FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (April 24, 2019) – The Northern Arizona football team will put the finishing touches on the spring practice season on Friday, April 26 with the annual NAU Football Spring Showcase beginning at 6 p.m. inside the J. Lawrence Walkup Skydome.
Admission and parking for the event are free for all fans. Following the conclusion of the Spring Showcase, an autograph session will be held on the field with both Lumberjack players and coaches.
Friday's NAU Football Spring Game will mark the last chance for Lumberjack fans to get a glimpse of the team prior to the 2019 season opener on Thursday, August 29 vs. Missouri State.
The Lumberjacks are in their initial season under head coach
Chris Ball, who brings over 30 years of experience to the NAU football program following previous stints at Memphis, Arizona State, Washington State, Pittsburgh and Alabama.
The NAU coaching staff as a whole also features a fresh look this season with a total of eight new staff members including:
Jerry Partridge (defensive coordinator),
Bob Connelly (offensive line/run game coordinator),
Aaron Price (running backs/special teams),
Jesse Thompson (defensive backs),
Junior Tanuvasa (outside linebackers),
Junior Taylor (wide receivers) and
Everrette Thompson (defensive line).
In addition,
Aaron Pflugrad will enter his fifth season overall on the NAU staff and his second as offensive coordinator.
Robin Pflugrad will also enter his second season and has been elevated to assistant head coach. He works primarily with the tight ends.
The NAU Football Spring Showcase is scheduled for a total of four 15-minute quarters with a running clock. The team will be split up into offensive (white) and defensive (blue) sides.
FAN INFORMATION
- Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Friday, April 26 at the Walkup Skydome
- Admission and parking are free for all fans
STUDENT GIVEAWAYS
- First 100 NAU students in attendance will receive a free t-shirt
- A drawing will be held where four (4) students will win movie tickets to the Avengers: Endgame
- A separate drawing will be held where a student will win a 40" television
POSTGAME AUTOGRAPH SESSION
- A postgame autograph session for all fans will be held following the conclusion of the NAU Football Spring Showcase that will include both Lumberjack players and coaches.
- The autograph session is expected to last for approximately 30 minutes.
TELEVISION/RADIO/WEB BROADCAST INFORMATION
- Friday's action will be televised live on YourPhoenixCW (Suddenlink Channel 6 in Flagstaff)
- Fans can also catch the action via the internet on Pluto.TV (channel 239)
- The NAU Football Spring Game will also be aired live on the Lumberjack Radio Network (93.5 FM/930 AM (FLAGSTAFF), KDUS-AM 1060 (PHOENIX), 97.9 FM (PRESCOTT)
- The voice of the Lumberjacks Mitch Strohman will handle play-by-play duties and will be joined by former NAU quarterback Kevin Stephens (color) and Matt Jarecki (sideline).
- Live Stats for the NAU Football Spring Showcase can be accessed here: LIVE STATS
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NAU FOOTBALL TICKET INFORMATION
For NAU Football Ticket Information please contact the NAU Athletic Ticket Office at: (928) 523-0639 or visit
NAUAthletics.com/tickets
Single Game Tickets on sale online beginning June 17!
2019 NAU FOOTBALL SEASON TICKET PRICING
Section Price
Premium (212,214,216)* $125.00
Reserved (210, 218)* $120.00
Reserved (208, 220, 222) $100.00
General Admission $60.00
Family Pack $199.00 (4 GA Tickets)
* Season Tickets That Require Additional Donation
Mini Plans are available starting May 15.
Get the same great seats to three games starting at just $42
Have a group of 10 or more NAU fans?
Call the Lumberjack Ticket Office at (928) 523-0639 or
LumberjackTicketOffice@nau.edu for group discounts!
CLEAR BAG POLICY
Reminder to all fans that the Clear Bag Policy is in effect for the NAU Football Spring Showcase.
For more information on NAU's Clear Bag Policy –
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