June 16, 2011
Former Lumberjack Robert Haws Shares Wallow Fire Experience
EAGER, Ariz. - Former Lumberjack Robert Haws is a protector. As an All-American offensive lineman, he blocked for his quarterback and running backs with great skill. But he met a new foe last month that was hard to get a hold of and still is.
June 1, 2011
105.1 The Big Talker to Stay Home of Lumberjack Athletics with Three-Year Extension
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Grenax Broadcasting II, LLC and Northern Arizona University have signed a three-year extension for 105.1 FM The Big Talker (KBTK) to carry all NAU football and men's basketball game broadcasts for the 2011-2014 academic years. Selected women’s basketball games will also be aired on the station.
May 24, 2011
NAU Athletic Programs Post Solid APR Report for Second Straight Year
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. - The Northern Arizona University athletics program continues to demonstrate its academic success, according to the NCAA Academic Progress Report (APR) released today.
May 12, 2011
Fifty-Five Student-Athletes to Participate in Graduation Ceremonies
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – A school-record fifty-five Northern Arizona University student-athletes are participating in spring commencement ceremonies on the NAU campus this weekend and will be commissioned degrees as part of the Class of 2011.
May 4, 2011
Football Season Tickets Available with Four-Year Price Pledge
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – The Northern Arizona University athletics department is offering a season ticket pledge program for all football season ticket renewals and sign-ups for the 2011 football campaign. The key item to the pledge is that season tickets prices will be locked in four years.
May 1, 2011
Soccer’s Andreassen and Men’s Basketball’s Cameron Jones Named Athletes of the Year
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – The Northern Arizona University athletics department celebrated the 2010-11 athletics campaign with the annual All-Sports Banquet sponsored by Campus Dining Sunday afternoon and held at the duBois Center.
April 30, 2011
Running Back Bauman Highlights Spring Game
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Rising sophomore Zach Bauman, a former Chandler Hamilton standout, had 150 yards of total offense to highlight Northern Arizona’s annual Blue-Gold Spring Game held at the Sinagua Football Field on Saturday afternoon.
April 28, 2011
Football Team Hosts Spring Game Saturday at Sinagua Middle School
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – The Northern Arizona football team will hold its annual Blue and Gold Spring Game on Saturday, April 30 at Sinagua Middle School. The action will start at 11 a.m.
April 27, 2011
Football Program Adds Baker as Defensive Line Coach
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Travis Baker has been named an assistant coach at Northern Arizona University and will coach the defensive line, Head Coach Jerome Souers announced on Wednesday.
April 27, 2011
Teammates Once Again: Former Lumberjacks Extend Careers in Croatia
ZAGREB, Croatia- Two former Northern Arizona University athletes are continuing their football careers by playing in Zagreb, Croatia.
April 22, 2011
Football, Track Student-Athletes Earn All-American Recognition
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz.- Four Northern Arizona University student-athletes have been recognized as All-Americans through the National Strength and Conditioning Association, an organization that honors student athletes dedicated to strength training and conditioning. The NSCA selected Michael Battisti and Reid Worthington of the NAU football team as well as Jami Michaud and Jackie Shea of the women’s track and field program.
April 15, 2011
Football Program Scrimmages, Works Towards Spring Game
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – The Northern Arizona football team completed the third week of spring practice Friday with a controlled scrimmage Friday at Sinagua Middle School. The Lumberjacks will continue working towards the spring game set for Saturday, April 30.
March 30, 2011
Football Team Opens Spring Practice
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – The Northern Arizona football team opened spring practice on Tuesday with the first workout of 2011.
March 23, 2011
Football Program Holds Annual Pro Day
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Quarterback Michael Herrick joined nine former teammates working out for professional scouts on the South Fields on the Northern Arizona University campus Wednesday afternoon.
March 15, 2011
Former Football Players Prepare for Pro Day on March 23
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Several Northern Arizona senior football players will take their first step towards potential professional football careers on March 23 at the school’s annual pro day to be held on campus. Quarterback Michael Herrick, wide receiver Daiveun Curry-Chapman and safety Matt Estrada highlight a group of players expected to work out for the scouts.
March 11, 2011
Former Lumberjack Holstrom Begins AFL Career Tonight
PITTSBURGH, Penn. – Former Lumberjack football player Ryne Holstrom will make his professional debut tonight for the Arena Football League’s Philadelphia Soul, starting on the offensive line against the Pittsburgh Power. The game will be televised live on the NFL Network at 6 p.m. Arizona time.
February 23, 2011
Hall of Famer Cisterna Passed Away Feb. 17
SUN CITY, Ariz. – Northern Arizona University Athletics Hall of Famer Vince Cisterna passed away on Feb. 17 in Sun City, Ariz.. Vince played at Arizona State College from 1947-50, earning 11 letters in football, basketball and track and field.
February 21, 2011
Former Football Standout Henderson Signs CFL Deal
WINNIPEG, MB Canada - Former Northern Arizona football standout Alex Henderson signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League this month to continue his football career. Henderson completed last year’s season with the Locomotives of the United Football League after a free agent stint with the St. Louis rams. Henderson is among five former Lumberjacks currently playing professional football within the United States and Canada.
February 18, 2011
For Two-Sport Star It is Not a Question of If But When
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. - The chants of “Ify” came down from the student section packed with members of the Northern Arizona football team last Thursday. Everyone loves the last player on the bench and they wanted to see the gridiron player turned hoops backup get on the court.
February 2, 2011
Northern Arizona Signing Day Headquarters
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. - The Northern Arizona University athletics department will host a National Letter-of-Intent signing day celebration Wednesday at Granny’s Closet at 5 p.m. The football, soccer, and track and field programs can sign student-athletes to National Letter-o-f Intents to attend NAU in the fall and they will share the latest news on all the new additions to the programs. The coaches are expected to start their presentations at 5:30 p.m.
January 26, 2011
Football’s Herrick Receives National Football Foundation’s Postgraduate Scholarship
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Michael Herrick has been named one of two recipients of the 2011 postgraduate scholarship presented annually by the Valley of the Sun Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Football Hall of Fame, Chapter Executive Director Dan Manucci announced. He will receive $1,000 for his future education.
January 25, 2011
Former Lumberjack McNally Joins Coaching Staff
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. - Former Lumberjack standout Zac McNally has joined the Northern Arizona University football staff as the defensive graduate assistant.
January 24, 2011
Football Program Celebrates Team and Individual Accomplishments
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – The Northern Arizona football team held their annual team banquet Saturday afternoon at the High Country Conference Center, recognizing the 20 seniors and team and individual accomplishments from the 2010 season.
January 17, 2011
Football Program to Host Walk-on Meeting Jan. 19
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. - The NAU Football Program will have a mandatory meeting for players interested in walking on to the team on Wednesday (1/19) in the Franke Business Building (#81 on campus map) at 5:30 p.m. in Room 445. Please bring a pen and an official copy of your academic transcript, as well as video evidence of your most recent playing experience if you have not already give to us.
January 13, 2011
Football Hosts Defending National Champs, Montana in 2011
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – The Northern Arizona football team will open the 2011 football season against Alamo Bowl participant Arizona on Sept. 3 in Tucson to kickoff the season. The Lumberjacks will Fort Lewis on Sept. 10 to re-open the Walkup Skydome and kickoff a six-game home schedule.
January 12, 2011
Former Lumberjack Duo Berry and Poindexter Sign with San Jose SaberCats
SAN JOSE, Calif. – Former Lumberjacks Ed Berry and Kris Poindexter signed with the San Jose SaberCats of the Arena Football League Wednesday.
January 12, 2011
Football’s Curry-Chapman Invited to Dixie Gridiron Classic
ST. GEORGE, Utah – Senior wide receiver Daiveun Curry-Chapman has been invited to play in the Dixie Gridiron Classic hosted by Dixie State College on Feb. 5.
December 28, 2010
Former Lumberjack Gerard Joins Bears Practice Squad for Playoff Push
CHICAGO, Ill. – Former Northern Arizona standout KJ Gerard was signed to the Chicago Bears practice squad on Dec. 21.
December 22, 2010
Football’s Poindexter Named Sports Network Third Team All-American
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. - Senior guard Kris Poindexter was among 16 Big Sky Conference players named to The Sports Network Football Championship All-America Team, which was released on Wednesday.
December 10, 2010
Football Coach Souers Awarded Contract Extension
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – The Arizona Board of Regents has unanimously approved a three-year contract extension for Northern Arizona head football coach Jerome Souers. The contract extension, which runs through 2013, was approved Friday morning in Tucson during the board’s regular meeting.
December 6, 2010
Kicker Myers Named a Finalist for the Mitchell Award for Football, Community Service
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Junior kicker Matt Myers has been named one of 10 finalists for the 2010 Fred Mitchell Award, which is provided to the Football Championship Subdivision, Division II, Division III or NAIA place-kicker that excels on the football field and in the community. Myers is one of four kickers from the Football Championship Subdivision.
December 2, 2010
Former Football Player Peace Leads CDO to State Championship Game
TUCSON, Ariz. - Tucson’s Canyon Del Oro High School has won 27 consecutive games and plays for its second consecutive state championship Saturday when they meet Saguaro in the 4A-I championship game at Sun Devil Stadium. The man behind the team’s success is former Lumberjack football player Dusty Peace.
November 30, 2010
Former Lumberjack Holstrom Signs Contract with Philadelphia Soul
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – Former Lumberjack Ryne Holstrom was signed to a contract by the Philadelphia Soul of the Arena Football League, the team announced.
November 23, 2010
Football Places Three on All-Big Sky First-Team; 22 Earn Honors
OGDEN, Utah – Offensive guard Kris Poindexter, defensive lineman Isaac Bond and linebacker Reid Worthington earned All-Big Sky first-team honors among 22 Lumberjacks who garnered all-conference honors announced Tuesday.
November 22, 2010
Football’s Dixon, Zamora, Bauman Earn Weekly Honors
OGDEN, Utah – Sophomore Giovannie Dixon and junior Drew Zamora were named Big Sky Player of the Week and freshman Zach Bauman garnered National Freshman of the Week Monday as result of their performances on Saturday against Portland State in the season finale.
November 20, 2010
Football Closes Season with Big Win Over Portland State
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – The Northern Arizona football team finished the 2010 season with offensive explosion sparked by an opportunistic defense en route to a 62-14 win over Portland State in the season final for both teams at the Walkup Skydome.
November 18, 2010
Football Wraps Season Against Portland State Saturday; Seniors Honored
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. - The Northern Arizona football team will play host to Portland State Saturday in the final game of the 2010 season. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:05 p.m. The Lumberjacks enter with a 5-5 record, looking to secure a winning record for the eighth time under Head Coach Jerome Souers.
November 13, 2010
Football Drops Game Late to Weber State
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Weber State converted a late turnover into the game-winning touchdown with 38 seconds left to defeat Northern Arizona 27-26 Saturday at the Walkup Skydome.
November 12, 2010
Football Hosts Weber State in Blizzard Game
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – The Northern Arizona football team plays host to Weber State Saturday in Big Sky Conference matchup. The game features two teams fighting to finish the season strong. The Lumberjacks are coming off a 21-14 victory over Northern Colorado last week in Greeley.
November 6, 2010
Football Rebounds with Victory at Northern Colorado
GREELEY, Colo. – Zach Bauman rushed for 105 yards and two touchdowns to help Northern Arizona to a 21-14 victory over Northern Colorado on Saturday at Nottingham Field. The Lumberjacks snapped a two-game losing streak to improve to 5-4, 3-3 in Big Sky play.
November 5, 2010
Football Looks to Rebound at Northern Colorado
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – The Northern Arizona football team looks to rebound this week in the final regular season road game against Northern Colorado. The Lumberjacks have lost two in a row, standing at 4-4 with three games left.
November 4, 2010
Volleyball’s Campbell and Football’s Pela Honored with CoSIDA/ESPN Academic All-District Awards
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Northern Arizona volleyball’s Lauren Campbell and football’s Dan Pela were named to the 2010 CoSIDA/ESPN Academic All-District 8 Teams voted on by the College Sports Information Directors of America.
November 1, 2010
Punter Zamora Named National Performer of the Week
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Northern Arizona punter Drew Zamora was named the co-National Punter of the Week with Drew Nelson of Stephen F. Austin by the College Football Performance Awards.
October 30, 2010
Football Drops Homecoming Contest to Sacramento State
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Sacramento State converted three first-half turnovers into touchdowns and scored on five consecutive possessions en route to a 40-10 victory over 25th-ranked Northern Arizona Saturday at the Walkup Skydome.
October 29, 2010
Football Starts Home Stretch against Sacramento State on Homecoming
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – The Northern Arizona football team is finally in its home stretch of the season after playing five of the first seven games on the road. Each game will be very important in their quest to reach the playoffs. NAU (4-3, 2-2 Big Sky) will play three of its final four regular season game at home in the Walkup Skydome starting Saturday with the Homecoming contest against Sacramento State at 3:05 p.m.
October 28, 2010
Jack Pack Hosting Video Contest
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – The Jack Pack is holding a video contest to open to all students, faculty and fans of the Lumberjacks. The Grand Prize includes $50 to the NAU Bookstore and your video played on the video board during the football game.
October 23, 2010
Football Loses Heartbreaker to 7th-Ranked Montana
MISSOULA, Mont. – Seventh-ranked Montana scored with five seconds left in the game to prevail 24-21 over Northern Arizona Saturday Washington-Grizzly Stadium. The late score erased a Lumberjack lead taken with an 11-yard scoring run by Giovannie Dixon with just 1:55 left that had the Lumberjacks within reach of their first victory in Missoula since 1986.
October 21, 2010
Football to Face Seventh-Ranked Montana on the Road
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Coming off a big home win against Montana State, the Northern Arizona football team travels to Missoula, Mont., to face seventh-ranked Montana in the third consecutive matchup against a ranked opponent for the Lumberjacks. Kickoff is scheduled for 12 noon on Saturday.
October 18, 2010
Football Back in National Polls; Herrick Claims Weekly Honors
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – The Northern Arizona football team jumped as high as No. 20 in the FCS Coaches Poll released Monday, while improving to No. 22 in The Sports Network poll. It is the second week the Lumberjacks have been ranked this season.
October 12, 2010
Football Program Celebrates Family Weekend
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. - Family weekend is a special time for student and university staff alike to share the college experience with their friends and families who come to campus for the annual event. One of the biggest activities on the Northern Arizona University campus during the weekend is the Lumberjack football game.
October 9, 2010
Football Falls on the Road to No. 13 Eastern Washington
CHENEY, Wash. – No. 13 Eastern Washington took advantage of three first-half interceptions and held off a second half rally to prevail 21-14 over No. 24 Northern Arizona Saturday at Roos Field.
October 8, 2010
Football Viewing Party at Porky’s Pub for Eastern Washington Game
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Porky's Pub will host another Jack Pack viewing party for the Northern Arizona vs. Eastern Washington football game on Saturday, October 9. Kick-off is set for 1:05 p.m. but the fun starts at 12:30 p.m.! All Lumberjack fans are welcome to attend. Jack Pack members wearing their shirts receive 10 percent off food bills.
October 8, 2010
Football’s McKeever Overcomes Tackle by Life
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. - Junior Scott McKeever was off to good start in 2009. He had seven tackles in the first two games and was looking to have a big impact on the Northern Arizona University football team. Accustomed to doing the tackling from his linebacker position, McKeever was then tackled by life.
October 4, 2010
Football’s Estrada Recognized by Big Sky Again; Lumberjacks Garner National Ranking
OGDEN, Utah – Senior Matt Estrada was honored by the Big Sky Conference for the second consecutive week, garnering Special Teams Player of the Week for his performance at Southern Utah last weekend.
October 3, 2010
Football’s Herrick Named Semfinalist for the William V. Campbell Trophy
DALLAS, Texas - Senior quarterback Michael Herrick is one of 121 semifinalists for the 2010 William V. Campbell Trophy (formerly known as the Draddy Trophy), endowed by HealthSouth, and the candidates for the 2010 NFF National Scholar-Athlete Awards. He is one of 28 semifinalists from the Football Championship Subdivision.
October 2, 2010
Football Scores Late Comeback Win at Southern Utah
CEDAR CITY, Utah – After the last two games in the series were decided in the final minutes, it was no surprise when Southern Utah drove to within field goal range to tie the game in the final two minutes. But the Northern Arizona defense stopped the drive to preserve the 26-23 victory Saturday at Eccles Coliseum.
October 1, 2010
Football Travels to Southern Utah for Non-Conference Game
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – While Northern Arizona has won four straight games in the series with Southern Utah, the last two ball games have been decided by eight total points and required game-saving plays in the final minutes for the Lumberjacks to survive. Head Coach Jerome Souers is expecting nothing different Saturday when he takes his team to Cedar City for the final non-conference game of the season.
September 27, 2010
Football’s Estrada Named Big Sky Player of the Week
OGDEN, Utah –Senior safety Matt Estrada, a 5-10, 185-pound senior from La Habra, Calif., was named the Big Sky Conference Co-Defensive Player of the Week with Montana State’s Zach Minter, the conference office announced Monday.
September 25, 2010
Football Opens Big Sky Play with Win at Idaho State
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – The Northern Arizona football team opened Big Sky Conference play in impressive fashion with a 32-7 victory over Idaho State, spoiling the Homecoming for the Bengals.
September 24, 2010
Football Opens Big Sky Conference Play on Saturday at Idaho State
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – The Northern Arizona University football team opens Big Sky Conference play Saturday against Idaho State in Holt Arena in Pocatello. Kickoff is scheduled for 2:35 p.m. Flagstaff time.
September 24, 2010
Football Game Viewing Party at Porky’s Pub on Saturday
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Porky’s Pub will host a Jack Pack viewing party for the NAU at Idaho State football game on Saturday, September 25th at 2 p.m. All students wearing their Jack Pack shirts receive 10 percent off their food bill. The party is open to fans of all ages.
September 23, 2010
Main Man: Emotional Leader Pe’a Playing Big Role on Mainland
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Senior defensive lineman Kainoa Pe’a came to Flagstaff to better his life but he has made Northern Arizona University better with his influence.
September 16, 2010
Football’s Curry-Chapman Playing Season for Fallen Cousin
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Daiveun Curry-Chapman has been preparing for this season since the day he arrived on the Northern Arizona University campus. But this offseason the motivation behind his preparation took on a personal note when his family suffered a terrible tragedy.
September 11, 2010
Football Hangs with Sun Devils, Falls 41-20
TEMPE, Ariz. – In a game not decided until the fourth quarter, the Northern Arizona football team was defeated by Arizona State 41-20 Saturday night at Sun Devil Stadium in front of 49,043 fans.
September 9, 2010
Football’s Dowd Leads Defense into Arizona State Game
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Senior linebacker Cody Dowd did not expect to play Arizona State this season. But after an injury and offseason surgery sidelined his 2009 season, he is back as a captain for his team with a second chance at his final year and third appearance in his hometown.
September 9, 2010
Where Are They Now?: Football’s Pete Mandley
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Former Northern Arizona football player Pete Mandley played seven seasons in the National Football League as a wide receiver, punt and kickoff returner and remains one of the most successful student-athletes in NAU football history. Standing 5-10 and 190 pounds during his football career, Mandley made up for his lack of size with hard work and determination, skills that he still employs today.
September 9, 2010
Football Players Greet United Way Campaign Participants
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Thirty Northern Arizona University football players joined Head Coach Jerome Souers in greeting and help seat patrons of the United Way Kickoff Breakfast Thursday morning at the Little America hotel.
September 8, 2010
NAU-ASU Game on Fox Sports Arizona Plus
PHOENIX, Ariz. - FOX Sports Arizona and its cable and home satellite affiliates have worked together to create Fox Sports Arizona Plus so their viewers have the opportunity to watch even more games. This event only virtual channel will be in use on Saturday night for the Northern Arizona University at Arizona State University football game. Kick-off is set for 7 p.m. from Sun Devil Stadium
September 7, 2010
Big Sky Adds Cal Poly, UC Davis to Football Lineup
OGDEN, Utah - The Big Sky Conference is proud to announce that the University of California, Davis and Cal Poly have accepted invitations to join the league as affiliate members in the sport of football.
September 6, 2010
Football’s Bauman. Myers Earn National Honors
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Freshman running back Zach Bauman earned a pair of national awards for his performance in the season opener against Western New Mexico. The native of Chandler, Ariz., and Hamilton High School product was named The Sports Network/Fathead.com FCS National Freshman of the Week and Division I FCS Performer of the Week by the College Football Performance Awards on Monday.
September 2, 2010
Football Opens with Big Home Win Over Western New Mexico
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – True freshman running back Zach Bauman, a Chandler Hamilton product, had 167 yards and four touchdowns in his collegiate debut to help Northern Arizona post a 48-0 victory over Western New Mexico in front of 7,142 fans at the Walkup Skydome on Thursday.
September 1, 2010
Football Game Time: Four Newcomers to Watch on Thursday
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – It is game time and here are four newcomers to watch in Thursday’s game against Western New Mexico. Get your copy of the Timberline and check them out in action in their collegiate debuts.
August 31, 2010
“It is Time”: Football Opens Season Thursday Night against W. New Mexico
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – The Northern Arizona football team will open the 2010 season on Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Walkup Skydome against Western New Mexico in the season opener for both teams. The game can be heard on 105.1 FM KBTK in Flagstaff, Sedona and Prescott and seen nationwide on Universityhouse (Dish Network 9411).
August 30, 2010
Football Television Coverage, Web Streaming
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. - The Northern Arizona football team will make five appearances on FOX Sports Arizona, four of which are games produced by NAU’s Television Services department. In this arrangement between FOX Sports Arizona and the school, these telecasts are produced by NAU students and professionals and it also includes the opportunity for NAU athletics to be televised nationally on FOX College Sports.
August 26, 2010
Student-Athletes Help Campus Move in to the Dorms
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Northern Arizona student-athletes from the football, swimming and diving and track and field squads helped students move into dorms across campus Thursday in preparation for the start of school on Monday.
August 23, 2010
Football Ranked 23rd in FCS Coaches’ Poll
OGDEN, Utah – The Northern Arizona football team is ranked No. 23 in the Football Championship Subdivision Coaches’ poll released on Monday. Overall, five Big Sky Conference teams will begin the 2010 season ranked in the FCS Coaches’ poll.
August 21, 2010
Football Continues Preparation with Scrimmage
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – The Northern Arizona football team held its second scrimmage of the fall practice period Saturday in preparation for the season opener against Western New Mexico in less than two weeks. The defense had a solid afternoon, recording five sacks and controlling the early matchups.
August 20, 2010
Football to Have Second Scrimmage on Saturday
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. - The feature scrimmage of the training camp will be conducted on Saturday, August 21 during the second half of practice scheduled 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The scrimmage is free and open to the public at the NAU Practice Fields.
August 19, 2010
Football Program Adds Beal to Coaching Staff
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. - Jimmy Beal has joined the Northern Arizona University football staff as the running backs coach, Head Coach Jerome Souers announced Thursday. Beal replaced Chris Taylor, who left the staff over the summer.
August 17, 2010
Herrick and Leinart Photo Shoot
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. Arizona Cardinals quarterback Matt Leinart took some time for a photo shoot with NAU quarterback Michael Herrick Monday. Leinart, the 2005 Heisman Trophy winner, and Herrick, a preseason All-American and Payton Award candidate, both look to lead their teams to success this year.
August 16, 2010
Football Training Camp Notes: Week 1
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – The Northern Arizona football team wrapped up its first week of practice Monday afternoon with a light scrimmage on the Walkup Skydome field, the first significant live action of the fall training camp.
August 10, 2010
Football Team Opens 2010 Practice Tuesday Night
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. The Northern Arizona University football team opens practice on August 10 with a workout from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Walkup Skydome. The Lumberjacks are scheduled to have 26 workouts prior to their season opener on Sept. 2 against Western New Mexico.
August 6, 2010
Football Kicker Myers Named to Mitchell Award Watch List
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz.- Junior kicker Matt Myers is among 40 players on the Watch List for the Fred Mitchell Award that includes the Championship Subdivision (FCS), Division II, III and National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) collegiate place-kickers that were nominated by their colleges for excellence on the football field and in the community.
August 5, 2010
Lumberjack Coaches Score Well in APR Portfolios Released by NCAA
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. - The NCAA announced the Head Coach APR Portfolio on Thursday for five sports sponsored at Northern Arizona University including football, men’s and women’s basketball, and women’s indoor and outdoor track and field. The NAU head coaches recorded APR figures above the national average in four of the five sports released by the NCAA.
July 27, 2010
Football Player Battisti Nominated for Allstate AFCA Good Works Team®
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. - Football student-athlete Mike Battisti was announced today as a nominee for the 2010 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team®. Battisti is one of 112 student-athletes across the nation, at all levels of college football, up for the final 22-player Allstate AFCA Good Works Team, which will be announced in late September.
July 27, 2010
Cardinals Training Camp Named Tops in NFL by CBSSports.com Writer
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. - CBSSports.com senior writer Clark Judge recently named his favorite five training camp spots in the NFL and Northern Arizona University ranked tops on the list.
July 26, 2010
Herrick Adds Sports Network Preseason All-America Honor
OGDEN, Utah – Quarterback Michael Herrick was one of six Big Sky Conference players selected to the first team of The Sports Network’s Football Championship Subdivision Preseason All-America Team, which was released Monday.
July 26, 2010
105.1 The Big Talker KBTK To Air NAU Athletics Games in Flagstaff, Prescott and most of northern Arizona
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Giving NAU Lumberjack football and basketball broadcasts a home that covers most of northern Arizona, Grenax Broadcasting II, LLC has agreed to serve as the Flagship station of the Lumberjack Radio Network.
July 20, 2010
Football Selected Fifth in Preseason Polls, Picks Up First-Place Votes
OGDEN, Utah – The Northern Arizona football team ranked fifth in the Big Sky Conference preseason coaches’ and media polls released by the league office on Tuesday. The Lumberjacks return 13 starters, 12 all-conference selections, and 47 lettermen this fall and were rewarded with first-place votes in each poll.
July 19, 2010
Football Has Four Selected to Preseason All-Conference Squad
OGDEN, Utah – Four Northern Arizona football players were named to the preseason Big Sky All-Conference team as selected by a panel of media and sports information directors.
July 16, 2010
Football Garners Preseason National Ranking and First-Team All-America Honors for Herrick
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Northern Arizona quarterback Michael Herrick was named to Phil Steele’s 2010 Preseason Football Championship Subdivision All-America first team. He was also one of four student-athletes selected to the publication’s preseason All-Big Sky first team.
July 12, 2010
Quarterback Herrick Named to Payton Award Watch List
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – Northern Arizona senior quarterback Michael Herrick is one of five Big Sky Conference players named to the initial 2010 Walter Payton Award Watch list, The Sports Network announced on Monday.
June 22, 2010
Arizona Cardinals Announce 2010 Training Camp Dates
TEMPE, Ariz. – The Arizona Cardinals will report to Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff to begin their 2010 training camp the night of Friday, July 30 and begin practice the following day on Saturday, July 31. The Cardinals will break camp on Saturday, August 21.
June 17, 2010
NAU and the Arizona Cardinals Solidify Partnership
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. - Northern Arizona University and the Arizona
Cardinals announced today the signing of a three-year contract extension that will keep the team’s training camp at NAU’s Flagstaff campus.
June 8, 2010
Former Lumberjack Berry Signed by CFL’s Hamilton Tiger-Cats
HAMILTON, Ontario – Former NAU wide receiver Ed Berry has signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League.
May 12, 2010
Countdown to Kickoff: Transfer Khalil Paden Has Impactful Spring
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Northern Arizona wide receiver Khalil Paden likes to play video games, especially the Madden football games. At Northern Arizona’s spring game, he put up video game-like numbers that solidified his role on the Lumberjack team entering the fall.
March 10, 2010
2010 Football Schedule Announced
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – The Northern Arizona football team will open the 2010 football season against Western New Mexico on Sept. 2 in a special Thursday night contest to kickoff the five-game home schedule at the Walkup Skydome.
August 7, 2009
Reeves Joins Northern Arizona Football Staff
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – David Reeves has been named the safeties and special teams coach at Northern Arizona University after five seasons as the head coach at Rocky Mountain College in Billings, Mont., and 15 years of experience in the FCS and FBS levels, Head Coach Jerome Souers announced Friday.
