Quote from: Pat Coleman on August 19, 2025, 09:58:53 AM

Quote from: Gregory Sager on August 18, 2025, 07:58:40 PMNorth Park's Ben Butler made third team. I was a little surprised that Jereme Ombogo did not get listed.

Wide receiver was one of the few places where we have a stacked depth chart of returners from last year. We knew he was returning, but we had six guys ahead of him.

I don't know if the QB position is settled at NP and that could affect Jereme's production, which he can't necessarily control.

Quote from: CarollFan on August 04, 2025, 09:16:44 AM

Quote from: GusD on August 03, 2025, 11:33:44 PMWell, unfortunately, many of us had other things going on June 29th so we missed it, and I hadn't seen anything posted here so I thought it was worth mentioning.

Also, in the interest of accuracy, give me a T. One T only please. As in Garret Wilson. 😉

On the podcast the guys mention he is a transfer from Oklahoma State.

https://okstate.com/sports/football/roster/garret-wilson/12

The NPU roster is posted:  https://athletics.northpark.edu/sports/mens-soccer/roster?view=2

One interesting note is the return of Emil Svenander.  He wasn't on the roster last year, after having played the year before.  He's the forward that had transferred from Wingate University.

NPU News:  https://athletics.northpark.edu/news/2025/7/24/football-announces-2025-newcomers.aspx

NPU is starting to announce commitments daily, at least on their Instagram page.

Quote from: tomt4525 on July 08, 2025, 02:07:35 PMFormer Carthage Big Man, Julian Campbell, is transferring to North Park.

Decent pick up, I guess

Quote from: markerickson on June 28, 2025, 11:33:00 PMI wonder to what extent international students will opt against playing in the US, whether immigration's analysis of social activity and/or media posts will influence ability to study and compete in America, or if the landscape remains the same.

Hard to say for sure - but I'd be surprised to think there will be any issues.  The women's team already has 3 Scandinavian commitments announced and the women's team doesn't attract as many players by number compared to the men.

My gut tells me Scandinavian students, nor North Park are on this administration's radar.

Quote from: GusD on April 08, 2025, 04:46:38 PM

Quote from: markerickson on April 05, 2025, 09:49:28 PMThe portal impacts all levels and sports, including a heavy reliance at North Park. Just curious, does Vetter from nat'l champ Trinity bite on a scholly at a level or two above three?

Not sure why Vetter wouldn't bite on a D2 or, especially, on a D1 scholarship. Especially, given the fact that so many kids consider themselves too good or above D3, and basically an under performer unless they secure an athletic scholarship at some point on their athletic journey. We see this carried to the point where some kids will attend an academically inferior school, often an NAIA school, just so they can say they got a (athletic) scholarship. Vetter, of course, could be programmed differently. From a family economic standpoint, he probably doesn't need it as much as many others. He is originally from Kenilworth, IL, an ultra rich suburban Chicago enclave. Prior to Trinity, he attended Canterbury School in New Milford, CT. Tuition there is currently $77,650!! Highly doubtful his family is anywhere near what could be termed economically disadvantaged. Yet, from a competitive standpoint, why not accept a D2 or D1 scholarship if one is offered?

Henry's father Alex is the CEO of cars.com, so money is definitely not a decision point.

Alex was originally from the East Coast and there's a good chance he attended Canterbury as well.  He was a D1 athlete himself, having played Lacrosse at Providence College.

Quote from: CarollFan on January 15, 2025, 03:43:43 PMJJ Watt had a segment on the Pat McAfee show today. I had to do a double take when I saw what he was wearing. His segment starts at 25 minute mark.

JJ and Taylor Jannsen were HS basketball teammates.

https://x.com/JJWatt/status/1592536237881307136?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1592536237881307136%7Ctwgr%5E0940b6f3c25fdc598f3c2a39318717746a5f8f97%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gmtoday.com%2Fthe_freeman%2Fsports%2Fcarrolls-jannsen-taking-it-all-in-stride%2Farticle_796f8f02-9d80-11ed-8e3a-7f9490a77b0f.html

Long season remains ahead, but I just want to give a shoutout to Coach McGhee for the adjustments he's made since the first few games that appear to be paying off for NPU.

He seems to have found a preferred player rotation and I look forward to what's to come.

Also, I noticed Trevon Roots is no longer on the roster.  I don't think this was brought up on the chat, but he was seen as a player with potential.  I think he was injured at the beginning of the season.  Wherever he is, I wish him the best.

Quote from: ChickenHoops on November 22, 2024, 08:34:45 AM

Quote from: Gregory Sager on November 21, 2024, 07:32:33 PM

Quote from: ChickenHoops on November 21, 2024, 04:59:08 PMI found NPU on BoxCast but there is no upcoming games listed. I guess we find out Saturday. Doesn't this Greg guy do the play by play?

The Boxcast link to the game will appear here on game day. It doesn't appear there yet because the link hasn't been created yet.

Sincerely,

This Greg guy

Thank you Greg. 

I downloaded the BoxCast app on my Roku and stream Viking athletics from my TV, via the NPU athletics channel.  Much more enjoyable than watching from a computer if that's an option for you.

Quote from: ChickenHoops on November 21, 2024, 04:59:08 PMI found NPU on BoxCast but there is no upcoming games listed. I guess we find out Saturday. Doesn't this Greg guy do the play by play?

You can count all NPU home BB games being on Boxcast.  Yes, Greg is the broadcaster.

Quote from: CarollFan on October 26, 2024, 04:50:54 PMFinals

Wheaton 27 WashU 20
NPU 28 IWU 24
Carthage 24 Millikin 20
Carroll 45 Elmhurst 14
NCC 49 Augie 10

And norm refused to shake some coaches hands in chicago.

The NPU roster has been posted:

https://athletics.northpark.edu/sports/mens-basketball/roster

Quote from: GusD on August 21, 2024, 06:03:45 PM

Quote from: Gotberg on August 19, 2024, 11:28:26 AMNPU has another assistant coach:  https://athletics.northpark.edu/sports/mens-basketball/roster/coaches/andres-marmolejo/1110

I don't think I've seen this posted elsewhere.

Good pickup Gotberg. Hopefully NPU will add some biographical info on this guy.

His info is now updated - seems like a good pickup.