Tuesday, June 15, 2021

Francois To Serve On Division II Football Committee

The longtime Central Washington director of athletics will represent the GNAC and Super Region 4 in a four-year term on the NCAA Division II Football Committee.

Tuesday, March 23, 2021

Ortner, Wildcats Lead Football All-Academic Team

One of the anchors of Central Washington's solid offensive line, senior Will Ortner leads the list of 34 student-athletes named to the GNAC Football All-Academic Team, presented by Barnes & Noble College.

Tuesday, December 15, 2020

Football Draws To A Close At Azusa Pacific

Azusa Pacific has announced it is ending its football program after 55 years of competition. The Cougars had been affiliate members of the GNAC since 2012.

Wednesday, November 18, 2020

Anderson's Message: "What You Tolerate, You Encourage"

While Western Oregon's Curtis Anderson experienced racism growing up, events in his hometown and nationally in 2020 provided a new perspective on how he handles racism and racial justice.

Monday, November 16, 2020

So Far, So Good: Hegarty Makes His Mark At CWU

The son of Irish immigrants, Central Washington junior kicker and punter Patrick Hegarty looks to create his own success on and off the football field as a first-generation American.

Saturday, October 24, 2020

Ex-GNAC Star Alex Cappa Turning Heads In NFL

Protecting quarterback Tom Brady is job No. 1 for former GNAC standout and current Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive lineman Alex Cappa (65), reports Jerry McDonald of the Bay Area News Group.

Wednesday, October 21, 2020

Simon Fraser's Rigell Manages First Season Unlike Any Other

Mike Rigell was named Simon Fraser's interim head football coach the same day COVID-19 shut down the college sports world. Now he is managing a very unusual first year of his first head coaching position.

Thursday, October 15, 2020

Dan Stivers Named GNAC Supervisor of Football Officials

Dan Stivers, who has two decades of officiating experience at the college and high school levels, has been hired as the GNAC's supervisor of football officials.

Wednesday, October 7, 2020

'You Really Learn For The First Time In College'

After struggling in the classroom in high school, Azusa Pacific's Lee Pitts discovered the joy of learning in college and is ready for what offers when his football career is over.

Friday, September 11, 2020

Simon Fraser Not Phased By Everything Being New

Despite the newness of everything for Simon Fraser football -- new coach, new stadium and the unknown of the pandemic -- Varsity Letters reports that head coach Mike Rigell and team are full steam ahead.

Tuesday, August 11, 2020

Rysen John Takes Giant Chance At NFL Training Camp

Signing as a non-drafted free agent, Simon Fraser alumnus Rysen John is learning quickly what it will take to try and stay on with the NFL's New York Giants.

Thursday, July 2, 2020

Azusa Pacific's Gary Pine To Chair Football Committee

The Azusa Pacific director of athletics is named chair of the NCAA Division II Football Committee for 2020-21, which selects the field for the annual Division II Football Championships.