Photos by Hillary Ehlen
All of us purvey the furthest regions for the latest information about NDSU athletics. Some of us go to social media, others turn on the television or the radio and some may even open up the newspaper. Regardless of your medium, we all see the same familiar faces when searching out the latest Bison news. So, we thought it would be nice to bring attention to the hard work these recognizable figures bring to our community. Without them, how would we stay up to date with our favorite school? The fact of the matter is that the Fargo-Moorhead area would be far less informed about NDSU athletics without these people. That is why we pieced together the Bison Media Guide.
Midco Sports Network
Greg Stemen
College Basketball Analyst for Midco Sports Network
In your opinion, how has North Dakota State athletics become so successful?
“Investment in good people (Administration, Coaches & staff, Student-Athlete recruiting). Committing the proper resources to allow programs to compete for championships.”
In your years covering North Dakota State, what has been your fondest memory?
“I was fortunate enough to call the semi-final of the Summit League Tournament when NDSU came back to knock off #1 seed Fort Wayne in the Semi-Finals.”
What does covering the Bison mean to you?
“It’s an opportunity to cover a level of Division 1 athletics that still has a high level of integrity attached to it.”
Years Covering NDSU
7
Fun Facts
“I have an amateur baseball ERA of infinity.”
“At one point, I quit college to go home and farm for the rest of my life.”
Brian Shawn
Play-by-Play Announcer/On-Air Talent for Midco Sports Network and KVLY/KFYR – Bison Football Network
In your years covering North Dakota State, what has been your fondest memory?
“North Dakota State’s Summit League Men’s Basketball Tournament Championship in 2009.”
In your opinion, how has North Dakota State athletics become so successful?
“Community support has been incredible for NDSU athletics, along with committed administrative support. There is a real passion for Bison athletics that fans, university staff/faculty, coaches and athletes take a lot of pride in. When you have that kind of commitment, success follows.”
What does covering the Bison mean to you?
“It’s pretty special, it really is. I have had the chance to be on the call or in attendance for some very memorable moments over the years and have also had the chance to get to know so many student-athletes, coaches, fans, donors and administrators as well. I am blessed to have a job I truly love and don’t take a second of it for granted.”
Years Covering NDSU
13
Fun Facts
“I am huge theme park enthusiast.”
“I have served as Chair of the Fargo-Moorhead-West Fargo Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee For the past three years”
