| Central Connecticut Blue Devils | |
|---|---|
 | |
| University | Central Connecticut State University |
| Conference | Northeast Conference |
| NCAA | Division I FCS |
| Location | New Britain, Connecticut |
| Varsity teams | 16 |
| Football stadium | Arute Field |
| Basketball arena | William H. Detrick Gymnasium |
| Baseball stadium | CCSU Baseball Field |
| Soccer stadium | Central Connecticut Soccer Field |
| Nickname | Blue Devils |
| Colors | Blue and White[1] |
| Website | www |
The Central Connecticut Blue Devils are composed of 16 teams representing Central Connecticut State University in intercollegiate athletics, including men and women's basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, and track and field. Men's sports include baseball and football. Women's sports include volleyball, lacrosse, swimming & diving, and softball. The Blue Devils compete in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) and are members of the Northeast Conference.[2]
Teams
| Men's sports | Women's sports |
|---|---|
| Baseball | Basketball |
| Basketball | Cross country |
| Cross country | Golf |
| Football | Lacrosse |
| Golf | Soccer |
| Soccer | Softball |
| Track & field† | Swimming & Diving |
| Track & field† | |
| Volleyball | |
| † – Track and field includes both indoor and outdoor. | |
Facilities
| Sport | Facility | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Baseball | CCSU Baseball Field | |
| Basketball | William H. Detrick Gymnasium | 2,654 |
| Cross Country | Stanley Quarter Park | |
| Football | Arute Field | 5,500 |
| Golf | Stanley Golf Course | |
| Lacrosse | Arute Field | 5,500 |
| Soccer | CCSU Soccer Field | 1,000 |
| Softball | CCSU Softball Field | |
| Swimming & diving | Jack Suydam Natatorium | |
| Track & field | CCSU Track & field | |
| Volleyball | William H. Detrick Gymnasium | 2,654 |
Notable alumni
Baseball
TT Bowens bats for the Blue Devils in the 2019 Fayetteville, Arkansas Regional at Baum-Walker Stadium
- Ricky Bottalico - pitcher, Philadelphia Phillies; analyst, Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia
- John Hirschbeck – MLB umpire
- Alfred "Skip" Jutze – catcher, St. Louis Cardinals, Houston Astros, and Seattle Mariners
- Evan Scribner – Relief pitcher, Oakland Athletics
Basketball
- Corsley Edwards – center and forward, New Orleans Hornets
- Keith Closs – center, Los Angeles Clippers
- Bob Zuffelato - currently a scout for the Toronto Raptors; former director of basketball operations Toronto Raptors; head coach of Boston College (1971–77) and Marshall University (1979–83); former NBA assistant coach for the Mavericks, Warriors, and Timberwolves
Football
- Steve Addazio - Assistant coaching positions: Syracuse, Indiana, Notre Dame, and Florida; Head Coach: Temple University (2011-2012), Head Coach: Boston College (2013–present)
- Al Bagnoli – Head Coach, the University of Pennsylvania
- Dave Campo – Head Coach, the Dallas Cowboys; Defensive coach, Cleveland Browns, Jacksonville Jaguars, University of Kentucky
- Justise Hairston - Indianapolis Colts
- Scott Pioli – General Manager of the Kansas City Chiefs.
- Mike Sherman – Head coach, Green Bay Packers and Texas A&M Aggies
- John Skladany – Defensive coordinator, Houston Cougars; special teams assistant, University of Central Florida Knights.
Mascot of the Central Connecticut State University athletic teams
Beryl Piper, Head coach of the Central Connecticut State University women's basketball team
Plaque, commemorating the induction of Beryl Piper into the CCSU Athletic Hall of Fame
References
- ^ CCSU Identity Manual (PDF). May 1, 2011. Retrieved April 6, 2016.
- ^ "Central Connecticut State Athletics". ccsubluedevils.com. Retrieved 2012-06-17.
