Weekly Football Report moved to Kleiner

Going into this weekend’s matchup against rival Saginaw Valley State University, Grand Valley State University head football coach Matt Mitchell’s weekly coaches’ show on the ESPN 96.1 has been moved to the Kleiner Commons this week. The show, which will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. tonight, will give students a chance to listen to Mitchell’s thoughts on the upcoming Battle of the Valleys, as well as receive prizes.

Also involved in the Battle of the Valleys weekend is the early start time for the football game. Unlike the normal kickoff time of 7 p.m., the Lakers and Cardinals will kick off at a special 1 p.m. start.

The first 1,000 GVSU students will get bam-bam sticks, while the first 1,000 fans will get a GVSU blanket.

Baltes, Witt honored with All-Region recognition

Following a regional’s victory, Grand Valley State University head coach Jerry Baltes and senior runner Anthony Witt have been honored as Midwest Region Coach of the Year and Midwest Region Athlete of the Year by the The United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association.

This marks he second-straight year that Baltes has walked away with the award, while Witt, coming off a victory at the NCAA Division II Midwest Regional this weekend, is a first-time winner. Along with the women, the men’s cross country team will prepare for next weekend’s NCAA Division II National Championship in Spokane, Wash.

Schedules

M. Swimming

Friday vs. Michigan State, 6 p.m.

W. Swimming

Friday vs, Michigan State, 6 p.m.

Saturday vs. Northern Michigan, 1 p.m.

Football

Saturday vs. Saginaw Valley, 1 p.m.

Volleyball

Saturday at GLIAC Semifinals, TBA

Sunday at GLIAC Finals, TBA

W. Soccer

Sunday vs. Regional Semifinal, 1 p.m.

W. Basketall

Sunday at St. Josephs, 2 p.m.