The University Of Minnesota opened its doors as they held an open house. They gave free tours of TCF Bank Stadium.
This was the first time that I had been inside the TCF Bank Stadium. I have driven around the Stadium and I when I first got to the stadium I was amazed at all the buzz around it. When I got into the parking lot, parking at the stadium for this event was $3.75. I was surprised at first that they were charging for parking but then again I wasn’t because I figured that they wanted to simulate a game situation.
I arrived at the field and from the outside and the stadium was beautiful. There were all the names of all of the counties in Minnesota carved in brick lining the outside of the stadium.
I had to wait about 20 minutes before I was able to get into the stadium because I was early. The college radio station was there handing out free stuff. After about a 10-minute wait the doors were opened to the Stadium.
After I got past security I walked up a flight of stairs where there were tables of all of the colleges that the University of Minnesota provides. They were handing out information about their courses they offer. After all that they provided free tours of the locker rooms. The University of Minnesota locker room is the largest of any pro or college sports. The locker room is in a shape of a football. The only other stadium that has a locker room shaped like a football is the Green Bay Packers of the NFL.
After the locker room tour it was time to hit the field. The field was awesome. People were only allowed to stay in the end zone. When I was on the field it brought memories of screaming fans in a tournament appearance. When I go down and cover the Minnesota state football and you have thousands of screaming fans and I am trying to interview the players. There is a lot of happiness and emotion that the fans bring.
After I got done with the field there was a tunnel that leads off the field and brought us out to the stadium entrance. There was an usher that was handing out free woman’s hockey tickets for the afternoon’s hockey game. The Gopher women’s hockey team was able to beat Syracuse 4-1. It was a fun and entertaining game. It was the first time that I had been in Ridder Arena. On the backside of Ridder Arena is the university tennis center. I walked around in there for a bit. That was the first time that I had been in either two of those arenas.
After I was done with tours I have to say I was pretty impressed with the new TCF Bank Stadium. That is a pretty cool complex.
Sunday, October 4, 2009
MINNEAPOLIS SOUTHWEST TOOK OUT MINNEAPOLIS SOUTH IN CONFERENCE SHOWDOWN
Minneapolis South and Minneapolis Southwest took to the football field on a cloudy afternoon.
On the opening drive, Southwest’s John Berry scored a rushing touchdown to give the Southwest Lakers a 6-0 lead. The two-point conversion attempt failed.
The Minneapolis Southwest quarterback Ayrton Scott did a good job of getting set and people in place. John Berry got another Southwest touchdown.
The two-point conversion was good.
With 5:26 in the first quarter the score was Southwest 14 and South 0.
Southwest was looking to get the ball into Aryton Scott’s hands. He kept the ball a few times as he tried to juke and jive the South defenders.
At the end of the first quarter the score was Southwest 14 and South 0.
Both of these teams did a good on the defensive end as they both battled to get the ball. Southwest was able to keep pounding the ball up the field.
Southwest found the end zone again as Danny Kernan scored on a short touchdown run. The extra point was no good.
South got the ball back and they tried to make something happen. They did find the end zone as Lamarr Sulivan got the touchdown. He scored the touchdown but he made a dive in the end zone. The touchdown was good but the extra point was not.
After that touchdown the score was Southwest 20 and South 6.
Southwest looked to both air it out and run with it. Sam Beaver made some nice long passes from Aryton Scott in the first half.
Southwest was able to find the end zone again as John Berry scored another touchdown with under a minute left in the second quarter. The two-point conversion was no good.
South fumbled the ball on the 15-yard line to give the ball back to Southwest where they let the clock run out with 16.9 seconds left.
At half time the score was Minneapolis Southwest 26 and Minneapolis South 6.
Minneapolis Southwest got the ball to begin the third quarter. They were looking to get the ball into their quarterback’s hands. Aryton Scott has become very agile he knows the plays and he has been able to adjust. South has been able to pick off some his passes.
The Lakers have done a good job on both sides of the ball, as they have been able to fend off the tiger attack. South is playing very hard they have not given up.
Evan Gray for Southwest has done a good job in this game. He really has come up and made some nice catches during the game.
Aryton Scott has found the end zone as he scores a rushing touchdown for the Southwest Lakers. Damian Papenfuss made the two-point conversion. The score after that touchdown was Minneapolis Southwest 36 and Minneapolis South 6.
On South’s next drive they got intercepted and they gave the ball back to Southwest.
At the end of the third quarter the score was Minneapolis Southwest 34 and Minneapolis South 6.
As the fourth quarter got underway, the Southwest Lakers got very excited. They have played well throughout game.
Evan Gray found the end zone for the Lakers. They are going to try to find the end zone again and they do just that on a short run by Aryton Scott for the two point conversion. With that touchdown the score was Southwest 42 and South 6.
South went on the attack, as they wanted to find the end zone and try to get something going. They were able to find the end zone on a Chris Hatcher touchdown catch. With that touchdown with 2:04 remaining in regulation the score was Southwest 42 and South 12.
Minneapolis South gave it once last shot as they tried to make a mad dash to the end zone as time was winding down in the game. South was able to find a touchdown as Soly made a touchdown reception Chris Hatcher made the two-point conversion. With 29 seconds left in the fourth quarter the score was Southwest 42 and South 20.
Minneapolis Southwest was able to come away with the 42-20 victory over Minneapolis South.
On the opening drive, Southwest’s John Berry scored a rushing touchdown to give the Southwest Lakers a 6-0 lead. The two-point conversion attempt failed.
The Minneapolis Southwest quarterback Ayrton Scott did a good job of getting set and people in place. John Berry got another Southwest touchdown.
The two-point conversion was good.
With 5:26 in the first quarter the score was Southwest 14 and South 0.
Southwest was looking to get the ball into Aryton Scott’s hands. He kept the ball a few times as he tried to juke and jive the South defenders.
At the end of the first quarter the score was Southwest 14 and South 0.
Both of these teams did a good on the defensive end as they both battled to get the ball. Southwest was able to keep pounding the ball up the field.
Southwest found the end zone again as Danny Kernan scored on a short touchdown run. The extra point was no good.
South got the ball back and they tried to make something happen. They did find the end zone as Lamarr Sulivan got the touchdown. He scored the touchdown but he made a dive in the end zone. The touchdown was good but the extra point was not.
After that touchdown the score was Southwest 20 and South 6.
Southwest looked to both air it out and run with it. Sam Beaver made some nice long passes from Aryton Scott in the first half.
Southwest was able to find the end zone again as John Berry scored another touchdown with under a minute left in the second quarter. The two-point conversion was no good.
South fumbled the ball on the 15-yard line to give the ball back to Southwest where they let the clock run out with 16.9 seconds left.
At half time the score was Minneapolis Southwest 26 and Minneapolis South 6.
Minneapolis Southwest got the ball to begin the third quarter. They were looking to get the ball into their quarterback’s hands. Aryton Scott has become very agile he knows the plays and he has been able to adjust. South has been able to pick off some his passes.
The Lakers have done a good job on both sides of the ball, as they have been able to fend off the tiger attack. South is playing very hard they have not given up.
Evan Gray for Southwest has done a good job in this game. He really has come up and made some nice catches during the game.
Aryton Scott has found the end zone as he scores a rushing touchdown for the Southwest Lakers. Damian Papenfuss made the two-point conversion. The score after that touchdown was Minneapolis Southwest 36 and Minneapolis South 6.
On South’s next drive they got intercepted and they gave the ball back to Southwest.
At the end of the third quarter the score was Minneapolis Southwest 34 and Minneapolis South 6.
As the fourth quarter got underway, the Southwest Lakers got very excited. They have played well throughout game.
Evan Gray found the end zone for the Lakers. They are going to try to find the end zone again and they do just that on a short run by Aryton Scott for the two point conversion. With that touchdown the score was Southwest 42 and South 6.
South went on the attack, as they wanted to find the end zone and try to get something going. They were able to find the end zone on a Chris Hatcher touchdown catch. With that touchdown with 2:04 remaining in regulation the score was Southwest 42 and South 12.
Minneapolis South gave it once last shot as they tried to make a mad dash to the end zone as time was winding down in the game. South was able to find a touchdown as Soly made a touchdown reception Chris Hatcher made the two-point conversion. With 29 seconds left in the fourth quarter the score was Southwest 42 and South 20.
Minneapolis Southwest was able to come away with the 42-20 victory over Minneapolis South.
Saturday, October 3, 2009
MINNEAPOLIS WASHBURN AND NORTH SQUARE OFF ON THE FOOTBALL FIELD
The top two teams in the Minneapolis City Conference squared off on a brisk raining night as Minneapolis North and Minneapolis Washburn.
North had the ball first and they got intercepted. So Washburn got the ball back and they were looking to both pass and run the ball. The field conditions were wet. There was a light mist throughout the night.
Montrell Wade for Washburn was able to find the end zone on a short yard run and a Washburn touchdown.
North tried to use both the run and pass in the first quarter. Both teams did their fair share of slipping and sliding on the field.
At the end of the first quarter the score was Minneapolis Washburn 6 and Minneapolis North 0.
As the second quarter got underway the Minneapolis North Polars threatened to get on the board. And they did as Carlton Littlejohn found the end zone for a touchdown. Littlejohn also found the end zone again on the two point conversion.
Montrell Wade for Washburn was able to find big yardage was he was able to find the red zone for the Millers.
Cedric Camble was able to come up with a touchdown for Minneapolis Washburn. With that touchdown the score was Minneapolis Washburn 14 and Minneapolis North 7.
On the next play Minneapolis North Lionel Dale was able to find the end zone for a north touchdown. He ran the ball back on the kick off for a touchdown. The score was tied at 14 and the half.
As the second half got underway North got the ball again to begin the third quarter.
Washburn’s defense came to play in the beginning of the third quarter.
Both of these teams mostly tried to run the ball in the third quarter. This was kind of interesting I thought because of the field conditions.
At the end of the third quarter the score was tied at 14.
Washburn looked to keep going in the fourth quarter as they kept on looking to score midway through the fourth quarter.
Minneapolis Washburn had the ball late in the fourth quarter as they wanted to run the ball up the field. This contest came down to the end.
Minneapolis Washburn tried a couple of long bombs late in regulations. But interceptions flagged Washburn. Kyle Hilding had a 14 yard field goal at the buzzer to win the game.
Washburn came away with the 17-14 victory.
North had the ball first and they got intercepted. So Washburn got the ball back and they were looking to both pass and run the ball. The field conditions were wet. There was a light mist throughout the night.
Montrell Wade for Washburn was able to find the end zone on a short yard run and a Washburn touchdown.
North tried to use both the run and pass in the first quarter. Both teams did their fair share of slipping and sliding on the field.
At the end of the first quarter the score was Minneapolis Washburn 6 and Minneapolis North 0.
As the second quarter got underway the Minneapolis North Polars threatened to get on the board. And they did as Carlton Littlejohn found the end zone for a touchdown. Littlejohn also found the end zone again on the two point conversion.
Montrell Wade for Washburn was able to find big yardage was he was able to find the red zone for the Millers.
Cedric Camble was able to come up with a touchdown for Minneapolis Washburn. With that touchdown the score was Minneapolis Washburn 14 and Minneapolis North 7.
On the next play Minneapolis North Lionel Dale was able to find the end zone for a north touchdown. He ran the ball back on the kick off for a touchdown. The score was tied at 14 and the half.
As the second half got underway North got the ball again to begin the third quarter.
Washburn’s defense came to play in the beginning of the third quarter.
Both of these teams mostly tried to run the ball in the third quarter. This was kind of interesting I thought because of the field conditions.
At the end of the third quarter the score was tied at 14.
Washburn looked to keep going in the fourth quarter as they kept on looking to score midway through the fourth quarter.
Minneapolis Washburn had the ball late in the fourth quarter as they wanted to run the ball up the field. This contest came down to the end.
Minneapolis Washburn tried a couple of long bombs late in regulations. But interceptions flagged Washburn. Kyle Hilding had a 14 yard field goal at the buzzer to win the game.
Washburn came away with the 17-14 victory.
Sunday, September 27, 2009
IN BOYS SOCCER MINNEAPOLIS SOUTH AND #4 SOUTHWEST MEET EACH OTHER ON THE SOCCER FIELD
In a heated rivalry in the Minneapolis City conference, Minneapolis South took on Minneapolis Southwest. In the most recent rankings by the Minneapolis Star Tribune the Southwest Lakers are 9-1 and are currently ranked #4 in class AA.
In the first meeting between these two schools Southwest beat South by the final of 3-1
There was a lot of enthusiasm by both teams to begin the game. Each team started out playing aggressively.
Antoine Eam scored the first Southwest goal, after that goal the score was Southwest 1 and South 0.
Throughout the first half each team played very aggressively. In a battle at the net, John Pitsenbarger found the goal as he scored a goal for the Lakers.
At half time the score was Minneapolis Southwest 2 and Minneapolis South 0. The second half got underway and each of the teams really went after each other.
Each team did a good job on their defensive end defending their goal. Edgardio Becerra Betran scored a later goal with 7:15 left to go in regulation. With that goal the score was Minneapolis Southwest 3 and Minneapolis South 0.
In an action packed game the Minneapolis Southwest Lakers were able to come away with the 3-0 victory over the Minneapolis South Tigers.
In the first meeting between these two schools Southwest beat South by the final of 3-1
There was a lot of enthusiasm by both teams to begin the game. Each team started out playing aggressively.
Antoine Eam scored the first Southwest goal, after that goal the score was Southwest 1 and South 0.
Throughout the first half each team played very aggressively. In a battle at the net, John Pitsenbarger found the goal as he scored a goal for the Lakers.
At half time the score was Minneapolis Southwest 2 and Minneapolis South 0. The second half got underway and each of the teams really went after each other.
Each team did a good job on their defensive end defending their goal. Edgardio Becerra Betran scored a later goal with 7:15 left to go in regulation. With that goal the score was Minneapolis Southwest 3 and Minneapolis South 0.
In an action packed game the Minneapolis Southwest Lakers were able to come away with the 3-0 victory over the Minneapolis South Tigers.
MINNEAPOLIS SOUTHWEST LAKERS TOOK ON MINNEAPOLIS SOUTH IN A SHOWDOWN
It’s an annual tradition to have a big rivalry game between Minneapolis South and Minneapolis Southwest on a Saturday. This time the meeting was held at Southwest. The last time they played each other was in early September. Southwest boys won 3-1 and girls won 3-0.
The girls game got started out on a fast pace as each team wanted to try to play keep away with the ball and shoot for the goal. Both teams really got after it in the early goings. With 25:22 in the first half Laura Maltby made a nice head shot goal and that gave the Lakers there first lead at 1-0 of the game.
At half time the score was Southwest 1 and South 0. In the start of the second half both teams really got after it. Both of these teams really went after it throughout the game.
In a hard fought game with a lot of action Southwest came away with victory. Their defense was able to come up with some big stops.
Minneapolis Southwest was able to come up with the 1-0 victory over Minneapolis South.
The girls game got started out on a fast pace as each team wanted to try to play keep away with the ball and shoot for the goal. Both teams really got after it in the early goings. With 25:22 in the first half Laura Maltby made a nice head shot goal and that gave the Lakers there first lead at 1-0 of the game.
At half time the score was Southwest 1 and South 0. In the start of the second half both teams really got after it. Both of these teams really went after it throughout the game.
In a hard fought game with a lot of action Southwest came away with victory. Their defense was able to come up with some big stops.
Minneapolis Southwest was able to come up with the 1-0 victory over Minneapolis South.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
MINNEAPOLIS NORTH POLARS TOOK ON THE MINNEAPOLIS SOUTHWEST LAKERS IN VOLLEYBALL
The Minneapolis North High Polars took on the Minneapolis Southwest Lakers in volleyball. In the first match the Lakers got out to a quick start as they showed early dominance over the Polars. North were able to slow the Lakers attack, but in the end of the Lakers took the first set 25-7.
In the second set the Lakers continued to dominate with a 25-6 victory.
Southwest stemmed a North comeback, held their own and took away a final third set 25-9 victory.
Both teams came out ready to play. The Minneapolis Southwest Lakers were just too much to handle for the North High Polars.
In the second set the Lakers continued to dominate with a 25-6 victory.
Southwest stemmed a North comeback, held their own and took away a final third set 25-9 victory.
Both teams came out ready to play. The Minneapolis Southwest Lakers were just too much to handle for the North High Polars.
MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES WAIVE GUARD CHUCKY ATKINS
The Minnesota Timberwolves announced that they have waived guard Chucky Atkins. The Minnesota Timberwolves acquired his rights in a trade with Oklahoma City in July.
MINNESOTA NATIVE MICHEAL FLOYD BREAKS HIS COLLAR BONE
In a freak accident Nortre Dame sophomore Michael Floyd broke his collar bone. Team doctors are saying that they expect him to be out for the rest of the season but they are not sure yet.
Saturday, September 19, 2009
CONCORDIA ST PAUL TOOK ON WINONA STATE AT THE NEW SEA FOAM STADIUM
It was the opening night for Concordia St Paul when they took on Winona State. This was the first game on their new stadium. It was also Military Appreciation Day.
Concordia got the ball to start the game. Concordia got it going early as Paah Zeah made a huge run for a first down. Concordia was able to march down the field as their running game was right on. Quarterback Spencer Ohm kept the ball and ran it in for a touchdown. The extra point attempt was good. With 10:22 left in the first quarter, the score was Concordia St Paul 7 and Winona State 0.
After the touchdown Winona State got the ball back but Karl Pope intercepted the ball so Concordia St Paul got the ball back. Concordia St Paul was inching to score again as they got it inside the twenty yard line. Ohm found Taylor Ferrtly in the end zone for a Concordia St Paul touchdown. With 5:51 and that touchdown the score was Concordia St Paul 14 and Winona State 0.
Winona State wanted to get something going late in the first quarter but they were not able to do that was they ended up going four and out.
At the end of the first quarter the score was Concordia St Paul 14 and Winona State 0.
Concordia St Paul got the ball to start the second quarter.
Winona State was able to make a field goal with 9:20 left in the second quarter.
Concordia got the ball back and they were not able to convert. They had to punt the ball way.
Winona State found the end zone for a touchdown. With that touchdown the score was Concordia St Paul 14 and Winona State 10.
Winona State wanted to get things going at the end of the second quarter as they went to a hurry up offense that started on the fifty yard line. They wanted to punch it in at the end of the second quarter.
In an action packed first half the score at half time was Concordia St Paul 14 and Winona State 10.
Winona State got the ball to begin the third quarter. Winona State was not able to convert on their first drive. Concordia St Paul got the ball back and they were looking to score. They just grounded up yards. Concordia also wanted to find the end zone in the third quarter. Concordia St Paul tried a field goal with 4:58 in the third quarter but missed. The score remained Concordia St Paul 14 and Winona State 10.
Concordia St Paul got picked off late in the third quarter. Winona State got the ball on the 29 yard line. Drue Alexander came on a fade route and caught a pass for a Winona State touchdown with 31 seconds left in the third quarter. At the end of the third quarter the score was tied at 17.
On the first drive of the fourth quarter Winona State scored a touchdown and the extra point attempt was good.
The score was Winona State 24 and Concordia St Paul 17.
Winona State was also able to find the end zone again with another touchdown plus the extra point. The score became Winona State 31 and Concordia St Paul 17.
Winona State’s Rayon Simmons scored a touchdown with 7:17 left in the fourth quarter, making it Winona State 38 and Concordia St Paul 17.
Winona State’s Ryan Jirgi intercepted a pass deep in Concordia St Paul’s territory and reached the 10 yard line. On the next play Winona State found the end zone for a touchdown. The extra point attempt was good. It was Winona State 45 and Concordia St Paul 17.
Concordia St Paul looked to score late in the fourth quarter on a drive where they got into the red zone with 3:40 in regulation. Concordia was able to punch it in on a quarter back keeper with 3:32 in regulation. The extra point attempt was good. The score was Winona State 45 and Concordia St Paul 24.
The final score of the contest was Winona State 45 and Concordia St Paul 24.
Concordia got the ball to start the game. Concordia got it going early as Paah Zeah made a huge run for a first down. Concordia was able to march down the field as their running game was right on. Quarterback Spencer Ohm kept the ball and ran it in for a touchdown. The extra point attempt was good. With 10:22 left in the first quarter, the score was Concordia St Paul 7 and Winona State 0.
After the touchdown Winona State got the ball back but Karl Pope intercepted the ball so Concordia St Paul got the ball back. Concordia St Paul was inching to score again as they got it inside the twenty yard line. Ohm found Taylor Ferrtly in the end zone for a Concordia St Paul touchdown. With 5:51 and that touchdown the score was Concordia St Paul 14 and Winona State 0.
Winona State wanted to get something going late in the first quarter but they were not able to do that was they ended up going four and out.
At the end of the first quarter the score was Concordia St Paul 14 and Winona State 0.
Concordia St Paul got the ball to start the second quarter.
Winona State was able to make a field goal with 9:20 left in the second quarter.
Concordia got the ball back and they were not able to convert. They had to punt the ball way.
Winona State found the end zone for a touchdown. With that touchdown the score was Concordia St Paul 14 and Winona State 10.
Winona State wanted to get things going at the end of the second quarter as they went to a hurry up offense that started on the fifty yard line. They wanted to punch it in at the end of the second quarter.
In an action packed first half the score at half time was Concordia St Paul 14 and Winona State 10.
Winona State got the ball to begin the third quarter. Winona State was not able to convert on their first drive. Concordia St Paul got the ball back and they were looking to score. They just grounded up yards. Concordia also wanted to find the end zone in the third quarter. Concordia St Paul tried a field goal with 4:58 in the third quarter but missed. The score remained Concordia St Paul 14 and Winona State 10.
Concordia St Paul got picked off late in the third quarter. Winona State got the ball on the 29 yard line. Drue Alexander came on a fade route and caught a pass for a Winona State touchdown with 31 seconds left in the third quarter. At the end of the third quarter the score was tied at 17.
On the first drive of the fourth quarter Winona State scored a touchdown and the extra point attempt was good.
The score was Winona State 24 and Concordia St Paul 17.
Winona State was also able to find the end zone again with another touchdown plus the extra point. The score became Winona State 31 and Concordia St Paul 17.
Winona State’s Rayon Simmons scored a touchdown with 7:17 left in the fourth quarter, making it Winona State 38 and Concordia St Paul 17.
Winona State’s Ryan Jirgi intercepted a pass deep in Concordia St Paul’s territory and reached the 10 yard line. On the next play Winona State found the end zone for a touchdown. The extra point attempt was good. It was Winona State 45 and Concordia St Paul 17.
Concordia St Paul looked to score late in the fourth quarter on a drive where they got into the red zone with 3:40 in regulation. Concordia was able to punch it in on a quarter back keeper with 3:32 in regulation. The extra point attempt was good. The score was Winona State 45 and Concordia St Paul 24.
The final score of the contest was Winona State 45 and Concordia St Paul 24.
Friday, September 18, 2009
MINNEAPOLIS SOUTHWEST TOOK ON MINNEAPOLIS NORTH
The Minneapolis Southwest Lakers took on the Minneapolis North Polars. Southwest started the game with the ball. They were able to get short running yards up the field. Getting off to a quick start is key to this Southwest team. David Coffee wants to score on every drive possible. Ayrton Scott found the end zone on a quarterback keeper for a two yard touchdown run. The extra point attempt failed. With 6:58 in the first quarter the score was Minneapolis Southwest 6 and Minneapolis North 0.
After the Southwest touchdown North was looking to do something. They wanted to get the ball down the field as they wanted to run through holes in the Southwest defense. Marcus Littlejohn got a touchdown with 3:12 remaining in the first quarter. The two point conversion was good. The score after the touchdown and conversion was North 8 and Southwest 6.
North tried to air it out many different times throughout the first half. North was not afraid to run with the ball either.
At the end of the first quarter the score was Minneapolis North 8 and Minneapolis Southwest 6.
Southwest had the ball going on a drive to start the second quarter. In the middle of the drive Marcus Thames picked off another pass for an interception. Robert Cannady found the end zone with 8:06 remaining in the second quarter for a North touchdown. With 8:06 to play in the second quarter the score was Minneapolis North 14 and Minneapolis Southwest 6.
After the North touchdown Southwest was not able to convert on the next drive. They had to put the ball back to the Polars. North made threats of scoring on the drive as they were able to march down the field. They tested the Southwest. Then they were not able to convert on fourth down and they turned it over to the Lakers.
At half time the score was Minneapolis North 14 and Minneapolis Southwest 6.
North got things going early in the third quarter. They were able to march down the field and find the end zone on the first drive in the third quarter on Carlton Littlejohn’s short carry. The two point conversion failed. After that touchdown the score was Minneapolis North 20 and Minneapolis Southwest 6.
Southwest again took control of the football after the North touchdown. Southwest continued to pound the ball down the field. Aryton Scott found Evan Gray. Gray was able to make some head way down the field. Southwest was intercepted in the end zone so that gave North the ball back on the 20 yard line.
North’s Robert Cannady was able to make a pass and he took it to the end zone in a hurt. He played well the whole game and he was one of many of the leaders on the North’s team. He has been all over the field in this game doing whatever he could to propel the Polars. The score after three quarters was Minneapolis North 26 and Minneapolis Southwest 6.
Southwest wanted to get something going at the beginning of the fourth quarter. As the fourth quarter got underway, North had the ball and they looked to chew up some major yards, They were able to score a touchdown. The extra point was good. With 9:02 in the fourth quarter the score was Minneapolis North 32 and Minneapolis Southwest 6.
Minneapolis Southwest threatened to score midway through the fourth quarter. Evan Gray was able to find the end zone and he scored a touchdown on a short run. The score with 7:41 left in the contest it was North 32 and Southwest 12.
Both teams battled it out in the fourth. North was able to strike again with 3:00 in regulation as they were able to get a touchdown. The two point conversion was no good. With 3:00 left in the contest the score was Minneapolis North 38 and Minneapolis Southwest 12.
Southwest wanted to try to find the end zone but was not able to muster anything on its last drive.
North was just able to make plays throughout the game. Southwest could not find the end zone when they needed to. Both of these teams put up a great fight and battled each other the whole game. But in the end Minneapolis North was able to come away with the 38-12 victory over Minneapolis Southwest.
After the Southwest touchdown North was looking to do something. They wanted to get the ball down the field as they wanted to run through holes in the Southwest defense. Marcus Littlejohn got a touchdown with 3:12 remaining in the first quarter. The two point conversion was good. The score after the touchdown and conversion was North 8 and Southwest 6.
North tried to air it out many different times throughout the first half. North was not afraid to run with the ball either.
At the end of the first quarter the score was Minneapolis North 8 and Minneapolis Southwest 6.
Southwest had the ball going on a drive to start the second quarter. In the middle of the drive Marcus Thames picked off another pass for an interception. Robert Cannady found the end zone with 8:06 remaining in the second quarter for a North touchdown. With 8:06 to play in the second quarter the score was Minneapolis North 14 and Minneapolis Southwest 6.
After the North touchdown Southwest was not able to convert on the next drive. They had to put the ball back to the Polars. North made threats of scoring on the drive as they were able to march down the field. They tested the Southwest. Then they were not able to convert on fourth down and they turned it over to the Lakers.
At half time the score was Minneapolis North 14 and Minneapolis Southwest 6.
North got things going early in the third quarter. They were able to march down the field and find the end zone on the first drive in the third quarter on Carlton Littlejohn’s short carry. The two point conversion failed. After that touchdown the score was Minneapolis North 20 and Minneapolis Southwest 6.
Southwest again took control of the football after the North touchdown. Southwest continued to pound the ball down the field. Aryton Scott found Evan Gray. Gray was able to make some head way down the field. Southwest was intercepted in the end zone so that gave North the ball back on the 20 yard line.
North’s Robert Cannady was able to make a pass and he took it to the end zone in a hurt. He played well the whole game and he was one of many of the leaders on the North’s team. He has been all over the field in this game doing whatever he could to propel the Polars. The score after three quarters was Minneapolis North 26 and Minneapolis Southwest 6.
Southwest wanted to get something going at the beginning of the fourth quarter. As the fourth quarter got underway, North had the ball and they looked to chew up some major yards, They were able to score a touchdown. The extra point was good. With 9:02 in the fourth quarter the score was Minneapolis North 32 and Minneapolis Southwest 6.
Minneapolis Southwest threatened to score midway through the fourth quarter. Evan Gray was able to find the end zone and he scored a touchdown on a short run. The score with 7:41 left in the contest it was North 32 and Southwest 12.
Both teams battled it out in the fourth. North was able to strike again with 3:00 in regulation as they were able to get a touchdown. The two point conversion was no good. With 3:00 left in the contest the score was Minneapolis North 38 and Minneapolis Southwest 12.
Southwest wanted to try to find the end zone but was not able to muster anything on its last drive.
North was just able to make plays throughout the game. Southwest could not find the end zone when they needed to. Both of these teams put up a great fight and battled each other the whole game. But in the end Minneapolis North was able to come away with the 38-12 victory over Minneapolis Southwest.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
HOPKINS VS MINNETONKA SQUARE OFF ON THE FOOTBALL FIELD
Hopkins traveled to Minnetonka to take on the Skippers in a Thursday evening match up. Coming into this game, Hopkins was ranked number 5 in class AAA in the current Star Tribune poll. Fox Sports Net North was also here covering the game. This was a huge game for both of these teams. There was also a lot of other media members covering this game.
Hopkins received the opening kickoff and looked to air it out early in the early goings of the game. Dammi Mafe took off on a run from about the 49 yard line and found the end zone quickly with 11:07 remaining in the first quarter. The extra point attempt was good and the score was Hopkins 7 and Minnetonka 0.
Minnetonka looked to make short running drives as they were able to make a first down early in the first quarter. Minnetonka’s Austin Harrington came out ready to play and made some nice caches early in the contest.
There was a lot of energy and intensity displayed by both teams in the early going. These two teams are regarded as two of the top programs in the area.
Minnetonka looked for running back Parker Weinstock to carry the ball. He is quick and agile on his feet and really knows what to do with the ball. The Hopkins defense stepped up big time and they were able to stop Minnetonka on fourth down.
Minnetonka was able to capitalize on Hopkins mistakes. Minnetonka had the ball on the five yard line. Though they could not come up with the touchdown, Minnetonka made a field goal it barely through the uprights. At the end of the first quarter the score was Hopkins 7, Minnetonka 3.
Hopkins got the ball to begin the second quarter and continued to try to pound the ball up the field. Their running backs got a lot of small yard runs. Hopkins head coach John DenHartong did a good job of play calling on switching up the plays. He had the Royals run a little bit and then he chooses to pass it. He calls in the correct play and his team runs that play. Hopkins continued to pound the football up the field. Hopkins Andre Mc Donald found the end zone for a touchdown. The extra point was good. With 6:24 in the score was Hopkins 14 and Minnetonka 7.
James Farrow ran 90 yards on the kickoff return for a Minnetonka touchdown. Taylor Dawson’s extra point was good. With 6:08 left in the second quarter the score was Hopkins 14 and Minnetonka 10.
Both of these teams really went after each other throughout the first half. At the half time break the score was Hopkins 14 and Minnetonka 10.
As the third quarter got underway everyone in the stands was up for the kick off. The pace of the third quarter was quick. Hopkins was able to make steps down the field as Treyvon Smith had the ball and was able to make some huge progress up the field. Smith found the end zone on a five yard touchdown run. The extra point was good. With 7:18 in regulation the score was Hopkins 21 and Minnetonka 10.
Minnetonka came up with the ball and Parker Weinstock came through with the nice running play. He was determined to get into the end zone. On the next play Weinstock received the ball again and he again tried to get into the end zone. Weinstock found the end zone for the six yard touchdown run. The extra point was good, Minnetonka 17 and Hopkins 21.
Hopkins’ Gideon Kendrick returned a punt for a touchdown. The extra point was good with 45.2 seconds in the third quarter the score was Hopkins 28 and Minnetonka 17.
Minnetonka’s Parker Winestock came through again in the fourth quarter with a touchdown. The extra point was good. After that touch down the score was Hopkins 28 and Minnetonka 24.
Hopkins found the end zone again with a field goal with 8:12 left to go in regulation.
Minnetonka fumbled and Hopkins came up with the football. Minnetonka’s Larry Rice came up big with a pick off pass with 3:47 in the fourth quarter. There was a flag on the play so the ball was placed on the 18 yard line. Minnetonka threatened to score by giving the ball to Parker Winestock. Minnetonka’s Anthony Boyce was wide open for the touchdown reception. The extra point attempt failed.
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This game came down to the end. Hopkins held onto the 31-30 victory.
Hopkins received the opening kickoff and looked to air it out early in the early goings of the game. Dammi Mafe took off on a run from about the 49 yard line and found the end zone quickly with 11:07 remaining in the first quarter. The extra point attempt was good and the score was Hopkins 7 and Minnetonka 0.
Minnetonka looked to make short running drives as they were able to make a first down early in the first quarter. Minnetonka’s Austin Harrington came out ready to play and made some nice caches early in the contest.
There was a lot of energy and intensity displayed by both teams in the early going. These two teams are regarded as two of the top programs in the area.
Minnetonka looked for running back Parker Weinstock to carry the ball. He is quick and agile on his feet and really knows what to do with the ball. The Hopkins defense stepped up big time and they were able to stop Minnetonka on fourth down.
Minnetonka was able to capitalize on Hopkins mistakes. Minnetonka had the ball on the five yard line. Though they could not come up with the touchdown, Minnetonka made a field goal it barely through the uprights. At the end of the first quarter the score was Hopkins 7, Minnetonka 3.
Hopkins got the ball to begin the second quarter and continued to try to pound the ball up the field. Their running backs got a lot of small yard runs. Hopkins head coach John DenHartong did a good job of play calling on switching up the plays. He had the Royals run a little bit and then he chooses to pass it. He calls in the correct play and his team runs that play. Hopkins continued to pound the football up the field. Hopkins Andre Mc Donald found the end zone for a touchdown. The extra point was good. With 6:24 in the score was Hopkins 14 and Minnetonka 7.
James Farrow ran 90 yards on the kickoff return for a Minnetonka touchdown. Taylor Dawson’s extra point was good. With 6:08 left in the second quarter the score was Hopkins 14 and Minnetonka 10.
Both of these teams really went after each other throughout the first half. At the half time break the score was Hopkins 14 and Minnetonka 10.
As the third quarter got underway everyone in the stands was up for the kick off. The pace of the third quarter was quick. Hopkins was able to make steps down the field as Treyvon Smith had the ball and was able to make some huge progress up the field. Smith found the end zone on a five yard touchdown run. The extra point was good. With 7:18 in regulation the score was Hopkins 21 and Minnetonka 10.
Minnetonka came up with the ball and Parker Weinstock came through with the nice running play. He was determined to get into the end zone. On the next play Weinstock received the ball again and he again tried to get into the end zone. Weinstock found the end zone for the six yard touchdown run. The extra point was good, Minnetonka 17 and Hopkins 21.
Hopkins’ Gideon Kendrick returned a punt for a touchdown. The extra point was good with 45.2 seconds in the third quarter the score was Hopkins 28 and Minnetonka 17.
Minnetonka’s Parker Winestock came through again in the fourth quarter with a touchdown. The extra point was good. After that touch down the score was Hopkins 28 and Minnetonka 24.
Hopkins found the end zone again with a field goal with 8:12 left to go in regulation.
Minnetonka fumbled and Hopkins came up with the football. Minnetonka’s Larry Rice came up big with a pick off pass with 3:47 in the fourth quarter. There was a flag on the play so the ball was placed on the 18 yard line. Minnetonka threatened to score by giving the ball to Parker Winestock. Minnetonka’s Anthony Boyce was wide open for the touchdown reception. The extra point attempt failed.
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This game came down to the end. Hopkins held onto the 31-30 victory.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
NCAA PRESIDENT MYLES BRAND LOOSES HIS BATTLE WITH CANCER
The head of the NCAA, President Myles Brand lost his battle to pancreatic cancer on September 16, 2009. He will be truly missed by so many in the NCAA and fans around the country. He was the NCAA president since January 1, 2003.
FORMER MINNEAPOLIS CITY COACH DON SWANSON HAS DIED OF CANCER
Former Minneapolis football coach Don Swanson has died of cancer. He had been around high school coaching for many years. He’s considered a coaching leader with in the Minneapolis public schools. He spent more than 30 years coaching and teaching with the Minneapolis Public Schools.
In 2007, the sports field at Minneapolis Patrick Henry was named in his honor.
In 2007, the sports field at Minneapolis Patrick Henry was named in his honor.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
CHAD CALCATERRA COMMITS TO COLORADO STATE
Cloquet High School basketball player Chad Calcaterra, who will be a senior this season, has verbally committed to Colorado State University. He received offers from Auburn, Wisconsin-Green Bay, Colorado State, North Dakota State, Northern Iowa and Minnesota. Vermont, Stanford and Harvard were among schools Calacerra also planned to visit, but after taking an official trip to Colorado State he enjoyed things enough to commit.
Friday, September 11, 2009
MINNEAPOLIS SOUTHWEST TOOK ON DULUTH CENTRAL
The Minneapolis Southwest Lakers took on the Duluth Central Trojans at the Duluth Public School Stadium. On the first drive Damian Papenfuss had a 61 yard kick off run for the first Southwest touchdown. The extra point attempt was good. With 11:43 in the first quarter the score was Minneapolis Southwest 7 and Duluth Central 0.
Minneapolis Southwest was once again able to come back up with the football on a fumble recovery. Southwest again threatened to score when they were on the four yard line. And they did just that, as Evan Gray was able to find the end zone for a short run. Danny Kernan was able to make the two point conversion catch with 9:08 remaining in the first quarter. The score was Minneapolis Southwest 15 and Duluth Central 0.
Central wanted to get things started with their ground game. They found many opportunities to get the ball to different running backs. They were also working on their short game, with several carries of 3-6 yards at a time. Duluth Central was able to find the red zone late in the first quarter. This was the first time they posed a threat to score. And Duluth Central was able to find the end zone with 2:33 in the first quarter. With the two point conversion good, the score was Minneapolis Southwest 15 and Duluth Central 8.
The Trojans were able to hold back the Lakers and they forced them into a fourth and nineteen. After Southwest's punt, Central recovered it on the 23 yard line. But first quarter time ran out and the first quarter score was Minneapolis Southwest 15 and Duluth Central 8.
Early in the second quarter, Southwest had some difficulty holding on to the football. Southwest coughed up the football to at their 28 yard line to Central at 9:48.
Duluth Central looked to use their run game as they worked to try to pound the ball right down Southwest's throats. But they too had a problem with turnovers, coughing the ball up. Minneapolis Southwest was able to come up with the turn over.
Central was able to come up with the football and were able to make gains down the field and again made another threat to get into the end zone. As Central looked to get the ball into the end zone, Southwest was charged with a pass interference with 2:38 left in the first half.
Duluth Central was able to capitalize again on a Minneapolis Southwest penalty. Sticking with their short run attack, Central's Kyle Johannessen found the end zone on a two yard scamper for a touchdown. The two point conversion was also good.
In a tough first half for both teams the score was Minneapolis Southwest 15 and Duluth Central 16 at half time.
At the start of the third quarter both of the teams were fired up and they wanted to give it everything they had. Minneapolis Southwest had the ball near mid-field, trying to get things moving towards there end zone. But Central's defense prevailed and Central took control of the ball on downs.
The third quarter play was mostly kept between the 15 yard lines. Central threatened to score late in the third quarter, again getting into the red zone. Central's Joey Janchery was able to make a short drive down the middle of the field, setting up a short 1 yard play. On the next play they scored six.
Evan Gray was able to make a nice kickoff return and get the Lakers deep into Central's field. Southwest looked deep with Aryton Scott's 25 yard pass. But it was too much for the outstretched Sam Beaver on this first try. But then on the next play they ran the same play this time Scott connected with Beaver for a Southwest touchdown. Southwest's two point conversion was unsuccessful. On the two point conversion try there was something that David Coffey the head coach didn’t like. He went out to argue his point to the officials and he was given a verbal warning about arguing the call.
Southwest got it started again as Evan Gray came through with a 16 yard touchdown run with 3:14 left in regulation. The two point conversion was good by Aryton Scott as scantered into the end zone.
Aryton Scott was once again in charge tonight as he was able to come up with some huge plays for the Minneapolis Southwest Lakers.
One more time the Lakers threatened to score but stopped just short at the four yard line.
Minneapolis Southwest Lakers held onto the victory in a heck of a battle. You have to give a lot of credit to this Duluth Central team. They were tough and they played with a lot of passion and emotion.
The final of the game was Minneapolis Southwest 29 and Duluth Central 22.
Minneapolis Southwest was once again able to come back up with the football on a fumble recovery. Southwest again threatened to score when they were on the four yard line. And they did just that, as Evan Gray was able to find the end zone for a short run. Danny Kernan was able to make the two point conversion catch with 9:08 remaining in the first quarter. The score was Minneapolis Southwest 15 and Duluth Central 0.
Central wanted to get things started with their ground game. They found many opportunities to get the ball to different running backs. They were also working on their short game, with several carries of 3-6 yards at a time. Duluth Central was able to find the red zone late in the first quarter. This was the first time they posed a threat to score. And Duluth Central was able to find the end zone with 2:33 in the first quarter. With the two point conversion good, the score was Minneapolis Southwest 15 and Duluth Central 8.
The Trojans were able to hold back the Lakers and they forced them into a fourth and nineteen. After Southwest's punt, Central recovered it on the 23 yard line. But first quarter time ran out and the first quarter score was Minneapolis Southwest 15 and Duluth Central 8.
Early in the second quarter, Southwest had some difficulty holding on to the football. Southwest coughed up the football to at their 28 yard line to Central at 9:48.
Duluth Central looked to use their run game as they worked to try to pound the ball right down Southwest's throats. But they too had a problem with turnovers, coughing the ball up. Minneapolis Southwest was able to come up with the turn over.
Central was able to come up with the football and were able to make gains down the field and again made another threat to get into the end zone. As Central looked to get the ball into the end zone, Southwest was charged with a pass interference with 2:38 left in the first half.
Duluth Central was able to capitalize again on a Minneapolis Southwest penalty. Sticking with their short run attack, Central's Kyle Johannessen found the end zone on a two yard scamper for a touchdown. The two point conversion was also good.
In a tough first half for both teams the score was Minneapolis Southwest 15 and Duluth Central 16 at half time.
At the start of the third quarter both of the teams were fired up and they wanted to give it everything they had. Minneapolis Southwest had the ball near mid-field, trying to get things moving towards there end zone. But Central's defense prevailed and Central took control of the ball on downs.
The third quarter play was mostly kept between the 15 yard lines. Central threatened to score late in the third quarter, again getting into the red zone. Central's Joey Janchery was able to make a short drive down the middle of the field, setting up a short 1 yard play. On the next play they scored six.
Evan Gray was able to make a nice kickoff return and get the Lakers deep into Central's field. Southwest looked deep with Aryton Scott's 25 yard pass. But it was too much for the outstretched Sam Beaver on this first try. But then on the next play they ran the same play this time Scott connected with Beaver for a Southwest touchdown. Southwest's two point conversion was unsuccessful. On the two point conversion try there was something that David Coffey the head coach didn’t like. He went out to argue his point to the officials and he was given a verbal warning about arguing the call.
Southwest got it started again as Evan Gray came through with a 16 yard touchdown run with 3:14 left in regulation. The two point conversion was good by Aryton Scott as scantered into the end zone.
Aryton Scott was once again in charge tonight as he was able to come up with some huge plays for the Minneapolis Southwest Lakers.
One more time the Lakers threatened to score but stopped just short at the four yard line.
Minneapolis Southwest Lakers held onto the victory in a heck of a battle. You have to give a lot of credit to this Duluth Central team. They were tough and they played with a lot of passion and emotion.
The final of the game was Minneapolis Southwest 29 and Duluth Central 22.
Monday, September 7, 2009
MARCUS FITZGERALD PLAYING IN THE UFL
Minneapolis native Marcus Fitzgerald, younger brother of Arizona Cardinals receiver Larry Fitzgerald, has been drafted by the San Francisco Redwoods of the United Football League (UFL).
Sunday, September 6, 2009
DULUTH EAST GUARD DYAMI ROMEAL STARKS NARROWS COLLEGE LIST
Duluth East basketball guard Dyami Starks has narrowed his college choices to Columbia, Lehigh , Air Force, Eastern Illionis and Howard.
We will have to wait and find out where he will be playing college basketball. He is a senior this year.
We will have to wait and find out where he will be playing college basketball. He is a senior this year.
MINNESOTA GOLDEN GOPHERS DOWN SYRACUSE 23-20 IN OT
A 35-yard field goal by Eric Ellestad (Brooklyn Park, Minn.) in the first overtime gave the University of Minnesota football team a 23-20 win over Syracuse University today (Sept. 5), in the season opener for both teams.
After going up 14-3 in the first quarter, the Golden Gophers watched as their lead was erased by 17 straight Orange points to close out the first half. Coming out of the break down 14-20, the Minnesota defense was stingy, shutting out Syracuse for the rest of the half, and the game.
As the first to go on offense in overtime, the Orange drove down inside the 10-yard line, but on their final play, a pass into the endzone by quarterback Greg Paulus was picked off by linebacker Nate Triplet (Maple Plain, Minn.) ending the threat. The Golden Gophers then took over and put together a short seven-yard drive to set up the game-winning field goal.
Ellestad, who made a 26-yarder with 57 seconds to go in regulation to tie game at 20-20, easily knocked through the game-winner from 35-yards out. The kick passed through just left of center, and was still moving up and it sailed through the uprights.
If you looked early on, you would have has a tough time predicting the final outcome. On the first play from scrimmage the snap sailed over the head of Orange quarterback Paulus, and was recovered by the Golden Gophers. Just 19 seconds in to the game, Minnesota was already ahead 7-0, and led 14-3 by the 11:48 mark of the first quarter.
The much anticipated debut of Paulus, had it's highlight later on in opening quarter when he hit receiver Mike Williams on 29-yard touchdown pass to get within four at 14-10. That is also when the tides began to turn and the Golden Gopher offense appeared out of synch for the remainder of the half, not able to put anymore points on the board. Meanwhile the Orange added 10 on a field goal, and Delone Carter one-yard run to take their 20-14 lead into halftime.
The Golden Gophers second quarter struggles continued into the second half, but midway through the third quarter, good starting field position and a short drive, set up Ellestad's first field goal of the day. A 26-yarder at the 8:03 mark to bring Minnesota to within three at 20-17.
Still trailing 20-17 and with time winding down, the Golden Gophers strung together their best drive of the day, a 14-play, 79-yard affair that ended with Ellestad knocking through the 26-yarder to tie it at 20-20, setting up the extra session.
Adam Weber (Shoreview, Minn.) finished the day 19-of-42 passing for 248 yards, including a touchdown to Troy Stoudermire (Dallas), and one interception. Eric Decker (Cold Spring, Minn.) was his main target, hauling in nine passes for 183 yards, his second best career day yardage wise. Duane Bennett (St. Louis, Mo.) was the Golden Gophers' leading rusher, finishing with 78 yards on 16 carries and one score.
Lee Campbell (Naples, Fla.) was the leader on defense all day, finishing with 13 total tackles, including 11 solo stops. Fellow linebackers Simoni Lawrence (Upper Darby, Pa.) and Triplet finished with 10 and nine total tackles respectively. The Golden Gopher defense held Syracuse to just 1-of-12 on third down for the day.Next for the Golden Gophers is the moment many fans have waited a long time for, the home opener in TCF Bank Stadium. On Saturday Sept. 12, the Golden Gophers host the United State Air Force Academy, and at last check, Air Force was up 58-0 on Nichols State in the fourth quarter. Kickoff is set for 6:00 p.m.
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After going up 14-3 in the first quarter, the Golden Gophers watched as their lead was erased by 17 straight Orange points to close out the first half. Coming out of the break down 14-20, the Minnesota defense was stingy, shutting out Syracuse for the rest of the half, and the game.
As the first to go on offense in overtime, the Orange drove down inside the 10-yard line, but on their final play, a pass into the endzone by quarterback Greg Paulus was picked off by linebacker Nate Triplet (Maple Plain, Minn.) ending the threat. The Golden Gophers then took over and put together a short seven-yard drive to set up the game-winning field goal.
Ellestad, who made a 26-yarder with 57 seconds to go in regulation to tie game at 20-20, easily knocked through the game-winner from 35-yards out. The kick passed through just left of center, and was still moving up and it sailed through the uprights.
If you looked early on, you would have has a tough time predicting the final outcome. On the first play from scrimmage the snap sailed over the head of Orange quarterback Paulus, and was recovered by the Golden Gophers. Just 19 seconds in to the game, Minnesota was already ahead 7-0, and led 14-3 by the 11:48 mark of the first quarter.
The much anticipated debut of Paulus, had it's highlight later on in opening quarter when he hit receiver Mike Williams on 29-yard touchdown pass to get within four at 14-10. That is also when the tides began to turn and the Golden Gopher offense appeared out of synch for the remainder of the half, not able to put anymore points on the board. Meanwhile the Orange added 10 on a field goal, and Delone Carter one-yard run to take their 20-14 lead into halftime.
The Golden Gophers second quarter struggles continued into the second half, but midway through the third quarter, good starting field position and a short drive, set up Ellestad's first field goal of the day. A 26-yarder at the 8:03 mark to bring Minnesota to within three at 20-17.
Still trailing 20-17 and with time winding down, the Golden Gophers strung together their best drive of the day, a 14-play, 79-yard affair that ended with Ellestad knocking through the 26-yarder to tie it at 20-20, setting up the extra session.
Adam Weber (Shoreview, Minn.) finished the day 19-of-42 passing for 248 yards, including a touchdown to Troy Stoudermire (Dallas), and one interception. Eric Decker (Cold Spring, Minn.) was his main target, hauling in nine passes for 183 yards, his second best career day yardage wise. Duane Bennett (St. Louis, Mo.) was the Golden Gophers' leading rusher, finishing with 78 yards on 16 carries and one score.
Lee Campbell (Naples, Fla.) was the leader on defense all day, finishing with 13 total tackles, including 11 solo stops. Fellow linebackers Simoni Lawrence (Upper Darby, Pa.) and Triplet finished with 10 and nine total tackles respectively. The Golden Gopher defense held Syracuse to just 1-of-12 on third down for the day.Next for the Golden Gophers is the moment many fans have waited a long time for, the home opener in TCF Bank Stadium. On Saturday Sept. 12, the Golden Gophers host the United State Air Force Academy, and at last check, Air Force was up 58-0 on Nichols State in the fourth quarter. Kickoff is set for 6:00 p.m.
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GOLDEN BEARS COME UP SHORT ON THE ROAD AT MINOT STATE
Concordia University nearly erased a 17 point deficit with under seven minutes to play in the fourth quarter, but in the end were edged by Minot State, 24-21 at Herb Parker Stadium in front of 1,500 fans on a hot Saturday afternoon in the northern part of the state.
With 6:49 to play, senior quarterback Mitch Brecke (Maple Grove, Minn.) delivered a nine yard touchdown pass to sophomore Jerry Shaw (Milwaukee, Wis.) out of the backfield. That strike snapped a string of three straight Minot State touchdown passes - all to Johnny Lester - and cut the score to 24-14 with time dwindling down on the visitors.
The Golden Bears misfired on the ensuing onside kick, giving Minot excellent field position near midfield. But back-to-back stuffs for losses of five and two backed Minot up and they failed to gain a first down on third and 17.
Starting from their own 31 with 4:15 to play, Concordia turned to sophomore quarterback Spencer Ohm (Blooming Prairie, Minn.) trailing by 10 points.
Ohm engineered a six play, 69 yard drive in a quick one minute, 18 second span capped by a 19 yard touchdown strike to junior Zach Hovey (Champlin, Minn.) who produced a career-high 92 yards receiving on seven receptions. Hovey's touchdown from Ohm came with just under three minutes to play, cutting ino Minot's once 17 point lead, narrowing it to a 24-21 margin.
The Golden Bears opted to forgo the onside kick, forcing Minot to a fair catch inside their own 35.
On third and six with time ticking, Tyson Schatz turned a carry around left tackle up field for a seven yard rush and a Beaver first down, essentially ending the game.
Concordia started out slow offensively as Minot State held a 3-0 lead after the first quarter of play.
In the second quarter, CU called on Brecke to revive the offense. Late in the half, he came through, hitting senior Jordan Schultenover (Minnetonka, Minn.) over the middle with Schultenover using legs for the majority of a 66 yard touchdown connection. Schultenover finished with five catches for 102 yard, his first 100 yard game for CU.
Minot responded with a touchdown late in the half to go on top, 10-7, Lester's first of three touchdowns from Jon Meier. The score from 23 yards out not only gave Minot the lead, but came with just 11 seconds until the intermission.
In the third quarter, senior Christian Even (Little Falls, Minn.) sparked Concordia with a 39 yard punt return to set up CU at the Minot 31, poised to reclaim the lead.
Ohm delivered a 14 yard completion to Schultenover to give Concordia a 1st and 10 from the 12 yard line.
But a holding penalty and a pair of incompletions forced a 3rd and 20 from the 22. Ohm delivered a laser over the middle that was intercepted by Jeremy Kessler at the nine yard line, ending CU's threat.
This would prove to be the turning point. Minot State would convert a 4th and 2 from the 16 when Meier hit Lester in the back of the end zone. The connection gave Minot a 17-7 lead late in the third quarter and capped off a punishing 14 play, 83 yard drive that spanned 7:18.
Concordia would again drive into Minot territory but stalled at the 42 yard line where junior T.G. Schoenberg (Woodbury, Minn.) pinned the Beavers at their own eight yard line.
But Minot marched 92 yards on 10 plays, taking up nearly five minutes of clock to take a 24-7 lead. They converted three 3rd downs on the drive with Lester hauling in his third touchdown from 23 yards out. Lester finished with nine catches for 155 yards in the game.
The final Minot score came with just under eight minutes to play, leaving CU with a narrow window to complete their comeback attempt.
Concordia had an issue with their rushing attack, finishing with just 18 yards on as many attempts. Sophomore Sam Campbell led the ground attack with 32 yards on six carries and added 19 yards on two receptions. Shaw added 20 rushing yards on four attempts while adding the nine yard TD reception.
The quarterbacks split reps under center, with Ohm getting the start and commanding the first quarter while Brecke played in the second quarter. In the second half, the Golden Bears were much less predictable, mixing and matching Ohm and Brecke the rest of the way.
Brecke finished the game completing 8-14 for 155 yards and two touchdowns without any interceptions. He was sacked twice for losses of 22 yards. Ohm nearly matched his yardage, with 154, while completing 14-22 with an interception. He was sacked once for a 12 yard loss.
The two signal callers completed at least two passes to six different targets and combined to pass for 309 yards on 22 completions.
Defensively, Concordia's unit wore down Minot State late in the game with senior Will Brown (Shoreview, Minn.) providing three tackles for loss and a sack with seven tackles. The unit was led by senior corner Joe Butler (Kansas City, Mo.) with nine tackles (six solo) including a pass breakup. Junior linebacker Trevor Glomski also added nine tackles with a half for loss.
Minot State was able to amass 417 yards of offense in the game with Concordia compiling 327. The Beavers were balanced, rushing for 143 while hurling 274. They rushed 47 times while attempting only 29 passes.
The Beavers also dominated the clock on their slow home turf with nearly 37 minutes of time of possession while winning that battle all four quarters.
Minot State converted 10-20 on third down and were a perfect 3-3 on fourth. CU was 4-10 on thirds and did not go for a fourth down.
The Golden Bears close out their season opening three game road stand next Saturday at MSU Moorhead at 2:00 p.m. at Alex Nemzek Field before returning home to open Sea Foam Stadium on Saturday, September 19 against Winona State at 6:00 p.m.
NOTES:
R-Fr. Shane Biggs recorded his first career reception and had a career-long 35 yard kick return.
R-Fr. Paah Zeah also had his first career catch, a 13 yard first down in the fourth quarter
Jr. Calvin Simon has caught a pass in 23 straight games, catching a pass in every game he has played collegiately.
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With 6:49 to play, senior quarterback Mitch Brecke (Maple Grove, Minn.) delivered a nine yard touchdown pass to sophomore Jerry Shaw (Milwaukee, Wis.) out of the backfield. That strike snapped a string of three straight Minot State touchdown passes - all to Johnny Lester - and cut the score to 24-14 with time dwindling down on the visitors.
The Golden Bears misfired on the ensuing onside kick, giving Minot excellent field position near midfield. But back-to-back stuffs for losses of five and two backed Minot up and they failed to gain a first down on third and 17.
Starting from their own 31 with 4:15 to play, Concordia turned to sophomore quarterback Spencer Ohm (Blooming Prairie, Minn.) trailing by 10 points.
Ohm engineered a six play, 69 yard drive in a quick one minute, 18 second span capped by a 19 yard touchdown strike to junior Zach Hovey (Champlin, Minn.) who produced a career-high 92 yards receiving on seven receptions. Hovey's touchdown from Ohm came with just under three minutes to play, cutting ino Minot's once 17 point lead, narrowing it to a 24-21 margin.
The Golden Bears opted to forgo the onside kick, forcing Minot to a fair catch inside their own 35.
On third and six with time ticking, Tyson Schatz turned a carry around left tackle up field for a seven yard rush and a Beaver first down, essentially ending the game.
Concordia started out slow offensively as Minot State held a 3-0 lead after the first quarter of play.
In the second quarter, CU called on Brecke to revive the offense. Late in the half, he came through, hitting senior Jordan Schultenover (Minnetonka, Minn.) over the middle with Schultenover using legs for the majority of a 66 yard touchdown connection. Schultenover finished with five catches for 102 yard, his first 100 yard game for CU.
Minot responded with a touchdown late in the half to go on top, 10-7, Lester's first of three touchdowns from Jon Meier. The score from 23 yards out not only gave Minot the lead, but came with just 11 seconds until the intermission.
In the third quarter, senior Christian Even (Little Falls, Minn.) sparked Concordia with a 39 yard punt return to set up CU at the Minot 31, poised to reclaim the lead.
Ohm delivered a 14 yard completion to Schultenover to give Concordia a 1st and 10 from the 12 yard line.
But a holding penalty and a pair of incompletions forced a 3rd and 20 from the 22. Ohm delivered a laser over the middle that was intercepted by Jeremy Kessler at the nine yard line, ending CU's threat.
This would prove to be the turning point. Minot State would convert a 4th and 2 from the 16 when Meier hit Lester in the back of the end zone. The connection gave Minot a 17-7 lead late in the third quarter and capped off a punishing 14 play, 83 yard drive that spanned 7:18.
Concordia would again drive into Minot territory but stalled at the 42 yard line where junior T.G. Schoenberg (Woodbury, Minn.) pinned the Beavers at their own eight yard line.
But Minot marched 92 yards on 10 plays, taking up nearly five minutes of clock to take a 24-7 lead. They converted three 3rd downs on the drive with Lester hauling in his third touchdown from 23 yards out. Lester finished with nine catches for 155 yards in the game.
The final Minot score came with just under eight minutes to play, leaving CU with a narrow window to complete their comeback attempt.
Concordia had an issue with their rushing attack, finishing with just 18 yards on as many attempts. Sophomore Sam Campbell led the ground attack with 32 yards on six carries and added 19 yards on two receptions. Shaw added 20 rushing yards on four attempts while adding the nine yard TD reception.
The quarterbacks split reps under center, with Ohm getting the start and commanding the first quarter while Brecke played in the second quarter. In the second half, the Golden Bears were much less predictable, mixing and matching Ohm and Brecke the rest of the way.
Brecke finished the game completing 8-14 for 155 yards and two touchdowns without any interceptions. He was sacked twice for losses of 22 yards. Ohm nearly matched his yardage, with 154, while completing 14-22 with an interception. He was sacked once for a 12 yard loss.
The two signal callers completed at least two passes to six different targets and combined to pass for 309 yards on 22 completions.
Defensively, Concordia's unit wore down Minot State late in the game with senior Will Brown (Shoreview, Minn.) providing three tackles for loss and a sack with seven tackles. The unit was led by senior corner Joe Butler (Kansas City, Mo.) with nine tackles (six solo) including a pass breakup. Junior linebacker Trevor Glomski also added nine tackles with a half for loss.
Minot State was able to amass 417 yards of offense in the game with Concordia compiling 327. The Beavers were balanced, rushing for 143 while hurling 274. They rushed 47 times while attempting only 29 passes.
The Beavers also dominated the clock on their slow home turf with nearly 37 minutes of time of possession while winning that battle all four quarters.
Minot State converted 10-20 on third down and were a perfect 3-3 on fourth. CU was 4-10 on thirds and did not go for a fourth down.
The Golden Bears close out their season opening three game road stand next Saturday at MSU Moorhead at 2:00 p.m. at Alex Nemzek Field before returning home to open Sea Foam Stadium on Saturday, September 19 against Winona State at 6:00 p.m.
NOTES:
R-Fr. Shane Biggs recorded his first career reception and had a career-long 35 yard kick return.
R-Fr. Paah Zeah also had his first career catch, a 13 yard first down in the fourth quarter
Jr. Calvin Simon has caught a pass in 23 straight games, catching a pass in every game he has played collegiately.
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PIPERS OPEN AT HOME WITH SHUTOUT OF CROWN
A trio of first-year players scored four goals and a pair of Pipers combined for a shutout in net to lead the Hamline University women’s soccer team to a 4-0 home win over Crown College.
Alleah Pac (Fy., Federal Way, Wash.) tallied her first collegiate goal and Hamline’s first at home in 2009 with an unassisted score at 33:36. Her goal would be the only stoppage in play during the opening 45 minutes of the game.
The Pipers then went on the attack in the second half, putting the ball in the net three more times. Kelsey Caracciolo (Fy., Belgrade, Mont.) scored her second goal of the year off of a throw-in from Karie Mees (South St. Paul, Minn.). The goal at 57:48 put Hamline up 2-0.
The lead doubled when senior Kelly Kunowksi (Milwaukee, Wis.) fed Ellen Sackrison (Fy., Saint Louis Park, Minn.) the ball in the box twice within a minute. Sackrison’s goals at 81:15 and 82:25 put her season total at three.
Liz Stock (So., Savage, Minn.) was the Pipers’ keeper of record, playing the first half in net and making two saves. Katie Gardner (Jr., Minneapolis, Minn.) held onto the shutout by stopping one shot on goal while in net during the second half.
The Pipers out-shot the Storm, 25-6, and had nine shots on goal to Crown’s three.
With the non-conference win, the Pipers move to 1-2-0 overall on the season. They will next play at UW-River Falls on Wednesday, September 9, at 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 5, 2009
MINNEAPOLIS DE LA SALLE TOOK ON BROOKLYN CENTER IN FIRST GAME ON CAMPUS
The DeLaSalle Islanders took on the Brooklyn Center Centaurs in their first game of the year. It also marked the first year of football on campus at DeLaSalle. After months of planning and politics the sports complex was built.
The sports complex is a very nice complex with bleachers on both sides of the field. I must say that I am impressed of the work that went into the sports complex. It is a very nice sports stadium.
Brooklyn Center kicked off to De La Salle. Reggie Gandy returned the ball and they started out on offense. DeLaSalle really got Evan Williams the ball early in the ball game. He is one DeLaSalle’s running backs, but DeLaSalle will look to get everyone involved in the game. Evan Williams got DeLaSalle’s first touchdown on a short carry. The extra point attempt was no good.
With 11:00 left to go in the first quarter the score was DeLaSalle 6 and Brooklyn Center 0.
After that touchdown Brooklyn Center received the ball. They were able march down the field and Brooklyn Center was at fourth down and three to go but the DeLaSalle defense was able to come up, stop them and take over on downs.
Brooklyn Center was able to find the red zone late in the first quarter. They looked to threaten to score and they kept pounding on the door. Brooklyn Center was able to find the end zone with 3:50 left in the first quarter on a Leroy Miller short scamper to the end zone. But the two point attempt was no good. The score after the touchdown was 6 apiece.
After the touchdown, DeLaSalle was able to keep the pressure on them. They kept pounding the ball down the Centaurs throat.
With 1:20 left in the first quarter, Evan Williams was able to find the end zone. He scored a touchdown on a running play. The extra point attempt was good.
At the end of the first quarter, the score was DeLaSalle 13 and Brooklyn Center 6.
On the first drive of the second quarter, Ross Barker was able to find the end zone for a DeLaSalle touchdown: DeLaSalle 19 Brooklyn Center 14.
Andre Ward was able to make a catch streaming across the field. He was able to catch a pass and take it in for a touchdown. The two point conversion was good.
DeLaSalle fought hard throughout the second quarter. They kept fighting and they didn’t want to let Brooklyn Center into the game. DeLaSalle fell short of the first down on the next series and they turned the ball over to Brooklyn Center on downs.
Brooklyn Center tried both to air the ball out and run the ball a fair amount in the first half. The problem often was they had trouble converting on fourth downs.
DeLaSalle was once again on the attack. Evan Williams came up big again with huge yardage, but he fell just 2 yards short of the goal line. Reggie Gandy was able to come up and find the end zone for a DeLaSalle touchdown. After the touchdown and the end of the first half, the score was DeLaSalle 25 and Brooklyn Center14.
As the second half got underway, both teams were fired up and ready to play hard noised football. Evan Williams scored another touchdown with 9:14 left to go in the third quarter.
Walter Franklin came up with some great plays throughout the game. He really put on a show along with Evan Williams.
Brooklyn Center was able to get things back in order later in the third quarter when they went on an attack of their own. They really made the DeLaSalle defenders step up and play tough. They were able to stop Brooklyn Center on downs and get the ball back.
Walter Franklin was able to scanter 83 yards for a touchdown run, followed with a Taylor Tawic two point conversion. With that touchdown the score was DeLaSalle 39 and Brooklyn Center 14.
Brooklyn Center kept on fighting, as they wanted to score a touchdown on every offensive position.
DeLaSalle made another attempt to march down the field and take it to the house. At the end of the third quarter the score was DeLaSalle 39 and Brooklyn Center 14.
Reggie Gandy found the end zone again where he scored another touchdown. The extra point attempt was good. With 11:50 in the game, the score was DeLaSalle 46 and Brooklyn Center 14.
Jordan Webster came up with an interception and DeLaSalle was able to put it away. They kept pounding the ball inside for most of the night.
This game was a very physical. Both teams were able to do a fantastic job playing hard. De LaSalle was able to get the ball into their players hands and take it to the house.
Edward Mack was able to find the end zone for a touchdown late in the fourth quarter for Brooklyn Center. After that touchdown the score was DeLaSalle 46 and Brooklyn Center 22.
Late in the game Metters was able to find the end zone for DeLaSalle on a six yard touch down run and the extra point was good.
In an action packed game, the Minneapolis DeLaSalle Islanders were able to come away with a convincing 53-22 victory over Brooklyn Center. It was quite a way for them open their new on campus stadium.
The sports complex is a very nice complex with bleachers on both sides of the field. I must say that I am impressed of the work that went into the sports complex. It is a very nice sports stadium.
Brooklyn Center kicked off to De La Salle. Reggie Gandy returned the ball and they started out on offense. DeLaSalle really got Evan Williams the ball early in the ball game. He is one DeLaSalle’s running backs, but DeLaSalle will look to get everyone involved in the game. Evan Williams got DeLaSalle’s first touchdown on a short carry. The extra point attempt was no good.
With 11:00 left to go in the first quarter the score was DeLaSalle 6 and Brooklyn Center 0.
After that touchdown Brooklyn Center received the ball. They were able march down the field and Brooklyn Center was at fourth down and three to go but the DeLaSalle defense was able to come up, stop them and take over on downs.
Brooklyn Center was able to find the red zone late in the first quarter. They looked to threaten to score and they kept pounding on the door. Brooklyn Center was able to find the end zone with 3:50 left in the first quarter on a Leroy Miller short scamper to the end zone. But the two point attempt was no good. The score after the touchdown was 6 apiece.
After the touchdown, DeLaSalle was able to keep the pressure on them. They kept pounding the ball down the Centaurs throat.
With 1:20 left in the first quarter, Evan Williams was able to find the end zone. He scored a touchdown on a running play. The extra point attempt was good.
At the end of the first quarter, the score was DeLaSalle 13 and Brooklyn Center 6.
On the first drive of the second quarter, Ross Barker was able to find the end zone for a DeLaSalle touchdown: DeLaSalle 19 Brooklyn Center 14.
Andre Ward was able to make a catch streaming across the field. He was able to catch a pass and take it in for a touchdown. The two point conversion was good.
DeLaSalle fought hard throughout the second quarter. They kept fighting and they didn’t want to let Brooklyn Center into the game. DeLaSalle fell short of the first down on the next series and they turned the ball over to Brooklyn Center on downs.
Brooklyn Center tried both to air the ball out and run the ball a fair amount in the first half. The problem often was they had trouble converting on fourth downs.
DeLaSalle was once again on the attack. Evan Williams came up big again with huge yardage, but he fell just 2 yards short of the goal line. Reggie Gandy was able to come up and find the end zone for a DeLaSalle touchdown. After the touchdown and the end of the first half, the score was DeLaSalle 25 and Brooklyn Center14.
As the second half got underway, both teams were fired up and ready to play hard noised football. Evan Williams scored another touchdown with 9:14 left to go in the third quarter.
Walter Franklin came up with some great plays throughout the game. He really put on a show along with Evan Williams.
Brooklyn Center was able to get things back in order later in the third quarter when they went on an attack of their own. They really made the DeLaSalle defenders step up and play tough. They were able to stop Brooklyn Center on downs and get the ball back.
Walter Franklin was able to scanter 83 yards for a touchdown run, followed with a Taylor Tawic two point conversion. With that touchdown the score was DeLaSalle 39 and Brooklyn Center 14.
Brooklyn Center kept on fighting, as they wanted to score a touchdown on every offensive position.
DeLaSalle made another attempt to march down the field and take it to the house. At the end of the third quarter the score was DeLaSalle 39 and Brooklyn Center 14.
Reggie Gandy found the end zone again where he scored another touchdown. The extra point attempt was good. With 11:50 in the game, the score was DeLaSalle 46 and Brooklyn Center 14.
Jordan Webster came up with an interception and DeLaSalle was able to put it away. They kept pounding the ball inside for most of the night.
This game was a very physical. Both teams were able to do a fantastic job playing hard. De LaSalle was able to get the ball into their players hands and take it to the house.
Edward Mack was able to find the end zone for a touchdown late in the fourth quarter for Brooklyn Center. After that touchdown the score was DeLaSalle 46 and Brooklyn Center 22.
Late in the game Metters was able to find the end zone for DeLaSalle on a six yard touch down run and the extra point was good.
In an action packed game, the Minneapolis DeLaSalle Islanders were able to come away with a convincing 53-22 victory over Brooklyn Center. It was quite a way for them open their new on campus stadium.
Thursday, September 3, 2009
MINNEAPOLIS SOUTHWEST TAKES ON EDISON IN SEASON OPENER
Under the new direction of first year football coach Dave Coffee, Minneapolis Southwest went up against Minneapolis Edison to begin the 2009 football season.
Edison began the game on offense. There first attack was a passing drive. They wanted to get the ball in the air early but they were not able to complete passes on their first drive of the game. The Minneapolis Southwest Lakers looked confused in their opening defensive series. They had to burn a quick time out with 11:20 in the first quarter. Edison wasn’t able to convert in their first drive and they turned the ball over on downs their first series.
Coach Coffee instilled a wishbone offense and the team is still getting used to running it. With 7:05 left in the first quarter, Sam Riley was able to make a short run for the first Southwest touchdown. They went for the two point conversion and it was successful.
With 7:08 in the first quarter the score was Southwest 8 and Edison 0.
Southwest was able to score again on another short running play with 2:40 in the first quarter. Danny Hupp was able to find the end zone with an interception with 2:10 in the first quarter. The extra point was good. After that touchdown the score was Southwest 21 and Edison 0. On the next drive Aryton Scott was able to find the end zone again, as he was able to run in for a touchdown. The extra point was good and the score was Southwest 28 and Edison 0
At the end of the first quarter the score was Minneapolis Southwest 28 Edison 0.
On the opening drive of the second quarter the Southwest Lakers were able to find the end zone again, but the extra point attempt was no good.
Edison looked to run the ball early in the second quarter. They were unsuccessful as they were met by the Southwest Laker defenders. Edison tried to get something going on the offensive end midway through the second quarter, but they were not able to get anything accomplished.
Southwest got the ball back again. Aryton Scott found the end zone and scored a touchdown.
Edison got the ball back again and they were able to string together a short drive and got a first down on short dump passes.
At half time the score was Southwest 40 and Edison 0.
At the start of the third quarter, Edison kicked off to Southwest. Southwest was able to cover a bunch of territory on the field. Ayrton Scott was able to rush the ball for a huge gain but was stopped on the one yard line. Southwest fumbled the ball on the one yard line.
Evan Gray was able to tumble his way into the end zone for a touchdown. After the touchdown, the score was Southwest 46 and Edison 0.
Edison tried once again to get their running game in order in the third quarter but the Southwest Laker defenders were there, stepped up and shut them down again.
Edison showed some light late in the fourth quarter but they were not able to make it to the house. Southwest was able to make another run at the goal line. Once again they were able to find the goal line again with another touchdown and the extra point was also good. With 3:29 in regulation, the score was Southwest 53 and Edison 0.
The final of the game was Southwest 53 and Edison 0.
Edison began the game on offense. There first attack was a passing drive. They wanted to get the ball in the air early but they were not able to complete passes on their first drive of the game. The Minneapolis Southwest Lakers looked confused in their opening defensive series. They had to burn a quick time out with 11:20 in the first quarter. Edison wasn’t able to convert in their first drive and they turned the ball over on downs their first series.
Coach Coffee instilled a wishbone offense and the team is still getting used to running it. With 7:05 left in the first quarter, Sam Riley was able to make a short run for the first Southwest touchdown. They went for the two point conversion and it was successful.
With 7:08 in the first quarter the score was Southwest 8 and Edison 0.
Southwest was able to score again on another short running play with 2:40 in the first quarter. Danny Hupp was able to find the end zone with an interception with 2:10 in the first quarter. The extra point was good. After that touchdown the score was Southwest 21 and Edison 0. On the next drive Aryton Scott was able to find the end zone again, as he was able to run in for a touchdown. The extra point was good and the score was Southwest 28 and Edison 0
At the end of the first quarter the score was Minneapolis Southwest 28 Edison 0.
On the opening drive of the second quarter the Southwest Lakers were able to find the end zone again, but the extra point attempt was no good.
Edison looked to run the ball early in the second quarter. They were unsuccessful as they were met by the Southwest Laker defenders. Edison tried to get something going on the offensive end midway through the second quarter, but they were not able to get anything accomplished.
Southwest got the ball back again. Aryton Scott found the end zone and scored a touchdown.
Edison got the ball back again and they were able to string together a short drive and got a first down on short dump passes.
At half time the score was Southwest 40 and Edison 0.
At the start of the third quarter, Edison kicked off to Southwest. Southwest was able to cover a bunch of territory on the field. Ayrton Scott was able to rush the ball for a huge gain but was stopped on the one yard line. Southwest fumbled the ball on the one yard line.
Evan Gray was able to tumble his way into the end zone for a touchdown. After the touchdown, the score was Southwest 46 and Edison 0.
Edison tried once again to get their running game in order in the third quarter but the Southwest Laker defenders were there, stepped up and shut them down again.
Edison showed some light late in the fourth quarter but they were not able to make it to the house. Southwest was able to make another run at the goal line. Once again they were able to find the goal line again with another touchdown and the extra point was also good. With 3:29 in regulation, the score was Southwest 53 and Edison 0.
The final of the game was Southwest 53 and Edison 0.
FORMER HOPKINS BASKETBALL PLAYER ANTHONY DILOTETO SIGNS WITH UTAH STATE
Former Hopkins basketball player Anthony Diloteto has signed with Utah State. Assistant coach James Ware, who coached at the University of Minnesota, heavily recruited Anthony Diloteto.
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
FREAKY FRIDAY: EVERY THING WILL BE NEW AT DE LA SALLE
By JOHN MILLEA, Star Tribune
For as long as anyone can remember, the football routine at DeLaSalle has been the same: Practice on a small patch of grass behind the school and ride a bus to another school's field for every game.
This season, and every season to come, is different. After five years of planning, fundraising and high-profile struggles with forces opposed to building a stadium on school grounds, DeLaSalle's long sought-after football/soccer playground is ready to go.
It will be christened with girls' and boys' soccer games Thursday, and the big coming-out party will be Friday night, when the Islanders play host to Brooklyn Center in the first home football game in the school's 109-year history.
"It's a big honor because so many people have waited for this for so long and now we will be the first ones to enjoy the field," said senior nose guard Peter Ringham. "There were so many people who wanted to play that first game, and it's going to be us."
This week, the anticipation is at full zenith.
"Everything will be the first," said senior linebacker Scott Hillyer. ''The very first touchdown, the first sack. Everything will be the first."
The stadium has natural grass, so the only downside now is that the Islanders have to jump on a bus and travel to practice in a city park a couple of miles upstream along the Mississippi River. But that's a small price to pay for the luxury of playing real home games.
"When we first started this project, none of these guys attended DeLaSalle," said school president Brother Michael Collins. "It was really important for us to create for DeLaSalle students some of the basic amenities that most young athletes in high school in the metro area enjoy."
Collins was sitting with some of the football players as he spoke about what the stadium means to Islanders past, present and future.
There's not a kid in this room who doesn't deserve what is so basic in the high school experience of tens of thousands of high school-age kids in this metro area," he said. "This is not something that is so fantastic, but it's become that for us."
The struggle to build the facility, in Collins' words, "was long, it was arduous, it was stressful." Some nearby residents, who share Nicollet Island with DeLaSalle, threw up every conceivable legal roadblock. The school's legal fees totaled half a million dollars.
It all led to a stadium -- DeLaSalle Athletic Field -- with permanent seating for 750, but temporary bleachers brought in for Friday's game will bring the seating capacity to 1,500.
Islanders coach Sean McMenomy said he feels like the luckiest coach in the world. He accepted the job last spring, leaving Minneapolis Southwest after four years. The Islanders are a Class 3A power, finishing as the state runner-up the past two years.
One day last week, McMenomy and several of his players walked around the new field before heading to practice. With the downtown Minneapolis skyline framing the scene, the Islanders' shoes left fresh imprints on the thick, green grass.
"This is a dream," McMenomy said.
For as long as anyone can remember, the football routine at DeLaSalle has been the same: Practice on a small patch of grass behind the school and ride a bus to another school's field for every game.
This season, and every season to come, is different. After five years of planning, fundraising and high-profile struggles with forces opposed to building a stadium on school grounds, DeLaSalle's long sought-after football/soccer playground is ready to go.
It will be christened with girls' and boys' soccer games Thursday, and the big coming-out party will be Friday night, when the Islanders play host to Brooklyn Center in the first home football game in the school's 109-year history.
"It's a big honor because so many people have waited for this for so long and now we will be the first ones to enjoy the field," said senior nose guard Peter Ringham. "There were so many people who wanted to play that first game, and it's going to be us."
This week, the anticipation is at full zenith.
"Everything will be the first," said senior linebacker Scott Hillyer. ''The very first touchdown, the first sack. Everything will be the first."
The stadium has natural grass, so the only downside now is that the Islanders have to jump on a bus and travel to practice in a city park a couple of miles upstream along the Mississippi River. But that's a small price to pay for the luxury of playing real home games.
"When we first started this project, none of these guys attended DeLaSalle," said school president Brother Michael Collins. "It was really important for us to create for DeLaSalle students some of the basic amenities that most young athletes in high school in the metro area enjoy."
Collins was sitting with some of the football players as he spoke about what the stadium means to Islanders past, present and future.
There's not a kid in this room who doesn't deserve what is so basic in the high school experience of tens of thousands of high school-age kids in this metro area," he said. "This is not something that is so fantastic, but it's become that for us."
The struggle to build the facility, in Collins' words, "was long, it was arduous, it was stressful." Some nearby residents, who share Nicollet Island with DeLaSalle, threw up every conceivable legal roadblock. The school's legal fees totaled half a million dollars.
It all led to a stadium -- DeLaSalle Athletic Field -- with permanent seating for 750, but temporary bleachers brought in for Friday's game will bring the seating capacity to 1,500.
Islanders coach Sean McMenomy said he feels like the luckiest coach in the world. He accepted the job last spring, leaving Minneapolis Southwest after four years. The Islanders are a Class 3A power, finishing as the state runner-up the past two years.
One day last week, McMenomy and several of his players walked around the new field before heading to practice. With the downtown Minneapolis skyline framing the scene, the Islanders' shoes left fresh imprints on the thick, green grass.
"This is a dream," McMenomy said.
Monday, August 31, 2009
MINNESOTA RANKED NO.13 IN AVCA POLL
The Minnesota volleyball team (1-1) was ranked No. 13 in the AVCA poll for the week of Monday, Aug. 31. The Golden Gophers collected 842 points in the poll.
Minnesota defeated then No. 22 Kansas State (who dropped to No. 23 in this week's poll) in five sets on Aug. 28, and dropped a five-set match to then No. 3 Nebraska (who fell to No. 6 in this week's poll).
The Golden Gophers, who appeared in the top 25 for an 18th straight week, were joined by five other Big Ten teams in this week's poll. Penn State was ranked No. 1, Michigan moved to No. 7, Illinois was No. 8, Michigan State moved into the poll at No. 20 and Purdue fell to No. 24. The Big Ten and Pac-10 topped had the most teams in the top 25 with six apiece. The Big Ten also had three teams in the top eight and four in the top 13.
Minnesota will be back in action tonight when it travels to George Mason at 6 p.m. (CT). The Golden Gophers will wrap up their road trip at Navy on Tuesday, Aug. 29 at 6 p.m. (CT). Minnesota will return home to host the Diet Coke Classic, where it will face Auburn on Friday, Sept. 4 at 8 p.m., George Washington on Saturday, Sept. 5 at 10:30 a.m. and No. 12 Iowa State on Sept. 5 at 8 p.m.
Minnesota defeated then No. 22 Kansas State (who dropped to No. 23 in this week's poll) in five sets on Aug. 28, and dropped a five-set match to then No. 3 Nebraska (who fell to No. 6 in this week's poll).
The Golden Gophers, who appeared in the top 25 for an 18th straight week, were joined by five other Big Ten teams in this week's poll. Penn State was ranked No. 1, Michigan moved to No. 7, Illinois was No. 8, Michigan State moved into the poll at No. 20 and Purdue fell to No. 24. The Big Ten and Pac-10 topped had the most teams in the top 25 with six apiece. The Big Ten also had three teams in the top eight and four in the top 13.
Minnesota will be back in action tonight when it travels to George Mason at 6 p.m. (CT). The Golden Gophers will wrap up their road trip at Navy on Tuesday, Aug. 29 at 6 p.m. (CT). Minnesota will return home to host the Diet Coke Classic, where it will face Auburn on Friday, Sept. 4 at 8 p.m., George Washington on Saturday, Sept. 5 at 10:30 a.m. and No. 12 Iowa State on Sept. 5 at 8 p.m.
GOPHERS HEAD EAST FOR SEASON-OPENER WITH ORANGE
The Minnesota Golden Gophers lift the lid on the 2009 college football season Saturday, traveling to face the Syracuse Orange in Syracuse, N.Y. at the Carrier Dome. Kickoff is set for 12:02 p.m. (EDT).
The game kicks off the 126th season of intercollegiate football at Minnesota.
This will be the first time Minnesota has opened on the road since 2006, when the Gophers traveled to Kent, Ohio and rolled to a 44-0 win over Kent State. The Gophers have only opened on the road three times in the last 10 seasons and are 2-1 in those matchups. Minnesota has won 12 of its last 14 season-opening contests.
ESPN2 will televise the game. Pam Ward will call the play-by-play with Ray Bentley as the analyst in the booth.
SCOUTING MINNESOTA
Minnesota head coach Tim Brewster will open his third season at the helm of the Gopher program with a solid core of returning starters and experienced players. Minnesota returns 53 letterwinners from last season, including 18 starters (10 offense, 8 defense). In fact, the Gophers have more returning starters than any team in the Big Ten.
Junior quarterback Adam Weber returns after taking nearly every snap for the last two seasons. Weber holds numerous school records and is on pace for even more. He set the Minnesota single-season records for passing yardage (2,895), TDs passing (24), completions (258) and attempts (449) in 2007. He is just 26 completions away from the career record. Senior wide receiver Eric Decker set a new Minnesota record for receptions for the second consecutive season, grabbing 84 in 2008. Decker was a Biletnikoff Award finalist and an All-Big Ten selection in 2008. In the backfield, sophomore running backs Duane Bennett and DeLeon Eskridge return.
Defensively, the Gophers were opportunistic last season, ranking No. 11 in the nation in turnovers, creating 31. Up front, Eric Small and Garrett Brown will anchor the middle of the line. The linebacking corps will include returning starters Lee Campbell and Simoni Lawrence. The secondary will return three starters -- CBs Marcus Sherels and Traye Simmons and safety Kyle Theret.
SCOUTING SYRACUSE
Ironically, in the season when Minnesota goes back to outdoor football, the Gophers will open 2009 in a dome. The Gophers visit Syracuse and new coach Doug Marrone at the Carrier Dome to open the season.
Marrone is a first-time head coach. The Syracuse product came back to his alma mater after serving as the offensive coordinator for the NFL’s New Orleans Saints.
The Orange was 3-9 last season, posting wins over Northeastern, Louisville and Notre Dame.
Syracuse has named former Duke University basketball player Greg Paulus as its starting QB. Paulus will have a go-to target in WR Mike Williams, who sat out 2008, but had 60 receptions as a sophomore in 2007. The Orange will be led defensively by DT Arthur Jones, who recorded 13 tackles for loss last season. Syracuse’s punter, Rob Long, ranked No. 14 in the NCAA with an average punt of 43.9 yards in 2008.
QUICK HITTERS
> Minnesota is 87-32-6 all-time in season-openers for a winning percentage of .720.
> Minnesota is opening the season with an opponent from a Bowl Championship Series conference for the first time since 1994, when the Gophers opened with Penn State.
> Minnesota’s six-game turnaround in 2008 was the best in program history.
> The Gophers went undefeated (4-0) in non-conference play in 2008. It was the first time Minnesota won all its regular-season non-conference games since 2005, when the Gophers went 3-0.
> The Golden Gophers have outscored their last five season-opening opponents by an average score of 43.2-16.7.
> Minnesota ranked No. 16 in turnover margin last season, creating 31 and losing just 18.
THE SYRACUSE SERIES
Saturday’s game will be just the third gridiron meeting between the University of Minnesota and Syracuse University. The series is tied, with the home team winning both games of the series. Syracuse won the first meeting 27-17 on Sept. 23, 1995.
Minnesota’s 35-33 victory vs. the Orange on Sept. 21, 1996 was highlighted by then-freshman Tyrone Carter returning two fumbles for touchdowns in a span of 56 seconds.
EASTERN EXPOSURE
Saturday’s match up with Syracuse marks the first time since 1942 that the Golden Gophers opened a season with an opponent that is a current member of the Big East Conference. Of course, the Big East was founded in 1979.
Minnesota opened that 1942 campaign against Pittsburgh, which is the only other current Big East member (along with Syracuse) the Gophers have ever faced. Minnesota won that contest 50-7 at Memorial Stadium in Minneapolis.
Minnesota is 13-10-3 all-time against current members of the Big East, including the 24 previous meetings with Pittsburgh and a pair with Syracuse. The Gophers are scheduled to play the Orange once again in 2012, with that game slated for Sept. 22 at TCF Bank Stadium.
Minnesota is 11-16 overall in the Eastern Time Zone over the past 10 years. In non-conference play (including bowl games), the Gophers have ventured to the Eastern Time Zone just six times in the past 10 years, compiling a 3-3 record.
The Gophers regularly play Big Ten opponents Indiana, Michigan, Michigan State, Ohio State, Penn State and Purdue, which reside in the Eastern Time Zone.
BAKING TURNOVERS
One of the biggest factors in Minnesota’s impressive turnaround last season was the Gophers’ ability to cause turnovers. The Gophers created 31 turnovers last season (16 fumble recoveries, 15 interceptions) to rank No. 11 in the nation. Only Iowa created more turnovers in the Big Ten, ranking No. 10 in the nation with 32.
The Gophers also ranked No. 16 in the nation in turnover margin (+0.92 avg.). The Minnesota offense had a big hand in that, taking care of the ball with nearly the same amount of success has the Gopher ‘D’ had taking it away. The Gophers turned it over just 19 times in 2008 (11 fumbles lost, eight interceptions).
PASSING FANCY
The Minnesota football team had two of its most productive seasons passing the football in school history over the last two seasons. The 2007 Gophers set team single-season records for pass completions and passing touchdowns. The 2007 team also had the No. 2 single-season passing yardage mark, throwing for 2,949 yards. Minnesota passed for 2,848 yards last season, which ranks No. 5 on the single-season list. The Gophers completed a school-record 262 passes in 2007 and 258 in 2008, the No. and No. 3 marks in school history, respectively.
The game kicks off the 126th season of intercollegiate football at Minnesota.
This will be the first time Minnesota has opened on the road since 2006, when the Gophers traveled to Kent, Ohio and rolled to a 44-0 win over Kent State. The Gophers have only opened on the road three times in the last 10 seasons and are 2-1 in those matchups. Minnesota has won 12 of its last 14 season-opening contests.
ESPN2 will televise the game. Pam Ward will call the play-by-play with Ray Bentley as the analyst in the booth.
SCOUTING MINNESOTA
Minnesota head coach Tim Brewster will open his third season at the helm of the Gopher program with a solid core of returning starters and experienced players. Minnesota returns 53 letterwinners from last season, including 18 starters (10 offense, 8 defense). In fact, the Gophers have more returning starters than any team in the Big Ten.
Junior quarterback Adam Weber returns after taking nearly every snap for the last two seasons. Weber holds numerous school records and is on pace for even more. He set the Minnesota single-season records for passing yardage (2,895), TDs passing (24), completions (258) and attempts (449) in 2007. He is just 26 completions away from the career record. Senior wide receiver Eric Decker set a new Minnesota record for receptions for the second consecutive season, grabbing 84 in 2008. Decker was a Biletnikoff Award finalist and an All-Big Ten selection in 2008. In the backfield, sophomore running backs Duane Bennett and DeLeon Eskridge return.
Defensively, the Gophers were opportunistic last season, ranking No. 11 in the nation in turnovers, creating 31. Up front, Eric Small and Garrett Brown will anchor the middle of the line. The linebacking corps will include returning starters Lee Campbell and Simoni Lawrence. The secondary will return three starters -- CBs Marcus Sherels and Traye Simmons and safety Kyle Theret.
SCOUTING SYRACUSE
Ironically, in the season when Minnesota goes back to outdoor football, the Gophers will open 2009 in a dome. The Gophers visit Syracuse and new coach Doug Marrone at the Carrier Dome to open the season.
Marrone is a first-time head coach. The Syracuse product came back to his alma mater after serving as the offensive coordinator for the NFL’s New Orleans Saints.
The Orange was 3-9 last season, posting wins over Northeastern, Louisville and Notre Dame.
Syracuse has named former Duke University basketball player Greg Paulus as its starting QB. Paulus will have a go-to target in WR Mike Williams, who sat out 2008, but had 60 receptions as a sophomore in 2007. The Orange will be led defensively by DT Arthur Jones, who recorded 13 tackles for loss last season. Syracuse’s punter, Rob Long, ranked No. 14 in the NCAA with an average punt of 43.9 yards in 2008.
QUICK HITTERS
> Minnesota is 87-32-6 all-time in season-openers for a winning percentage of .720.
> Minnesota is opening the season with an opponent from a Bowl Championship Series conference for the first time since 1994, when the Gophers opened with Penn State.
> Minnesota’s six-game turnaround in 2008 was the best in program history.
> The Gophers went undefeated (4-0) in non-conference play in 2008. It was the first time Minnesota won all its regular-season non-conference games since 2005, when the Gophers went 3-0.
> The Golden Gophers have outscored their last five season-opening opponents by an average score of 43.2-16.7.
> Minnesota ranked No. 16 in turnover margin last season, creating 31 and losing just 18.
THE SYRACUSE SERIES
Saturday’s game will be just the third gridiron meeting between the University of Minnesota and Syracuse University. The series is tied, with the home team winning both games of the series. Syracuse won the first meeting 27-17 on Sept. 23, 1995.
Minnesota’s 35-33 victory vs. the Orange on Sept. 21, 1996 was highlighted by then-freshman Tyrone Carter returning two fumbles for touchdowns in a span of 56 seconds.
EASTERN EXPOSURE
Saturday’s match up with Syracuse marks the first time since 1942 that the Golden Gophers opened a season with an opponent that is a current member of the Big East Conference. Of course, the Big East was founded in 1979.
Minnesota opened that 1942 campaign against Pittsburgh, which is the only other current Big East member (along with Syracuse) the Gophers have ever faced. Minnesota won that contest 50-7 at Memorial Stadium in Minneapolis.
Minnesota is 13-10-3 all-time against current members of the Big East, including the 24 previous meetings with Pittsburgh and a pair with Syracuse. The Gophers are scheduled to play the Orange once again in 2012, with that game slated for Sept. 22 at TCF Bank Stadium.
Minnesota is 11-16 overall in the Eastern Time Zone over the past 10 years. In non-conference play (including bowl games), the Gophers have ventured to the Eastern Time Zone just six times in the past 10 years, compiling a 3-3 record.
The Gophers regularly play Big Ten opponents Indiana, Michigan, Michigan State, Ohio State, Penn State and Purdue, which reside in the Eastern Time Zone.
BAKING TURNOVERS
One of the biggest factors in Minnesota’s impressive turnaround last season was the Gophers’ ability to cause turnovers. The Gophers created 31 turnovers last season (16 fumble recoveries, 15 interceptions) to rank No. 11 in the nation. Only Iowa created more turnovers in the Big Ten, ranking No. 10 in the nation with 32.
The Gophers also ranked No. 16 in the nation in turnover margin (+0.92 avg.). The Minnesota offense had a big hand in that, taking care of the ball with nearly the same amount of success has the Gopher ‘D’ had taking it away. The Gophers turned it over just 19 times in 2008 (11 fumbles lost, eight interceptions).
PASSING FANCY
The Minnesota football team had two of its most productive seasons passing the football in school history over the last two seasons. The 2007 Gophers set team single-season records for pass completions and passing touchdowns. The 2007 team also had the No. 2 single-season passing yardage mark, throwing for 2,949 yards. Minnesota passed for 2,848 yards last season, which ranks No. 5 on the single-season list. The Gophers completed a school-record 262 passes in 2007 and 258 in 2008, the No. and No. 3 marks in school history, respectively.
Sunday, August 30, 2009
ODIM, BULLDOGS RUSH PAST GOLDEN BEARS
In the 2009 season opener, the visiting Concordia University football team had no answer for the #3 Minnesota Duluth running game as the Bulldogs rushed for 461 yards in a 56-0 victory for the defending champs at Malosky Stadium on Saturday evening in front of 3,025 fans. UMD scored two touchdowns in each quarter while the Golden Bears were shutout for the second straight season by the Bulldogs. UMD extends their Division II-leading winning streak to 17 games with the victory.
BOX SCORE
The bright spots for the Golden Bears were not committing a turnover, something they did only once last year in the final game of the season, giving them a turnover free streak of eight quarters.
Additionally, junior specialist T.G. Schoenberg (right, Woodbury, Minn.) started off the season hot by punting a career-high nine times for a 43.9 yard average. He forced seven fair catches, placing four inside the 20 with two punts over 50 yards including a long of 60. His net average of 41.7 indicates the punt coverage was stout while he provided excellent hang time with his kicks. UMD did not have an opportunity to return a punt against him.
But CU didn't have an answer for the Northern Sun's Preseason North Division Offensive Player of the Year, running back Isaac Odim, who started off as the undisputed best back in the league by rushing for 187 yards and two touchdowns on 12 carries while taking three receptions for 75 yards and two more scores. He scored the first five touchdowns of the game with the fifth being a 92 yard kickoff return score to open the second half.
He scored from 42 and 86 yards on runs in the first quarter before seven and 60 yard TD receptions in the second.
Brian Hanson, his second half replacement, scored on rushes of one and four yards out in the third and fourth quarters and finished with 144 yards on 13 attempts.
The scoring was completed with a two yard plunge by Nate Bauer with just under eight minutes to play.
The Golden Bears managed eight first downs and converted just one of 15 on third down. They did produce first downs on both of their fourth down conversions but were unable to get in the red zone in the contest while UMD was 4-4 inside the 20.
Their top two scoring chances both resulted in missed field goals. With under a minute to go in the first half, CU took over on their own 32 yard line and drove to the UMD 26, a six play, 42 yard drive that resulted in a missed 43 yard field goal with 15 seconds to play in the half.
In the third quarter, CU went on their longest drive of the game, taking it 50 yards in 15 plays in just under a six minute span. The drive started on their own 27 and they got to the UMD 23 before failing to convert a 40 yard field goal.
In the end, UMD out gained CU 634 to 135, a near 500 yard deficit in total offense.
Sophomore Sam Campbell (left, Cary, Ill.) led CU in yardage with five receptions for 30 yards and six rushes for 14 yards. Sophomore Jerry Shaw (Oak Creek, Wis.) led CU in rushing with 23 yard on eight carries.
Receiving duo Calvin Simon (Jr., Shakopee, Minn.) and Jordan Schultenover (Sr., Minnetonka, Minn.) were not held silent, but were contained. Simon had three catches for 20 yards and keeps his streak of a reception in every collegiate game in tact at 22 games. Schultenover had a 33 yard reception, CU's longest play from scrimmage, and finished with two catches for 41 yards to lead CU in receiving yardage.
Sophomore quarterback Spencer Ohm (Blooming Prairie, Minn.), who made his colleagiate debut a year ago against the Bulldogs, got the start under center and completed 12-34 for 93 yards.
Concordia's secondary held UMD to just 10 completions through the air for 173 yards and forced nine incompletions.
Senior defensive back Christian Even (Pierz, Minn.) led the defense with seven tackles while sophomore linebacker Al Quaye (Champlin, Minn.) pulled down six UMD ball carriers with seniors Travis Meyer (DB, Champlin, Minn.) and Will Brown (right, DL, Shoreview, Minn.) making five tackles along with newcomer Trevor Glomski (Jr., LB, Wabasha, Minn.).
Brown had CU's only tackle for loss while junior defensive lineman John Borchert (Champlin, Minn.) and senior defensive back Joe Butler (Kansas City, Minn.) each had pass breakups in aiding the defense limiting the Bulldogs through the air.
Last year, UMD ended Concordia's streak at 90 games without being shutout and have now held CU scoreless two straight games, both in season openers. It's the third time in the last 12 games Concordia has been shutout since the streak ended.
The Golden Bears will look to turn things around on the road next week at NAIA foe Minot State for a 1:00 p.m. contest in Minot, N.D. The Beavers are 0-1 after losing to Bemidji State on Thursday and are provisional NCAA Division II members. The game will feature a CU audio broadcast with Dan Flanagan calling the play-by-play via Minnesota Sports Broadcast Network (MSBN) online at www.mnsportsnetwork.com along with road live stats provided by Concordia.
BOX SCORE
The bright spots for the Golden Bears were not committing a turnover, something they did only once last year in the final game of the season, giving them a turnover free streak of eight quarters.
Additionally, junior specialist T.G. Schoenberg (right, Woodbury, Minn.) started off the season hot by punting a career-high nine times for a 43.9 yard average. He forced seven fair catches, placing four inside the 20 with two punts over 50 yards including a long of 60. His net average of 41.7 indicates the punt coverage was stout while he provided excellent hang time with his kicks. UMD did not have an opportunity to return a punt against him.
But CU didn't have an answer for the Northern Sun's Preseason North Division Offensive Player of the Year, running back Isaac Odim, who started off as the undisputed best back in the league by rushing for 187 yards and two touchdowns on 12 carries while taking three receptions for 75 yards and two more scores. He scored the first five touchdowns of the game with the fifth being a 92 yard kickoff return score to open the second half.
He scored from 42 and 86 yards on runs in the first quarter before seven and 60 yard TD receptions in the second.
Brian Hanson, his second half replacement, scored on rushes of one and four yards out in the third and fourth quarters and finished with 144 yards on 13 attempts.
The scoring was completed with a two yard plunge by Nate Bauer with just under eight minutes to play.
The Golden Bears managed eight first downs and converted just one of 15 on third down. They did produce first downs on both of their fourth down conversions but were unable to get in the red zone in the contest while UMD was 4-4 inside the 20.
Their top two scoring chances both resulted in missed field goals. With under a minute to go in the first half, CU took over on their own 32 yard line and drove to the UMD 26, a six play, 42 yard drive that resulted in a missed 43 yard field goal with 15 seconds to play in the half.
In the third quarter, CU went on their longest drive of the game, taking it 50 yards in 15 plays in just under a six minute span. The drive started on their own 27 and they got to the UMD 23 before failing to convert a 40 yard field goal.
In the end, UMD out gained CU 634 to 135, a near 500 yard deficit in total offense.
Sophomore Sam Campbell (left, Cary, Ill.) led CU in yardage with five receptions for 30 yards and six rushes for 14 yards. Sophomore Jerry Shaw (Oak Creek, Wis.) led CU in rushing with 23 yard on eight carries.
Receiving duo Calvin Simon (Jr., Shakopee, Minn.) and Jordan Schultenover (Sr., Minnetonka, Minn.) were not held silent, but were contained. Simon had three catches for 20 yards and keeps his streak of a reception in every collegiate game in tact at 22 games. Schultenover had a 33 yard reception, CU's longest play from scrimmage, and finished with two catches for 41 yards to lead CU in receiving yardage.
Sophomore quarterback Spencer Ohm (Blooming Prairie, Minn.), who made his colleagiate debut a year ago against the Bulldogs, got the start under center and completed 12-34 for 93 yards.
Concordia's secondary held UMD to just 10 completions through the air for 173 yards and forced nine incompletions.
Senior defensive back Christian Even (Pierz, Minn.) led the defense with seven tackles while sophomore linebacker Al Quaye (Champlin, Minn.) pulled down six UMD ball carriers with seniors Travis Meyer (DB, Champlin, Minn.) and Will Brown (right, DL, Shoreview, Minn.) making five tackles along with newcomer Trevor Glomski (Jr., LB, Wabasha, Minn.).
Brown had CU's only tackle for loss while junior defensive lineman John Borchert (Champlin, Minn.) and senior defensive back Joe Butler (Kansas City, Minn.) each had pass breakups in aiding the defense limiting the Bulldogs through the air.
Last year, UMD ended Concordia's streak at 90 games without being shutout and have now held CU scoreless two straight games, both in season openers. It's the third time in the last 12 games Concordia has been shutout since the streak ended.
The Golden Bears will look to turn things around on the road next week at NAIA foe Minot State for a 1:00 p.m. contest in Minot, N.D. The Beavers are 0-1 after losing to Bemidji State on Thursday and are provisional NCAA Division II members. The game will feature a CU audio broadcast with Dan Flanagan calling the play-by-play via Minnesota Sports Broadcast Network (MSBN) online at www.mnsportsnetwork.com along with road live stats provided by Concordia.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
DAN COLEMAN GET TO KNOW HIM
Dan Coleman is from Minnesota. He played at both Boston College and Minnesota. He said that he enjoyed playing basketball at the University of Minnesota: “It was good. The most enjoyable thing was being able to play in front of friends and family and to be able to share my college experience with others.” He played for both Dan Monson and Tubby Smith at Minnesota.
He has played both forward spots. He is currently playing overseas now. “The team that I am currently playing for is Bourge-en-Breese France. It is an hour from Loen and about an hour and half from Switzerland.” This is his second season in Europe. Last year, he played in Portugal.
One of the things that people might not know about Dan is he is a big fan of Sushi. I have watched Dan play over the summer. He had a nice quick shot and he was able to make good moves around the basket. He was fun to watch in this summer’s Howard Pulley Pro Summer League.
He has played both forward spots. He is currently playing overseas now. “The team that I am currently playing for is Bourge-en-Breese France. It is an hour from Loen and about an hour and half from Switzerland.” This is his second season in Europe. Last year, he played in Portugal.
One of the things that people might not know about Dan is he is a big fan of Sushi. I have watched Dan play over the summer. He had a nice quick shot and he was able to make good moves around the basket. He was fun to watch in this summer’s Howard Pulley Pro Summer League.
Monday, August 24, 2009
WILLSHAUN DEVON BOXLEY WILL BRING THE HEAT
Willshaun Devon Boxley is from Indiana. He currently is a boxer. His two boxing names are The One and Fist Of Legend. At 5’ 3’ he fights in the Super Bantamweight division.
I was able to get a hold of Willshaun and he told me about his boxing career. I asked him how he gets amped for fights. “I think about my future. I start to yarn a bit at that moment. It’s when I realize that I'm nervous, I start to move around looking at everyone who's around me. My corner tells me to relax, but I keep moving as if I am just waking up. I am starting to come alive, but I am very silent or I'm talking about what I’m going to do to the other guy, after I'm rapped up I warm up by hitting the pads. I ask my coach afterwards how’s the power? Ron Lyke, my coach tells me ‘you're hitting hard as shit.’ I start to smile because I know it's true. There's a certain look you get when it's not! I get ready for the next step, which is my music. I have over a hundred tracks that I could use but it has to feel right to me in my heart depending on the crowd and the venue. As I walk out I hear my music. I check my swag. I feel the energy of the crowd. It gives me a rush from head to toe, a rush that I have to gain control of before this fight starts, because there's no room for mistakes. I enter the ring keeping my composure. As I take a lap around the ring, I’m feeling out my surroundings. That makes me comfortable and now I am ready. It's just me and him.”
Willshaun was born in Elkhart Indiana. He spent a few years in Detroit, Michigan. After living in Minneapolis for the past 17years he considers Minnesota his home. He went to Minneapolis Southwest High School. His first fight was in 2001. He currently trains at ACR. His head coach is Ron Lyke. He said that the best thing that he likes about boxing is the art of it. I asked him what does it take to become a good boxer? “Commitment. I could say more motivating words, but it would only lead back to this one word. Commitment.”
I asked Willshaun what he wants people to know about boxing that they might not know.”I love all of the support that I have received here in Minnesota. I think that boxing has grown here in Minnesota. One day I will bring the belt home!”
I was able to get a hold of Willshaun and he told me about his boxing career. I asked him how he gets amped for fights. “I think about my future. I start to yarn a bit at that moment. It’s when I realize that I'm nervous, I start to move around looking at everyone who's around me. My corner tells me to relax, but I keep moving as if I am just waking up. I am starting to come alive, but I am very silent or I'm talking about what I’m going to do to the other guy, after I'm rapped up I warm up by hitting the pads. I ask my coach afterwards how’s the power? Ron Lyke, my coach tells me ‘you're hitting hard as shit.’ I start to smile because I know it's true. There's a certain look you get when it's not! I get ready for the next step, which is my music. I have over a hundred tracks that I could use but it has to feel right to me in my heart depending on the crowd and the venue. As I walk out I hear my music. I check my swag. I feel the energy of the crowd. It gives me a rush from head to toe, a rush that I have to gain control of before this fight starts, because there's no room for mistakes. I enter the ring keeping my composure. As I take a lap around the ring, I’m feeling out my surroundings. That makes me comfortable and now I am ready. It's just me and him.”
Willshaun was born in Elkhart Indiana. He spent a few years in Detroit, Michigan. After living in Minneapolis for the past 17years he considers Minnesota his home. He went to Minneapolis Southwest High School. His first fight was in 2001. He currently trains at ACR. His head coach is Ron Lyke. He said that the best thing that he likes about boxing is the art of it. I asked him what does it take to become a good boxer? “Commitment. I could say more motivating words, but it would only lead back to this one word. Commitment.”
I asked Willshaun what he wants people to know about boxing that they might not know.”I love all of the support that I have received here in Minnesota. I think that boxing has grown here in Minnesota. One day I will bring the belt home!”
LET THE 2009 MINNNESOTA STATE HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE FOOTBALL SEASON BEGIN
Monday August 17, 2009 was the first day that football teams can officially start practicing football in Minnesota. Traditionally this week is called Two A Days or Hell Week. This is because most teams will be inserting a whole lot of different plays on both ends of the ball.
During the football season I am always interested in who you the fans think are the best players across the country and the state of Minnesota. If you think there is a team or a player who is really good, feel free to drop me an email at stevenmgr@hotmail.com
During the football season I am always interested in who you the fans think are the best players across the country and the state of Minnesota. If you think there is a team or a player who is really good, feel free to drop me an email at stevenmgr@hotmail.com
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
BRETT FAVRE SIGNS WITH THE MINNESOTA VIKINGS
Quarterback Brett Favre has landed in Minnesota. Multiple Twin Cities media outlets reported that Brett Favre
has signed his contract and he took part in the afternoon practice at Winter Park on Tuesday afternoon. Terms of the contract have not been disclosed as of yet.
has signed his contract and he took part in the afternoon practice at Winter Park on Tuesday afternoon. Terms of the contract have not been disclosed as of yet.
Friday, August 14, 2009
JASPER ALLEN DUBERRY GET TO KNOW HIM
I was able to do a question and answer piece with Jasper Allen Duberry who goes to Champlin Park High School. I met Jasper this past summer when he played summer AAU basketball. He currently plays just basketball. He has been starting ever since his sophomore year.
He said, ”I used to be in karate pretty seriously but it often conflicts with my basketball all year long. So I occasionally catch a class here and there. I played baseball and in elementary through middle school.” He currently stands 5’11” and is 172 pounds.
He will be a senior this year, class of 2010. When it comes to music he said, “ I listen to all kinds of stuff but mostly I like relaxing and light rock and acoustic, but overall pretty much everything but country.” His favorite artists are John Mayer, Coldplay, Jack Johnson, Jason Mraz, Michael Jackson, Jay-Z and Eminem.
He played for the TNL Express AAU basketball team this summer. His dad was his coach this summer. I asked him to talk about what it was like playing for his dad. “It went great. I felt that him being my coach made it easier to connect. And it made me a lot more coachable because we weren’t just limited to seeing each other only at basketball but at home as well.”
He really loved his teammates. They all were a bunch of clowns. When I went and covered their games it was one of the best times that I’ve had because they were a bunch of clowns. They knew how to have a good time along with getting down to business and playing tough hard-nosed basketball.
Here is what he had to say about some of his AAU teammates this year. “My teammates this year had to be the funniest, greatest guys that I have probably played with. Kyle Zimmermann, I’ve been playing with him along my side since about 7th grade. We know exactly what the other can do and can’t do and what we can expect from them every single game. No matter who we are playing he has the ability to take over with his very crafty left-handed moves. Jauson Sewer from Richfield, it’s been three or four years now playing with him and I have never seen anyone with the drive and passion that he plays with. So many times we have seen him completely take over a game single handedly with his amazing shooting range. Devon Knopke, it’s my first year playing with him. The fun and excitement he brings on the court often keeps us going most the time. He's very versatile for his size because he is a taller guard but has the strength and ability to go in the post against smaller guards.”
He said that his family plays a big role in his life. When asked about who’s most important in his life, he
answered, “ My family the most. I would say because they are always there at my games supporting me no matter what, and also at functions outside of basketball. I know that I can turn to them for about anything.”
He also has a strong basketball foundation and has made it a goal of his to keep good friends around him. When asked about his best friends, Jasper answered, “At the school and at basketball I would probably have to say my great friend Ricky Starck. We have been friends and moved through the same schools with each other since second grade. We have also played basketball and baseball together since then. Even though he wasn't on varsity with me last year he was usually the one that I went to for advice about how I looked out there, what he saw I could do better and stuff like that.”
He is a busy man but he does have some free time. He said, “In my free time I usually just like to sleep because of my busy schedule that I usually have. If I’m not at basketball, which I’m at most the time, I’m usually trying to catch up with friends, working at my job, or working on my art projects for next year. Me and a few friends usually try and catch a midnight movie every week or so when we can as well.”
He also has one brother and one sister. His younger brother is Zachary Duberry who is 15. His older sister Eleanor Pitts is 22, who just graduated from Tennessee State University.
Like most people he is caught up on Twitter the social networking site. I asked him what he thinks of Twitter. “I love it. It’s a new cool way to stay in touch with people just by simply answering a question of ‘What are you doing?’ I am always on the site on the computer or sending text messages to update on what I’m doing.”
Finally, I asked him what else he wants the world to know about him. “There's not much to me just for the fact that I’m a pretty cool laid back kind of guy. I love trying new things and meeting new people. When I set my mind to something I don’t give up on it till I get it done, and that I am satisfied with what I have done.”
Jasper Allen Dueburry is truly a good person to get to know. He is very laid back and he is a very good basketball player. I feel very lucky to have a good friend in Jasper.
He said, ”I used to be in karate pretty seriously but it often conflicts with my basketball all year long. So I occasionally catch a class here and there. I played baseball and in elementary through middle school.” He currently stands 5’11” and is 172 pounds.
He will be a senior this year, class of 2010. When it comes to music he said, “ I listen to all kinds of stuff but mostly I like relaxing and light rock and acoustic, but overall pretty much everything but country.” His favorite artists are John Mayer, Coldplay, Jack Johnson, Jason Mraz, Michael Jackson, Jay-Z and Eminem.
He played for the TNL Express AAU basketball team this summer. His dad was his coach this summer. I asked him to talk about what it was like playing for his dad. “It went great. I felt that him being my coach made it easier to connect. And it made me a lot more coachable because we weren’t just limited to seeing each other only at basketball but at home as well.”
He really loved his teammates. They all were a bunch of clowns. When I went and covered their games it was one of the best times that I’ve had because they were a bunch of clowns. They knew how to have a good time along with getting down to business and playing tough hard-nosed basketball.
Here is what he had to say about some of his AAU teammates this year. “My teammates this year had to be the funniest, greatest guys that I have probably played with. Kyle Zimmermann, I’ve been playing with him along my side since about 7th grade. We know exactly what the other can do and can’t do and what we can expect from them every single game. No matter who we are playing he has the ability to take over with his very crafty left-handed moves. Jauson Sewer from Richfield, it’s been three or four years now playing with him and I have never seen anyone with the drive and passion that he plays with. So many times we have seen him completely take over a game single handedly with his amazing shooting range. Devon Knopke, it’s my first year playing with him. The fun and excitement he brings on the court often keeps us going most the time. He's very versatile for his size because he is a taller guard but has the strength and ability to go in the post against smaller guards.”
He said that his family plays a big role in his life. When asked about who’s most important in his life, he
answered, “ My family the most. I would say because they are always there at my games supporting me no matter what, and also at functions outside of basketball. I know that I can turn to them for about anything.”
He also has a strong basketball foundation and has made it a goal of his to keep good friends around him. When asked about his best friends, Jasper answered, “At the school and at basketball I would probably have to say my great friend Ricky Starck. We have been friends and moved through the same schools with each other since second grade. We have also played basketball and baseball together since then. Even though he wasn't on varsity with me last year he was usually the one that I went to for advice about how I looked out there, what he saw I could do better and stuff like that.”
He is a busy man but he does have some free time. He said, “In my free time I usually just like to sleep because of my busy schedule that I usually have. If I’m not at basketball, which I’m at most the time, I’m usually trying to catch up with friends, working at my job, or working on my art projects for next year. Me and a few friends usually try and catch a midnight movie every week or so when we can as well.”
He also has one brother and one sister. His younger brother is Zachary Duberry who is 15. His older sister Eleanor Pitts is 22, who just graduated from Tennessee State University.
Like most people he is caught up on Twitter the social networking site. I asked him what he thinks of Twitter. “I love it. It’s a new cool way to stay in touch with people just by simply answering a question of ‘What are you doing?’ I am always on the site on the computer or sending text messages to update on what I’m doing.”
Finally, I asked him what else he wants the world to know about him. “There's not much to me just for the fact that I’m a pretty cool laid back kind of guy. I love trying new things and meeting new people. When I set my mind to something I don’t give up on it till I get it done, and that I am satisfied with what I have done.”
Jasper Allen Dueburry is truly a good person to get to know. He is very laid back and he is a very good basketball player. I feel very lucky to have a good friend in Jasper.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Saturday, August 8, 2009
MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES SIGN KURT RAMBIS AS THE HEAD COACH
The Minnesota Timberwolves and coach Kurt Rambis have agreed on a four-year contract worth in excess of $8 million. He was an assistant with the Los Angeles Lakers before becoming the head coach with the Timberwolves.
MINNEAPOLIS SOUTHWEST FOOTBALL COACHING STAFF
DAVE COFFEY - HEAD COACH
~15 years coaching experience
~11 years at Simley High School
~Offensive Coordinator
~Defensive Coordinator
~South St. Paul High School
~Shakopee High School
~Columbia Heights High School
~Normandale Community College
~Right Guard
~1990 State Champions
~ Bloomington Kennedy High School
~Two-year starter at offensive guard
~Senior captain
~Special Education teacher
~*Resides in St. Paul
~Wife, Jeannie*
~Daughter, Morgan* (9)
~Son, Evan* (6)
GENE WISE – CO-DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR
Truly a Minnesota Coaching Legend!
~Defensive Coordinator
~12 years at Eden Prairie
~Six state championship teams
~Bethel College
~Holy Angels High School
~Offensive Coordinator
~17 years for Normandale Community College
~Nationally rated rushing attacks
~Head Coach at Bloomington Lincoln High School
~*Resides in Bloomington
~Wife, Marion*
~3 children
~Matt
~Ellen
~Bev
~9 grandchildren
MARTY LEADENS – CO-DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR
~Simley High School
~Four years as Defensive Coordinator
~2002 state tournament appearance
~South St. Paul High School - 1989-2001
~Offensive Coordinator
~two state tournament appearances
~Isle High School
~ Seven years as Offensive Coordinator
~ Seven years as Head Coach for basketball
~Wisconsin-Superior
~Four-year starting Linebacker
~1975 graduate of Anoka High School
~Played for high school coaching legend Stan Nelson
~Member of 1975 Minnesota State High School Football All-Star team
~Member of 1975 Minnesota State High School Baseball All-Star team
~Elementary Education Teacher
~*Resides in South Saint Paul
~Wife, Robin*
~Meghan
~Ryan
~Anna*
RANDY JONES – OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR
~Head Coach
~Four years at Simley High School
~2002 state tournament appearance
~Holy Angels High School
~Shakopee High School
~Playing career
~CFL
~USFL
~Wisconsin-Superior
~Standout Wide Receiver
~Adapted Physical Education teacher
~*Resides in Shakopee
~Wife, Renita*
~Daughter, Ariel
~Son, Marcel*
MARCEL JONES – QUARTERBACK COACH
~Played professionally in Switzerland
~Collegiate career
~University of Minnesota
~University of Northern Iowa
~South Dakota State University
~High school career
~Four-year starting quarterback at Simley High School
~All State player
~Current record holder of all purpose yards by any player
~Aspiring to continue career in CFL
~Resides in Shakopee
PAT SOMMERS – LINEBACKER AND RUNNING BACK COACH
~14 years coaching experience
~Simley High School
~Head coach for 9th grade football
~Varsity running back coach
~Former MP in USMC
~Henry Sibley
~All Conference guard for 1991 Championship team
~Special Education Paraprofessional
~Resides in Inver Grove Heights
ROBERT GRACE – 9TH GRADE COACH
~Southwest High School
~Head coach for girls basketball
~Weight Room supervisor
~Employed by the Minnesota Timberwolves
~Resides in Minneapolis
KEDRICK WILLIAMS – 9th GRADE COACH
~McRae Park
~President and Athletic Director MARC Inc.
~Head Coach 14U team
~Head Coach 12U team
~Patrick Henry High School
~Running Back and Defensive Backs Coach
~Martin Luther King Park
~ Assistant Head Coach
~Offensive Coordinator
~1994 Graduate of Patrick Henry High School
~Resides in Richfield
BRIAN VOLKMEIER – VOLUNTEER ASSISTANT – DEFENSIVE BACKS
~1989 Bloomington Kennedy High School
~Student athlete
~Outside Salesman
~Resides in Eagan
JOSH ZOUCH – VOLUNTEER ASSISTANT
~Highland Park High School
~Five years as Offensive Assistant
~Kearney University – Nebraska
~Offensive Tackle
~Scholarship
~Teacher
~Resides in Robbinsdale
~15 years coaching experience
~11 years at Simley High School
~Offensive Coordinator
~Defensive Coordinator
~South St. Paul High School
~Shakopee High School
~Columbia Heights High School
~Normandale Community College
~Right Guard
~1990 State Champions
~ Bloomington Kennedy High School
~Two-year starter at offensive guard
~Senior captain
~Special Education teacher
~*Resides in St. Paul
~Wife, Jeannie*
~Daughter, Morgan* (9)
~Son, Evan* (6)
GENE WISE – CO-DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR
Truly a Minnesota Coaching Legend!
~Defensive Coordinator
~12 years at Eden Prairie
~Six state championship teams
~Bethel College
~Holy Angels High School
~Offensive Coordinator
~17 years for Normandale Community College
~Nationally rated rushing attacks
~Head Coach at Bloomington Lincoln High School
~*Resides in Bloomington
~Wife, Marion*
~3 children
~Matt
~Ellen
~Bev
~9 grandchildren
MARTY LEADENS – CO-DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR
~Simley High School
~Four years as Defensive Coordinator
~2002 state tournament appearance
~South St. Paul High School - 1989-2001
~Offensive Coordinator
~two state tournament appearances
~Isle High School
~ Seven years as Offensive Coordinator
~ Seven years as Head Coach for basketball
~Wisconsin-Superior
~Four-year starting Linebacker
~1975 graduate of Anoka High School
~Played for high school coaching legend Stan Nelson
~Member of 1975 Minnesota State High School Football All-Star team
~Member of 1975 Minnesota State High School Baseball All-Star team
~Elementary Education Teacher
~*Resides in South Saint Paul
~Wife, Robin*
~Meghan
~Ryan
~Anna*
RANDY JONES – OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR
~Head Coach
~Four years at Simley High School
~2002 state tournament appearance
~Holy Angels High School
~Shakopee High School
~Playing career
~CFL
~USFL
~Wisconsin-Superior
~Standout Wide Receiver
~Adapted Physical Education teacher
~*Resides in Shakopee
~Wife, Renita*
~Daughter, Ariel
~Son, Marcel*
MARCEL JONES – QUARTERBACK COACH
~Played professionally in Switzerland
~Collegiate career
~University of Minnesota
~University of Northern Iowa
~South Dakota State University
~High school career
~Four-year starting quarterback at Simley High School
~All State player
~Current record holder of all purpose yards by any player
~Aspiring to continue career in CFL
~Resides in Shakopee
PAT SOMMERS – LINEBACKER AND RUNNING BACK COACH
~14 years coaching experience
~Simley High School
~Head coach for 9th grade football
~Varsity running back coach
~Former MP in USMC
~Henry Sibley
~All Conference guard for 1991 Championship team
~Special Education Paraprofessional
~Resides in Inver Grove Heights
ROBERT GRACE – 9TH GRADE COACH
~Southwest High School
~Head coach for girls basketball
~Weight Room supervisor
~Employed by the Minnesota Timberwolves
~Resides in Minneapolis
KEDRICK WILLIAMS – 9th GRADE COACH
~McRae Park
~President and Athletic Director MARC Inc.
~Head Coach 14U team
~Head Coach 12U team
~Patrick Henry High School
~Running Back and Defensive Backs Coach
~Martin Luther King Park
~ Assistant Head Coach
~Offensive Coordinator
~1994 Graduate of Patrick Henry High School
~Resides in Richfield
BRIAN VOLKMEIER – VOLUNTEER ASSISTANT – DEFENSIVE BACKS
~1989 Bloomington Kennedy High School
~Student athlete
~Outside Salesman
~Resides in Eagan
JOSH ZOUCH – VOLUNTEER ASSISTANT
~Highland Park High School
~Five years as Offensive Assistant
~Kearney University – Nebraska
~Offensive Tackle
~Scholarship
~Teacher
~Resides in Robbinsdale
Sunday, August 2, 2009
SEAN McMEMOMY EXPECTS GREAT THINGS AT DE LaSALE
Sean McMenomy who was the head football coach at Minneapolis Southwest in May he got the head coach at Minneapolis De LaSalle. I was able to get a hold of him and he was able to talk about his upcoming season at De LaSalle.
Things have been amazing at De LaSalle so far! The kids are amazing and it is nice to finally be in a program that the administration supports the kids and my program. A dream come true. I was hired in May at D.
My goals at D are simple. Create a program that kids want to play in, parents trust the coaches and administration brags about the success. A program that players ten years from now talk about being proud of being part of and of course represent the DeLaSalle family to the highest degree. I expect my teams to be perfect on the offensive and defensive sides of the ball and win a state title.
Everyone of my coaches came with me from Southwest so that is a testament to the loyalty that my assistants have for me. I have also hired Hall of Fame coach Roger French to help me as well.
This is going to be an exciting year for De LaSalle football. We always have high expectations and this year is no different. We expect to win the conference and win a state title. With the new stadium there is added buzz around De LaSalle and the program should thrive on that. We lost some very talented players and so some other players have to step up. Evan Williams is the top football player in the state and he is going to do some great things. Keaton Rush at Linebacker, Shirome Milan at slot and corner, Walt Williams at slot and corner, Rahmann Patterson at WR, LeDarius Aaron at FS and slot and Kyle Huggar on the OL should carry this team.
The style of ball will change for me this year. We will still be a no-huddle team but we will be running the ball a lot more this year then in the past. We open up on the 17th of August.
Saturday, August 1, 2009
SPORTS TRANSTION MEANS SLOW LIVE ACTION
We are in a down turn in live sports action. I wanted to let you all know that I am still running my sports web site even though we are in a slow time for sports action.
I am planning on covering some events in the near future. I will be covering some of the St Paul Saints baseball in the near future.
If you have any information about fall basketball leagues please let me know.
In the fall I am also planning on covering high school and college football for the web site. I hope to be at some of the top games cross the region.
Thanks for your support. If you have any ideas or stand out athletes that deserve any hype please feel free to send me an email at stevenmgr@hotmail.com
I am planning on covering some events in the near future. I will be covering some of the St Paul Saints baseball in the near future.
If you have any information about fall basketball leagues please let me know.
In the fall I am also planning on covering high school and college football for the web site. I hope to be at some of the top games cross the region.
Thanks for your support. If you have any ideas or stand out athletes that deserve any hype please feel free to send me an email at stevenmgr@hotmail.com
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