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
Last Friday, I was in Lakeview to broadcast the Dawson-Boyd and Lakeview football game on a beautiful fall evening. As I walked from my car toward the field, I couldn’t help but notice what a fantastic complex Lakeview has. It’s relatively new, and I’ve been there before, but it always strikes me: what a huge difference there is in high school facilities compared to when … Continue reading FOOTBALL FIELDS: A BROADCASTERS TOUR
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
With the high school sports season underway, I recently posted a picture on my social media of myself in my 1975 football uniform. I didn’t expect the incredible response it received. It seems people were eager to share their own memories of playing or watching high school football “back in the day.” Reading all the comments from my followers brought back so many great feelings. … Continue reading A TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE
The end of Johns Journal is upon us. John Millea from the Minnesota State High School League is retiring after 15 years of writing stories about high school athletes. I think I have read all off them from the beginning. I have blogged about John a number of times. I had the chance to interview John about his career this week and he was kind enough … Continue reading JOHN AND I ARE ALIKE
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