Jostens Unveils North Dakota State University Championship Rings and Fan Jewelry Collection
April 20 2018 - 7:30PM
Jostens, the nation’s leading provider of custom, hand-crafted fine
jewelry for college and professional sports teams, has once again
partnered with North Dakota State University (NDSU) to create the
Bison football team’s 2017 FCS championship ring and a collection
of championship jewelry for its fans. The rings were presented
today to NDSU players and coaches prior to the team’s annual Green
& Gold Spring Game held at Gate City Bank Field at the
Fargodome. The 2017 NDSU Championship Ring commemorates the
Bison’s sixth championship in seven years. NDSU has partnered
with Jostens to create all six of the team’s championship rings
since 2011.“Jostens is honored to once again partner with NDSU to
design a ring and fan collection that not only celebrates the 2017
team’s achievement, but also exemplifies the program’s legacy of
success,” said Chris Poitras, Chief Operating Officer and VP of
Jostens College and Professional Sports division. “These
stunning rings were handcrafted to recognize the team’s
accomplishment and commemorate the program’s legacy.”“It has been a
pleasure to continue our partnership with Jostens to craft these
one-of-a-kind keepsakes which, thanks to the generosity of Team
Makers, we will be awarding to each player and coach,” said Troy
Goergen, Senior Associate Director of Athletics External
Operations, NDSU. “We are also proud to unveil for our fans a
custom selection of personalized jewelry with designs inspired by
the FCS championship ring.”The ring top features the Bison logo set
atop a raised dimensional image of the NCAA Championship Trophy.
Embedded in the inner bezel of the ring are 16 princess-cut stones
representing the 16 games played during the 2017 season. Six round
shamrock spinel stones represent the six championships earned by
the Bison in the last seven years.Engraved on the bottom bezel of
the right side of the ring is the phrase “Standard Over Feeling” –
a source of inspiration gained from motivational speaker Will
Compton of the Washington Redskins. Below the phrase, each ring is
personalized with the name of the player or coach and the player’s
position or number. An image of the Fargodome – home of the Bison –
is also featured.The left side of the ring features the Bison’s
14-1 record, as well as the team’s motto, “Empty the Tank.” The
inside arbor of the ring includes a pictograph with the letters
“MT” (empty) appearing on an image of a fuel tank. The year of
every NDSU Bison football championship is also listed on the inside
of the ring.To further celebrate this remarkable chapter in the
program’s history, NDSU and Jostens collaborated to create a custom
selection of personalized jewelry and collectibles for Bison fans.
The collection was available for sale at the NDSU Tailgate Expo
today from 4-8 pm inside the Fargodome, and will also be available
online at http://www.jostens.com/ndsufootball for a limited
time.About JostensJostens is a trusted partner in the academic and
achievement channel, providing products, programs and services that
help its customers celebrate moments that matter. The company's
products include yearbooks, publications, jewelry and consumer
goods that serve the K-12 educational, college and professional
sports segments. Founded in 1897 and based in Minneapolis, Minn.,
Jostens is a subsidiary of Newell Brands (NYSE: NWL) and can be
found online at www.jostens.com.
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About North Dakota State UniversityNorth
Dakota State University is a student-focused, land-grant, research
university located in Fargo, N.D., with an enrollment of more than
14,000. NDSU is a member of The Summit League and Missouri
Valley Football Conference with an affiliate membership in the Big
12 Conference for wrestling.NDSU has a storied history of athletic
success including 26 team national championships since 1965 in
football, women’s basketball, wrestling, softball, men’s cross
country and women’s indoor track and field. Since completing a
reclassification to NCAA Division I in the fall of 2008, the Bison
have won six football national championships, made three NCAA men’s
basketball tournaments, eight softball regionals and one super
regional, three NCAA women’s volleyball postseason appearances,
NCAA regionals in women’s soccer, women’s golf and baseball, and
produced several All-Americans in track and field, cross country
and wrestling.
Jeff Peterson
JOSTENS
952.830.3348
jeff.peterson@jostens.com
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