Josh Portis, a former quarterback for California University of Pittsburgh, has once again made a trek to the NFL. After two seasons in division I football, Portis transferred to Cal U in 2009. During that season he set school records in passing yards and touchdowns, throwing for 3,421 yards and 36 touchdowns. He accounted for 3,870 total yards of offense that season. His 2010 season wasn't quite as good as his 2009 season but he still managed to throw for 2,651 yards and 31 touchdowns on the ... Read More
Vulcan’s soar past Lock Haven; remain stout on both sides of the ball
Cody Schroeder went 20-of-29 as the Vulcans show why they are a true Division II force. Not only was the California Offense efficient and effective, the D stood strong and shut out the basement dwelling Lock Haven squad 30-0. The Vulcan D allowed a daunting 25 yards on the ground, while forcing two interceptions of LHU Quarterback Jarrett Kratzer. The Vulcans also attacked on the ground with Senior Lamont Smith gaining 121 yards on 21 carries. Excluding a three-point loss to West Chester is ... Read More
Division 2 roundup: IUP, Cal U remain undefeated going into Coal Bowl matchup
California The No. 6 Vulcans (3-0, 1-0) used a pair of fourth quarter touchdowns to secure a 24-14 road win over Edinboro (0-2, 0-1) in their PSAC West opener. California led 10-7 at halftime after Cody Nuzzo connected on a 22-yard field goal in the first quarter and senior quarterback Peter Lalich found junior Mike Williams for a 32-yard touchdown pass. California extended the lead to ten when Lalich found junior Nadir Brown for a 27-yard touchdown pass with 13 minutes to go in the ... Read More
Division II preview: Cal U, IUP looks to continue dominance
California Last week: defeated Kutztown, 48-45. This week: at Edinboro, 6 p.m. After picking up a win over defending PSAC champion Kutztown, the Vulcans moved up to No. 6 in the Division II coaches poll. California will look to keep the early success going when they travel to Edinboro Saturday. The Fighting Scots (0-1) fell to the 19th-ranked Bloomsburg, 30-14, last week in their season opener. Junior quarterback Cody Harris threw for 209 yards and a touchdown in week one. His top ... Read More
D-2 week two roundup
California The Vulcans scored the first 27 points against Kutztown but had to make a late-game comeback for a 48-45 win over the defending PSAC champions. The Vulcans scored touchdowns on four of their first six possessions. Senior running back Lamont Smith got the scoring started on a nine-yard touchdown run midway through the first quarter. Senior quarterback Peter Lalich then connected with junior receiver Nadir Brown for a three-yard touchdown with just over three minutes to go in the ... Read More