When the Pacific Lutheran Lutes rolled into Salem for the 1999 Stagg Bowl, you couldn't find a more loose, more fun-loving bunch. Frosty Westering's grandson, a Gagliardi Trophy-winning quarterback for the champion Lutes, remembers the epic ride in a story by Mark Simon.
The founder of Blue Jays Together, Johns Hopkins offensive lineman Alan Gorny saw a need for mental health conversations, and decided to do something about it. A grad student in health care management, Gorny is inspiring student-athletes beyond just football on his campus to talk about it. More in Around the Nation.
Originally put in place for the 2019 playoffs, then allowed to expire during the COVID-19 pandemic, it's again official that conference teams will not have to meet in the first round of the NCAA playoffs, regardless of cost.
The Pacific Lutheran University football program announced its fall schedule on Thursday with the Lutes fielding a full 10-game regular season slate for the first time in school history.
He's not your typical sophomore football player. The 6-foot-1, 195-pound receiver is 24 years old and is a senior academically. He spent four years in the army after graduating high school in Georgia.
Crosstown rivals Pacific Lutheran University and the University of Puget Sound will meet for the 97th time on the gridiron on Saturday and for the first time will be competing for ownership of The Trophy— a new traveling prize for the next chapter of the historic rivalry.
The Pacific Lutheran University Athletic Department has partnered with Opendorse, the industry leader in Name, Image, Likeness, to provide Lute student-athletes with the education and tools to maximize their NIL value and marketability.
The Pacific Lutheran University football program and Head Coach Brant McAdams announced the addition of Ketner Kupp to the 2021 coaching staff, serving as the linebackers coach.
Being a two-sport athlete is a tough assignment. It becomes even tougher when a global pandemic forces the two sports that are usually conducted in opposite seasons to be played simultaneously. But it's a challenge Pacific Lutheran University sophomore Ashton Barton tackled head on this spring.
Brant McAdams is not a Westering. He's not a Frosty Westering disciple. He's not an alumnus of Pacific Lutheran. But he's taken over one of the Division III programs most identified with its traditions, and so far, the Lutes, and their alumni, have responded. Adam Turer has more in Around the Nation.
Frosty Westering, then his son Scott, coached Pacific Lutheran from 1972 through 2018. Trinity (Texas) assistant Brant McAdams will the first non-Westering to head that program in more than four decades.
PLU announced on Wednesday the resignation of head football coach Scott Westering. A member of the PLU Hall of Fame, Westering has been involved with Lute athletics as a student-athlete and a coach. Westering began his tenure on the coaching staff in 1981 and has been the head coach for the last 14 seasons, compiling a record of 73-54.
The Pacific Lutheran University football team's scheduled home opener on Saturday against Warner University (Florida) has been canceled due to the fallout from Hurricane Irma.
Cole Chandler tossed a touchdown and ran for two more but it was not enough as the Pacific Lutheran University football team fell just short on Saturday night with host California Lutheran University holding on for the 27-21 victory under the lights at Rolland Stadium.
Defense ruled the day on Saturday at Sparks Stadium with the Pacific Lutheran University football team limiting Pacific University to a season low point total in the Lutes' 27-16 victory to open Northwest Conference play.
From DePauw Never Quits to Wabash Always Fights to Every Man a Lute, some Division III schools identify with a phrase that has lasted through the years. Ryan Tipps takes a look at some of those in Around the Nation.
“We’re definitely excited to get another shot,” said senior Jordan Patterson. “Each game we play, we have an opportunity to get better. And we’re going to be a better PLU team than the first time that we played them this year."
UW-Platteville was tabbed to win this year’s conference title. At the clip that the Pioneers’ spread offense is scoring, it’s no wonder the other schools have so much respect for UW-P.
Heading into next week's NWC showdown, the No. 2 Wildcats and No. 10 Lutes had significantly different Saturday wins. Plus St. John's and Widener fell. More in the Top 25 wrap.
Coaching in Division III was just a small part of Frosty Westering's career, but the former Pacific Lutheran coach made an impact on us, just as he did everyone he met. He passed away April 12.
McMINNVILLE, Ore. – An-end-of-game drive toward a tying field goal – or perhaps a winning touchdown – ended on a fourth down incompletion as Linfield held off Pacific Lutheran, 27-24, in an opening round game of the NCAA Division III football playoffs on Saturday at Maxwell Field.
ATHERTON, Calif. - Dalton Ritchey accounted for five touchdowns, including four passing, to lead Pacific Lutheran to a 38-21 non-conference football victory over the host Menlo College Oaks on Saturday afternoon.
PUYALLUP - Scoring touchdowns on four of its first five possessions, Pacific Lutheran built an early lead Saturday afternoon and cruised to a 35-14 Northwest Conference football win over the visiting Whitworth Pirates at Sparks Stadium.
TACOMA - Trailing 14-7 late in the second quarter, Pacific Lutheran scored 35 unanswered points to defeat the host Puget Sound Loggers, 41-14, in a Northwest Conference football game played in the rain on Saturday afternoon at Baker Stadium.
PUYALLUP - Quarterback Dalton Ritchey scored three rushing touchdowns, cornerback Tayler Angevine returned an interception 80 yards for a score, and Pacific Lutheran made a statement Saturday with a 41-27 Northwest Conference football win over nationally ranked Willamette at Sparks Stadium.
FOREST GROVE, Ore. - Pacific Lutheran took a 28-2 lead into the fourth quarter and added two late touchdowns as a knockout punch to beat the Pacific Boxers, 41-23, in a Northwest Conference football game played Saturday at Lincoln Park Stadium.
PORTLAND, Ore. - Dalton Ritchey threw for three touchdowns and the Pacific Lutheran defense hassled dynamic Lewis & Clark quarterback Keith Welch throughout the game as the Lutes beat the host Pioneers, 31-14, in a Northwest Conference football game played Saturday afternoon at Griswold Stadium.
PUYALLUP - John Shaffer slipped away from a couple of tacklers, reversed field and raced 32 yards for the winning touchdown with about seven minutes left as No. 3-ranked Linfield held off Pacific Lutheran, 31-24, on a sunny Saturday afternoon at Sparks Stadium.
The Salem Years: Frosty brings the fun
December 12, 2023When the Pacific Lutheran Lutes rolled into Salem for the 1999 Stagg Bowl, you couldn't find a more loose, more fun-loving bunch. Frosty Westering's grandson, a Gagliardi Trophy-winning quarterback for the champion Lutes, remembers the epic ride in a story by Mark Simon.
