NAU and the Arizona Cardinals Solidify Partnership
/ June 17, 2010
Matt Leinart Talking
About Training Camp at NAU
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. - Northern Arizona University and the Arizona
Cardinals announced today the signing of a three-year contract
extension that will keep the team's training camp at
NAU's Flagstaff campus.
Coaches and players will report for the 2010 training camp on
Friday, July 30. A detailed practice schedule for the camp will be
announced shortly.
NAU has hosted the Cardinals' training camp since 1988,
bringing an estimated $2 million to boost northern
Arizona's economy through tourism. Last year, an estimated
10,000 fans attended the Cardinal's “Red &
White” outdoor practice, which was preceded by a full-team
autograph session.
“The partnership between Northern Arizona University and
the Arizona Cardinals is important to the university and this
community,” said NAU President John Haeger. “The
Cardinals are an exciting team to watch, and we are pleased to
offer the best training environment in the state for the team and
their fans to enjoy.”
The Flagstaff Sports Foundation inducted Cardinals' owner
Bill Bidwill into its Hall of Fame in 2009, recognizing his
contribution to the city through bringing the Cardinals to northern
Arizona for more than 20 years.
Sports Illustrated rated the Cardinals training camp at
NAU in the top three camps in the nation, citing the temperate
summers, well-kept facilities and close proximity of players to
fans.
