees. ... The schools mascot is the Reddie. ... The University of Central Arkansas is a state-run institution located in the city of Conway, Arkansas. ... When Mississippi University for Women was chartered in 1884, it made educational history as the first state-supported college for women in America. ... The University of West Florida is a four-year public university, located in Pensacola, Florida. ... The University of Arkansas at Monitcello, formerly Arkansas Agricultural and Mechanical College, is part of the University of Arkansas system and serves as both a public four-year institution and a venue for vocational and technical education. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... The University of Montevallo is a four-year public university located in Montevallo, Alabama. ... Southern Arkansas University, formerly the Third District Agricultural School serves as a public four-year institution. ... Division III consists of institutions who recognize that collegiate athletics can be an integral part of the educational process. ... Christian Brothers University is a Catholic academic institution. ... Harding University is located in Searcy, Arkansas, in the United States, about 50 miles north-east of Little Rock. ... Ouachita Baptist University is an American university offering undergraduate education. ...

2006–07 will be another season of change for the GSC. Central Arkansas is transitioning to Division I, leaving the West Division with eight schools. Lincoln Memorial will also be leaving, leaving the East Division with seven schools.

Former Commissioner Jim McCullough moved the GSC office to its present Birmingham, Alabama location. The current Commissioner, Nathan (Nate) N. Salant, has been in office since October 1992. Nickname: The Magic City, Pittsburgh of the South, BHam, The Ham Location in Jefferson County in the state of Alabama Coordinates: Country United States State Alabama County Jefferson, Shelby Mayor Bernard Kincaid (D) Area - City 151. ... 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday. ...

Current Members

The University of Alabama in Huntsville is a state-run, public, coeducational university, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Baccalaureate, Masters and Doctoral degrees. ... Nickname: Rocket City Watercress Capital of the World Coordinates: Country United States State Alabama County Madison, Limestone Mayor Loretta Spencer Area - City 174. ... The University of Arkansas at Monitcello, formerly Arkansas Agricultural and Mechanical College, is part of the University of Arkansas system and serves as both a public four-year institution and a venue for vocational and technical education. ... Monticello is a city located in Drew County, Arkansas. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Russellville is a city located in Pope County, Arkansas. ... Christian Brothers University is a Catholic academic institution. ... Flag Seal Nickname: The River City, The Bluff City, M-Town Location Location in Shelby County and the state of Tennessee Coordinates , Government Country State Counties United States Tennessee Shelby County Mayor W. W. Herenton (D) Geographical characteristics Area City 294. ... Delta State University is a regional public university located in Cleveland, Mississippi, in the heart of the Mississippi Delta; one of eight publicly funded universities in the state. ... Cleveland is a city in Bolivar County, Mississippi, United States. ... Harding University is located in Searcy, Arkansas, in the United States, about 50 miles north-east of Little Rock. ... Searcy (local pronunciation, SUR see) is the largest city and county seatGR6 of White County, Arkansas, United States. ... The schools mascot is the Reddie. ... Downtown Arkadelphia Arkadelphia is a city located in Clark County, Arkansas. ... The University of Montevallo is a four-year public university located in Montevallo, Alabama. ... Montevallo is a college town located in Shelby County, Alabama. ... The University of North Alabama (abbreviated UNA) is a public coeducational university located in Florence, Alabama. ... Florence city is the seat of Lauderdale County which is situated in the northwest corner of Alabama. ... Ouachita Baptist University is an American university offering undergraduate education. ... Downtown Arkadelphia Arkadelphia is a city located in Clark County, Arkansas. ... Southern Arkansas University, formerly the Third District Agricultural School serves as a public four-year institution. ... Magnolia is a city located in Columbia County, Arkansas. ... Valdosta State University is a public university located in the city of Valdosta, Georgia in the United States, and is part of the University System of Georgia. ... Valdosta is a city in, and the county seat of Lowndes County, Georgia, United States. ... The University of West Alabama, formerly Livingston Female Academy and State Normal College, is a public four-year institution offering both undergraduate and graduate degrees. ... Livingston is a city located in Sumter County, Alabama. ... The University of West Florida is a four-year public university, located in Pensacola, Florida. ... Nickname: The City of Five Flags Location of the city within the state of Florida Country United States State Florida County Escambia County, Florida Mayor John Fogg Area - City 102. ... The University of West Georgia is a comprehensive, residential institution located in Carrollton, Georgia, approximately 50 miles (80 km) west of Atlanta, Georgia. ... Carrollton is a city in Carroll County, Georgia, United States. ... The University of Alabama in Huntsville is a state-run, public, coeducational university, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Baccalaureate, Masters and Doctoral degrees. ... The University of Arkansas at Monitcello, formerly Arkansas Agricultural and Mechanical College, is part of the University of Arkansas system and serves as both a public four-year institution and a venue for vocational and technical education. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Christian Brothers University is a Catholic academic institution. ... Delta State University is a regional public university located in Cleveland, Mississippi, in the heart of the Mississippi Delta; one of eight publicly funded universities in the state. ... Harding University is located in Searcy, Arkansas, in the United States, about 50 miles north-east of Little Rock. ... The schools mascot is the Reddie. ... The University of Montevallo is a four-year public university located in Montevallo, Alabama. ... The University of North Alabama (abbreviated UNA) is a public coeducational university located in Florence, Alabama. ... Ouachita Baptist University is an American university offering undergraduate education. ... Southern Arkansas University, formerly the Third District Agricultural School serves as a public four-year institution. ... Valdosta State University is a public university located in the city of Valdosta, Georgia in the United States, and is part of the University System of Georgia. ... The University of West Alabama, formerly Livingston Female Academy and State Normal College, is a public four-year institution offering both undergraduate and graduate degrees. ... The University of West Florida is a four-year public university, located in Pensacola, Florida. ... The University of West Georgia is a comprehensive, residential institution located in Carrollton, Georgia, approximately 50 miles (80 km) west of Atlanta, Georgia. ...

Conference Stadia

Canale Arena (formerly De La Salle Gymnasium) is the on-campus athletic facility for Christian Brothers University in Memphis, Tennessee. ... The logo for the 2005 Division II National Championship game. ... Bazemore-Hyder Stadium is a stadium in Valdosta, Georgia. ... The Complex is the second album by Blue Man Group, released in 2003 (see 2003 in music). ... Tiger Stadium is a 7,000-capacity stadium located in Livingston, Alabama. ...

Former members

The University of Central Arkansas is a state-run institution located in the city of Conway, Arkansas. ... Conway is a city located in Faulkner County, Arkansas, USA. As of the 2000 census, the city was the eighth most populous in Arkansas, with a total population of 43,167. ... The Southland Conference is a college athletic conference which operates in the south central United States. ... Jacksonville State University is a public, coeducational university in Jacksonville, Alabama in the Appalachian foothills of northeast Alabama. ... Jacksonville is a city in Calhoun County, Alabama, United States. ... The Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) is a College Athletic Conference which operates in the midwestern and southeastern United States. ... Lincoln Memorial University is a private, fully-accredited four-year co-educational liberal arts college located in Harrogate, Tennessee. ... Harrogate is a city located in Claiborne County, Tennessee. ... The South Atlantic Conference (SAC) is a College Athletic Conference which operates in the southeastern United States. ... Mississippi College is a predominantly Baptist college located in Clinton, Mississippi. ... Clinton is a city in Hinds County, Mississippi, United States. ... The American Southwest Conference (ASC) is a College Athletic Conference, founded in 1996, whose member schools compete in the NCAAs Division III. The schools are located in Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas and Mississippi. ... When Mississippi University for Women was chartered in 1884, it made educational history as the first state-supported college for women in America. ... Columbus is a city located in Lowndes County, Mississippi, on the Tombigbee River. ... Nicholls State University, founded in 1948, is a university located in Thibodaux, Louisiana. ... Thibodaux (pronounced TIB-uh-doe; IPA: ) is a small city located on the banks of Bayou Lafourche in northwestern Lafourche Parish, Louisiana. ... The Southland Conference is a college athletic conference which operates in the south central United States. ... The seal of Northwestern State University. ... The city of Natchitoches (pronounced ) is the parish seat of Natchitoches Parish, in the US state of Louisiana. ... The Southland Conference is a college athletic conference which operates in the south central United States. ... Southeastern Louisiana University is a state-funded public university that is located in the city of Hammond, Louisiana. ... Hammond is the largest city in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. ... The Southland Conference is a college athletic conference which operates in the south central United States. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Martin is a city located in Weakley County, Tennessee. ... The Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) is a College Athletic Conference which operates in the midwestern and southeastern United States. ... Troy Worldwide Logo Troy University (formerly Troy State University) is a public university located in Troy, Alabama and founded in 1887. ... Troy is a city located in Pike County, Alabama. ... The Sun Belt Conference is a college athletic conference that has been affiliated with the NCAAs Division I since 1976. ...

Conference Sanctioned Sports

GSC members feature comprehensive athletic programs that compete for 14 official conference championships: football, men’s and women’s cross country, men’s and women’s soccer, women’s volleyball, men’s and women’s basketball, baseball, softball, men’s and women’s tennis and men’s and women’s golf.

The GSC is perhaps best known for being the premier conference in NCAA Division II football. The three-year run put together by North Alabama in the mid-1990s is one of the most amazing feats in college football history. North Alabama went 41-1 during that span with the only loss being a 3 point loss to that season’s NCAA Division I-AA champion Youngstown State. No other football team on any level has ever won 41 games during a 3 year period.

Current Valdosta State head coach Chris Hatcher has the highest winning percentage in college football.

National Championships

Notes

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The University of Arkansas at Monitcello, formerly Arkansas Agricultural and Mechanical College, is part of the University of Arkansas system and serves as both a public four-year institution and a venue for vocational and technical education. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Christian Brothers University is a Catholic academic institution. ... Delta State University is a regional public university located in Cleveland, Mississippi, in the heart of the Mississippi Delta; one of eight publicly funded universities in the state. ... Harding University is located in Searcy, Arkansas, in the United States, about 50 miles north-east of Little Rock. ... The schools mascot is the Reddie. ... Ouachita Baptist University is an American university offering undergraduate education. ... Southern Arkansas University, formerly the Third District Agricultural School serves as a public four-year institution. ... The University of Alabama in Huntsville is a state-run, public, coeducational university, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Baccalaureate, Masters and Doctoral degrees. ... The University of Montevallo is a four-year public university located in Montevallo, Alabama. ... The University of North Alabama (abbreviated UNA) is a public coeducational university located in Florence, Alabama. ... Valdosta State University is a public university located in the city of Valdosta, Georgia in the United States, and is part of the University System of Georgia. ... The University of West Alabama, formerly Livingston Female Academy and State Normal College, is a public four-year institution offering both undergraduate and graduate degrees. ... The University of West Florida is a four-year public university, located in Pensacola, Florida. ... Sign at University Entrance The University of West Georgia is a Liberal arts University located in Carrollton, Georgia, approximately 50 miles (80 km) west of Atlanta, Georgia. ...

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