Post by Logan on Apr 30, 2016 3:20:01 GMT -6
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Philadelphia Eagles merchandise is about to become a hot item in North Dakota.
Bismarck native and former North Dakota State University standout quarterback Carson Wentz was drafted No. 2 by the Eagles in the first round of the NFL draft Thursday night.
Fans in Bismarck and Fargo — home to NDSU — gathered in homes, restaurants, bars and even a football stadium to watch draft coverage.
"It's just such an accomplishment," said Wentz high school coach Ron Wingenbach, part of large crowd that watched the draft on a video screen at the local stadium. "When his name got read on the big scoreboard, that was just a great, great feeling."
Read more: bismarcktribune.com/news/state-and-regional/carson-wentz-mania-reigns-supreme-in-north-dakota/article_cb007126-3854-5342-933e-ad25deaa4874.html
Bismarck native and former North Dakota State University standout quarterback Carson Wentz was drafted No. 2 by the Eagles in the first round of the NFL draft Thursday night.
Fans in Bismarck and Fargo — home to NDSU — gathered in homes, restaurants, bars and even a football stadium to watch draft coverage.
"It's just such an accomplishment," said Wentz high school coach Ron Wingenbach, part of large crowd that watched the draft on a video screen at the local stadium. "When his name got read on the big scoreboard, that was just a great, great feeling."
Read more: bismarcktribune.com/news/state-and-regional/carson-wentz-mania-reigns-supreme-in-north-dakota/article_cb007126-3854-5342-933e-ad25deaa4874.html