https://www.simpsonathletics.com en-us https://www.simpsonathletics.com/general/2017-18/releases/20180613m8yppy Simpson College President Jay Simmons announced Wednesday that Bob Nutgrass, a long-time staff member and current assistant athletic director, will become the college’s next Athletic Director. He replaces Brian Niemuth, who has held the role for the past five years in addition to serving as the head women’s basketball coach.
 Wed, 13 Jun 2018 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/general/2017-18/releases/20180613m8yppy https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/fball/2017-18/releases/20171207yp9ero Simpson safety Brendan Holmes earned all-region honors for the first time in his career as the sophomore was named to the 2017 D3football.com All-West Region Third Team. Fri, 15 Dec 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/fball/2017-18/releases/20171207yp9ero https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/fball/2017-18/releases/20171215kv6b9i Simpson senior Braden Meints will represent the Storm football team at the 20th annual Tazón De Estrellas (Bowl of the Stars) on Saturday, Dec. 16 in Tijuana, Mexico. Fri, 15 Dec 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/fball/2017-18/releases/20171215kv6b9i https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/fball/2017-18/releases/20171214pnrwt0 Simpson senior football player Jake Stearns has been named to the 2017 CoSIDA Academic All-America Second Team, as announced by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) on Wednesday. Thu, 14 Dec 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/fball/2017-18/releases/20171214pnrwt0 https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/fball/2017-18/releases/20171207xena5c Simpson football players Jake Stearns and Ryan Lehr have been named to the 2017 CoSIDA Academic All-District 8 First Team, as selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America. As first team selections, both advance to the Academic All-America Team ballot. Thu, 07 Dec 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/fball/2017-18/releases/20171207xena5c https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/fball/2017-18/releases/20171204uoowln Simpson senior center Tanner Venteicher, sophomore safety Brendan Holmes and senior defensive end Jake Stearns earned All-Iowa Conference First Team honors to lead a group of 11 Storm football players named to the 2017 All-Iowa Conference Team, as voted on by the league’s nine head coaches. Mon, 04 Dec 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/fball/2017-18/releases/20171204uoowln https://www.simpsonathletics.com/general/2017-18/releases/20171030ktcgdj Seventy Simpson student-athletes competing in fall sports earned a spot on the 2017-18 Iowa Conference All-Academic Team. Mon, 13 Nov 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/general/2017-18/releases/20171030ktcgdj https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/fball/2017-18/releases/20171104u8jnr7 The Simpson football team nearly erased a 21-point, fourth-quarter deficit but couldn’t complete the comeback in a 45-38 loss to Nebraska Wesleyan to close the 2017 season on Saturday Sat, 04 Nov 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/fball/2017-18/releases/20171104u8jnr7 https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/fball/2017-18/releases/20171101svzbku Simpson’s Drew Jensen earned Iowa Conference Football Special Teams Player of the Week honors for the period ending Sunday, Oct. 29, the league office announced earlier this week. Wed, 01 Nov 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/fball/2017-18/releases/20171101svzbku https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/fball/2017-18/releases/20171028sppoou Sam Sasso threw five touchdown passes, the offense racked up more than 500 yards of total offense and the defense created three turnovers as the Simpson football team rolled to a 49-21 win over Buena Vista on Saturday at Buxton Stadium. Sat, 28 Oct 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/fball/2017-18/releases/20171028sppoou https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/fball/2017-18/releases/20171027s4ur5o The Simpson Storm football hosts the Buena Vista Beavers for Senior Day on Saturday, Oct. 28. Kickoff is set or 1 p.m. from Buxton Stadium in Indianola. Fri, 27 Oct 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/fball/2017-18/releases/20171027s4ur5o https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/fball/2017-18/releases/201710211d7794 A week after facing one of the nation’s toughest rushing attacks, the Simpson Storm football team faces the Iowa Conference’s top two running backs when the team travels to Dubuque, Iowa to take on the University of Dubuque Spartans on Saturday, Oct. 21 at Chalmers Field. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. Sat, 21 Oct 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/fball/2017-18/releases/201710211d7794 https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/fball/2017-18/releases/20171021u2pu3a The Simpson football outplayed Dubuque all afternoon, racking up a season-high 543 yards of total offense, but committed four crucial turnovers and missed two kicks in a 28-27, overtime loss on Saturday afternoon. Sat, 21 Oct 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/fball/2017-18/releases/20171021u2pu3a https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/fball/2017-18/releases/20171018lkxua2 Simpson football player Micahael Connor earned Iowa Conference co-Defensive Player of the Week honors for the period ending Sunday, Oct. 15, the league office announced Monday. Wed, 18 Oct 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/fball/2017-18/releases/20171018lkxua2 https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/fball/2017-18/releases/201710144an0xu The Simpson Storm host the Luther Norse for the annual homecoming game on Saturday, Oct. 14. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m from Buxton Stadium in Indianola. Sat, 14 Oct 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/fball/2017-18/releases/201710144an0xu https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/fball/2017-18/releases/20171014nlkfjw Cam Bunting ran for 161 yards, Vaughn Brasseaux created one TD on special teams and one on defense and the Simpson football team beat Luther 38-17 on homecoming Saturday at Buxton Stadium. Sat, 14 Oct 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/fball/2017-18/releases/20171014nlkfjw https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/fball/2017-18/releases/20171010h9akln Simpson football players Ryan Lehr earned Iowa Conference Player of the Week honors for the period ending Sunday, Oct. 8, the league office announced Monday. Tue, 10 Oct 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/fball/2017-18/releases/20171010h9akln https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/fball/2017-18/releases/20171007qmsmnt Ryan Lehr returned an interception 98 yards for a touchdown, Jackson Redmond turned a botched snap into a touchdown and the Simpson football team held Loras’ high-flying offense in-check in a 31-21 win Saturday. Sat, 07 Oct 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/fball/2017-18/releases/20171007qmsmnt https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/fball/2017-18/releases/20171007229f7h The Simpson Storm football team will try to take down the league’s top offense when it travels to Dubuque to take on the Loras Duhawks on Saturday, Oct. 7 at the Rock Bowl. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. Fri, 06 Oct 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/fball/2017-18/releases/20171007229f7h https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/fball/2017-18/releases/201709308jg2w3 The Simpson Storm and Central Dutch take part in the 95th edition of a rivalry that began more than a century ago on Saturday, Sept. 30. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. from Simpson’s Buxton Stadium in Indianola. Sat, 30 Sep 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/fball/2017-18/releases/201709308jg2w3 https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/fball/2017-18/releases/20170930ru6i95 A goal line stand and ensuing 99-yard touchdown drive gave Central an 11-point, fourth-quarter lead and proved to be a back-breaking turn of events for the Simpson football team in a 35-17 loss Saturday at Buxton Stadium. Sat, 30 Sep 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/fball/2017-18/releases/20170930ru6i95 https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/fball/2017-18/releases/201709291idacy Simpson quarterback Sam Sasso earned a spot on the D3football.com Team of the Week in addition to being named Iowa Conference Offensive Player of the Week after throwing four touchdown passes in a win over Coe on Saturday, Sept. 23. Fri, 29 Sep 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/fball/2017-18/releases/201709291idacy https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/fball/2017-18/releases/20170923uz3oxw Sam Sasso threw four touchdowns for the third straight game, Drew Jensen made his 27th career field goal to etch his name in the school record book, and the Simpson football team rolled to a 38-33 win over the undefeated Coe Kohawks Saturday afternoon. Sat, 23 Sep 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/fball/2017-18/releases/20170923uz3oxw https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/fball/2017-18/releases/20170922ydp52l The Simpson Storm football team hits the road for the first time in 2017 on Saturday, Sept. 23 when it travels to Cedar Rapids for a meeting with the defending Iowa Conference champion Coe Kohawks at Clark Field. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. Fri, 22 Sep 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/fball/2017-18/releases/20170922ydp52l https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/fball/2017-18/releases/20170916utm0yb Simpson couldn't hold on to a 10-point, first-half lead in an entertaining 40-31 loss to Wartburg in Saturday's Iowa Conference opener Sat, 16 Sep 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/fball/2017-18/releases/20170916utm0yb https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/fball/2017-18/releases/20170915ya7os1 The Simpson Storm football team hosts a perennial powerhouse to open Iowa Conference play when it welcomes the Wartburg Knights to Buxton Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 16. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. Fri, 15 Sep 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/fball/2017-18/releases/20170915ya7os1 https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/fball/2017-18/releases/20170918mukaxa Simpson defensive end Trey Chumbley had a career-day against Illinois College on Saturday, earning Iowa Conference Defensive Player of the Week honors for the period ending Sunday, Sept. 10. Mon, 11 Sep 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/fball/2017-18/releases/20170918mukaxa https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/fball/2017-18/releases/20170909syjhzp Sam Sasso threw four touchdown passes, the defense held Illinois College to 110 yards in the second half and the Simpson football team rolled to a 45-13 win Saturday at Buxton Stadium. Sat, 09 Sep 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/fball/2017-18/releases/20170909syjhzp https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/fball/2017-18/releases/20170908623f9h The Simpson football team looks to bounce back from last week’s loss to Wis.-Stout when it hosts the Illinois College Blueboys in non-conference action from Buxton Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 9. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. Fri, 08 Sep 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/fball/2017-18/releases/20170908623f9h https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/fball/2017-18/releases/20170902trv87y Keyshawn Carpenter ran for 77 yards, Jay Alston threw a TD pass and Wis.-Stout took advantage of Simpson miscues in 17-0, season-opening win Saturday at Buxton Stadium. Sat, 02 Sep 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/fball/2017-18/releases/20170902trv87y