Spring Has Sprung!

Two weeks of Spring Ball practice will conclude today at Benedetti-Werhli Stadium. The Cardinals have had an excellent turnout throughout the Spring and continue to set their sights high for their 2009 campaign. All are welcome to come and watch the Cardinals as they continue working throughout the upcoming weeks.

Countdown to Switzerland

Now 52 days until we leave for Switzerland!

Player Perspectives: Alex Haan

This edition of Player Perspectives features Freshman Quarterback Alex Haan. In his piece, Haan discusses the first week of Spring Practice, his experiences during recruiting and what he plans on accomplishing during the Spring and the upcoming season. Haan, a native of Homer Glen, Illinois, is a 2008 graduate of Chicago Christian HS.

After the first week of spring ball, I think things are going really well for me and the team. Coming together for 16 practices can only make the team better; it’s a great way to show all the hard work we have put into the off season. Getting out on the field is great because it keeps us up to speed with the knowledge of the game and gives us a chance to compete for a starting job. Spring practices are really good for recruiting and getting kids to come out for the football program because we can show the kids how we run practice and give them a feel for what our program is all about. We show that we work very hard each practice, but we also have fun while doing it.

The winter term went well academically. I decided to take four classes during my winter term to stay busy. Throughout the winter term I ate lunch with a recruit almost every day. During the recruiting overnights I hosted three recruits including a recruit from Connecticut. I had a great experience with Dom Sulo on my overnight recruiting visit so I feel like every other kid who decides to take an overnight visit here deserves the same.

Some of my personal goals are being the number two quarterback behind Aaron Fanthorpe throughout spring ball as well as the upcoming season. During the summer I want to improve my 225 max from 15 reps to 20 reps and my max squat 315 from 8 reps to 12 reps. Next season as a team I think we have all the tools and players to make it deep into the playoffs. I believe that if we stay healthy we can compete with any team in the nation.

I am going to Switzerland this summer with the team and I could not be more excited. Going out of the country with all my best friends and also playing football will be an unbelievable experience. Coach Spencer has done a great job setting up fun activities throughout each day. I think that Switzerland will be an unforgettable and I am really looking forward to the summer trip.

Countdown to Switzerland

Now only 59 days until departure to Switzerland!

Championship Rings

The Rings are in! If you have not yet received yours, it can be picked up in Coach Spencer's office. Also, be sure to swing by and pick up your framed poster of our ring's compliments of Josten's.

Pizza with the President

Cards, don't forget Pizza with the President tonight at 6 p.m. in Wentz Concert Hall. Players from the 2008 season should attend.

Count-down to Switzerland

73 Days until Lakes, Mountains, Rafting, and football!