Carroll, NAIA legend Mike Van Diest hired to coach at MSU-Northern

There are few names in the world of Montana football, and. None that are bigger in the realm of NAIA coaching than Mike Van Diest. That name, when it comes to success, knowledge and skill, reigns supreme after what was an incredible and historical career at Carroll College, where he led the Fighting Saints to six NAIA national championships.

Now, Mike Van Diest is bringing all of that history, all of that knowledge, all of that skill as a coach to Montana State University-Northern.

On Monday afternoon, Northern head coach Andrew Rolin announced that he has lured Van Diest out of retirement, an...