Lumberjack News from the AD, Edition 55

Lumberjack News from the AD, Edition 55

ATHLETICS DIRECTOR HONOR ROLL…

We have featured the academic success of our student-athletes last semester in the newsletter, but on Thursday we will make a special presentation at the men’s basketball game to honor the Athletic Directors Honor Roll. During the fall semester eighty (80) student athletes posted a 3.5 or better semester or cumulative grade point average to earn Athletic Directors Honor Roll status. They will be recognized with a certificate and a specially-designed glass for their accomplishments.

Football: Hasquet, Austin, 4.00; Herrero, Jim, 4.00; Hess, Jake, 3.80; Johnson, Harrison, 4.00 ;Ray, Tevin, 3.73 ;Rodriguez, Jacob, 4.00. Golf: Jabczenski, Laura, 3.80; Kim, Stephanie, 3.72. Men’s Basketball: Flores, Luis, 3.52; Jacobsen, Max, 3.56; Olayinka, Benjamin, 4.00: Men’s Track and Field: Belus, Andrew, 3.72; Coloe, Matthew, 4.00 ; Freriks, Timothy, 3.71; Froidmont, Arnaud, 4.00; Fullmer, Treyson, 4.00; Ganem, Christopher, 4.00 ; Hoover, Caleb, 4.00; Montano, Luis, 4.00; Tang, Pascal, 3.64; Yatsko, John, 3.76. Men’s Tennis: Fasulo, Christopher, 3.68; Lantz, Benjamin, 3.90; Levinson, Joshua, 3.54. Soccer: Bednarz, Chelsea, 3.47; Buzzard, Diane, 4.00; Ethridge, Sarah, 3.61; Harrah, Mary, 3.84; Jerome, Megan, 3.68; Johnson, Laura, 4.00; Marrapode, Ashley, 3.64; Priest, Elinor, 4.00; Roth, Emily, 4.00; Slaughter, Natasha, 3.64; Tano, Malia, 3.53; Wertz, Kathryn, 4.00; Zallis, Lauren, 3.56. Swimming and Diving: Braudaway, Tori, 3.88; Burnes, Jordan, 3.52; Connell, Fiona, 3.71; Gottlieb, Ashani, 4.00; Huff, Alexandra, 3.60; Jones, Kristin, 3.76; Juergens, Alexis, 4.00; Lewandowski, Emily, 4.00; Lowther, Emma, 3.64; Morrison, Meagan, 3.63; Palmer, Rachel, 3.94; Russell, Rebecca, 3.83 ;Smith, Stirling, 3.92. Volleyball: Bailey, Katie, 3.62; Campbell, Lauren, 4.00; Gott, Anna, 3.76; Kirby, Kalee, 3.53; Stephens, Taylor, 3.68; Sullivan, Lexi, 3.72; Wilson, Jennifer, 3.51. Women’s Basketball: Davis, Aubrey, 3.67; Pratt, Kaitlin, 3.85. Women’s Track and Field: Burton, Kortnee, 3.75; De Marco, Brigitte, 4.00; Estes, Kenzie, 4.00; Freeman, Kayla, 3.50; Fruth, Kelly, 3.59; Gwerder, Carissa, 4.00; Hoegardh, Ann, 3.64; Lantz, Lisa, 3.69; Laurent, Agnes, 3.75; Lummis, Madeline, 3.50; Machel, Heidi, 4.00; Michaels, Lisette, 3.79; Pless, Shamelle, 3.60; Price, Brittany, 3.76; Raber, Sarah, 3.74; Shea, Jacqueline, 3.67; Stricker, Amanda, 4.00; Stuart, Lauren, 3.80. Women’s Tennis: Stone, Hannah, 4.00; Vang, Johanna, 4.00; Walker, Alice, 3.87.

THANKS TO THIS WEEK’S SPOTLIGHT CORPORATE SPONSOR...
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona   – http://www.azblue.com

NEWS AND NOTES…

Congratulations for Nicole Elliott for being named Big Sky Women’s Field Athlete of the Week for her performance last week in the NAU Open. The 2012 football schedule is available for viewing on our website with the addition of Fort Lewis as the home opener in 2012. Look for a complete release on the schedule later this week. The men’s basketball team hosts Weber State and the nation’s leading scorer Damian Lillard Thursday night at the Rolle Activity Center. Media Relations Director Steve Shaff wrote a blog about Lillard this week and the task at hand for the Lumberjacks after holding him to 18 points in the first matchup. Don’t forget about the FREE screensaver available with the latest pictures of NAU student-athletes. You can download it here. The track and field team hosts the NAU Invitational this Saturday. Field events begin at 9 a.m., while running events commence at 11 a.m.

STUDENT-ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT…

Arnaud Froidmont, a junior from Namur, Belgium, had a 4.00 grade point average in his first semester. He is a seeking a master’s degree in applied physics. Froidmont had a monumental day on Saturday at the NAU Open, first by winning the 400-meter dash in a time of 47.03@, then by anchoring the Lumberjacks' 4x400-meter relay team to a six-second victory over Arizona State and Arizona. Froidmont not only leads the Big Sky Conference in the 400 meters, but he is also ranked 11th nationally, and unofficially broke a south Belgian record with his effort. In the meet's final event, Froidmont's sub-47 second anchor leg helped the relay to a time of 3:11.58@, which is tops in the conference by nearly seven seconds, and currently ranks 26th in the nation.

**UPCOMING HOME ATHLETIC EVENTS & NAU SPECIAL EVENTS SCHEDULE THIS WEEK** 

> Thur., Feb 9: Men's Basketball vs. Weber State at 6:35 p.m, Rolle Activity Center 

> FACULTY/STAFF APPRECIATION NIGHT 

- As a special thank you, all NAU Faculty & Staff will have the opportunity to purchase seats at a 2 for 1 price (advance sales only) 

- There will be a pre-game reception with free liquid refreshments & light appetizers (Faculty & Staff must pre-register)

- For more information, click here 

> AD HONOR ROLL

- All NAU Student-Athletes who have a 3.5 GPA or higher will be recognized at half-time.

> Sat., Feb 11: Indoor Track & Field, NAU Invitational, Walkup Skydome 

- Participants thus far are UNLV, Cal State Fullerton, Cal State Bakersfield, & Long Beach State

- Check nauathletics.com for participants and start times toward the end of the week. 

> Sat., Feb 11:  Men's Basketball vs. Idaho State at 6:35 p.m., Rolle Activity Center

> I LOVE THE 80'S – THROWBACK NIGHT!

 -2 for 1 Ticket Prices for Fans in NEON

- Contest for Best 80’s Outfits, Discount Food Prices including $1 Hot Dogs, & FREE Rally Towels for Fans 

- For more information, click here

> MEN'S BASKETBALL TEACHER APPRECIATION NIGHT 

- Men's Basketball Student-Athletes have nominated influential teachers that we will recognize at half-time.

>TAVERNA’S POSTGAME

- Join the NAU coaches and athletic department staff for postgame gathering with appetizer and drink specials after the game.

- To see the complete 2011-12 Marketing & Promotions calendar for Men's & Women's Basketball , click here

- To see the complete 2011-12 Special Events calendar for all NAU Athletic events , click here

- To purchase Men's Basketball single game tickets, click here 

- To purchase Women's Basketball single game tickets, click here

- To purchase Indoor Track & Field single event tickets, click here

- To purchase Men's & Women's Basketball as well as Track & Field single game tickets via phone, call 928-523-5661

**SAVE THE DATE**

- 2012 Spring Semester Coaches Luncheon Dates (@ Collins): 2/21, 3/6, 3/20

- 2012 Big Sky Indoor Track & Field Championship (hosted by NAU): 2/24-2/25

- Lumberjack Golf Classic: Saturday, April 14 at Oak Creek Country Club (Sedona, AZ)

- 2012 Wine & Dine: Sunday, August 19 at the Arizona Snowbowl

BIG SKY CONFERENCE STANDINGS…

Here is the weekly update on the conference standings:

2011-12 Men's Basketball Standings

2011-12 Women's Basketball Standings

If you have a question or comment, please send me an email to askthead@nau.edu and I will answer selected emails or share your comments in the next edition of Lumberjack News.

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Go Lumberjacks,

Jim Fallis

Athletics Director