

TOGETHER FOREVER!
1972 I was a freshman in high school. The classroom door opened to my social studies class and in walked the school counselor and the new student. They walked over to the teacher’s desk. The teacher introduced her then instructed her to sit across from me in the back row. She walked towards me holding her books and we made eye contact as she sat … Continue reading TOGETHER FOREVER!

THE LIST
As a sports broadcaster I get to be witness to a number of milestones achieved by student athletes. This past week Lac qui Parle Valleys Camryn Lee scored her 1000 point of her career. In high school basketball that is a big accomplishment and should be celebrated. It was a fun time after the game to celebrate with her and her family and classmates. Many … Continue reading THE LIST

1000
On the drive home from Minneota the other night after the boys basketball game with Dawson-Boyd, I was thinking about Logan Sussner of the Vikings who reached a milestone during the basketball game scoring his 1000th point in his career. Logan is only a junior, so he has another year of playing high school basketball to add to his career total. I enjoyed celebrating this milestone … Continue reading 1000

MORNING OR NIGHT PERSON?
Friday morning I set my alarm for 4:45am because I had to be in Minneapolis by 8:30 for state football. While driving down highway 7 in the pitch dark I was wide awake and ready to tackle the day. When I was heading out of Madison around 5:30 Friday morning a few things crossed my mind. I thought, I am such a morning person. I … Continue reading MORNING OR NIGHT PERSON?

FOOTBALL, TURKEY, FAMILY
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. Actually, from Thursday to Sunday is the best time of the year for me. I love the time with family, watching football games and eating Thanksgiving leftovers. Four days of awesomeness! Since I was a child I have always sat in front of the television and watched the Thanksgiving Day parade from New York City. It’s like a tradition with … Continue reading FOOTBALL, TURKEY, FAMILY

US BANK STADIUM
I crawled out of bed at 5:15am Saturday morning, jumped in the shower, brushed my teeth and kissed my wife goodbye while she was still sleeping. I was on my way to US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis to broadcast the Minneota Vikings state football game. Kickoff was scheduled for 11:30. The drive from my driveway to the stadium parking lot is exactly 3 hours with … Continue reading US BANK STADIUM