Marist Red Foxes Football Tickets

The Marist Red Foxes has a fairly young football program. The college was founded in 1929, but had no football team until 1965. That team was a club, not a varsity team. It eventually developed into something of a powerhouse. Marist even played in two National Title Games: in 1970 and 1972. In 1978, the football team was promoted to varsity status. Marist played in Division III for 15 years. Today, the Marist Red Foxes play in Division I FCS. As a fairly young program, they don't have any big established rivalries yet. Current head coach Jim Parady has shepherded Marist through 27 seasons, starting in 1992. Marist has been a member of the Pioneer League conference since 2008. They finished that season with a record of 7 wins and 4 losses. They shared the PFL Conference title in 2013. The bowl nomination, however, went to Butler University. You can find all Marist Red Fox football tickets with help from StubHub.

Where does Marist play?

Marist plays at Leonidoff Field, which seats up to 5,000 people. In addition to a grandstand, there's also space for people to watch the game on blankets on the grass. The stadium is named for Dr. Alex Leonidoff, a big supporter of Marist athletics. The playing surface is made of Field Turf. Artificial turf has been a fairly recent innovation for the school. Until 2006, the Red Foxes played on grass. That's much later than many other NCAA football programs, who switched to Astro Turf in the 1980s. The press box and VIP seats at Leonidoff Field offer views of the Hudson River.

Who is the Marist Red Fox football head coach?

Marist's head coach, Jim Parady, has led the team since 1992. Parady comes from New Hampshire. He attended the University of Maine, where he played quarterback on the football team from 1979 to 1982. Prior to coaching at Marist, Parady was an assistant at Brown and Northeastern, among other schools. His record at Marist is 137 wins, 144 losses and 1 tie overall. His in-conference record is 100–72–1.

Has the Red Foxes ever won a national title?

The Red Foxes has never won a national title. When the team competed at the club level, it made it to two national final games. Since becoming a varsity program, Marist has won or shared four conference titles. Marist won their conference titles in 1994, 2006, 2007 and 2013.

What was Marist’s record last season?

Marist went 5–6 overall in 2018. The team had a winning record when playing in-conference opponents, at 5–3. It finished the season tied for fourth place in the conference.

What are Marist's colors and mascot?

Marist's mascot, the Red Fox, is an animal that's native to the Hudson Valley. The school's colors, red and white, are adapted from the red fox's colors. Marist's fox mascot was originally known as Shooter. However, in the wake of school shootings across the US, the name was changed to Frankie in 2017.

Who are the all-time greats from Marist?

Marist Red Fox football notable players over the years include Jovan Rhodes, who set a Division I-AA record for rushing during his time at the school. Terrence Fede is the first Marist player ever drafted into the NFL. He currently plays for the New York Giants. Jason Myers is an undrafted player who currently starts as a kicker for the New York Jets. He made it to the Pro Bowl in 2018.Back to Top