Since 2000, when the NCAA started counting sacks in statistics, nobody has ever led the nation in sacks in back-to-back seasons.
Smith led in the category last year with 14. He’s tied for first currently with 15.
The longest kick of sophomore kicker Michael Stack’s young career might have been one of the biggest in UW-La Crosse football history.
The Eagles knock off No. 3 UW-Whitewater at Perkins Stadium. A quick recap here:
Russell Wilson has had some low moments this year, but none compare to being roasted by Patrick Star while “BARNACLES” flashes across the screen on Jesus’ birthday.
Sources tell me Victor E. has entered concussion protocol. Ratkovich will not be punished for head-to-head contact, but does owe Victor a treat and head pats.
BREAKING: NIU Athletics has announced the NIU Football team will play Georgia Tech on Sept. 25, 2021 in Atlanta. Their non-conference schedule for 2021 is now Maine, Wyoming at home and Michigan, Georgia Tech on the road.
BREAKING: As just announced at Huskie Stadium, Ethan Hampton will start at QB tonight for NIU.
Rocky Lombardi is out due to injury, according to NIU Athletics.
A year ago, Keyser Helterbrand was getting surgery to repair his ACL.
In the 365 days since, he recovered from surgery, led the UW-La Crosse offense to a record setting year and won WIAC Offensive Player of the Year.
The story on how.
Clint Ratkovich could one day be a pro that helps redefine what the running back position is.
Fresh off his game winner Wednesday, this from
@skisellus
:
When he arrived at
@UWLEagleFB
, Mike Bertoia was getting a fresh start as a defensive end after spending time working for a moving company.
He’ll finish his career as an All-American First Team tackle. Here’s how:
#lctsports
#d3fb
Spencer Tears’ catch Friday has been featured on Sunday NFL Countdown’s “You Got Mossed” segment.
Seal of approval by former MAC WR Randy Moss out of Marshall, who I hear had a good NFL career.
Tight end Daniel Crawford for
@NIU_Football
:
✅Is really good at basketball
✅Leads the
@MACSports
for most receptions by a tight end with 27 after a torn ACL forced him to miss last season.
✅Can speak Dutch
Read about it more here |
@NIUNorthernStar
:
BREAKING: NIU head football coach Thomas Hammock, off to a 6-3 start in his third year, has been signed to an extension through 2027. More info coming:
Well, that didn’t take long. UW-La Crosse is the first name announced in the NCAA Division III selection show. They host Minn.-Morris next week in the first round.
#lctsports
#d3fb
NIU playing peak “FU, that’s why” football.
“Why’d you go for two on your first touchdown of the game?” FU, that’s why.
“Why’d you onside kick it in the first quarter?” FU, that’s why.
“Why’d you run a fake field goal up six?” FU, that’s why.
John Richardson’s celebration last night thought caught fire on social media was practiced.
well…sort of.
The story and how it perfectly mirrors
@NIU_Football
in my column:
A wrestler, football player, National Guard recruit and construction worker.
Alton Meeks has had many titles, and now has his eyes set on the
@ufc
.
My feature story on the former NIU football player looking to make his case for a UFC contract:
Former NIU running back Joel Bouagnon led the Salt Lake Stallions with 16 rushing attempts yesterday in his AAF debut against Arizona.
Bouagnon is currently the only former Huskie in the new league.
NIU is more to
@NIUCoachHammock
than just where he played or went to school. It's where he set the foundation for his career, his philosophies, and his life.
My full feature on Coach and his path back to NIU in today's edition of the
@NIUNorthernStar
:
There’s 152 days until
@UWLEagleFB
kicks off in August, but coach Janus said there’s no time to wait around to get better.
Story from the opening day of spring camp from
@LaCrosseTribune
:
Shuttle and 3 cone drills well underway.
This is the shuttle run for WIU QB Sean McGuire. He’s among a few players who journeyed to DeKalb for Pro Day from other schools in the Midwest.
Manny Diaz leaving Temple for Miami led to Carey leaving NIU for Temple.
Both of those guys are done after three seasons at those respective schools while Hammock wins a conference championship.
FINAL: UW-La Crosse 41, UW-Stevens Point 7
The Eagles complete a perfect conference record for the first time in 26 years. Next stop: playoffs.
#lctsports
#d3fb
FINAL: West Salem 55, Somerset 50
Party like it’s 1997. For the first time in 25 years, West Salem girls basketball is heading to the WIAA state tournament.
#lctsports
NIU coach Thomas Hammock said he believes all 11 starters on defense will be returning.
I asked Pugh if that means he plans on coming back next year: "I've made up my mind, I'll be back. I still have a lot to prove."
There's far more to UW-L receiver Jack Studer's game than the athletic, highlight reel catches.
Studer is 39 yards away from breaking the school's single-season receiving yards. He credits some of the very players he's passed with getting him there.
UW-L picks up one of the most prolific running backs in the region in Tomah���s Logan Rufledt. Got to see him up close against West Salem…very up close.
UW-La Crosse saw their season end Saturday, but not before putting forth a second half effort that reaffirmed their belief that the program is capable of competing with anybody.
#lctsports
#d3fb
My column on new standards set this year in La Crosse:
.
@NIUWrestling
returns this weekend with a double-header against SIU-E and Bellarmine. I talked to Coach Ryan Ludwig about the challenges of the offseason and the importance of endurance during a 10-dual, six week season.
ANNOUNCEMENT: Taken me far to long to announce this, but starting next Monday, March 21st, I’ll be a new sports reporter for the
@LaCrosseTribune
in Wisconsin. Excited to continue covering sports in a new place!
Tonight myself and other aspiring journalists attended the NIU Journalism Banquet and I’m proud to say I won the Ryan Byrne Award for sports writing.
Congrats again to everyone who won an award!
NIU PICKS UP THE W OVER CLEVELAND 🔥🔥🔥
The Huskies are back in action on Sunday, February 9th as they take on Ohio at 1pm in Athens, OH.
#WorkLikeADog
💥
Zach Mlsna goes from the Coulee region to Madison and back, transfering from Wisconsin to join the list of Cashton Eagles jumping to the UW-L Eagles.
#lctsports
#d3fb
It's the eve of the first fall practice for
@UWLEagleFB
, but last season's first round playoff loss still lingers on the mind. Today from
@LaCrosseTribune
:
GAMEDAY: The
@UWLEagleFB
have a chance to do something with a win today over UW-Stevens Point they haven't done since 1997. Go undefeated in the WIAC. Read more below:
Can confirm Harrison Waylee had 144 yards, a new single-game high for him. And he did it in front of former Huskie and former Falcons running back Michael Turner...what a night for him on a big stage.
I graduated yesterday and I still got work? Ah well, it'll keep me busy. My last preview for the Northern Star on the
@CureBowl
between NIU and Coastal Carolina:
I love Luka. He’s midway through the most incredible performance in years and this basket literally turned him back into a one-year old for like three seconds.
BREAKING:
#NIU
Athletics has just confirmed that running back Tre Harbison informed the program earlier this week he intends to enter the transfer portal. He’s elected to not play tonight as a result.
Coach Mark Wagner brought a new approach to West Salem two seasons ago. It's brought the best out of Carson Koepnick - who's joined on the bench by his father Scott - and pushed
@WestSalemBB
to back-to-back
#wiaabb
state appearances.
#lctsports
Today I’ll be speaking at the NIU Board of Trustees meeting at Altgeld about the closing of the NTC building.
This is an issue of taking responsibility, not just for the journalism department but for the entire school. I hope the board hears our complaints and pleas.
BREAKING:
#NIU
Athletics has announced 50 fans will be allowed to attend indoor athletic events starting this week after the state reaches Phase 4 of their reopening plan.