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Northern Arizona University Archive
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![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 […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/NAU-115x115.jpg "College basketball is dying a slow death in Flagstaff")
College basketball is dying a slow death in Flagstaff
Posted on January 17, 2019 | No CommentsAs 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 […] -
![Jerome Souers made an unexpected return last year, but if there was ever any lingering question about whether he would be back again for another season as the Northern […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/ChrisBall-115x115.jpg "Chris Ball replaces NAU’s 21-year football coach Souers")
Chris Ball replaces NAU’s 21-year football coach Souers
Posted on December 11, 2018 | No CommentsJerome Souers made an unexpected return last year, but if there was ever any lingering question about whether he would be back again for another season as the Northern […] -
![The women’s soccer team at Northern Arizona University won nine games this season without a real go-to scorer on offense. The Lumberjacks liked to refer to their system this […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Luciano-115x115.jpg "After 18 yrs, NAU soccer coach Luciano suddenly resigns")
After 18 yrs, NAU soccer coach Luciano suddenly resigns
Posted on December 9, 2018 | No CommentsThe women’s soccer team at Northern Arizona University won nine games this season without a real go-to scorer on offense. The Lumberjacks liked to refer to their system this […] -
![The Arizona State women’s volleyball team will have to watch from the sidelines while the NCAA Tournament gets underway this weekend. Its 14-18 record wasn’t good enough to get […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/NAUwvb-115x115.jpg "UA, NAU volleyball begin play at NCAA Tournament")
UA, NAU volleyball begin play at NCAA Tournament
Posted on November 30, 2018 | No CommentsThe Arizona State women’s volleyball team will have to watch from the sidelines while the NCAA Tournament gets underway this weekend. Its 14-18 record wasn’t good enough to get […] -
![Four years ago, when Roni Houck and the Mann twins were making their decision about where they would enroll for college, they knew that the Northern Arizona University women’s […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/NAUswimm-115x115.jpg "Local prep swimmers helped NAU to 4 conference titles")
Local prep swimmers helped NAU to 4 conference titles
Posted on April 13, 2018 | No CommentsFour years ago, when Roni Houck and the Mann twins were making their decision about where they would enroll for college, they knew that the Northern Arizona University women’s […] -
![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 […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/NAUhandBB-115x115.jpg "Burcar leaves Mesa HS hoops program for NAU…but why?")
Burcar leaves Mesa HS hoops program for NAU…but why?
Posted on April 9, 2018 | No CommentsWhat 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 […] -
![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, […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Skydome-115x115.jpg "Numbers don’t lie…NAU basketball is dying at the gate")
Numbers don’t lie…NAU basketball is dying at the gate
Posted on February 14, 2018 | No CommentsNumbers 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, […] -
![If the opening weekend of the college indoor track & field season in Arizona is any indicator, 2018 is going to be very interesting. All three major universities in […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/nauTchenaw-115x115.jpg "AZ colleges start 2018 T&F season by setting new records")
AZ colleges start 2018 T&F season by setting new records
Posted on January 18, 2018 | No CommentsIf the opening weekend of the college indoor track & field season in Arizona is any indicator, 2018 is going to be very interesting. All three major universities in […] -
![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 […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/NAUbbHand-115x115.jpg "New AD may face tough call on NAU men’s basketball")
New AD may face tough call on NAU men’s basketball
Posted on January 6, 2018 | No CommentsMike 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 […] -
![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 […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/nau-lumberjacks-115x115.jpg "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
Posted on December 15, 2017 | No CommentsThe 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 […] -
![The University of Arizona women’s basketball team may finally have hit bottom, while the women’s program at Northern Arizona University just got a big boost to its credibility. And […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/LoreePayn-115x115.jpg "NAU women get signature hoops win for new coach Payne")
NAU women get signature hoops win for new coach Payne
Posted on December 9, 2017 | No CommentsThe University of Arizona women’s basketball team may finally have hit bottom, while the women’s program at Northern Arizona University just got a big boost to its credibility. And […] -
![It looks like Jerome Souers has discovered what it takes to motivate his Northern Arizona University football team, which had started the 2017 season with two straight losses. He just had to […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Marks_2017_UNC_POW-115x115.jpg "NAU football topples #7 Illinois State for 3rd straight win")
NAU football topples #7 Illinois State for 3rd straight win
Posted on October 9, 2017 | No CommentsIt looks like Jerome Souers has discovered what it takes to motivate his Northern Arizona University football team, which had started the 2017 season with two straight losses. He just had to […] -
![Whether it was a knee-jerk reaction to a disappointing 2016 and an equally disappointing start to this season, or just time to bring a long tenure to a close, the […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/JerSouers-115x115.jpg "2017 football season now ‘farewell tour’ for NAU’s Souers")
2017 football season now ‘farewell tour’ for NAU’s Souers
Posted on September 13, 2017 | No CommentsWhether it was a knee-jerk reaction to a disappointing 2016 and an equally disappointing start to this season, or just time to bring a long tenure to a close, the […] -
![The good news for University of Arizona football fans: The Widcats showcased an effective running game in their season-opening win last night in Tucson. The bad news: Northern Arizona […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/BranDawkins-1-115x115.jpg "A ‘good news-bad news’ 2017 season start for UA football")
A ‘good news-bad news’ 2017 season start for UA football
Posted on September 3, 2017 | No CommentsThe good news for University of Arizona football fans: The Widcats showcased an effective running game in their season-opening win last night in Tucson. The bad news: Northern Arizona […] -
![When you open your football schedule against a team that you regularly beat by four to five touchdowns, it takes a little marketing creativity to get the fan base […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/NAUstrtarm-115x115.jpg "NAU football ready for UA and its bobblehead frenzy")
NAU football ready for UA and its bobblehead frenzy
Posted on August 31, 2017 | No CommentsWhen you open your football schedule against a team that you regularly beat by four to five touchdowns, it takes a little marketing creativity to get the fan base […] -
![Northern Arizona University fields a Division I football team. But, when the school’s mid-major FCS program tries to recruit in-state it has to take its place in line behind […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/NAUfbTeam-115x115.jpg "Former local prep stars lead NAU football into 2017 season")
Former local prep stars lead NAU football into 2017 season
Posted on July 28, 2017 | No CommentsNorthern Arizona University fields a Division I football team. But, when the school’s mid-major FCS program tries to recruit in-state it has to take its place in line behind […] -
![A fourth-place finish for the Northern Arizona University men’s track & field team at this season’s Big Sky Conference outdoor championships brought an unexpected end to a five-year run […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/NAUmalone-115x115.jpg "NAU women’s T&F claims Big Sky title & ‘Triple Crown’")
NAU women’s T&F claims Big Sky title & ‘Triple Crown’
Posted on May 20, 2017 | No CommentsA fourth-place finish for the Northern Arizona University men’s track & field team at this season’s Big Sky Conference outdoor championships brought an unexpected end to a five-year run […] -
![Loree Payne takes over the graveyard shift at Northern Arizona University, signing on to run the women’s basketball program that has been struggling for so long it has become […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/LoreePayne-115x115.jpg "NAU women’s hoops revival turned over to Loree Payne")
NAU women’s hoops revival turned over to Loree Payne
Posted on April 11, 2017 | No CommentsLoree Payne takes over the graveyard shift at Northern Arizona University, signing on to run the women’s basketball program that has been struggling for so long it has become […] -
![After posting the best performance of her college career in the long jump on Friday, former Arizona state champion Kaitlyn Wayne is expected to move up into the ranks […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/NAUtf-115x115.jpg "‘Deep & strong’ NAU ready for indoor T&F championships")
‘Deep & strong’ NAU ready for indoor T&F championships
Posted on February 19, 2017 | No CommentsAfter posting the best performance of her college career in the long jump on Friday, former Arizona state champion Kaitlyn Wayne is expected to move up into the ranks […] -
![Until this year’s National Signing Day on Wednesday, Todd Graham‘s best recruiting job among local athletes was the four he picked up in the 2013 class. That was Graham’s […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/ToddGPractc-115x115.jpg "Big in-state recruiting haul for ASU football: 4 of top 10")
Big in-state recruiting haul for ASU football: 4 of top 10
Posted on February 4, 2017 | No CommentsUntil this year’s National Signing Day on Wednesday, Todd Graham‘s best recruiting job among local athletes was the four he picked up in the 2013 class. That was Graham’s […] -
![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 […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/MurphyNAUpic-115x115.jpg "Murphy losing ground in rebuilding NAU men’s basketball")
Murphy losing ground in rebuilding NAU men’s basketball
Posted on December 14, 2016 | No CommentsI 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 […] -
![This season’s disappointments on the college football field weren’t confined to any area of the state. The fan anguish stretched from down south in Tucson all the way up […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/NAUfbQB-115x115.png "Among state’s football failures, NAU’s fall stood out")
Among state’s football failures, NAU’s fall stood out
Posted on December 6, 2016 | No CommentsThis season’s disappointments on the college football field weren’t confined to any area of the state. The fan anguish stretched from down south in Tucson all the way up […] -
![What a way to go out. Next spring, Eric Heins will leave the Northern Arizona University cross country program, which he has directed for the past 10 years, with a […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Zienasellassie-115x115.jpg "Track coach Eric Heins will leave NAU with nat’l XC title")
Track coach Eric Heins will leave NAU with nat’l XC title
Posted on November 20, 2016 | No CommentsWhat a way to go out. Next spring, Eric Heins will leave the Northern Arizona University cross country program, which he has directed for the past 10 years, with a […] -
![If Robyne Bostick, the interim head coach for the Northern Arizona women’s basketball team, is trying to show she deserves the head-coach title following this season, she’s off to […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/NAUBostick-115x115.png "NAU Interim head coach Bostick makes big splash debut")
NAU Interim head coach Bostick makes big splash debut
Posted on November 15, 2016 | No CommentsIf Robyne Bostick, the interim head coach for the Northern Arizona women’s basketball team, is trying to show she deserves the head-coach title following this season, she’s off to […] -
![Just three weeks ago it would have been hard to believe Northern Arizona‘s football team would be celebrating Saturday’s 45-34 upset of No. 10 Montana. The Lumberjacks lost four […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/NAUvMont-115x115.jpg "After poor season start, NAU football upsets #10 Montana")
After poor season start, NAU football upsets #10 Montana
Posted on October 24, 2016 | No CommentsJust three weeks ago it would have been hard to believe Northern Arizona‘s football team would be celebrating Saturday’s 45-34 upset of No. 10 Montana. The Lumberjacks lost four […] -
![With the conclusion of the George Kyte Classic on Saturday, the pecking order has been set among Arizona’s colleges for the 2016 cross country season. At the top of […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/KyteClssic-115x115.jpg "NAU, ASU open XC season with George Kyte wins")
NAU, ASU open XC season with George Kyte wins
Posted on September 5, 2016 | No CommentsWith the conclusion of the George Kyte Classic on Saturday, the pecking order has been set among Arizona’s colleges for the 2016 cross country season. At the top of […] -
![If you’re a college football fan in Arizona, it didn’t make much difference last night whether you were rooting for Arizona Sate or University of Arizona. After the first […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/UAvBYU-115x115.jpg "Rocky football start for ASU, UA as Cats drop opener")
Rocky football start for ASU, UA as Cats drop opener
Posted on September 4, 2016 | No CommentsIf you’re a college football fan in Arizona, it didn’t make much difference last night whether you were rooting for Arizona Sate or University of Arizona. After the first […] -
![Arizona State will host Northern Arizona in tomorrow night’s football opener for both teams. Guess which one is nationally-ranked. Nope. It’s the NAU Lumberjacks. The Division I Flagstaff school, […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/NAUcookus-115x115.jpg "Tables turned: NAU football is the ranked team vs. ASU")
Tables turned: NAU football is the ranked team vs. ASU
Posted on September 2, 2016 | No CommentsArizona State will host Northern Arizona in tomorrow night’s football opener for both teams. Guess which one is nationally-ranked. Nope. It’s the NAU Lumberjacks. The Division I Flagstaff school, […] -
![Over the years, Jerome Souers has become the patriarch of college football in Arizona. The head coach at Northern Arizona University is about to begin his 19th season directing […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/NAUfbHelmt-115x115.jpg "NAU football begins 2016 favored to win the Big Sky")
NAU football begins 2016 favored to win the Big Sky
Posted on July 30, 2016 | No CommentsOver the years, Jerome Souers has become the patriarch of college football in Arizona. The head coach at Northern Arizona University is about to begin his 19th season directing […]