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California Vulcans The California Vulcans are the intercollegiate sports teams and players that represent Pennsylvania Western University California (PennWest California; known before July 2022 as California University of Pennsylvania), located in California, Pen ...

'' The California Vulcans football program is the intercollegiate

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team for Pennsylvania Western University California (known before July 2022 as California University of Pennsylvania), located in

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. The team competes in

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and is a member of the

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. California University's first football team was fielded in 1916. The Vulcans play home games at the 6,500-seat

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on their campus, and are coached by Gary Dunn.

Notable former players

Notable alumni, and their current (or last) NFL or professional team, include; *

Tommie Campbell Tommie James Campbell (born September 19, 1987) is an American former professional gridiron football cornerback. He was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the seventh round of the 2011 NFL Draft. High school career While attending Aliquippa Hi ...

– Jacksonville Jaguars CB *

Brendan Folmar Brendan Arthur Folmar (born April 2, 1964) is a former American football quarterback who played three seasons with the Pittsburgh Gladiators of the Arena Football League. He played college football at California University of Pennsylvania and at ...

– Pittsburgh Gladiators QB *

Eric Kush Eric Kush (born September 9, 1989) is an American football Guard (American football), guard who is a free agent. He played college football at California Vulcans football, California University of Pennsylvania. Kush was selected by the Kansas Ci ...

– Cleveland Browns OL/C * Kevin McCabe – Pittsburgh Steelers (offseason) QB * Rontez Miles – New York Jets FS * C. J. Goodwin – Atlanta Falcons CB *

Erik Harris Erik Harris (born April 2, 1990) is an American football free safety for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at California (PA). He has also been a member of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canad ...

– Oakland Raiders SS *

Perry Kemp Commodore Perry Kemp (born December 31, 1961) is a former American football wide receiver. He began his professional career with the Jacksonville Bulls of the United States Football League. He then played for the Cleveland Browns and Green Bay P ...

– Green Bay Packers WR *

Wes Cates Wes Cates (born October 3, 1979) is a former professional Canadian football running back. College career Cates attended California University of Pennsylvania and graduated in 2001 without ever missing a game in his four-year career. He had 5,647 ...

– Saskatchewan Roughriders RB *

Terry O'Shea Terence William O'Shea (born December 3, 1966) is a former American professional American football, football player who was a tight end in the National Football League (NFL) and the World League of American Football (WLAF). He played for the Pitt ...

– Pittsburgh Steelers TE *

Dewey McDonald Dewey Dupree McDonald (born June 10, 1990) is a former American football linebacker. He played college football at California University of Pennsylvania, and signed with the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent following the 2014 NF ...

- Seattle Seahawks DB

Playoff appearances

NCAA Division II

The Vulcans have made seven appearances in the NCAA Division II playoffs. Their combined record is 9-7.

Rivalry

IUP Crimson Hawks

References

External links

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