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Highland HS football faces final contest in 3-game ‘murderers row’

ASU baseball begins fall play with returning talent, new skipper

Desert Edge QB Lara still in hunt for state passing record

Trick play helps Saguaro HS pull off big football win vs. CA power

Preseason polls: No respect for UA, ASU women’s basketball

One more blow to UA football…this one could be fatal

Cactus HS dominates 4A football…but can it win in Open Division?

Hot topic: Should Arizona add a shot clock for HS basketball?

Another state title for Saguaro football? Not so fast…

Will the real UA football team please stand up?

Week of miracles: Add Hamilton HS football to the list

NAU starts strong in quest for XC national title repeat

Shocker!! NAU gets first football win over UA since 1932

Who’s gonna stop Chandler HS football? Good question…

ASU soccer upsets No. 21 Texas Tech to show it’s for real

Hamilton transfer Buchanan cleared to play for Basha tonight

2020 state volleyball finalists vied for House of Payne title

Brophy vs. St. Mary’s football rivalry renewal fails to match hype

Pac-12 football season opens with ASU win, UA loss

Cactus vs. Mesquite football opener is replay of 4A title game

Monday, November 01, 2021

Tag: Jack Murphy

Will UA ‘keep it in the family’ when replacing Sean Miller?

Will UA ‘keep it in the family’ when replacing Sean Miller?

Art Preuss April 12, 2021

It’s pretty common for major college programs that have just fired a head coach to talk about “keeping it in the family” when they begin looking for the next hire. … Read More

coaching candidatesDamon StoudamireJack MurphyJosh PastnerLuke Waltonmens basketballMiles SimonSean MillerUniversity of Arizona
One step forward, 2 steps back for NAU men’s basketball

One step forward, 2 steps back for NAU men’s basketball

Art Preuss December 30, 2020

This is the year Shane Burcar had hoped to be turning the corner with the Northern Arizona University men’s basketball program. However, it looks like that corner has moved a … Read More

Jack Murphymens basketballNorthern Arizona UniversityShane Burcar
College basketball is dying a slow death in Flagstaff

College basketball is dying a slow death in Flagstaff

Art Preuss January 17, 2019

  As the midway point of the college basketball season approaches, an all-too-familiar scenario is playing out in Flagstaff, where the Northern Arizona University basketball programs are well into their … Read More

Big Sky ConferenceCollege basketball is dyingJack MurphyLoree Paynemens basketballMike MarlowNorthern Arizona University
Burcar leaves Mesa HS hoops program for NAU…but why?

Burcar leaves Mesa HS hoops program for NAU…but why?

Art Preuss April 9, 2018

  What could Jack Murphy have said to Shane Burcar to get the Mesa High School basketball coach to give up a 12-year career directing a highly-successful prep program to … Read More

Jack Murphymens basketballMesa High Schoolnew assistant coachNorthern Arizona UniversityShane Burcar
Numbers don’t lie…NAU basketball is dying at the gate

Numbers don’t lie…NAU basketball is dying at the gate

Art Preuss February 14, 2018

  Numbers matter in sports competition. Won-loss records.  Shooting percentages.  Defensive statistics.  Those are all important. But in college athletics, there is another number that is perhaps even more important, … Read More

declining attendanceJack Murphymens basketballNorthern Arizona Universitynumbers don't lieticket sales
New AD may face tough call on NAU men’s basketball

New AD may face tough call on NAU men’s basketball

Art Preuss January 6, 2018

  Mike Marlow hasn’t even had time to settle into his new office yet at Northern Arizona University and already the new athletic director has to be thinking about whether … Read More

Jack Murphymens basketballMike Marlownew athletic directorNorthern Arizona University
NAU shake-up over: Lisa is out, Mike is in, Jerome is back

NAU shake-up over: Lisa is out, Mike is in, Jerome is back

Art Preuss December 15, 2017

  The dust has finally settled in the athletic department at Northern Arizona University and out of it has come a new era for Lumberjack sports. In a nutshell:  Lisa is … Read More

Jack MurphyJerome SouersLisa CampsMike Marlownew athletic directorNorthern Arizona University
Murphy losing ground in rebuilding NAU men’s basketball

Murphy losing ground in rebuilding NAU men’s basketball

Art Preuss December 14, 2016

  I think it’s fair to say the strong suit for this year’s Northern Arizona University men’s basketball team is not its defense.  The Lumberjacks have allowed 80 or more … Read More

Jack MurphyLisa Camposmens basketballNorthern Arizona University
NAU hoops: Murphy’s rebuilding job hits speed bump

NAU hoops: Murphy’s rebuilding job hits speed bump

Art Preuss January 26, 2016

  Jack Murphy knew this wasn’t going to be an easy journey through the 2015-16 basketball season.  The men’s head coach at Northern Arizona University was facing a tough non-conference … Read More

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NAU vs. GCU basketball…start of a new in-state rivalry?

NAU vs. GCU basketball…start of a new in-state rivalry?

Art Preuss March 19, 2015

  A new in-state rivalry in Arizona may be hatching in men’s college basketball. It has been percolating since last season and may have come to the surface last night … Read More

Aaseem DixonDaniel AlexanderDewayne RussellGrand Canyon UniversityJack Murphymens basketballNorthern Arizona UniversityQuinton UpshurRoyce Woolridge
Upset win earns berth in Big Sky Tourney for NAU men

Upset win earns berth in Big Sky Tourney for NAU men

Art Preuss February 25, 2015

  Jack Murphy‘s first 20-win season as the head basketball coach at Northern Arizona University will have to wait for at least another year.  Even if the Lumberjacks win out the … Read More

Aaseem DixonBig Sky TournamentEastern WashingtonJack MurphyNorthern Arizona Universityupset
After losing point guard, NAU men post 3 hoops wins

After losing point guard, NAU men post 3 hoops wins

Art Preuss January 12, 2015

  So far, Jack Murphy has been doing a pretty good job of heeding that old positive-thinking mantra that recommends turning lemons into lemonade.  Since losing his starting point guard … Read More

Aaseem Nixonacademically ineligibleBig SkyJack MurphyJaleni NeelyKris Yankumens basketballNorthern Arizona UniversitySouthern Utah
NAU hoops coach Murphy should turn the corner in 2014-15

NAU hoops coach Murphy should turn the corner in 2014-15

Art Preuss July 6, 2014

  Jack Murphy has yet to post a winning season as head coach of the Northern Arizona University men’s basketball program, but school administrators have evidently decided he’s got things … Read More

contract extensionJack Murphymens basketballNorthern Arizona UniversityQuinton Upshur
NAU basketball’s men have 6 games to prove they’re for real

NAU basketball’s men have 6 games to prove they’re for real

Art Preuss February 19, 2014

  On the surface, things look pretty good for the Northern Arizona University men’s basketball team.  The Lumberjacks look to be over-achieving in just the second year under their new … Read More

Big Sky ConferenceJack Murphymens basketballNorthern Arizona University
No. 1 UA out to ruin Christmas for NAU men’s basketball

No. 1 UA out to ruin Christmas for NAU men’s basketball

Art Preuss December 19, 2013

  The Northern Arizona University men’s basketball team is about to get run over by Santa’s reindeer on the way to Christmas.  Just two days before the jolly old-timer makes … Read More

Gaellan BewernickJack MurphyMax Jacobsenmens basketballNorthern Arizona UniversityUniversity Arizona
‘New era’ of basketball at NAU gets off to a rocky start

‘New era’ of basketball at NAU gets off to a rocky start

Art Preuss November 14, 2012

Rome, as the saying goes, wasn’t built in a day.  And college sports programs aren’t rebuilt in a season. The new head basketball coaches at Northern Arizona University know this.  … Read More

Amy PattonbasketballBig SkyJack MurphyLisa Camposnew coachesNorthern Arizona UniversitySue Darling
New NAU hoops coach dipping into local prep talent pool

New NAU hoops coach dipping into local prep talent pool

Art Preuss August 6, 2012

Jack Murphy appears to be putting the right pieces together to re-shape the men’s basketball program at Northern Arizona University after a train wreck of a season that saw just … Read More

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Murphy adds NAU hoops staff…but where’s the beef?

Murphy adds NAU hoops staff…but where’s the beef?

Art Preuss May 9, 2012

Northern Arizona University has put its men’s basketball program in the hands of an energetic young coach who brings some good things to the program.  However, experience as a head … Read More

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Murphy impresses with first NAU hoops recruiting class

Murphy impresses with first NAU hoops recruiting class

Art Preuss May 3, 2012

Men’s basketball at NAU is alive and well…or, perhaps more accurately, on the way to recovery. The new head coach at Northern Arizona University has wasted no time in giving … Read More

2012 recruiting classBryce GosarCameron ForteDewayne RussellJack Murphymens basketballNothern Arizona
Jack Murphy will try to clean up the NAU basketball mess

Jack Murphy will try to clean up the NAU basketball mess

Art Preuss April 13, 2012

The ink on Lisa Campos‘ contract has hardly had time to dry and she’s made one of the biggest decisions an athletic director faces. Campos, who was hired away from … Read More

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