Jeff Kolpack

Fargo

Reporter and Writer at Forum Communications

Forum Communications, NDSU football beat writer; Golf Show on 740 The Fan. Author: "Horns Up" & "North Dakota Tough” & “Covid Kids.” ICDC Board of Directors.

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Articles

Family man Tom Hoge hopes experience at Augusta helps

2 weeks ago | inforum.com | Jeff Kolpack

FARGO — No longer is Tom Hoge any sort of newbie on the PGA Tour, not after winning at Pebble Beach, not after being a regular at the four majors and not after playing twice in the Masters. He’s 35 years old, has a four-month-old baby boy and is getting ready for his third time around Augusta National. Hoge and his wife, Kelly, are a traveling family now; all three were at the three week PGA Tour swing through Florida.
Kolpack: Chris Klieman says college football 'a disaster'

2 weeks ago | inforum.com | Jeff Kolpack

FargoWhen Chris Klieman says college athletics is a disaster, well, it’s a disaster. Most of us who have been covering college football for years know a common-sense guy who can speak the reality of a situation. That would be Klieman. He was the guy who, after a season-opening 38-35 loss at the University of Montana in 2015, said it would probably take every non-conference game and a bye week for his defense to figure things out.
With a friendly Oscar the Grouch, Bison RB back in action

2 weeks ago | inforum.com | Jeff Kolpack

FARGO — They’re good buddies, now, Owen Johnson and his left knee brace. The North Dakota State running back even gave it a name: Oscar the Grouch after the "Sesame Street" character. Oscar in the ensuing days after returning to the field felt big and bulky to Johnson, but the fact Oscar is a safeguard to keep the senior in the lineup mix makes him an OK dude. And the Bison are more than OK in having him part of the backfield rotation.
Houston one of the finalists for Jacari White

3 weeks ago | inforum.com | Jeff Kolpack |Jeff has worked

FARGO — The University of Houston is doing more than preparing for its Final Four NCAA basketball tournament appearance this week. The Cougars are also in the mix in recruiting Jacari White. The former North Dakota State guard has Houston as one of his five finalists for his final year of eligibility, according to On3Sports. The others are no slouch either: Virginia Tech, Texas, Mississippi and West Virginia.
Reality of college football hit Bryce Lance quick

3 weeks ago | inforum.com | Jeff Kolpack |Jeff has worked

FARGO — It was all business with Division I FCS football for Bryce Lance in the weeks leading up to the national championship game against Montana State. The North Dakota State receiver was busy leading his team through the playoffs. He was locked in, engaged. In four postseason games, Lance had 25 receptions for 375 yards and seven touchdowns, perhaps the greatest offensive individual performance in an NDSU playoff run.
Young buck no more, Trent Fraley now anchor of Bison offensive line

3 weeks ago | inforum.com | Jeff Kolpack |Jeff has worked

FARGO — What could have been for the Fraley family if the Detroit Lions completed a successful run through the NFL playoffs. Yet, the 2024 season was probably more successful than any other football family out there. Trent Fraley was the starting center for North Dakota State, which defeated Montana State 35-32 in the Division I FCS national title game in Frisco, Texas.
Bison WNIT postseason runs hits a wall in OT

3 weeks ago | inforum.com | Jeff Kolpack |Jeff has worked

FARGO — If there was a shortage of electricity on the northside of Fargo Monday night, blame the Scheels Center. There was plenty of power in the WNIT quarterfinals in the building — with the exception of the North Dakota State offense in overtime. The Bison had their moments against Troy in regulation, but couldn’t carry it over in the five extra minutes in a 97-88 Trojans victory. It ended NDSU’s season at 21-12 in the latest game played, March 31, in program history.
WNIT like a second life for Bison senior Schulte

3 weeks ago | inforum.com | Jeff Kolpack |Jeff has worked

FARGO — There’s nothing in the dictionary under “Division I women’s basketball” that says it’s easy and North Dakota State senior Abby Schulte can testify to that. The regular season and Summit League tournament wasn’t the ending she envisioned. It’s also what has made the Women’s National Invitational Tournament so rewarding. NDSU’s career leader in games played has made the most of a second life. “Just taking this opportunity to keep playing and embracing that,” Schulte said.
Bulked up Bison DT Eli Mostaert gave NFL scouts his best shot

3 weeks ago | inforum.com | Jeff Kolpack |Jeff has worked

FARGO — Even some of the most loyal North Dakota State fans still had trouble figuring out the difference between the football Mostaert brothers last fall, that despite both being sixth-year players. Not so much anymore. Defensive tackle Eli Mostaert went through his Bison Pro Day workout last Thursday at a solid 295 pounds, up from his playing weight days in the 280s. He finished last season at 283. His twin and former defensive line teammate, Will Mostaert, is done with football.
Golf Show with Jeff Kolpack podcast: Tom Hoge unplugged

3 weeks ago | inforum.com | Jeff Kolpack |Jeff has worked

FARGO — Fargo South graduate Tom Hoge is in his 12th year on the PGA Tour, and is off to one of the best starts of his career making eight of the first nine cuts. Hoge is qualified for all four majors and talks about preparing for the upcoming Masters, which he has already played in twice. Mark Johnson from Suite Shots joins the show talking about Tom and the golf entertainment industry. To access the show, click here: