This year, the National Football League (NFL) celebrates its 100th anniversary. During this century of competition, more than 24,000 players have made NFL rosters and, according to pro-football-reference.com, 40 played college ball at Northern Arizona University. The most recent member of this Lumberjack club, Zach Bauman, followed a path to the NFL that started – and culminated – in Arizona. Along the way, he became one of the most successful players in NAU history and was inducted into NAU’S … [Read more...] about NAU Football Star Inducted into Hall of Fame
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Arizona Cardinals Flying South
As the Arizona Cardinals scramble to find a home for their 2013 training camp, Flagstaff officials press forward. “From the university’s perspective, we’ve moved on,” said Rich Bowen, Office of the President, Associate Vice President for Economic Development, Sustainability, and Bio-Medical Initiatives at Northern Arizona University. “We loved having [the Cardinals] here, but we need to get on to protecting our local economy, and we’re not without options.” Even though the National Football … [Read more...] about Arizona Cardinals Flying South
Bearizona Welcoming Arizona Cardinals
There are lots of activities going on in Northern Arizona for Cardinals Camp, but in between training sessions, Bearizona welcomes visitors to come check out the park which is located in Williams, AZ just 30 miles west of Flagstaff. Bearizona’s animal residents are busy working hard in preparation for training camp (see attached photo). Not to be outdone by the amazing Arizona cardinals, the bear cubs have even started working on their tackling drills! Here at Bearizona we are HUGE bears … [Read more...] about Bearizona Welcoming Arizona Cardinals
Cardinals Training Camp Underway in Flagstaff
The Arizona Cardinals football team is back in Flagstaff, preparing for their upcoming season by training at high altitude. The Flagstaff training, where team members use the facilities at Northern Arizona University, is a favorite for many fans, who enjoy the up-close contact with players. Many businesses also enjoy the Flagstaff training camp, which generates millions of dollars for the local economy. (FBN's Jon Gustafson recently prepared this report on the Cardinals training camp … [Read more...] about Cardinals Training Camp Underway in Flagstaff
