Welcome to Cardinal Football “Our biggest strength on gameday is the support of our fans, especially the students. Never underestimate your value to me, my staff and this team.” would like to welcome you back to campus for the 20172018 academic year! For those entering your first year of college, you are embarking on a special new chapter in your life, just as our football team is embarking on a new chapter in Lamar football history. I know you’re as excited as our staff and team are to start a new academic year and new football season. We have been working hard for this moment — the 2017 football season. It’s a great time to be a Lamar University Cardinal. It’s the start of not only a new season but a new era.
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I’m honored to serve as your head coach, and I can assure you that our players will work hard to present their best both on and off the field. We have a great tradition at Lamar, and I expect our teams to build upon that tradition. This past spring we had our first NFL Draft selection since bringing back the program, and I believe that was just the tip of the iceberg. We have lofty goals for the Cardinals, but for us to achieve those goals, we need your participation. Our biggest strength on gameday is the support of our fans, especially the students. Never underestimate your value to me, my staff
and this team. I invite you to stand together with us as we face a daunting schedule this season. I look forward to seeing you on campus, and at Provost Umphrey Stadium this season as we take on the Southland Conference together and take this program to new heights! Sincerely, Mike Schultz Head Football Coach
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