Author Archive: Brett Murdock
Offense, defense showcased in spring game
Redshirt senior Austin Shanks is bursting down field after breaking a tackle during NAU's annual spring game. (Photos by Hailey Golich) The NAU football team...
Offense experimenting, grinding toward spring game
When Rich Scangarello was hired as the new NAU offensive coordinator in mid-March, the Sacramento State alum knew he was inheriting some talent and experience, allowing...
New coaches turn up intensity in spring practices
Junior running back Zach Baumen stiff-arms a defender during a spring practice. Bauman rushed 1,435 yards and 15 touchdowns this past season. (Photo by Daniel Daw) The...
New athletic hires steer NAU in positive direction
NAU has tapped into the fountain of youth in an attempt to invigorate the athletic department. The administration hired Lisa Campos to fill the Vice President of...
NAU tabs Murphy as next men’s basketball coach
Current University of Memphis assistant coach Jack Murphy has been hired to lead the NAU men’s basketball program, the school announced Thursday afternoon. “We...
JackChat: Rich Scangarello
Photo by Hailey Golich Recently hired NAU offensive coordinator Rich Scangarello is a traveled man. He has coached at all levels of football and has now brought...
WrestleMania 28: What am I watching?
I first got into professional wrestling around the summer of 2003, when it was a slow sports night and there was really nothing else on. This was the closest to...
Campos hired as VP of Intercollegiate Athletics
The NAU athletic department has hired Lisa Campos as their new Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics, replacing the departing Jim Fallis. Campos comes from...
Football hires new offensive coordinator
The NAU football program has found a new offensive coordinator, Rich Scangarello. He replaces Brian Lindgren, who left the team in early March for a job at San Jose...
14–44, a season of losing reflects basketballs’ culture
By Brett Murdock and Cody Bashore A culture of losing is beginning to permeate both NAU basketball programs. Each team has had their share of ups-and-downs the past...





