... program unveiled its new mascot, a "Phoenix," which is the mythical bird known for rising from the ashes. Three years after this new image, the Phoenix joined the SoCon, which is known as one of the toughest leagues at the FCS level.

After finishing no higher than sixth place in three seasons, Elon officially fulfilled its mythical mascot’s fate in 2007 by rising from the proverbial ashes of the SoCon cellar to finish third in the league standings.

After advancing to the FCS postseason for the first time in a decade as a Division I member last fall, the challenge now becomes establishing a base foundation upon which to build and foster a tradition.

When Pete Lembo took the reins of the Elon football program in Decem...

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