Eathyn Manumaleuna of Anchorage might just be the next Alaskan to play in the NFL. The undrafted free agent signed a contract with the New York Giants almost immediately after the weekend draft. The 6-foot-2, 305-pound defensive lineman this year completed his college eligibility at BYU, where he enjoyed a strong career that started way… Read more »
He has run for more yards than any other running back in University of Montana football history and now Yohance Humphrey of Eagle River is headed to the school’s Hall of Fame. The former gridiron great will be inducted this fall. Humphrey, of Chugiak High fame, played for Montana from 1998 to 2001 and still… Read more »
When freshman quarterback Zach Lujan of Anchorage arrived at Chabot College in California he was fourth on the depth chart. After summer workouts he was second. After the first scrimmage he was first. He never lost his job. “I still remember my first conversation with my coach on game day before our first game and… Read more »
The first outdoor Super Bowl in a cold-weather city might not be a popular choice for some of the NFL players with Seattle and Denver. But Chris Kuper of Anchorage isn’t one of them. He just laughs. He once played in a game in college that dipped as low as 53-below zero at the University… Read more »
For most defensive players, scoring a touchdown in the NFL is an once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. But Zack Bowman of Anchorage is making a habit of it. The 29-year-old cornerback with the Chicago Bears returned an interception 47 yards for a touchdown in a 38-31 win over the Cleveland Browns, his third career score. “When we score… Read more »
Freshman defensive lineman Lincoln Johnson of Kenai finished up a strong rookie season with the Greenville College. The 6-foot, 200-pounder started nine of 11 games and helped Greenville [9-2] finish second in the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference and earn a berth in the NCCAA Victory Bowl. Johnson, of Nikiski High fame, collected 25 tackles, seven… Read more »
The season started with him beating out a fellow freshman for primary punting duties at Saint John’s University. It ended with Griffin Toomey of Anchorage ranked as one of the best in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Toomey earned all-MIAC honors after averaging 37.1 yards on 41 punts with a league-best punt of 64 yards…. Read more »
Anchorage’s Zach Lujan capped a remarkable rookie season with the Chabot College football team, leading the Gladiators to victory in the Central Division Bowl in California. The freshman quarterback accounted for two touchdowns in the first half to ignite a 36-23 win over Siskiyous in a battle of division winners in the junior college playoff… Read more »
Freshman quarterback Zach Lujan of Anchorage has put Chabot College in the California JC playoff picture after leading the team to a 5-1 record over the last six weeks. He turned in another terrific performance in a 49-14 victory over West Hills Coalinga, completing 17-of-25 passes and throwing three touchdowns. Lujan, of South High fame,… Read more »
