SUNY Brockport Athletics

The 2000 Brockport football team, under the guidance of Head Coach Rocco Salomone, set new program standards with its first undefeated regular season (8-0) and first NCAA Tournament berth.  The Golden Eagles were nationally ranked in the top 10 in all four Division III polls and earned the top seed in the east region, a first-round bye, and hosting rights for the NCAA Tournament where they took on visiting Springfield College in second round action. 

The 2000 edition of the Golden Eagles hold the school-record for fewest points allowed in a season (44) and fewest touchdowns allowed (five), a record that has stood for 22 years. 

The Golden Eagles produced four All-Americans in 2000.  Consensus First Team All-American offensive lineman Josh Warner became the first player in program-history to play in the NFL.  Running back Courtlan Green set the school-record with nine consecutive 100 yard games and his 1,115 yards in just eight games ranked third all-time at Brockport.  Offensive lineman Nate Harvey was also named a USAfootball.com All-American after helping to pave the way forn Golden Eagle Offense.  All-American Erik Ardenski totaled 9.5 sacks. Future Pittsburgh Steeler and Brockport Athletics Hall of Famer Jay Johnson led the team in tackles.