2017-18 certainly was a banner year for your Drake Bulldogs. Since my arrival almost eight months ago, we have talked about developing champions in the classroom, in competition and in our community. I'm so proud of what I witnessed during 2018 and have been very impressed by the character and talents of our student-athletes, coaches and staff that comprise our Drake University athletics department.
It is still very much summer in Des Moines, but Drake student-athletes will soon be returning to campus and beginning preparations for the upcoming academic and athletic year. Before we officially turn the page to the 2018-19 school year, let's celebrate a remarkable 2017-18 season by Des Moines' Hometown Team that saw student-athletes excel with record-setting flair in competition, in the classroom and in our community.