John Bates Named First Football Assistant Coach as Bruins Prepare for 2014 Startup
NEWBERG, Ore. - George Fox University head football coach Chris Casey has turned to his former staff at Aloha (Ore.) High School for his first full-time assistant coach, selecting John Bates to be the recruiting coordinator and defensive coordinator for the Bruins’ reconstituted football program, which will return to the gridiron in the fall of 2014. Full Story >>>

Wins & Losses? New Football Coach Casey Says Bruins Will "Play to Excellence"
NEWBERG, Ore. - Whether they win or lose, new George Fox University football coach Chris Casey said the Bruins will "play to excellence" at the press conference introducing him to the media and supporters of the reviving program Tuesday morning in Portland. Click here to watch excerpts from his press conference. Full Story >>>

George Fox University Selects Chris Casey to Lead Revival of Football Program
NEWBERG, Ore. - Chris Casey, the coach who took over a struggling football program at Aloha (Ore.) High School and turned it into a state champion, has been selected to lead the newly-revived gridiron program at George Fox University, which is bringing the sport back in the fall of 2014 after a 45-year hiatus. Full Story >>>

Be a part of history: Support Kickoff Campaign
Excited about the return of George Fox football in 2014? Get behind the team and learn more about the program on our Kickoff Campaign site. Read a timeline about the program, get the scoop on the search for a head coach, and find out how you can support the Bruins. Full Story >>>

Football at Fox: A Timeline
When George Fox (then Pacific College) began its intercollegiate football program, the team had to take a seven-hour steamboat trip to Salem to play Willamette University. That was 1894. More than a century later, a generous land donation, a landmark board decision and subsequent monetary gifts made possible the return of the sport after more than 40 years. Check out our football timeline – and read up on the recent developments that allowed the university to plan the sport's return in 2014. Full Story >>>