Meet The Team
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WRITER
Lucas Semb
​Lucas Semb is a University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire graduate and Milwaukee native. He's been a sports reporter at every stop of his career including stints at Best Version Media, the Pensacola News Journal and the Missoulian. Most recently, Lucas was the University of Montana football beat writer for the 2022 season - leading to a connection with FCS Nation. For the launch of their new website, Lucas will assume the role of national reporter, giving you coverage on FCS programs from coast-to-coast. Lucas is active on social media, so feel free to engage in conversation or just follow along for your FCS updates all season long.
WRITER
Coach Gene Clemons
Coach Gene Clemons has been involved with the game of football as a player, a coach, and a journalist for 30 years. He was a three-sport athlete in high school and in college but it was football where he made a real name for himself as a receiver and tight end. Clemons graduated from Arkansas Tech University in 2004 with a BA in Journalism and began his coaching and media careers. Over the next 19 years he would hold positions as a high school head coach and college assistant coach. He would also have bylines in publications like The Boston Globe, Worcester Telegram and Gazette, Bridgton News, Urbana Daily Citizen, Macon Telegraph, Football Gameplan, Giants Country, and The Athletic. Now he brings his unique perspective to an underserved and underrepresented Southeastern region of the Football Championship Subdivision.
WRITER
Luke Giegling
​Luke Giegling was born and raised in St. Louis. He went on to play football at Southern Illinois, Carbondale and was an All-American Linebacker. Currently resides in Chicago, IL. He attends the Illinois Media School, majoring in radio and television broadcasting. Football is and will always be the greatest blessing in his life; it has led to countless connections and avenues for me to pursue a career in sports media. As a former FCS player himself, he is excited to join FCS Nation and assist with Missouri Valley coverage as well as generally covering defenses around the FCS.
BIG SKY / NATIONAL CORRESPONDANT
DJ Colter
​I grew up in MT dreaming to play for Cats or Griz and following the Big Sky since the 80’s. I had many cousins/etc. play for both in state schools. I played D-Tackle for the Griz from 95-99. (Won title in 95 & lost title in 96.) My brother, Curt, played for Griz from 98-02 and was an All American & National Champion D-Tackle as well. I coached and taught for years before getting into the insurance industry. I now own and lead an: Insurance Agency, Real Estate rentals, and an Online store…while serving on many non-profit boards. I have lived in Fargo, ND for 20 years now with my business adventures…so know the Missouri Valley and Dakota 4 FCS programs really well too now. I am married with 3 sports loving daughters and try to spend as much time as possible at our MN lake cabin! I love talking college football and all the storylines that the game provides that give us joy.
WRITER
Mark Warren
Mark Warren was born and raised in north Idaho and has loved football for as long as he’s been alive. He moved to Moscow, Idaho in 2021 to study broadcasting at the University of Idaho. He started working at the Argonaut, the student newspaper, and became an editor in his first year there. In his second year at Idaho, he started “The Vandal Scoreboard,” a podcast covering all things Vandal athletics. At this time, he also was running the Vandal Nation social media accounts. He got to cover the Vandals for two years before graduating in 2024.
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NATIONAL CORRESPONDANT
Jeremy Jorgenson
I grew up on a ranch in Southcentral Montana and was a part of some great high school sports teams at Shepherd High School. I have followed the Big Sky Conference and all of FCS football closely since the 1980's. Following high school I played division 3 football in Minnesota and eventually got into sports broadcasting. My broadcasting career took me many places back in Montana as well as Nebraska, Idaho and eventually landing in Fargo, ND. I transitioned from broadcasting to athletic administration where I enjoyed a 13 year run as an assistant athletic director at NDSU where I managed the media rights and provided broadcasting duties. Currently I reside in Fargo, ND with wife Steffanie and children Jay and Libby while operating the West Fargo Hockey Association as its Executive Director.
FCS NATION INTERN
Holly Malkowski
My name is Holly and I am a student at the University of Montana studying journalism. I am from Greenville, Wisconsin, but moved to Missoula three years ago to go to college. In my free time, I like to coach volleyball, go hiking, and hang out with my friends. I am excited to be a part of this team!
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SOCON CORRESPONDANT
John Hooper
With over two decades of experience covering the Southern Conference, John Hooper has covered the league with various outlet over the years. Affectionately known as "SoCon John" by folks around the league, Hooper has dedicated himself to giving the league a voice in both FCS football, as well as a rising mid-major basketball power. You can follow him @soconjohn22 on twitter, and his articles on SoCon football throughout the 2022 season can be found at thespreadfootball.com
MVFC CORRESPONDANT
Brendan Luedtke
Brendan is a part of Jackrabbit Illustrated as co host of the B Team podcast. An avid follower of the FCS as a whole for over a decade, Brendan will bring his knowledge of the MVFC to you each week.
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MVFC CORRESPONDANT
Tanner Castora
Tanner Castora was born and raised in Strongsville, Ohio, a suburb of Cleveland. He graduated from Kent State University with a degree in journalism before accepting a job with the CBS news station named 'Keloland' in Sioux Falls, South Dakota as a sports reporter / anchor in 2021 where he covered the FCS and Missouri Valley Conference for two years.
He has continued doing so for the past year as an independent / freelance journalist and is excited to join the team at FCS Nation Radio. If Tanner could have dinner with three people, it would be his late grandmother Josephine, John Wooden, and Jesus.
Director of Marketing
Stone Labanowitz
The ultimate connoisseur of offense. Stone works for ESPN West Palm Beach covering all things South Florida. The former Quarterback of the Southern Illinois Salukis has a fiery passion for the FCS due to it's lack of coverage and how stockpiled the rosters are of NFL caliber players. Expect general coverage of the Subdivision.
BIG SKY CORRESPONDENT / DIGITAL
Samuel Akem
Samuel Akem is from Broken Arrow, Oklahoma and has built a name for himself through hard-work and dedication! As former All-American and All-Conference wide out at The University of Montana Samuel was able to make a name for himself during his time in college! Samuel Is a lover of all offensive football and the Big Sky Conference! New to the media space, Samuel is bringing a great attitude and enthusiasm to the space as he looks to dominate in the same way he did during his time in college!