It wasn’t a typical Saturday for me. My usual routine involves hosting the Coaches Show on Q-92 with Dick Newman at 9 AM then working till noon. But this past Saturday found me driving down Highway 7 at 4:30 in the morning, heading straight for Minneapolis. The reason? The Minneota Vikings were playing in the Class A State Semi-finals against Mahnomen-Waubun, and kickoff was set … Continue reading NOT A TYPICAL SATURDAY
What was my week like? It was a blur of sports broadcasts, unexpected animal encounters, and moments of reflection. Here are a few short stories from the past seven days.The fall section sports schedule is in full swing, and it’s always an adventure.The Raccoon IncidentLast Tuesday, Dick Newman and I were driving back from Lakeview after broadcasting the Eagles and Lakers section football playoff game. … Continue reading HITTING RACCOONS, PRESS BOX BUFFETS, A WEEK OF HIGH AND LOWS
I’m a man of many passions, but two stand above the rest: the Minnesota Vikings and my faith in Jesus. I’ve been a die-hard Vikings fan since I was a little boy, and a follower of Christ since I turned 28. Usually, these two loves coexist peacefully on a Sunday in the fall: I go to church, then come home in time for the noon … Continue reading WHAT WOULD JESUS DO?
This past week was a perfect reflection of what I love about my life: its diversity and the wonderful people I get to connect with. If you know me, you know I’m a true extrovert—the opposite of my wonderful wife of 48 years, Roxie. I thrive and get energized from being around people. My week kicked off with some family time. I headed to the … Continue reading HOW AN EXTROVERT THRIVES
Last Tuesday, something happened at the Minneota vs. Dawson-Boyd volleyball match that will stay with me forever. It was a humbling experience that took me back to my own childhood—a memory I haven’t thought about in years. When I was 12 years old, growing up in New Ulm, Minnesota, I was a huge Minnesota Vikings fan. I idolized players like Alan Page, Carl Eller, and … Continue reading A AUTOGRAPH, A STORY
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