http://www.joekerlin.com/bison-mag daily 0.75 2018-06-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526667890388-CCCM91P6GFRKJ4EKC29K/Screenshot+2018-05-18+at+10.42.15+AM.png Joe Kerlin's Bison Illustrated Magazine - May 2018 Cover We went inside the world of recruiting for the May issue. We told eight football players’ stories of how they ended up at NDSU, including two interviews with coaches and one from an incoming recruit. Pictured: (Top) Jaylaan Wimbush, Tanner Volson, (bottom) Aaron Steidl and Ty Brooks) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526667890388-CCCM91P6GFRKJ4EKC29K/Screenshot+2018-05-18+at+10.42.15+AM.png Joe Kerlin's Bison Illustrated Magazine - May 2018 Cover We went inside the world of recruiting for the May issue. We told eight football players’ stories of how they ended up at NDSU, including two interviews with coaches and one from an incoming recruit. Pictured: (Top) Jaylaan Wimbush, Tanner Volson, (bottom) Aaron Steidl and Ty Brooks) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526667889584-QVB8OK5BKGU4KA3E9PB1/Screenshot+2018-05-18+at+10.44.22+AM.png Joe Kerlin's Bison Illustrated Magazine - April 2018 Cover NDSU spring sports programs do a lot of traveling while in-season. They travel to the South, West Coast, and anywhere the sun shines. We asked a member of the softball and baseball team to document their adventures from the road. Pictured: (From left to right) KK Leddy and Kevin Folman https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526667885786-ANNB6ZT9U74UUNMKI5XU/Screenshot+2018-05-18+at+10.45.08+AM.png Joe Kerlin's Bison Illustrated Magazine - March 2018 Cover NDSU has various facilities that are considered in the top tier of mid-major Division I programs. We highlighted these facilities to show where NDSU stands in the college athletics arms race. Pictured: A graphic look at the sports facilities on NDSU’s campus. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526667885873-EPZGDKF7CMUXEZOCMT7Y/Screenshot+2018-05-18+at+10.45.53+AM.png Joe Kerlin's Bison Illustrated Magazine - February 2018 Cover Bison Illustrated Commemorative Championship edition was unveiled with a gold gloss covering a collage of championship highlights. The magazine recaps another championship-winning season for the Bison football team. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526667881447-VIUVU813BIXVSYOBWVK2/Screenshot+2018-05-18+at+10.46.44+AM.png Joe Kerlin's Bison Illustrated Magazine - January 2018 Cover NDSU has a staggering amount of student-athletes from North Dakota. In the January edition, we tell the stories of four of these student-athletes who are out to prove that North Dakota can produce Division I talent. (Pictured: Alexis Woods, track and field, from Parshall, North Dakota) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526667878137-461XL45IBQCSSG7O6PVA/Screenshot+2018-05-18+at+10.49.01+AM.png Joe Kerlin's Bison Illustrated Magazine - December 2017 Cover In 2017, if you aren’t using technology to enhance performance, you’re behind the eight-ball. We find what technologies the NDSU Athletic Department is using to ensure their athletes are given the resources they need to succeed. (Pictured: Bruce Anderson) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526667881801-K70DF1RY3NAEMD9UAMC4/Screenshot+2018-05-18+at+10.47.42+AM.png Joe Kerlin's Bison Illustrated Magazine - November 2017 Cover The Bison Family has many definitions depending on the program you’re talking to, but for some, it’s literally a family affair. We catch up with the siblings within the Bison Athletics Department and talk to a coach who has kept his family together through multiple career stops. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526667878186-7HY8X55VB2VNSEPOBXE4/Screenshot+2018-05-18+at+10.49.50+AM.png Joe Kerlin's Bison Illustrated Magazine - October 2017 Cover This one was for the hardcore tailgaters who rise with the autumn sun. We trek through every corner of the vibrant Bison football tailgating lot to bring the readers inside the Bison fan experience. Pictured: The Gretermann family have a good ole time right next to NDSU Meat Science’s BBQ Bootcamp trailer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526936708213-2BPEN15YF47MC3EBZ6JA/Bison-09-17.png Joe Kerlin's Bison Illustrated Magazine - September 2017 Cover The Bison football team fell short of an unprecedented six-peat as FCS national champions. This year’s seniors set out to avenge the semifinal loss to James Madison and climb their way back to the top of the FCS. PIctured: (Left to right) Nick DeLuca, Nate Tanguay and Tre Dempsey https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526936712480-PVYP4GMQ3C603AM6PU0I/Bison-08-17.png Joe Kerlin's Bison Illustrated Magazine - August 2017 Cover Carson Wentz had a busy summer after his first season as the starting quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles. We track down his every move from his new partnerships, the launch of his new foundation and his first church sermons. Also, ESPN’s Sal Paolantonio writes about what’s next for the Eagles QB on the field. Pictured: Carson Wentz looking Obama-esque during a public speaking engagement in Fargo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526936710162-ZQWEG5A6SFWUD1D1AR3K/Bison-07-17.png Joe Kerlin's Bison Illustrated Magazine - July 2017 Cover Bison Nation shoot us their best questions about NDSU Athletics and we break them down and try to give fans the answers they’re looking for. Director of Athletics Matt Larsen helps us along the way. Pictured: (Left to right) Pat Thiel, Thundar and Brooke Thiel pose for us in the studio. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526936714024-W6H969WMYGI4SCBRN6MQ/Bison-06-17.png Joe Kerlin's Bison Illustrated Magazine - June 2017 Cover Bison Illustrated’s third annual “Where Are They Now?” issue begins with the story of Rocky Hager. Believe it or not, the former national championship-winning head coach is still in the game. We catch up with many more former Bison in this special Bison Pride issue. Pictured: Rocky Hager https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526936716032-U5OM94BHEYHW0WU98846/Bison-05-17.png Joe Kerlin's Bison Illustrated Magazine - May 2017 Cover Los Angeles Chargers linebacker and four-time FCS champion Kyle Emanuel talks to us about life in the NFL. Jon Gruden pays a visit to Fargo and he gives us commentary on the Bison football program. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526936717264-VE37BB76O10WYCWI9GT6/Bison-04-17.png Joe Kerlin's Bison Illustrated Magazine - April 2017 Cover Bison Illustrated’s “The Rise” issue is back for a second consecutive season, and we featured a handful of rising stars you need to keep tabs on in the athletic department. Pictured: (Left to right) Ryan Enerson, Tyson Ward and Mariah Haberle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526936718591-FDRGEZKZG436RLAHPBOJ/Bison-03-17.png Joe Kerlin's Bison Illustrated Magazine - March 2017 Cover The NDSU track & field program is the longest running dynasty in the athletic department - no pun intended. We ask the men’s and women’s coach the secret to their success. Pictured: Senior sprinter Morgan Milbrath https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526936719440-5VB717M7XMYVT80G1CBG/Bison-02-17.png Joe Kerlin's Bison Illustrated Magazine - February 2017 Cover The NDSU football run of consecutive national championships came to an end in December. But we need to use a whole month to celebrate a half decade of excellence. We take a look back at the five years of national championships with our favorite interviews, photos and fun tidbits. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526936721721-XJSLM8VZSJLLF0G27DQM/Bison-01-17.png Joe Kerlin's Bison Illustrated Magazine - January 2017 Cover We get back in the weight room to see how champions train. We get an exclusive look at certain workouts specific sports use in the weight room to gain an edge on the competition. Pictured: Assistant strength and conditioning coordinator Ryan Napoli https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526937047755-0AWR6NBI0XM7NAVW89PC/Bison-12-16.png Joe Kerlin's Bison Illustrated Magazine - December 2016 Cover In and ode the old Bison Sports Arena, we take a look at three stars who will introduce the Sanford Health Athletic Complex (SHAC), to BIson Nation. Pictured: (Left to right) Wrestler Josh Rodriguez and basketball players Taylor Thunstedt and Dexter Werner https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526937049452-M3DM5TT6OT76HON7UO43/Bison-11-16.png Joe Kerlin's Bison Illustrated Magazine - November 2016 Cover The brand new crown jewel of NDSU Athletics is now open for business (of winning championships). Matt Larsen gives us the full tour of the facility before it opens to the public. Featured: Director of Athletics Matt Larsen standing outside the new SHAC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526937066023-8TRCX60O14EHWFMR38F0/Bison-10-16.png Joe Kerlin's Bison Illustrated Magazine - October 2016 Cover So much is happening within Bison Athletics we scrapped everything to jam it all in one magazine. Get caught up on all the madness, including the football win over Iowa in the October mag. Pictured: RJ Urzendowski and Chris Klieman’s hot start to the season, Carson Wentz is heating up the NFL and the amazing fan support. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526937064329-N8W7JZZQLDINA1Z75QF1/Bison-09-16.png Joe Kerlin's Bison Illustrated Magazine - September 2016 Cover The Bison football team gears up for another run at the FCS National Title. Led by senior linebacker Nick DeLuca, the Bison defense should be better than ever. Pictured: Nick DeLuca https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526937050913-SKZS5MDCDM0QYJSBUP1L/Bison-08-16.png Joe Kerlin's Bison Illustrated Magazine - August 2016 Cover Bison football and basketball have a new voice. Meet Jeff Culhane, the man given the task of living on the legacy of the late-great Scott Miller. Pictured: Jeff Culhane https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526937051974-26ZXIR9BCA1YTYWMUV0L/Bison-07-16.png Joe Kerlin's Bison Illustrated Magazine - July 2016 Cover The second annual “Where Are They Now” magazine is a star-heavy glimpse into the past at NDSU. We talk to Mike Favor, Snuffy Byers, Isreal Moses, Bob Backlund, Steve Nelson, Lamar Gordon and more in this issue. Pictured: (Left to right) Isreal Moses, Mike Favor, Snuffy Byers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526937053831-CWJT5UW0O7JWDJVSLG5A/Bison-06-16.png Joe Kerlin's Bison Illustrated Magazine - June 2016 Cover Bison Illustrated for Kids returns this month with five of our favorite athletes highlighting the five traits kids will need to be successful student-athletes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526937055670-AHY9NR7LS6K0VZE8HFPL/Bison-05-16.png Joe Kerlin's Bison Illustrated Magazine - May 2016 Cover Bison Illustrated goes to the 2016 NFL Draft and follows Carson Wentz every step of the way to this exact moment. The NDSU quarterback was the second overall pick of the draft and we recap how he got there. Pictured: Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz and NFL commissioner Roger Goodell with a doctored photo of the jersey Wentz was holding on stage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526937057775-KELTHN8IWCULJ0655OF1/Bison-04-16.png Joe Kerlin's Bison Illustrated Magazine - April 2016 Cover Carson Wentz gives us an exclusive interview about his life leading up to the NFL Draft. He covers his draft preparation, the hype surrounding him as a prospect and how NDSU helped him get here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526937058835-ACDIXHS5PR1JYCLZ9OTM/Bison-03-16.png Joe Kerlin's Bison Illustrated Magazine - March 2016 Cover Bison Illustrated’s first-ever “Rise” issue presents a handful of student-athletes Bison Nation should watch this season. These student-athletes haven’t peaked yet, but they should be on your radar. Pictured: Future Summer Olympic Canadian steeplechase runner Erin Tuschek. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526937060837-M6R7V9UY5P4GDA83H1RP/Bison-02-16.png Joe Kerlin's Bison Illustrated Magazine - February 2016 Cover The Bison are FCS Champions for an unprecedented fifth consecutive season. We celebrate this enormous achievement with this commemorative book packed with highlights, photos and interviews from the 2015 football season. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526937062690-O1S973ZR4D1WP9NKVW7I/Bison-01-16.png Joe Kerlin's Bison Illustrated Magazine - January 2016 Cover The Bison basketball team is young, starless and ready to prove to the Summit League they are real contenders this season. Pictured: (Left to right) AJ Jacobson, Kory Brown and Paul Miller https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526937736272-4YWBC88IIW3W67W6SGCX/Bison-12-15.png Joe Kerlin's Bison Illustrated Magazine - December 2015 Cover Brock Russell arrived at NDSU without a scholarship. For five years he has battled during practice to only play a minuscule amount of football on Saturdays. We highlight the student-athletes who have paid their way through college to be a part of the Bison program. Pictured: Walk-on offensive lineman Brock Russell at the Fargodome. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526937738718-GFNH7Z5HKI34IW66FXJH/Bison-11-15.png Joe Kerlin's Bison Illustrated Magazine - November 2015 Cover NDSU has emerged as a national brand in college athletics. While the on-the-field success has certainly risen the profile of the program, the behind-the-scenes work from the marketing department has given NDSU Athletics the reputation as a big-time program. Pictured: The NDSU student section before a football game. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526937741358-KYY48TXKRR0NKN63GTAV/Bison-10-15.png Joe Kerlin's Bison Illustrated Magazine - October 2015 Cover What do student-athletes really like about NDSU Athletics? They anonymously answer are questions about their specific programs. We also ask Bison Nation about NDSU to see what they like and dislike about their favorite sports teams. Pictured: (Left to right) AJ Jacobson, Carson Wentz and Taylor Janssen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526937742372-IB4F1QJ1381A4E53GUG1/Bison-09-15.png Joe Kerlin's Bison Illustrated Magazine - September 2015 Cover North Dakota State and University of North Dakota will renew their rivalry on the gridiron after a 12-year hiatus. We relive the rivalry and inform fans one why these schools have a fierce relationship on the football field. Pictured: We had a really cool cover idea that was shot down last minute. I’ll blog about this later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526937744900-TM3G5HU7423JN4KNVCI6/Bison-08-15.png Joe Kerlin's Bison Illustrated Magazine - August 2015 Cover With star seniors entering their senior year, we look inside the football team to find who will step-up next and become the x-factor on the “Drive for Five.” Pictured: (Left to right) Carson Wentz, Joe Haeg, Zach Vraa and CJ Smith. Brad Ambrosius was also pictured in the middle and made into a silhouette. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526937746565-MUHAKBMI7VO85JW538KD/Bison-07-15.png Joe Kerlin's Bison Illustrated Magazine - July 2015 Cover Former North Dakota State football head coach Don Morton is our feature story in our inaugural “Where Are They Now?” issue of the magazine. He talks to us about life after football and his career at Microsoft coming to an end. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526937751197-9JPE5HX1RCHEI7F06O8X/Bison-06-15.png Joe Kerlin's Bison Illustrated Magazine - June 2015 Cover The 2014-15 athletic season was historic at NDSU. The Bison won numerous conference titles and earned accolades that have never been accomplished at NDSU. We recap it all and hear from every NDSU head coach. Pictured: Every trophy NDSU won during the 2014-15 season. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526937753304-TMLHOZYGCM4EE2L0APG2/Bison-05-15.png Joe Kerlin's Bison Illustrated Magazine - May 2015 Cover Bison Illustrated for Kids is back and features three NDSU student-athletes from across the state. They tell us their stories of how they became Bison. Pictured: (Left to right) Bismarck native Carson Wentz, Minot native Holly Johnson, Fargo native AJ Jacobson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526937755129-MEBML1R4WC5IRSP3EUUF/Bison-04-15.png Joe Kerlin's Bison Illustrated Magazine - April 2015 Cover Senior point guard Lawrence Alexander unpredictably led the Bison basketball team back to the NCAA Tournament for a second consecutive season. Alexander and head coach Dave Richman explain to us how they did it. Pictured: (Top) Lawrence Alexander, (bottom, left to right) AJ Jacobson, Dexter Werner, Kory Brown, Chris Kading and Paul Miller https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526937757479-NW7CJIKQUVN76ONVK519/Bison-03-15.png Joe Kerlin's Bison Illustrated Magazine - March 2015 Cover The Bison wrestling program has been revitalized by head coach Roger Kish. We highlight a few of the stars that are making NDSU a serious contender on the mat. Pictured: (Left to right) Josh Rodriguez and Evan Knutson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526937758676-JBT4K5QDTW07WA7AOUJA/Bison-02-15.png Joe Kerlin's Bison Illustrated Magazine - February 2015 Cover It’s a four-peat! The Bison football team won their fourth consecutive FCS title with a whole new cast of characters. We talk to the playmakers and coaches who seamlessly transitioned NDSU through a coaching change and the loss of a star-studded senior class. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526937760881-VZ8VJYH71EIXQV5G6AI3/Bison-01-15.png Joe Kerlin's Bison Illustrated Magazine - January 2015 Cover While the new Sanford Health Athletic Complex goes through its renovation, the Bison Athletics strength staff hasn’t missed a beat in its temporary home. We hit the weights with the men who keep the Bison ready for game day. Pictured: The NDSU Athletics strength staff. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526938508879-54BQ21FBNJGLT3DN648Y/Bison-12-14.png Joe Kerlin's Bison Illustrated Magazine - December 2014 Cover Both the men’s and women’s basketball programs are set to introduce new head coaches. We chat with Dave Richman and Maren Walseth about their vision for their programs. Pictured: (Left to right) Dave Richman and Maren Walseth https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526938510564-WZH5LSXWKZTU4TH7TV4Q/Bison-11-14.png Joe Kerlin's Bison Illustrated Magazine - November 2014 Cover Matt Larsen has been named the new Director of Athletics at North Dakota State University. We dabble into his past and talk about the potential he sees at NDSU. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526938512064-6PAI8ZKBXC90AGLPJAEG/Bison-10-14.png Joe Kerlin's Bison Illustrated Magazine - October 2014 Cover For the second time in two years, ESPN’s “College GameDay” broadcast comes to Downtown Fargo to film their popular college football morning show. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526938513826-ZWE6TPQ172T4CJA3P6CV/Bison-09-14.png Joe Kerlin's Bison Illustrated Magazine - September 2014 Cover Former defensive coordinator Chris Klieman is about to begin his first year as the head coach for the Bison football team. Coming off three-straight championships, Klieman is well-aware of the expectations and has a plan to keep the culture going in the program. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526938515623-E6ZBOT6Q0JXZPUY5J8Q8/Bison-08-14.png Joe Kerlin's Bison Illustrated Magazine - August 2014 Cover The award-winning August 2014 cover projects the new beginning at NDSU Athletics. Within the next several months, the Bison will introduce a new Director of Athletics and fresh faces in the football, men’s basketball and women’s basketball programs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526938518049-1SXU0SLPCKU2P6CRZ7HG/Bison-05-14.png Joe Kerlin's Bison Illustrated Magazine - May 2014 Cover Our first-ever Kids Issue is here! We talk to the new generation of Bison fans and what gets them excited about the program. Pictured: Football wide receiver Zach Vraa and women’s basketball forward Holly Johnson sit in the stands of the Fargodome surrounded by a dozen crazy Bison fans. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526938519973-R3PW1EM07B7G033TONO9/Bison-04-14.png Joe Kerlin's Bison Illustrated Magazine - April 2014 Cover The men’s basketball team just won their first-ever NCAA Tournament game against Oklahoma. We recap their Cinderella run and how they positioned themselves as competitive underdogs. Pictured: (Left to right) Director of Athletics Gene Taylor and men’s basketball coach Saul Phillips https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526938522234-DJ8CY0RT2SGNGPDZOSOL/Bison-03-14.png Joe Kerlin's Bison Illustrated Magazine - March 2014 Cover We bid adieu to the old Bison Sports Arena by celebrating the last stars who are competing in a historic NDSU facility that is about to receive a face-lift. Pictured: (Left to right) Wrestler Steve Monk, basketball player TrayVonn Wright and track and field sprinter Deborah John https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526938524017-ZIXQS7GYUCF9A6W1E8OO/Bison-02-14.png Joe Kerlin's Bison Illustrated Magazine - February 2014 Cover NDSU has completed an undefeated season. We look back and celebrate another championship-run for the Bison football team. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526935848691-LJCKHLWUGG9M1CT04ZPH/Bison-01-14.png Joe Kerlin's Bison Illustrated Magazine - January 2014 Cover NDSU Director of Athletics Gene Taylor filled us in on what’s happening with the Bison Sports Arena remodel. Later named the Sanford Health Athletic Complex, we spoke to the AD, lead architect and a couple of the coaches about the new crown jewel of Bison Athletics. Pictured: (From left to right) Architect Terry Stroh, women’s basketball coach Caryln DeHoff, AD Gene Taylor, wrestling coach Roger Kish and men’s basketball coach Saul Phillips https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526935609091-6SZJQCEQC727TF942WBI/Bison-12-13.png Joe Kerlin's Bison Illustrated Magazine - December 2013 Cover There’s no questioning the passion of the Herd. We go in the stands to expose why NDSU fans are the best in the nation. Pictured: NDSU football captains Grant Olson (left) and Brock Jensen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526935614716-UIZLZSE3WUHVKDN5ATQU/Bison-11-13.png Joe Kerlin's Bison Illustrated Magazine - November 2013 Cover NDSU student-athletes are incredible philanthropists throughout the Fargo-Moorhead community. We talk about what they do and the type of impact they want to have on the community. Pictured: Members of NDSU’s SAAC organization https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526935616625-KUUWV1LK354J01VV23QZ/Bison-10-13.png Joe Kerlin's Bison Illustrated Magazine - October 2013 Cover ESPN’s “College GameDay” comes to Fargo and we highlight one of the most memorable mornings in NDSU and North Dakota history. Pictured: Head football coach Craig Bohl throws up the “horns” while he’s interviewed by ESPN’s Sam Ponder. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526935618389-4BM3967NB7I3J160RHS4/Bison-09-13.png Joe Kerlin's Bison Illustrated Magazine - September 2013 Cover Head football coach Craig Bohl gets a lot of credit for the success of the football team and rightfully so. In this issue, we go behind-the-scenes with the other coaches on his staff to see what it’s like being an assistant coach for a successful program. Pictured: (Left to right) Brent Vigen and Chris Klieman breaking down film in the NDSU team room in the basement of the Fargodome. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526935620277-1FUZA54L96YCS2NB784X/Bison-08-13.png Joe Kerlin's Bison Illustrated Magazine - August 2013 Cover The 2012-13 NDSU Athletics season could be called the turning point for the program. We try to jam every accomplishment in the magazine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526935612722-7XRR7UL3ZKMYB321P9S1/Bison-04-13.png Joe Kerlin's Bison Illustrated Magazine - April 2013 Cover This was the first magazine I was given full-editorial control of. My bosses were a huge help with the concept of the cover, however. Amy Anderson is easily the best golfer to wear green and gold. She talked to us about becoming successful in a cold climate. Pictured: Amy Anderson swinging from a photo-shopped tee box with her brother in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526935610739-F607LLHUIK4XPG630ELM/Bison-03-13.png Joe Kerlin's Bison Illustrated Magazine - March 2013 Cover It’s a Good Day to Die Hard and for the men’s basketball team, it was a Good Day to Play Hard. I can’t take credit for the title but I did talk to every player on the team about their goal of reaching the NCAA Tournament. Pictured: (Left to right) Taylor Braun, Lawrence Alexander, Marshall Bjorklund and TrayVonn Wright https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526935621478-4XNMXSH9316KNC938XDW/Bison-02-13.png Joe Kerlin's Bison Illustrated Magazine - February 2013 Cover The first magazine I worked on at Spotlight Media. I was an intern and writing content. This was Spotlight’s first Championship Magazine, commemorating the 2012 FCS National Championship won by the Bison football season. http://www.joekerlin.com/fighting-hawks-mag daily 0.75 2018-06-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526667501469-NOGZPZ2JIRW9QHJ8RFX3/Screenshot+2018-05-18+at+10.50.47+AM.png Joe Kerlin's Fighting Hawks Magazine - May 2018 Cover Current Edmonton Oilers winger and former University of North Dakota national champion Drake Caggiula talks to us about life in the NHL and why he waited until after his senior season to jump to “The Show.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526667501469-NOGZPZ2JIRW9QHJ8RFX3/Screenshot+2018-05-18+at+10.50.47+AM.png Joe Kerlin's Fighting Hawks Magazine - May 2018 Cover Current Edmonton Oilers winger and former University of North Dakota national champion Drake Caggiula talks to us about life in the NHL and why he waited until after his senior season to jump to “The Show.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526667499253-PJ6YLAL3ZA07TRU92ZC8/Screenshot+2018-05-18+at+10.52.13+AM.png Joe Kerlin's Fighting Hawks Magazine - March 2018 Cover New Director of Athletics Bill Chaves gives us the scoop on who he is, what he’s seen from afar and what he plans to do as the new leader of UND Athletics. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526667499093-MMZ3JQXD2PDJNLUKP6JD/Screenshot+2018-05-18+at+10.55.04+AM.png Joe Kerlin's Fighting Hawks Magazine - January 2018 Cover We poll nearly every UND student-athlete about the program. Here’s what they had to say about their teammates, Grand Forks and the sports culture at UND. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526667496405-UBWSZHW5OW44AAG81CDJ/Screenshot+2018-05-18+at+10.55.44+AM.png Joe Kerlin's Fighting Hawks Magazine - December 2017 Cover Lexi Klabo has an incredible pedigree and is about to become the leader of the women’s basketball program. She tells us what’s on the horizon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526667327011-RNVNIK52ZXRYA615U2F6/Screenshot+2018-05-18+at+10.56.59+AM.png Joe Kerlin's Fighting Hawks Magazine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526668299709-XBSCXE5Y9WTN0DP7SGRC/Screenshot+2018-05-18+at+10.56.33+AM.png Joe Kerlin's Fighting Hawks Magazine - November 2017 Cover We went inside the North Dakota hockey team to find where the lamp lighting moments will come from this season. (Pictured: Defenseman Christian Wolanin) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526667261062-ZGWELKZ256FUBHFTE4HP/Screenshot+2018-05-18+at+10.56.59+AM.png Joe Kerlin's Fighting Hawks Magazine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526667496014-T6JLPY1O1IABYUF9AVUM/Screenshot+2018-05-18+at+10.56.59+AM.png Joe Kerlin's Fighting Hawks Magazine - September 2017 This was the first Fighting Hawks Magazine I was responsible for and we came out with a bang. Football stars Keaton Studsrud and Cole Reyes explain to us why the Fighting Hawks are about to soar in 2017. http://www.joekerlin.com/images daily 0.75 2018-05-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1527266738936-H4690K6UU3DESBE2UDIY/jkerlin_final-may-2.jpg Joe Kerlin's Photography https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1527266738936-H4690K6UU3DESBE2UDIY/jkerlin_final-may-2.jpg Joe Kerlin's Photography https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1527266713924-VQVTGYXLLWQM2BFMW4N0/LRG_DSC09437.jpg Joe Kerlin's Photography https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1527269703571-TO0C9CZQEZ0X9YMZ1Y9Q/jkerlin_final-04394_preview.jpg Joe Kerlin's Photography https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1527266723062-KAHRQXK3616P5A4QIX48/NDSU-Bison-Tre-Dempsey-Captain-2.jpg Joe Kerlin's Photography https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1527266710537-307AM5OG7S5LCJJUDV2G/LRG_DSC09811.JPEG Joe Kerlin's Photography https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1527266716972-P5VYGVNV6AIDLJICLKM6/LRG_DSC08602.jpg Joe Kerlin's Photography https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1527266704700-8CNO1H5OX75R6Y6O1750/LRG_DSC01351.jpg Joe Kerlin's Photography https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1527266710400-HTLDTHO15IKDABYCCW6U/LRG_DSC09753.JPEG Joe Kerlin's Photography https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1527266704997-GRBY9GNR7BXQ3VGE30ZY/LRG_DSC01267.jpg Joe Kerlin's Photography https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1527269700884-ASD2RQJTFIVLIO0J1LKC/jkerlin_final-04108_preview.jpg Joe Kerlin's Photography https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1527266707317-JA7QRY2PRIKJQGJQOO5K/IMG_0393.JPG Joe Kerlin's Photography https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1527266707276-5M3SQI4L65U9OEI0A3MW/IMG_0391.JPG Joe Kerlin's Photography https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1527266713267-BNMZV4JAAFNRU3XY6V4L/LRG_DSC09678.JPEG Joe Kerlin's Photography https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1527266736013-3PVM4KTY9473LAEDXMWA/IMG_0693.jpg Joe Kerlin's Photography https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1527266719972-P7DCDRSIM9501NYQ0CP7/IMG_0197.JPG Joe Kerlin's Photography https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1527266753305-2H5J8Q4ZJRBRMO38D55Z/jkerlin_final-may-4.jpg Joe Kerlin's Photography https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1527269697995-DPRHU9YB5W0MS7NRRAXC/jkerlin_final-05867_preview.jpg Joe Kerlin's Photography https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1527266754193-DURU39ED0LHE7JPEGV6C/jkerlin_final-may-Easton-1.jpg Joe Kerlin's Photography https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1527269702940-YXCI4PPKVGEWWGT4Z3HA/jkerlin_final-04815_preview.jpg Joe Kerlin's Photography https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1527269698353-PDM8N1MFKHEIQOVCY5NB/jkerlin_final-05483_preview.jpg Joe Kerlin's Photography https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1527269699557-5R3ENTYE59HOAT7MBHIG/jkerlin_final-09021_preview.jpg Joe Kerlin's Photography http://www.joekerlin.com/about daily 1.0 2024-07-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/d41c4c9e-fdc3-4ee2-98f2-4e9f994cf38f/Nicole%2BJoeEngaged001.jpg Who is Joe Kerlin? Background, Work History & Writing Interests Photo by Allison Hopperstad https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1527522061592-1R7UO5T9BLWYCQIO56FE/IMG_0832.jpg Who is Joe Kerlin? Background, Work History & Writing Interests http://www.joekerlin.com/podcast-radio-clips daily 0.75 2018-05-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1527132067798-NI8DBNDDTHLEQ7VOW527/bison-Illustrated-podcast-5.jpg Joe Kerlin on Podcasts and Live Radio Broadcasts - Finally...a Pod! The Bison Illustrated Podcast was conceived over a couple beers at me and Josh Swanson's favorite Bison-themed restaurant Herd & Horns. Swany had the mics and equipment. I had something to say. And that's how we brought our everyday conversations about the Bison to our readers' ears. Swany was the engine that drove the pod and it wouldn't have been possible without him...and his equipment.You can still find the pod on iTunes and SoundCloud. http://www.joekerlin.com/tv- daily 0.75 2019-04-23 http://www.joekerlin.com/journalism daily 0.75 2018-06-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1528688171214-SADYRVTJEO662OH4WUWO/Levis-Hope-21.jpg Writing Samples | Joe Kerlin's Journalism - Levi's Hope Scores Levi Gagner has a heinous muscle wasting, life-limiting and ridiculously rare disease called L-CMD. I had a chance to meet him and his family and discuss their relationship with Bison Nation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1528722268346-I20MSTDK6XMVSMWWN3EW/trophies_masked-2.jpg Writing Samples | Joe Kerlin's Journalism - The Foundation of a Dynasty I talked to several former NDSU football players about what the Bison did from 2009 to 2011 to become world-beaters among their FCS peers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1528687624296-ZT1ZNUD9HLA9HLOTVBID/Don-Morton-NDSU-Bison-Microsoft.jpg Writing Samples | Joe Kerlin's Journalism - Don Morton Says Good-Bye Don Morton was a legendary head coach for the North Dakota State football team. After a storied career on the sidelines that saw him coach at the University of Wisconsin, Morton returned to Fargo and was lured to an up-and-coming tech company. The company was later purchased by Microsoft. I spoke to Morton and many people close to him about how he will be remembered and his impact on North Dakota. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1528721723712-S90ZKY31DHF40T807US1/Carson-Wentz-Bison-Illustrated-Cover.jpg Writing Samples | Joe Kerlin's Journalism - Carson Wentz: On the Clock Former North Dakota State quarterback Carson Wentz gave us an exclusive interview before the 2016 NFL Draft. Wentz had shot up the draft boards since his appearance in the national championship game and he had a ton to share from the Senior Bowl to the NFL Combine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1528685800461-0VCMTPN60MDNKVWZIICH/Screenshot+2018-06-05+at+4.11.49+PM.png Writing Samples | Joe Kerlin's Journalism - An American's Early Infatuation For the people who know me, I fell in love with soccer a few years ago. I decided to pick a team to follow and support in the English Premier League shortly after I started watching the sport religiously. I documented the process on a google spreadsheet and the image above is what transpired.The club I chose, Crystal Palace, made a run to the FA Cup final the same season I decided to support them. I pitched the story idea of how I became a fan to a popular "fanzine" website called Five Year Plan. They liked it and I wrote an article that was featured on their website a couple days before the FA Cup match. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1528686518849-FOM8U2ASVLV1MJP3MK7M/Screenshot+2018-06-10+at+10.07.31+PM.png Writing Samples | Joe Kerlin's Journalism - Fargo Marathon Stories These were my favorite stories to write and I was fortunate enough to meet some amazing human beings throughout the process. I spoke to an Olympic bronze medalist, two 40-year olds running their 50th marathon, a cancer survivor and a group of friends rallying for their coworker who they were slowly losing to a cruel disease called ALS. These stories inspired me so much, I decided to put down my pen and paper, fasten my running shoes and knock out my first half marathon and full marathon in 2015 and 2016. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1528688631282-R7HCQUK4H7QVVIW5AS1J/Carson-Wentz-ESPN-Monday-Night-Football-2.jpg Writing Samples | Joe Kerlin's Journalism - Carson Wentz Shines on Monday Night Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz shredded the Washington Redskins on Monday Night Football in 2017. I wrote a blog post about his big night and his involvment with one family's life off the field. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1528686750003-5DMBHFHQNU37NQONG2Z8/Screenshot+2018-05-29+at+10.16.51+PM.png Writing Samples | Joe Kerlin's Journalism - The FM RedHawks: An Independent Tradition I love baseball. And growing up in the shadow of the Metrodome in Minnesota, I was crudely ignorant to the Independent Baseball culture across the country. The Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks graciously allowed me to poke my head around to figure out who they are at the core and what makes their business of fun so successful in the North Dakota market. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1528722508316-ME1ILC44F7FROG06K199/Roundtable-Bison-Football-Seniors-1.jpg Writing Samples | Joe Kerlin's Journalism - The Bison Football Experience Five seniors from the 2017 Bison football team sit down with us and discuss what it's really like playing for NDSU. What we thought was going to be a conversation about becoming a championship quickly turned into a chat about friendship and perseverance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1528721975293-Z854NHD46PTGXSKUIAE6/bison-illustrated-kevin-folman-1.jpg Writing Samples | Joe Kerlin's Journalism - Finding the Promised Land NDSU pitcher Kevin Folman kept a detailed diary about his experience with the Bison baseball team as they bounced around the country through the first two weeks of their schedule. I turned his notes into a story about the struggles and shenanigans college teams go through while traveling for their sport. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1528722768533-3YTDDB5PI3FT7HDYIM24/fargodome-ndsu-bison-first-game-7.jpg Writing Samples | Joe Kerlin's Journalism - Oral History of the First Game in the Fargodome The 1993 football season was supposed to see NDSU return to the national championship stage. Led by a senior quarterback, NDSU was also opening a brand new indoor stadium. We go back to that Fargodome-opener and rediscover how quickly celebration turned to tragedy that doomed the 1993 season. http://www.joekerlin.com/writing-examples-3 daily 0.75 2018-06-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526667890388-CCCM91P6GFRKJ4EKC29K/Screenshot+2018-05-18+at+10.42.15+AM.png Copy of Writing Examples - May 2018 Cover We went inside the world of recruiting for the May issue. We told eight football players’ stories of how they ended up at NDSU, including two interviews with coaches and one from an incoming recruit. Pictured: (Top) Jaylaan Wimbush, Tanner Volson, (bottom) Aaron Steidl and Ty Brooks) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526667889584-QVB8OK5BKGU4KA3E9PB1/Screenshot+2018-05-18+at+10.44.22+AM.png Copy of Writing Examples - April 2018 Cover NDSU spring sports programs do a lot of traveling while in-season. They travel to the South, West Coast, and anywhere the sun shines. We asked a member of the softball and baseball team to document their adventures from the road. Pictured: (From left to right) KK Leddy and Kevin Folman https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526667885786-ANNB6ZT9U74UUNMKI5XU/Screenshot+2018-05-18+at+10.45.08+AM.png Copy of Writing Examples - March 2018 Cover NDSU has various facilities that are considered in the top tier of mid-major Division I programs. We highlighted these facilities to show where NDSU stands in the college athletics arms race. Pictured: A graphic look at the sports facilities on NDSU’s campus. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526667885873-EPZGDKF7CMUXEZOCMT7Y/Screenshot+2018-05-18+at+10.45.53+AM.png Copy of Writing Examples - February 2018 Cover Bison Illustrated Commemorative Championship edition was unveiled with a gold gloss covering a collage of championship highlights. The magazine recaps another championship-winning season for the Bison football team. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526667881447-VIUVU813BIXVSYOBWVK2/Screenshot+2018-05-18+at+10.46.44+AM.png Copy of Writing Examples - January 2018 Cover NDSU has a staggering amount of student-athletes from North Dakota. In the January edition, we tell the stories of four of these student-athletes who are out to prove that North Dakota can produce Division I talent. (Pictured: Alexis Woods, track and field, from Parshall, North Dakota) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526667878137-461XL45IBQCSSG7O6PVA/Screenshot+2018-05-18+at+10.49.01+AM.png Copy of Writing Examples - December 2017 Cover In 2017, if you aren’t using technology to enhance performance, you’re behind the eight-ball. We find what technologies the NDSU Athletic Department is using to ensure their athletes are given the resources they need to succeed. (Pictured: Bruce Anderson) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526667881801-K70DF1RY3NAEMD9UAMC4/Screenshot+2018-05-18+at+10.47.42+AM.png Copy of Writing Examples - November 2017 Cover The Bison Family has many definitions depending on the program you’re talking to, but for some, it’s literally a family affair. We catch up with the siblings within the Bison Athletics Department and talk to a coach who has kept his family together through multiple career stops. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526667878186-7HY8X55VB2VNSEPOBXE4/Screenshot+2018-05-18+at+10.49.50+AM.png Copy of Writing Examples - October 2017 Cover This one was for the hardcore tailgaters who rise with the autumn sun. We trek through every corner of the vibrant Bison football tailgating lot to bring the readers inside the Bison fan experience. Pictured: The Gretermann family have a good ole time right next to NDSU Meat Science’s BBQ Bootcamp trailer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526936708213-2BPEN15YF47MC3EBZ6JA/Bison-09-17.png Copy of Writing Examples - September 2017 Cover The Bison football team fell short of an unprecedented six-peat as FCS national champions. This year’s seniors set out to avenge the semifinal loss to James Madison and climb their way back to the top of the FCS. PIctured: (Left to right) Nick DeLuca, Nate Tanguay and Tre Dempsey https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526936712480-PVYP4GMQ3C603AM6PU0I/Bison-08-17.png Copy of Writing Examples - August 2017 Cover Carson Wentz had a busy summer after his first season as the starting quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles. We track down his every move from his new partnerships, the launch of his new foundation and his first church sermons. Also, ESPN’s Sal Paolantonio writes about what’s next for the Eagles QB on the field. Pictured: Carson Wentz looking Obama-esque during a public speaking engagement in Fargo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526936710162-ZQWEG5A6SFWUD1D1AR3K/Bison-07-17.png Copy of Writing Examples - July 2017 Cover Bison Nation shoot us their best questions about NDSU Athletics and we break them down and try to give fans the answers they’re looking for. Director of Athletics Matt Larsen helps us along the way. Pictured: (Left to right) Pat Thiel, Thundar and Brooke Thiel pose for us in the studio. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526936714024-W6H969WMYGI4SCBRN6MQ/Bison-06-17.png Copy of Writing Examples - June 2017 Cover Bison Illustrated’s third annual “Where Are They Now?” issue begins with the story of Rocky Hager. Believe it or not, the former national championship-winning head coach is still in the game. We catch up with many more former Bison in this special Bison Pride issue. Pictured: Rocky Hager https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526936716032-U5OM94BHEYHW0WU98846/Bison-05-17.png Copy of Writing Examples - May 2017 Cover Los Angeles Chargers linebacker and four-time FCS champion Kyle Emanuel talks to us about life in the NFL. Jon Gruden pays a visit to Fargo and he gives us commentary on the Bison football program. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526936717264-VE37BB76O10WYCWI9GT6/Bison-04-17.png Copy of Writing Examples - April 2017 Cover Bison Illustrated’s “The Rise” issue is back for a second consecutive season, and we featured a handful of rising stars you need to keep tabs on in the athletic department. Pictured: (Left to right) Ryan Enerson, Tyson Ward and Mariah Haberle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526936718591-FDRGEZKZG436RLAHPBOJ/Bison-03-17.png Copy of Writing Examples - March 2017 Cover The NDSU track & field program is the longest running dynasty in the athletic department - no pun intended. We ask the men’s and women’s coach the secret to their success. Pictured: Senior sprinter Morgan Milbrath https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526936719440-5VB717M7XMYVT80G1CBG/Bison-02-17.png Copy of Writing Examples - February 2017 Cover The NDSU football run of consecutive national championships came to an end in December. But we need to use a whole month to celebrate a half decade of excellence. We take a look back at the five years of national championships with our favorite interviews, photos and fun tidbits. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526936721721-XJSLM8VZSJLLF0G27DQM/Bison-01-17.png Copy of Writing Examples - January 2017 Cover We get back in the weight room to see how champions train. We get an exclusive look at certain workouts specific sports use in the weight room to gain an edge on the competition. Pictured: Assistant strength and conditioning coordinator Ryan Napoli https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526937047755-0AWR6NBI0XM7NAVW89PC/Bison-12-16.png Copy of Writing Examples - December 2016 Cover In and ode the old Bison Sports Arena, we take a look at three stars who will introduce the Sanford Health Athletic Complex (SHAC), to BIson Nation. Pictured: (Left to right) Wrestler Josh Rodriguez and basketball players Taylor Thunstedt and Dexter Werner https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526937049452-M3DM5TT6OT76HON7UO43/Bison-11-16.png Copy of Writing Examples - November 2016 Cover The brand new crown jewel of NDSU Athletics is now open for business (of winning championships). Matt Larsen gives us the full tour of the facility before it opens to the public. Featured: Director of Athletics Matt Larsen standing outside the new SHAC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526937066023-8TRCX60O14EHWFMR38F0/Bison-10-16.png Copy of Writing Examples - October 2016 Cover So much is happening within Bison Athletics we scrapped everything to jam it all in one magazine. Get caught up on all the madness, including the football win over Iowa in the October mag. Pictured: RJ Urzendowski and Chris Klieman’s hot start to the season, Carson Wentz is heating up the NFL and the amazing fan support. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526937064329-N8W7JZZQLDINA1Z75QF1/Bison-09-16.png Copy of Writing Examples - September 2016 Cover The Bison football team gears up for another run at the FCS National Title. Led by senior linebacker Nick DeLuca, the Bison defense should be better than ever. Pictured: Nick DeLuca https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526937050913-SKZS5MDCDM0QYJSBUP1L/Bison-08-16.png Copy of Writing Examples - August 2016 Cover Bison football and basketball have a new voice. Meet Jeff Culhane, the man given the task of living on the legacy of the late-great Scott Miller. Pictured: Jeff Culhane https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526937051974-26ZXIR9BCA1YTYWMUV0L/Bison-07-16.png Copy of Writing Examples - July 2016 Cover The second annual “Where Are They Now” magazine is a star-heavy glimpse into the past at NDSU. We talk to Mike Favor, Snuffy Byers, Isreal Moses, Bob Backlund, Steve Nelson, Lamar Gordon and more in this issue. Pictured: (Left to right) Isreal Moses, Mike Favor, Snuffy Byers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526937053831-CWJT5UW0O7JWDJVSLG5A/Bison-06-16.png Copy of Writing Examples - June 2016 Cover Bison Illustrated for Kids returns this month with five of our favorite athletes highlighting the five traits kids will need to be successful student-athletes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526937055670-AHY9NR7LS6K0VZE8HFPL/Bison-05-16.png Copy of Writing Examples - May 2016 Cover Bison Illustrated goes to the 2016 NFL Draft and follows Carson Wentz every step of the way to this exact moment. The NDSU quarterback was the second overall pick of the draft and we recap how he got there. Pictured: Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz and NFL commissioner Roger Goodell with a doctored photo of the jersey Wentz was holding on stage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526937057775-KELTHN8IWCULJ0655OF1/Bison-04-16.png Copy of Writing Examples - April 2016 Cover Carson Wentz gives us an exclusive interview about his life leading up to the NFL Draft. He covers his draft preparation, the hype surrounding him as a prospect and how NDSU helped him get here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526937058835-ACDIXHS5PR1JYCLZ9OTM/Bison-03-16.png Copy of Writing Examples - March 2016 Cover Bison Illustrated’s first-ever “Rise” issue presents a handful of student-athletes Bison Nation should watch this season. These student-athletes haven’t peaked yet, but they should be on your radar. Pictured: Future Summer Olympic Canadian steeplechase runner Erin Tuschek. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526937060837-M6R7V9UY5P4GDA83H1RP/Bison-02-16.png Copy of Writing Examples - February 2016 Cover The Bison are FCS Champions for an unprecedented fifth consecutive season. We celebrate this enormous achievement with this commemorative book packed with highlights, photos and interviews from the 2015 football season. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526937062690-O1S973ZR4D1WP9NKVW7I/Bison-01-16.png Copy of Writing Examples - January 2016 Cover The Bison basketball team is young, starless and ready to prove to the Summit League they are real contenders this season. Pictured: (Left to right) AJ Jacobson, Kory Brown and Paul Miller https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526937736272-4YWBC88IIW3W67W6SGCX/Bison-12-15.png Copy of Writing Examples - December 2015 Cover Brock Russell arrived at NDSU without a scholarship. For five years he has battled during practice to only play a minuscule amount of football on Saturdays. We highlight the student-athletes who have paid their way through college to be a part of the Bison program. Pictured: Walk-on offensive lineman Brock Russell at the Fargodome. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526937738718-GFNH7Z5HKI34IW66FXJH/Bison-11-15.png Copy of Writing Examples - November 2015 Cover NDSU has emerged as a national brand in college athletics. While the on-the-field success has certainly risen the profile of the program, the behind-the-scenes work from the marketing department has given NDSU Athletics the reputation as a big-time program. Pictured: The NDSU student section before a football game. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526937741358-KYY48TXKRR0NKN63GTAV/Bison-10-15.png Copy of Writing Examples - October 2015 Cover What do student-athletes really like about NDSU Athletics? They anonymously answer are questions about their specific programs. We also ask Bison Nation about NDSU to see what they like and dislike about their favorite sports teams. Pictured: (Left to right) AJ Jacobson, Carson Wentz and Taylor Janssen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526937742372-IB4F1QJ1381A4E53GUG1/Bison-09-15.png Copy of Writing Examples - September 2015 Cover North Dakota State and University of North Dakota will renew their rivalry on the gridiron after a 12-year hiatus. We relive the rivalry and inform fans one why these schools have a fierce relationship on the football field. Pictured: We had a really cool cover idea that was shot down last minute. I’ll blog about this later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526937744900-TM3G5HU7423JN4KNVCI6/Bison-08-15.png Copy of Writing Examples - August 2015 Cover With star seniors entering their senior year, we look inside the football team to find who will step-up next and become the x-factor on the “Drive for Five.” Pictured: (Left to right) Carson Wentz, Joe Haeg, Zach Vraa and CJ Smith. Brad Ambrosius was also pictured in the middle and made into a silhouette. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526937746565-MUHAKBMI7VO85JW538KD/Bison-07-15.png Copy of Writing Examples - July 2015 Cover Former North Dakota State football head coach Don Morton is our feature story in our inaugural “Where Are They Now?” issue of the magazine. He talks to us about life after football and his career at Microsoft coming to an end. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526937751197-9JPE5HX1RCHEI7F06O8X/Bison-06-15.png Copy of Writing Examples - June 2015 Cover The 2014-15 athletic season was historic at NDSU. The Bison won numerous conference titles and earned accolades that have never been accomplished at NDSU. We recap it all and hear from every NDSU head coach. Pictured: Every trophy NDSU won during the 2014-15 season. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526937753304-TMLHOZYGCM4EE2L0APG2/Bison-05-15.png Copy of Writing Examples - May 2015 Cover Bison Illustrated for Kids is back and features three NDSU student-athletes from across the state. They tell us their stories of how they became Bison. Pictured: (Left to right) Bismarck native Carson Wentz, Minot native Holly Johnson, Fargo native AJ Jacobson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526937755129-MEBML1R4WC5IRSP3EUUF/Bison-04-15.png Copy of Writing Examples - April 2015 Cover Senior point guard Lawrence Alexander unpredictably led the Bison basketball team back to the NCAA Tournament for a second consecutive season. Alexander and head coach Dave Richman explain to us how they did it. Pictured: (Top) Lawrence Alexander, (bottom, left to right) AJ Jacobson, Dexter Werner, Kory Brown, Chris Kading and Paul Miller https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526937757479-NW7CJIKQUVN76ONVK519/Bison-03-15.png Copy of Writing Examples - March 2015 Cover The Bison wrestling program has been revitalized by head coach Roger Kish. We highlight a few of the stars that are making NDSU a serious contender on the mat. Pictured: (Left to right) Josh Rodriguez and Evan Knutson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526937758676-JBT4K5QDTW07WA7AOUJA/Bison-02-15.png Copy of Writing Examples - February 2015 Cover It’s a four-peat! The Bison football team won their fourth consecutive FCS title with a whole new cast of characters. We talk to the playmakers and coaches who seamlessly transitioned NDSU through a coaching change and the loss of a star-studded senior class. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526937760881-VZ8VJYH71EIXQV5G6AI3/Bison-01-15.png Copy of Writing Examples - January 2015 Cover While the new Sanford Health Athletic Complex goes through its renovation, the Bison Athletics strength staff hasn’t missed a beat in its temporary home. We hit the weights with the men who keep the Bison ready for game day. Pictured: The NDSU Athletics strength staff. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526938508879-54BQ21FBNJGLT3DN648Y/Bison-12-14.png Copy of Writing Examples - December 2014 Cover Both the men’s and women’s basketball programs are set to introduce new head coaches. We chat with Dave Richman and Maren Walseth about their vision for their programs. Pictured: (Left to right) Dave Richman and Maren Walseth https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526938510564-WZH5LSXWKZTU4TH7TV4Q/Bison-11-14.png Copy of Writing Examples - November 2014 Cover Matt Larsen has been named the new Director of Athletics at North Dakota State University. We dabble into his past and talk about the potential he sees at NDSU. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526938512064-6PAI8ZKBXC90AGLPJAEG/Bison-10-14.png Copy of Writing Examples - October 2014 Cover For the second time in two years, ESPN’s “College GameDay” broadcast comes to Downtown Fargo to film their popular college football morning show. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526938513826-ZWE6TPQ172T4CJA3P6CV/Bison-09-14.png Copy of Writing Examples - September 2014 Cover Former defensive coordinator Chris Klieman is about to begin his first year as the head coach for the Bison football team. Coming off three-straight championships, Klieman is well-aware of the expectations and has a plan to keep the culture going in the program. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526938515623-E6ZBOT6Q0JXZPUY5J8Q8/Bison-08-14.png Copy of Writing Examples - August 2014 Cover The award-winning August 2014 cover projects the new beginning at NDSU Athletics. Within the next several months, the Bison will introduce a new Director of Athletics and fresh faces in the football, men’s basketball and women’s basketball programs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526938518049-1SXU0SLPCKU2P6CRZ7HG/Bison-05-14.png Copy of Writing Examples - May 2014 Cover Our first-ever Kids Issue is here! We talk to the new generation of Bison fans and what gets them excited about the program. Pictured: Football wide receiver Zach Vraa and women’s basketball forward Holly Johnson sit in the stands of the Fargodome surrounded by a dozen crazy Bison fans. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526938519973-R3PW1EM07B7G033TONO9/Bison-04-14.png Copy of Writing Examples - April 2014 Cover The men’s basketball team just won their first-ever NCAA Tournament game against Oklahoma. We recap their Cinderella run and how they positioned themselves as competitive underdogs. Pictured: (Left to right) Director of Athletics Gene Taylor and men’s basketball coach Saul Phillips https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526938522234-DJ8CY0RT2SGNGPDZOSOL/Bison-03-14.png Copy of Writing Examples - March 2014 Cover We bid adieu to the old Bison Sports Arena by celebrating the last stars who are competing in a historic NDSU facility that is about to receive a face-lift. Pictured: (Left to right) Wrestler Steve Monk, basketball player TrayVonn Wright and track and field sprinter Deborah John https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526938524017-ZIXQS7GYUCF9A6W1E8OO/Bison-02-14.png Copy of Writing Examples - February 2014 Cover NDSU has completed an undefeated season. We look back and celebrate another championship-run for the Bison football team. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526935848691-LJCKHLWUGG9M1CT04ZPH/Bison-01-14.png Copy of Writing Examples - January 2014 Cover NDSU Director of Athletics Gene Taylor filled us in on what’s happening with the Bison Sports Arena remodel. Later named the Sanford Health Athletic Complex, we spoke to the AD, lead architect and a couple of the coaches about the new crown jewel of Bison Athletics. Pictured: (From left to right) Architect Terry Stroh, women’s basketball coach Caryln DeHoff, AD Gene Taylor, wrestling coach Roger Kish and men’s basketball coach Saul Phillips https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526935609091-6SZJQCEQC727TF942WBI/Bison-12-13.png Copy of Writing Examples - December 2013 Cover There’s no questioning the passion of the Herd. We go in the stands to expose why NDSU fans are the best in the nation. Pictured: NDSU football captains Grant Olson (left) and Brock Jensen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526935614716-UIZLZSE3WUHVKDN5ATQU/Bison-11-13.png Copy of Writing Examples - November 2013 Cover NDSU student-athletes are incredible philanthropists throughout the Fargo-Moorhead community. We talk about what they do and the type of impact they want to have on the community. Pictured: Members of NDSU’s SAAC organization https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526935616625-KUUWV1LK354J01VV23QZ/Bison-10-13.png Copy of Writing Examples - October 2013 Cover ESPN’s “College GameDay” comes to Fargo and we highlight one of the most memorable mornings in NDSU and North Dakota history. Pictured: Head football coach Craig Bohl throws up the “horns” while he’s interviewed by ESPN’s Sam Ponder. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526935618389-4BM3967NB7I3J160RHS4/Bison-09-13.png Copy of Writing Examples - September 2013 Cover Head football coach Craig Bohl gets a lot of credit for the success of the football team and rightfully so. In this issue, we go behind-the-scenes with the other coaches on his staff to see what it’s like being an assistant coach for a successful program. Pictured: (Left to right) Brent Vigen and Chris Klieman breaking down film in the NDSU team room in the basement of the Fargodome. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526935620277-1FUZA54L96YCS2NB784X/Bison-08-13.png Copy of Writing Examples - August 2013 Cover The 2012-13 NDSU Athletics season could be called the turning point for the program. We try to jam every accomplishment in the magazine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526935612722-7XRR7UL3ZKMYB321P9S1/Bison-04-13.png Copy of Writing Examples - April 2013 Cover This was the first magazine I was given full-editorial control of. My bosses were a huge help with the concept of the cover, however. Amy Anderson is easily the best golfer to wear green and gold. She talked to us about becoming successful in a cold climate. Pictured: Amy Anderson swinging from a photo-shopped tee box with her brother in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526935610739-F607LLHUIK4XPG630ELM/Bison-03-13.png Copy of Writing Examples - March 2013 Cover It’s a Good Day to Die Hard and for the men’s basketball team, it was a Good Day to Play Hard. I can’t take credit for the title but I did talk to every player on the team about their goal of reaching the NCAA Tournament. Pictured: (Left to right) Taylor Braun, Lawrence Alexander, Marshall Bjorklund and TrayVonn Wright https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/553d9a00e4b0cc0ef7db1b3a/1526935621478-4XNMXSH9316KNC938XDW/Bison-02-13.png Copy of Writing Examples - February 2013 Cover The first magazine I worked on at Spotlight Media. I was an intern and writing content. This was Spotlight’s first Championship Magazine, commemorating the 2012 FCS National Championship won by the Bison football season. http://www.joekerlin.com/seo-strategy daily 0.75 2022-07-08 http://www.joekerlin.com/data-analysis daily 0.75 2022-07-08