Going to Waubun tonight
I heading to the seaon opener for my busy and exciting high school football season.
The first stop will be in Waubun, where the Bombers are primed and more than ready to try and repeat their historical season last year, where they played to the Nine-Man State championship, before losing to the state's gridiron dynasty Stephen-Argyle.
It will be the debut of first-year head coach Jason McCloskey and the first look at the Bomber's potent rushing duo of Floyd DeGroat and Tyler Voss. Waubun will host Gygla-Goodridge at 7 p.m. tonight.
Tomorrow night, the Detroit Lakes football team will host Mankato East, the team they defeated for the Class 4A championship in 2001. DL head coach Flint Motschenbacher's team has only three returners back, but a load of talent is surely to be developed by the hard-working Laker coaching staff.
One player to watch is senior quarterback Reed Oistad, who brings a solid brand of dynamic play to the table. Oistad is a top athlete, who can run the veer option and also provided a strong arm. It should be another interesting opener Friday.
Things are starting to churn up for fall sports, so start checking out the blog again. The dog days of summer are soon behind us, with some good sports stories being generated in the coming weeks!
Posted by: Brian W. on 8/28/2008 at 2:28 PM | Comments (0) | Permalink
Is Jackson the man to lead talented Vikings?
It's been a while since I've posted in the blog...but work on the annual football tab had to be done. Last week I built up a good mileage check with trips to Pelican Rapids, Frazee, Waubun, Mahnomen, Ulen-Hitterdal, Lake Park-Audubon and Hawley.
Today, we finally put the football tab to bed, which will come with Saturday's Lakes Area Press. Anyways, here is my Vikings' preview column, basically on the biggest question - and potentially most important piece - to Minnesota's playoff aspirations.
It's the unedited version, sorry...but this is a blog, not final product.
By BRIAN WIERIMA
brianw@dlnewspapers.com
The only other way Minnesota Viking starting quarterback Tarvaris Jackson will get this many headlines again is if hes caught fighting pitbulls, becomes the captain of Love Boat Again or better yet, wins Super Bowl XLIII.
All talk of the Vikings being consider NFC North contenders after the exquisite offseason signings and the trade for 2007 NFL sack leader defensive end Jared Allen have now taken a backseat to if Jackson is good enough to help his team win.
In every column, television report or discussion at the water cooler about the Vikings, its always, They have everything going for them, but can Jackson be the guy?
Its a legitimate concern for the Vikes.
The puzzle to becoming a complete team doesnt quite have its keystone to hold it up, until Jackson proves outright that he can be a viable player at the most important position on the football field.
Now, there are the detractors who say he will not succeed and they dont believe in him. Then there are those homers who also blindly say he is quickly becoming the next Fran Tarkenton albeit these are far and thin between.
Neither party has a clue what they are talking about.
In fact, not one soul on this planet knows for sure how Jackson will perform this season and that goes from head coach Brad Childress, who is putting all his eggs into Jacksons basket, to the Purple rube who records every Viking game on his TiVo to watch the game in slow motion on Tuesday evening to break down his game footage.
First and foremost, its hard to judge what Jacksons career will be with only 14 starts in what is his third year in the league.
If you would have done that, John Elway wouldnt be considered a top three NFL QB all-time or Eli Manning would have been benched long before he led the surprising Giants to last years Super Bowl victory.
Jackson has shown flashes of being a legitimate quarterback in the pros, with his ultra-strong arm, with one of the quickest releases in the game today.
He has dynamic skills, being able to put his passes on a rope during a slant route to only where the receiver can catch it. Jackson also has nimble feet, with the Vikings offensive coaching staff being able to use his mobility to spread defenses and not limit him to staying in the pocket.
But on the dark side of the moon in Valhalla, Jackson has also shown the propensity to be a very immature and having a lost-look during games.
His jump-throws while under pressure is usually only seen in a bad high school football game and some of his decisions to throw the ball up for grabs have put daggers in the teams ability to win games.
Another negative factor which has popped up during this preseason, is his injury history.
Last year, Jackson missed just over three games with a variety of injuries, forcing the ugliness of things called Brooks Bollinger and Kelly Holcomb upon the site of Viking fans all over.
This preseason, Jackson will miss the final two games due to a sprained knee a plausible injury, yes, but concerning to the fact that he at least needed action in the third one to help get in sync with the offense.
Now, as a fence rider and having digested both the sweet and bitter facets of Jacksons game, which way will his play tilt for the 2008 season, where heaps of pressure is being piled on his shoulders as being possibly the only piece of the puzzle left to be proven for a very successful season?
Lets do it the scientific way and weigh the positives to the negatives, shall we?
First positive (worth 5 grams of weight): Jackson is the uncontested starter from the get-go of the start of the 2008 season, from the OTAs to mini-camps to training camp.
He took the majority of first-team snaps, was able to concentrate on his learning as being the No. 1 QB in an offense he now has been in for three years.
The game should have slowed down for him, with Childress basically taking him through 2007 with baby steps.
Childress had such a short leash on Jackson last year, that the offense was dumb-down to allow Jackson to make the reads and manage the game.
In year two as the starter, the playbook should be opened up a bit more, along with a potent rushing attack and added weapons to the aerial game.
The offense should no longer be vanilla, but instead a more of an exotic flavor with more tasty toppings.
Offseason addition of Bernard Berrian (worth 8 grams): Last year, Jacksons number one target was Bobby Wade, yes Bobby Wade.
The second-best WR? Robert Ferguson. Nope, not a stutter, Robert Ferguson.
Wade is a fine slot receiver who is more suited being the third option. Instead he was hoisted unfairly as a No. 1 receiver, because former seventh overall pick Troy Williamson smucked up his facemask with numerous balls deflecting off it.
The receiving corp. last year was atrocious. Bad. Horrible. Ugly. Whatever adjective which is negative, apply it.
One shining ray of hope was rookie Sidney Rice, who led the team with four touchdown receptions, including two pretty ones.
It was no coincidence that Jacksons two uglier games of the season came in the final two when Rice was out with an injury.
This year, however, the Vikings have a real No. 1 receiver in Berrian, who is fast, but also is a threat of picking up big yards after the catch.
The West Coast is dictated on YAC, with short, high-percentage passes being called such as slants and in-routes.
There wasnt a deep threat last year, either, unless Hammer Hands Williamson was allowed to bust free by the safety and drop another ball.
Berrian affords the deep option, thus keeping the safety from cheating up into the proverbial box , to help with run support.
Which happened repeatedly when defenses put eight to nine men in the box to keep a leash on Rookie of the Year Adrian Peterson.
Rice is another year older and experienced and looks to be a solid No. 2 option, while Wade is in his natural slot position, along with the maturation and potential big-play ability of sophomore Aundrae Allison.
Jackson has options now, so that excuse no longer applies.
Injury-prone? Or not? (Negative 7 grams): Jackson is entering his third year and so far, every one hes suffered an injury.
The good news, there havent been any chronic or severe injuries, just the nagging ones.
The bad news? Can he play through pain?
Players in the NFL need to play through pain and shut it down with an injury.
Fans dont know if Jacksons injuries were ones other players could have played through, but for the Vikes to be successful this year, pain tolerance will be a key for Jackson.
Rushing game (positive 9 grams): The No. 1 rushing offense is back intact and maybe even a bit better.
Peterson is another year wiser and the offensive line has another year of learning how to block next to other.
Gone is Pro Bowl fullback Tony Richardson, enter Thomas Tapeh who was the lead blocker for one of the NFLs leading rushers in Brian Westbrook of Philadelphia.
So that trade-off is probably a push.
Of course, the rushing attack will key the Vikings offense. That means, Jackson doesnt have to be a world-beater, just a quarterback who can manage the game, not throw interceptions and play within his limits.
He will be asked to deliver a few series to win games, however, and will have to still be a playmaker. But having Peterson and Chester Taylor lessens that kind of pressure.
Jackson is also a decent runner, picking up a third team-high 260 yards rushing. But, then again, that also can lead to injury.
Decision-making (push): In the end, this will be the deciding factor if Jackson will be the man to lead the Vikings or not.
Can he look off safeties and deliver accurate passes both deep, short and intermediate?
What is his composure under pressure, when defenses throw an array of blitz packages against him?
Is he able to improvise on the run, turning a potential negative play into an explosive play, while still maintaining the ability to not force the ball and result in a turnover?
Most of all, can he stay within his limits, like all great quarterbacks do?
The scale will be determined by these factors.
So whats the final answer to this complex and scientific method of figuring out if Jackson is ready to become the final piece to the Vikings puzzle?
Its to be determined, of course.
The real equation starts to come together Monday, Sept. 8, at Lambeau Field.
Posted by: Brian W. on 8/28/2008 at 2:25 PM | Comments (0) | Permalink
Sweet 16 complete
There were some very good matches in the field of 16, which just finished up about five minutes ago, with Detroit Lakes' Ben Bergquist eagling hole one to defeat former PIne to Palm champion Rick Kuhn 1-up in 19 holes.
Bergquist had a near perfect drive off the tee, going about 155 from the cup, landing it midfairway, with Kuhn not far behind. But Bergquist's approach shot landed about 10-12 feet downhill of the cup, while Kuhn's was left on the green about 30 feet away. Kuhn's eagle putt missed high by inches, while Bergquist drained his for the win.
Another DL golfer - Mox Gunderson - also went extra holes, but he fell to Dustin Steiner - who birdied the hole.
Ben Freeman of Fargo dominated his match, winning 5 and 3 over Travis Ross. That sets up a repeat quarterfinal match from last year between Bergquist and Freeman. Freeman won that match to make the semifinals where eventual champion Cory Blenkush shot nine-under par to topple the Fargo product.
Taylor Cavanagh birdied each of 17 and 18 to snatch victory away from Nick Krattiger, who was 1-up going into 17. Cavanagh will face Steiner in the quarters.
On the opposite bracket, 2003 champion Greg Melhus was a 1-up winner over Kyle Vandevoort. He will face co-medalist Mark Robinson, who was a 3 and 2 victor over Justin Jenkins. Both are on a roll and should be a very competitive match.
Brandon Hartzell beat Parker Dire 3 and 1, while Perry Piatz - the older golfer remaining at 44 years old - won 2 and 1 over Todd Hillier.
The quarterfinals will start at 2:50 p.m. starting with Steiner vs. Cavanagh and Robinson vs. Melhus. Freeman vs. Bergquist and Piatz vs. Hartzell tees off at 3 p.m.
Posted by: Brian W. on 8/16/2008 at 1:26 PM | Comments (0) | Permalink
$5,000 reward for arrest and conviction of P-P vandals
Pine to Palm committee chairman Bob Gorden announced a $5,000 reward for the apprehension and conviction of the perpetrators who vandalized the 12, 13 and 17 greens.
Those who are chipping in for the reward include the Detroit Country Club, Pine to Palm Committee and Zorbaz.
To report a tip, call 218-846-1224 or the DCC ProShop.
Posted by: Brian W. on 8/15/2008 at 5:00 PM | Comments (0) | Permalink
Name flight results
Here are the name flight first-round results:
Sallie:
Round -- (Round of 16)
JIMMY ELLEFSON, ADA, Minn. def. STEVE RANDALL, LAWRENCE, Kan. 1 up
MITCH BUBOLTZ, DETROIT LAKES, Minn. def. BARRY SCHMIESS, FARGO, N.D. 3 and 2
CORY SAMSON, WEST FARGO, N.D. def. MILES SCHACHER, HAWLEY, Minn. 2 and 1
JEFF OLSON, FARGO, N.D. def. PAT THOMAS, FARGO, N.D. 1 up
AARON CLAUSEN, STORM LAKE, Iowa def. MAX MOORE, MENTOR, Minn. 6 and 4
ALEXANDER MABIN, BISMARCK, N.D. def. RICK SAMSON, WEST FARGO, N.D. 2 up
PAUL UITHOVEN, BOZEMAN, Mont. def. DANIEL MULLINS, BLAINE, Minn. 5 and 3
SPENCER HILDE, MOORHEAD, Minn. def. TY NEWMAN, FARGO, N.D. 3 and 2
Pine:
Round -- (Round of 16)
AARON WHEELER, MOORHEAD, Minn. def. LOGAN JOHNSON, FARGO, N.D. 2 and 1
ADAM GRONAAS, FARGO, N.D. def. JORDAN RYAN, EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. 3 and 2
JON RUBIS, FARGO, N.D. def. ROBERT WAGNER, ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn. 3 and 1
BILL SCHOMMER, LAKEVILLE, Minn. def. KYLE JANDRO, FARGO, N.D. 4 and 3
BROCK ELLINGSON, FARGO, N.D. def. NOAH GAGNER, SAINT PAUL, Minn. 2 up
RICKY COPELAND, DELLWOOD, Minn. def. TROY KLONGERBO, DULUTH, Minn. 1 up
AARON BURNSIDE, DETROIT LAKES, Minn. def. JAMES FORD, PRIOR LAKE, Minn. 1 up
PETER KRIER, LAKE PARK, Minn. def. NIC WAGNER, DENVER, Colo. 5 and 3
Palm:
Round -- (Round of 16)
JAY OLAFSON, FARGO, N.D. def. CHRIS JEWELL, THIEF RIVER, Minn. 6 and 5
DAN MATHESON, MOORHEAD, Minn. def. JAMES MAHER, PHOENIX, Ariz. 2 and 1
ADAM MEYER, FORT MEYERS, Fla. def. BRIAN KIBLER, MOORHEAD, Minn. 4 and 3
BRANDON MYERS, MOTLEY, Minn. def. CHUCK WALKER, FARGO, N.D. 1 up
CLINTON BOUTELLE, CODY, Wyo. def. TIM CARLSON, PLYMOUTH, Minn. 2 and 1
MATT WROLSTAD, FARGO, N.D. def. JAKE PEARSON, WEST DES MOINES, Iowa 2 and 1
JON ANAS, FARGO, N.D. def. PATRICK BUGLIOSI, GRAND FORKS, N.D. 21 holes
NICK O"ROURKE, FARGO, N.D. def. ZACH KAPPES, MOORHEAD, Minn. 2 and 1
Melissa:
Round -- (Round of 16)
BEN OSOWSKI, DETROIT LAKES, Minn. def. RANDY HANSON, FRAZEE, Minn. 3 and 1
CHELSEY WONGJIRAD, FARGO, N.D. def. ANDY CARR, FARGO, N.D. 3 and 2
MATTHEW WARD, MADISON, Wis. def. JORDAN WEIR, FARGO, N.D. 5 and 3
TED KROMY, GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. def. SCOTT BOHLENDER, WEST DES MOINES, Iowa 10 and 8
BOBBY REUTER, FARGO, N.D. def. SAM DEMARAIS, FARGO, N.D. 10 and 8
CALEB KETTERLING, NAPOLEON, N.D. def. AMANDA MILLER, FARGO, N.D. 6 and 4
BENJAMIN CARTER, EDINA, Minn. def. NICK KOST, FARGO, N.D. 3 and 2
HANS HERMANSON, SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. def. ROSS UGLEM, FARGO, N.D. 1 up
Posted by: Brian W. on 8/14/2008 at 10:37 PM | Comments (0) | Permalink
Championship first round results
First round results:
Round -- (Round of 64)
BOB CAVANAGH, PERHAM, Minn. def. COREY BLENKUSH, MAPLE GROVE, Minn. 4 and 3
MOX GUNDERSON, DETROIT LAKES, Minn. def. RUSS NEWMAN, FARGO, N.D. 5 and 4
DUSTIN STEINER, FARGO, N.D. def. NICK OLSGAARD, MOORHEAD, Minn. 1 up
def.
NICK KRATTIGER, MONROE, Wis. def. BILL CAMPBELL, GRAFTON, N.D. 6 and 5
SCOTT LINNEROOTH, BOZEMAN, Mont. def. MARC VINCELLI, SPIRIT LAKE, Iowa 1 up
TAYLOR CAVANAGH, PERHAM, Minn. def. REID MATTSON, FARGO, N.D. 4 and 3
TONY VINCELLI, ROSEMOUNT, Minn. def. TOBY PALMISCNO, BEMIDJI, Minn. 1 up
LEE CAVANAGH, PERHAM, Minn. def. ERIK WEISS, MOORHEAD, Minn. 2 up
BEN FREEMAN, FARGO, N.D. def. JEFF LAMP, FARGO, N.D. 2 and 1
def.
LUKE DAVISON, FARGO, N.D. def. BEN BRAATEN, MAYVILLE, N.D. 3 and 2
BEN BERGQUIST, DETROIT LAKES, Minn. def. RYAN KUEHNE, DETROIT LAKES, Minn. 3 and 2
RYAN VINCELLI, BRANDON, S.D. def. JIM STRANDEMO, SAVAGE, Minn. 2 and 1
JASON PENDLETON, SUPERIOR, Wis. def. PEDER NYHUS, SAN MONICA, Calif. 2 and 1
RICK KUHN, BISMARCK, N.D. def. BEN CAHILL, GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. 5 and 4
MARK ROBINSON, CARDINGTON, Ohio def. KEVIN BARR, LAKEVILLE, Minn. 4 and 3
BRANDON HALLQUIST, FARGO, N.D. def. MIKE HOLM, FARGO, N.D. 1 up
MIKE BRODSHO, DETROIT LAKES, Minn. def. BRIAN HALVORSON, WEST FARGO, N.D. 5 and 4
JUSTIN JENKINS, FARGO, N.D. def. RYAN STEINERT, PARK RAPIDS, Minn. 20 holes
KYLE VANDEVOORT, FARGO, N.D. def. JAY BARTLEY, OXBOW, N.D. 5 and 4
BROCK BUCKELLEW, MOORHEAD, Minn. def. MICHAEL TUEL, DALTON, Minn. 3 and 1
GREG MELHUS, ROGERS, Minn. def. CHAD COTA, MOORHEAD, Minn. 7 and 5
KENT SPRIGGS, FARGO, N.D. def. MIKE BALZER, BISMARK, N.D. 19 holes
TIM FIECHTNER, FARGO, N.D. def. SHAUN HARRISON, FARGO, N.D. 2 and 1
PERRY PIATZ, OXBOW, N.D. def. CAMERON FENRICH, LITCHFIELD, Minn. 6 and 5
PAT DEITZ, MOORHEAD, Minn. def. BRYCE MATTSON, OXBOW, N.D. 4 and 3
TODD HILLIER, HOOPLE, N.D. def. NATE ANDERSON, DULUTH, Minn. 2 and 1
BEN WOOD, ST. LOUIS, Mo. def. KYLE NIELSEN, STORM LAKE, Iowa 2 and 1
BRANDON HARTZELL, SIOUX FALLS, S.D. def. COREY SCHOMMER, LAKEVILLE, Minn. 3 and 2
CURTIS CARLSON, BRAINERD, Minn. def. MIKE MCFEELY, MOORHEAD, Minn. 4 and 3
PARKER DIRE, BISMARCK, N.D. def. MASON KENNEDY, FARGO, N.D. 5 and 4
Posted by: Brian W. on 8/14/2008 at 10:36 PM | Comments (0) | Permalink
Cavanagh upsets Blenkush
For the fifth time in six years, the defending P-P champion has lost in the first round. Perham's Bob Cavanagh used some sharp putting to down defending champ Cory Blenkush 4 and 3. Cavanagh, who was celebrating his birthday, got into match play by surviving a playoff last night.
It came down to putting, as Blenkush went 2-up early, but lost his putting touch, while the Perham vet golfer fired them in.
Mox Gunderson also eliminated Russ Newman 5 and 4, to set up a match with Cavanagh. Nick Krattiger downed Bill Campbell 6 and 5 over Bill Campbell.
Posted by: Brian W. on 8/14/2008 at 5:18 PM | Comments (0) | Permalink
Championship match play update
Here are some updates on some of the notable match ups in Championship play:
DL's Mox Gunderson is making a bid to being named the player of the day, after sinking two eagles on holes five and six to key his convincing 5-up lead over two-time P-P champion Russ Newman after nine holes.
Perham's Taylor Cavanagh, one of three in the family playing, is 3-up over Reid Mattson.
The match of the day pits two-time ND state H.S. champion Ben Freeman vs. P-P veteran and medalist record-holder Jeff Lamp. Freeman leads 2-up after nine.
The Laker boys are doing well, with Mike Brodsho 5-up on Brian Halvorson at the turn. Ben Bergquist holds a 1-up lead on Laker teammate Ryan Kuehne heading into hole 12.
Former P-P champion Rick Kuhn is 3-up on Ben Cahill, while 2003 champion Greg Melhus is 3-up on Chad Cota after nine.
Co-medalist Mark Robinson holds a 3-up lead on Kevin Barr after nine, while the other medalist Tim Fiechtner is even after five with Shaun Harrison.
Robinson's University of Miami (Ohio) teammate Ben Wood also holds a 3-up lead on Kyle Nielsen.
Posted by: Brian W. on 8/14/2008 at 4:31 PM | Comments (0) | Permalink
Seniors match play article
A little preview of Friday's Spotlight, with the Senior's match play article all set and ready, the unedited version though:
By BRIAN WIERIMA
brianw@dlnewspapers.com
Fergus Falls’ John Hagge is already liking his first year of Pine to Palm Senior’s play.
After squeezing into Senior’s match play early Thursday morning by winning a playoff for the final spot in bracket play, Hagge produced the tournament’s first upset by knocking out 2007 champion Jim Bergeson 3 and 1.
The dramatics started bright and early, as Hagge — playing in his first Senior’s Flight — made birdie on the playoff hole, which he was forced in after shooting a six-over par 77 Monday.
“That playoff hole was nerve-wracking, it was probably the most I’ve nervous all summer playing golf,” Hagge said. “After I snuck into match play, I was just relaxed.”
That playoff hole birdie wound up some momentum for Hagge, who won the first three holes on Bergeson with a first hole birdie, followed by a pair of par putts.
But Bergeson, who won last year’s Senior’s title with an even keel disposition, didn’t fade.
Instead the Barnesville product took birdie on hole four, while Hagge fell into a two-hole bogey slump on nine and 10 to pull the match back to even.
Hagge keyed his victory with a pair of birdies on 11 and 12, while finishing off Bergeson, who made bogey on each of 14 and 17.
“Jim just played consistent and I was up and down,” Hagge said. “I learned from it. After just skinning in on the playoff, I felt fortunate just to get into match play.”
Hagge is no stranger to big Pine to Palm match play bouts. He played to the semifinals in Championship play in 2003, before succumbing to eventual champion Greg Melhus.
“I’ve been looking forward to playing in the Seniors the last four years,” Hagge said. “This is the top Seniors event in the state.”
Both co-medalists also survived first-round action, as Pat Vincelli outlasted Detroit Lakes Ted Hatlen 2 and 1, while Clint Nelson overcame James Wolff 3 and 2.
Nelson returns after a four-year layoff from the Pine to Palm, then played a good round in Monday’s downpour by shooting par.
A sudden dip in concentration almost cost Nelson his match with Wolff, as the match stood at even heading into the 10th hole.
The turning point — and switch — was turned on for Nelson on the 10th green, as Wolff was set up for a short birdie putt, while Nelson was sitting out long for par.
Nelson ended up sinking his par, while Wolff lipped out his birdie putt to halved the hole, which ended up putting a spark in the former’s game.
“I just couldn’t get motivated before the 10th hole, and I was two-over after nine,” Nelson said. “But after the 10th, all of a sudden I started making all my putts.”
He made a couple of twisters on 11 and 12 for birdies to take a 2-up lead and cruised from there.
Vincelli had to be on the top of his game against Hatlen.
A couple of birdies on holes eight and 10 pushed the favor towards Vincelli to 2-up, who never relinquished the lead from there, but never went up more than two holes, either.
Vincelli finished his round 1-under under par.
“Ted is a heck of a competitor and you can’t let up on a hole, or else he makes you pay,” Vincelli said. “I played pretty steady, taking only one bogey. I just played fairways and greens, fairways and greens.”
Last year’s runner-up, T.L. Solien of Madison, Wisc., also fell, losing to Joe Sauer of Sauk Rapids 2 and 1.
“Everything went well except my putting,” Sauer said.
Don Bradford was a 1-up winner over John Gergen, while Tim Rubis was a 3 and 2 winner over Bob Erickson.
Rubis’ quick start — going 4-up after six holes — keyed his victory.
Dan Elton won the day’s lone playoff hole, taking out Mike Stirling in 19 holes.
Bob Theriault was a 4 and 3 winner over Larry Olin to round out Seniors play.
Match ups tomorrow include: Hagge vs. Sauer; Bradford vs. Rubis; Nelson vs. Elton and Vincelli vs. Theriault.
Posted by: Brian W. on 8/14/2008 at 4:30 PM | Comments (0) | Permalink
Seniors all in
Winning matches in Seniors play included: John Hagge, Joe Sauer, Don Bradford, Tim Rubis, Clint Nelson (co-medalist), Pat Vincellin (co-medalist) and Bob Theriault.
Going to write up Senior play article as I type now....
Posted by: Brian W. on 8/14/2008 at 2:41 PM | Comments (0) | Permalink
First group finished with five; Gunderson eagles hole
Defending champion Cory Blenkush is 1-up on No. 64 seed Bob Cavanagh of Perham after five holes.
DL's own Mox Gunderson drained an eagle putt on hole five to build a 3-up lead on P-P vet Russ Newman, who is the 1992 and 1994 champion.
Gunderson had a sweet approach shot on five, rolling the shot up next to the cup for a relatively easy eagle putt.
Posted by: Brian W. on 8/14/2008 at 1:49 PM | Comments (0) | Permalink
Championship and Name Flight tee times
Click here to see Championship match play tee times: http://www.detroitcountryclub.com/Champ/Match1.html
Pine tee times: http://www.detroitcountryclub.com/Champ/Pine/Match1.html
Palm tee times: http://www.detroitcountryclub.com/Champ/Palm/Match1.html
Sallie tee times: http://www.detroitcountryclub.com/Champ/Sallie/Match1.html
Melissa tee times: http://www.detroitcountryclub.com/Champ/Melissa/Match1.html
Posted by: Brian W. on 8/14/2008 at 12:13 PM | Comments (0) | Permalink
Some interesting matchups today
With 32 matches set to start at 12:15 p.m. today, there are plenty of matches to take interest in.
The first, of course, is the defending champion Cory Blenkush facing No. 64 seed Bob Cavanagh of Perham. Cavanagh is a very tough draw for the No. 1 seed, since he's a veteran of the Detroit Country Club and the Pine to Palm Tournament. And Cavanagh may have a good omen on his side, since it's his birthday today.
There are three Cavanaghs in match play, as Taylor Cavanagh is facing Reid Mattson and first-day medalist Lee Cavanagh is pitted against Erik Weiss.
In Lee Cavanagh's bracket, there are some big thumpers. The winner of the Lee's match, will have to face the victor of 2003 medalist Jeff Lamp - who holds the all-time medalist record of 130 with Cameron White - and Fargo ace Ben Freeman, who played to the semifinals last year, before losing to Blenkush 3 and 2.
There are three players off the Detroit Lakes 2008 Class 2A state boys' championship team, and two of them will be dueling in round one. Ben Bergquist will have to face good friend and teammate Ryan Kuehne today at 1:03 p.m. while Mike Brodsho will face Brian Halvorson.
The Vincelli family is well represented, as well. The family has been a mainstay in Pine to Palm play, as three Vincelli's tee off in the field of 64. Tony Vincelli faces Toby Palmiscno, Marc Vincelli will play Scott Linnerooth and Ryan Vincelli will have a showdown with former Pine to Palm champion Jim Strandemo.
The heiarchy of the Vincelli family, Pat, was the Senior's Division co-medalist along with Clint Nelson with an even par 71.
Co-medalists Tim Fiechtner and Mark Robinson are also back in action. Fiechtner faces Shaun Harrison and Robinson will duel against Kevin Barr.
I'll do updates through out the day on how the matches are coming along.
Posted by: Brian W. on 8/14/2008 at 11:46 AM | Comments (0) | Permalink
Pine to Palm Flighter qualifying scores
The final Flighters qualifying scores:
76th Pine to Palm - Flights
Newspaper Report
THOMAS SOLIEN, MOORHEAD, Minn., NC-NC--73
DANIEL JOHNSON, GRAND FORKS, N.D., NC-NC--74
ANDREW EVENSON, PELICAN RAPIDS, Minn., NC-NC--74
COY PAPACHEK, FARGO, N.D., NC-NC--74
STEVE NUMEDAHL, MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., NC-NC--75
ERIC B JOHNSON, MASON CITY, Iowa, NC-NC--75
BARTON CAHILL, MOORHEAD, Minn., NC-NC--75
TODD VINCELLI, EAGEN, Minn., NC-NC--75
FRANK CAMPBELL, LAKE ELMO, Minn., NC-NC--76
GARY WHEELER, MOORHEAD, Minn., NC-NC--76
MATT PARKER, FARGO, N.D., NC-NC--77
KENT FRONK, JAMESTOWN, N.D., NC-NC--77
JIM NICOLAI, FARGO, N.D., NC-NC--77
GREG ROBBINS, NC-NC--77
LARRY VALENTINI, EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., NC-NC--77
KYLE FRESKE, MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., NC-NC--77
THOMAS REYNOLDS, GRAND FORKS, N.D., NC-NC--77
NATHAN E GINNATY, DETROIT LAKES, Minn., NC-NC--78
DEREK PIERCE, SHAKOPEE, Minn., NC-NC--78
BRENT OLSON, GRAND FORKS, N.D., NC-NC--78
JIM DAVIDSON, CALABASSAS, Calif., NC-NC--78
STEVE KLONGERBO, LAKEVILLE, Minn., NC-NC--78
BEN SCHAEFER, BURNSVILLE, Minn., NC-NC--78
DUSTIN DELMONICO, LAKEVILLE, Minn., NC-NC--78
CORY KRUEGER, BLAINE, Minn., NC-NC--78
DOUG SAYLES, CHASKA, Minn., NC-NC--79
MIKE DOBBERSTEIN, FARGO, N.D., NC-NC--79
TIM LA FRINIERE, MAHNOMEN, Minn., NC-NC--79
DARIN NELSON, CHASKA, Minn., NC-NC--79
JEREMY KOEPPLIN, VALLEY CITY, N.D., NC-NC--79
BOB JR LEWIS, FARGO, N.D., NC-NC--79
DAVID R VOSS, FARGO, N.D., NC-NC--79
LOGAN ROHS, EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., NC-NC--79
ROSS EGGERS, MOORHEAD, Minn., NC-NC--79
DAN LONGHENRY, NEW HOPE, Minn., NC-NC--79
GRIFF DAVENPORT, LAKEVILLE, Minn., NC-NC--79
NICK VINCELLI, OWATONNA, Minn., NC-NC--79
BRAD SOLHEIM, WACONIA, Minn., NC-NC--79
TANNER LANE, DETROIT LAKES, Minn., NC-NC--80
STEVE BETHKE, FARGO, N.D., NC-NC--80
JEFF A MEYER, SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., NC-NC--80
AARON SMITH, GRAND FORKS, N.D., NC-NC--80
JAMIE PAURUS, VALLEY CITY, N.D., NC-NC--80
RICK JOHNSON, MOORHEAD, Minn., NC-NC--80
GEORGE THEISEN, MONTICELLO, Minn., NC-NC--80
TORY RUNKLE, ROCHESTER, Minn., NC-NC--80
DAVID CROTHERS, MANDAN, N.D., NC-NC--80
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KEN ASTRUP, FARGO, N.D., NC-NC--81
RANDY STEVENS, FOREST LAKE, Minn., NC-NC--81
BRUCE BRYNGELSON, DETROIT LAKES, Minn., NC-NC--81
PETER A BOLOGNA, NEW YORK, N.Y., NC-NC--81
TODD CARLSON, MOORHEAD, Minn., NC-NC--81
TONY BUGLIOSI, GRAND FORKS, N.D., NC-NC--81
DEAN LARSEN, FARGO, N.D., NC-NC--81
BRETT A KRUEGER, PLYMOUTH, Minn., NC-NC--81
MARK D JOHNSON, FARGO, N.D., NC-NC--81
RON BURNSIDE, COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., NC-NC--81
SEAN KLONGERBO, DULUTH, Minn., NC-NC--81
MATT SNELLER, MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., NC-NC--81
BILL MODRICH, FARGO, N.D., NC-NC--81
ERIC OMDAHL, EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., NC-NC--81
ERICK GALT, FARGO, N.D., NC-NC--82
TRAVIS TRAPP, MOORHEAD, Minn., NC-NC--82
ROB GRAMER, MOORHEAD, Minn., NC-NC--82
SETH RYDELL, FARGO, N.D., NC-NC--82
MARTY FIALA, FARGO, N.D., NC-NC--82
DALE HEBERT, FARGO, N.D., NC-NC--82
JORDIE SIVERSON, MOORHEAD, Minn., NC-NC--82
WAYNE NELSON, WEST FARGO, N.D., NC-NC--82
MICK SAUL, JORDAN, Minn., NC-NC--82
DAN LYSAKER, FARGO, N.D., NC-NC--82
BILL GRAHAM, FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn., NC-NC--82
DAVE COULOMBE, FARGO, N.D., NC-NC--82
JACOB WITHAM, ROSEVILLE, Minn., NC-NC--82
STEVE GERMUNDSON, EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., NC-NC--82
DAVID SOUTOR, MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., NC-NC--82
JEFF BARR, LAKEVILLE, Minn., NC-NC--82
RON RISHEL, LAKEVILLE, Minn., NC-NC--82
TYLER HENDRICKSON, WAYZATA, Minn., NC-NC--82
BRADY OPHEIM, FARGO, N.D., NC-NC--83
TODD QUIRK, OMAHA, Neb., NC-NC--83
CONNOR HEDSTROM, DETROIT LAKES, Minn., NC-NC--83
TODD MONGE, MINNETONKA, Minn., NC-NC--83
JENNA SCHULTE, FARGO, N.D., NC-NC--83
DAVID THUNE, FARGO, N.D., NC-NC--83
TREVOR JEVNE, SAVAGE, Minn., NC-NC--83
CARY TEAGUE, LAKEVILLE, Minn., NC-NC--83
CHARLES STOWMAN, FARGO, N.D., NC-NC--84
CORY GOMPF, FARGO, N.D., NC-NC--84
TREVOR OPHEIM, FARGO, N.D., NC-NC--84
JEFF FRIDER, MOORHEAD, Minn., NC-NC--84
COLE PERKINS, DETROIT LAKES, Minn., NC-NC--84
BRIAN SAXERUD, FARGO, N.D., NC-NC--84
ROSS MICKELSON, DETROIT LAKES, Minn., NC-NC--84
76th Pine to Palm - Flights
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TIM BOHLMAN, GRAND FORKS, N.D., NC-NC--84
JARED COWDEN, WEST FARGO, N.D., NC-NC--84
RANDY LEVY, DEEP HAVEN, Minn., NC-NC--84
JAMES WINSOR, INVER GROVE HGTS., Minn., NC-NC--84
JERRY SHAPIRO, CALABASAS, Calif., NC-NC--84
CHET COLLINS, DETROIT LAKES, Minn., NC-NC--84
MIKE MABIN, BISMARK, N.D., NC-NC--84
TROY PEDERSON, NC-NC--84
SCOTT PETERS, MAPLEWOOD, Minn., NC-NC--84
RANDY BURNSIDE, DETROIT LAKES, Minn., NC-NC--84
NATE PETERS, MAPLEWOOD, Minn., NC-NC--84
MATT FLYNN, ST LOUIS PARK, Minn., NC-NC--84
JIM BOND, BETHESDA, Md., NC-NC--85
MARK DEILKE, MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., NC-NC--85
JASON KARCH, FARGO, N.D., NC-NC--85
JAY TUFTE, DETROIT LAKES, Minn., NC-NC--85
JOHN SAMUELSON, VALLEY CITY, N.D., NC-NC--85
EVAN JOHNSON, MOORHEAD, Minn., NC-NC--85
ERIC KING, POWDER SPRINGS, Ga., NC-NC--85
JOHN GOFFE, FARGO, N.D., NC-NC--85
STEVE GRAHAM, PRIOR LAKE, Minn., NC-NC--85
KEVIN TABERY, WOODSTOCK, Ga., NC-NC--85
SETH LUNDAHL, VICTORIA, Minn., NC-NC--85
LUCAS GUNKELMAN, KINDRED, N.D., NC-NC--86
BEN NORRIS, MOORHEAD, Minn., NC-NC--86
FLOYD MARSHALL, GLYNDON, Minn., NC-NC--86
CONNOR PERKINS, FARGO, NC-NC--86
ALEX ERICKSON, WEST FARGO, N.D., NC-NC--86
STEVE TEDFORD, FARGO, N.D., NC-NC--86
DAVID LAINE, DETROIT LAKES, Minn., NC-NC--86
NICHOLAS RUDH, GRAND FORKS, N.D., NC-NC--86
KURT THERIAULT, CHASKA, Minn., NC-NC--86
JON HENDRICKSON, DENVER, Colo., NC-NC--86
JOHN BERGQUIST, DETROIT LAKES, Minn., NC-NC--87
LAUREN RUNSVOLD, FARGO, N.D., NC-NC--87
BRUCE LINDVIG, SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., NC-NC--87
MARK LESSIN, LAKE PARK, Minn., NC-NC--87
JOHN RAYMOND, GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn., NC-NC--87
GREG L JOHNSON, DILWORTH, Minn., NC-NC--87
DOUG LARSEN, PHOENIX, Ariz., NC-NC--87
JEFF THUNE, CHANHASSEN, Minn., NC-NC--87
DAVE DELMONICO, LAKEVILLE, Minn., NC-NC--87
BLAKE JACOBUS, LAKEVILLE, Minn., NC-NC--87
RYAN HARTWELL, LAKEVILLE, Minn., NC-NC--87
MATTHEW LARSON, PLYMOUTH, Minn., NC-NC--87
SHANE WENTZEL, SIOUX FALLS, S.D., NC-NC--87
CRAIG GAFFNEY, CRYSTAL LAKE, Ill., NC-NC--87
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TROY SLAG, MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., NC-NC--87
TRAVIS VOEGELE, WEST FARGO, N.D., NC-NC--88
JEFFREY SCHNEIDER, EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., NC-NC--88
KEVIN RUUD, TWIN VALLEY, Minn., NC-NC--88
JEREMY GREGOIRE, MOORHEAD, Minn., NC-NC--88
SAM WORWA, FARGO, N.D., NC-NC--88
MICHAEL A DOCKTER, FARGO, N.D., NC-NC--88
JIM GROETTUM, FARWELL, Minn., NC-NC--88
JEFF LARSON, MAPLE GROVE, Minn., NC-NC--88
MARC OLIN, EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., NC-NC--88
MICHAEL R ERICKSEN, KENSINGTON, ENLAND, NC-NC--89
ALEC PRAMHUS, FARGO, N.D., NC-NC--89
WINSTON BEDFORD, ORLANDO, Fla., NC-NC--89
PAT MACH, MINTO, N.D., NC-NC--89
MATT GILBERTSON, MOORHEAD, Minn., NC-NC--89
CHUCK KROSHUS, ADA, Minn., NC-NC--89
SCOTT JOHNSON, FARGO, N.D., NC-NC--89
TIM CZICHOTZKI, MOORHEAD, Minn., NC-NC--89
JARED JOHNSON, CHANHASSEN, Minn., NC-NC--89
TOM SHOCKMAN, FARGO, N.D., NC-NC--89
TOM HARTWELL, LAKEVILLE, Minn., NC-NC--89
JACK STEEN, MOORHEAD, Minn., NC-NC--89
JACE BRENDLE, GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn., NC-NC--89
MARK BUETTNER, EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., NC-NC--90
PETER PALMISANO, EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., NC-NC--90
PHILIP DUBOURDIEU, CARLSBAD, Calif., NC-NC--91
MIKE GLASOE, WEST FARGO, N.D., NC-NC--92
DR. BUZZ RAYMOND, GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn., NC-NC--92
RALPH HOOPER, VALLEY CITY, N.D., NC-NC--92
DANA STEVENS, FOREST LAKE, Minn., NC-NC--93
J. SCOTT TIETGE, ALEXANDRIA, Va., NC-NC--93
TOM TREICHEL, BURNSVILLE, Minn., NC-NC--93
CHRIS WIDME, DETROIT LAKES, Minn., NC-NC--96
JAMES RAYMOND, GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn., NC-NC--96
BRADLEY STEVENS, HUGO, Minn., NC-NC--97
DOUGLAS WYNKOOP, FLOWER MOUND, Texas, NC-NC--97
CODY CEDERBERG, HAWLEY, Minn., NC-NC--98
JUSTIN HAYES, EDEN PRAIRE, Minn., NC-NC--98
DAVE NOAH, NC-NC--99
CHRIS WENTZEL, ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn., NC-NC--102
NICK SUNDAHL, HOPKINS, Minn., NC-NC--102
MICHAEL W BOLOGNA, ROSEVILLE, Minn., NC-NC--105
WILLIAM WHEELER, DETROIT LAKES, Minn., NC-NC--105
MIKE SOMERS, ROBINSDALE, Minn., NC-NC--115
ALEX PHELPS, PERHAM, Minn., NS-NS--NS
CONNIE L SILLERUD, GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn., WD-WD--WD
DARIN ADAMS, DETROIT LAKES, Minn., WD-WD--WD
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JAEDEN PEDERSON, WEST FARGO, N.D., WD-WD--WD
JOHN BELLEFEUILLE, DETROIT LAKES, Minn., WD-WD--WD
MARK TRNKA, MAHNOMEN, Minn., WD-WD--WD
PAUL BRIDGEFORD, DETROIT LAKES, Minn., NC-NC--NC
ROBERT ARUSELL, FARG0, N.D., WD-WD--WD
SAM SAND, ELLENDALE, N.D., WD-WD--WD
TIMOTHY LARSON, LEAVENWORTH, Kan., WD-WD--WD
TOM STEDING, GRAND FORKS, N.D., WD-WD--WD
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Pine to Palm Senior qualifying scores
The final Pine to Palm Senior qualifying scores:
Pine to Palm - Seniors
Newspaper Report
JIM BERGESON, BARNESVILLE, Minn., NC-NC--70
CLINT NELSON, FARGO, N.D., NC-NC--71
PAT VINCELLI, ROSEMOUNT, Minn., NC-NC--71
DON O BRADFORD, VENICE, Fla., NC-NC--72
TIM RUBIS, FARGO, N.D., NC-NC--72
BOB THERIAULT, EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., NC-NC--72
DAN W ELTON, MOORHEAD, Minn., NC-NC--73
T L SOLIEN, MADISON, Wis., NC-NC--73
JOE SAUER, SAUK RAPIDS, Minn., NC-NC--74
MIKE STIRLING, FARGO, N.D., NC-NC--74
LARRY OLIN, EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., NC-NC--74
BOB ERICKSON, FARGO, N.D., NC-NC--75
JOHN GERGEN, GLENDALE, Ariz., NC-NC--75
TED HATLEN, DETROIT LAKES, Minn., NC-NC--76
TERRY BARNARD, DETROIT LAKES, Minn., NC-NC--77
JAMES A WOLFF, GOODYEAR, Ariz., NC-NC--77
JOHN HAGGE, FERGUS FALLS, Minn., NC-NC--77
JACK SEIBERLICH, RUSH CITY, Minn., NC-NC--77
PETE LOYD, DETROIT LAKES, Minn., NC-NC--78
RON SMEDSHAMMER, SUN CITY, Ariz., NC-NC--78
MEL GAUSLOW, FARGO, N.D., NC-NC--78
PAUL KRUEGER, DETROIT LAKES, Minn., NC-NC--78
STEVE BATES, FARGO, N.D., NC-NC--78
RICHARD D MCCONN, MCLEAN, Va., NC-NC--79
DAVE PEARSON, CAMBRIDGE, Minn., NC-NC--79
BRUCE CARLISLE, FARGO, N.D., NC-NC--79
ROBERT DAHM, FARGO, N.D., NC-NC--79
WILLIAM BLAKE, DETROIT LAKES, Minn., NC-NC--79
RONALD VINCELLI, SPIRIT LAKE, Iowa, NC-NC--79
DR LYNN W MARR, FARGO, N.D., NC-NC--79
PHILIP A CARLSON, FARGO, N.D., NC-NC--79
OWEN GERMUNDSON, SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., NC-NC--80
BOB JAMISON, LAKE PARK, Minn., NC-NC--80
JOHN BARTLEY, FARGO, N.D., NC-NC--80
TOM WOOD, PELICAN RAPIDS, Minn., NC-NC--81
DAVID KNORR, MESA, Ariz., NC-NC--81
MIKE CHRISTENSEN, YANKTON, S.D., NC-NC--81
BOB ANDERSON, FARGO, N.D., NC-NC--81
JIM ALBERTSON, BLOOMINGTON, Minn., NC-NC--81
JIM BROTHERS, OXBOW, N.D., NC-NC--81
PHILIP BAILEY, BOZEMAN, Mont., NC-NC--81
RON SMET, OKEECHOBEE, Fla., NC-NC--82
DUANE E HALVORSON, NEW HOPE, Minn., NC-NC--82
KENT M JOHNSON, FARGO, N.D., NC-NC--82
THOMAS STEDING, GRAND FORKS, N.D., NC-NC--82
MARK J MANCELL, FAIRMONT, Minn., NC-NC--82
DR RICK RENDER, BLOOMINGTON, Minn., NC-NC--83
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JIM HINSON, DETROIT LAKES, Minn., NC-NC--83
VERN STEINMETZ, RIVER FALLS, Wis., NC-NC--83
WILLIAM G HAWKINS, ANOKA, Minn., NC-NC--83
MIKE SHAUGHNESSY, MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., NC-NC--83
RICK KALLHOFF, FARGO, N.D., NC-NC--84
TOM HANSON, DETROIT LAKES, Minn., NC-NC--84
JOHN BELLEFEUILLE, DETROIT LAKES, Minn., NC-NC--84
KEN RIESBERG, MESA, Ariz., NC-NC--84
BRUCE GREENLAW, DETROIT LAKES, Minn., NC-NC--85
ROBERT ARUSELL, FARG0, N.D., NC-NC--86
LARRY DOEDEN, DETROIT LAKES, Minn., NC-NC--86
JOHN FITERMAN, SUN CITY WEST, Ariz., NC-NC--86
WALLACE THUNE, DANA POINT, Calif., NC-NC--86
BILL STANFORD, THE WOODLANDS, Texas, NC-NC--86
MARK KOSIN, FARGO, N.D., NC-NC--88
RUSSELL JAHNKE, HOT SPRINGS VIL, Ark., NC-NC--88
VIC HEPOKOSKI, DETROIT LAKES, Minn., NC-NC--88
MARK ERICKSEN SR, CINCINNATI, Ohio, NC-NC--88
ROBERT FIECHTNER, FARGO, N.D., NC-NC--88
PETE LYSAKER, WAUBUN, Minn., NC-NC--88
JIM BAKKEN, DETROIT LAKES, Minn., NC-NC--89
ED RIBEIRO, WILLIAMSBURG, Va., NC-NC--89
ROY LONG, SAN DIEGO, Calif., NC-NC--89
ARTHUR E BERGSTROM, PLYMOUTH, Minn., NC-NC--89
KEITH P BERGREN, DETROIT LAKES, Minn., NC-NC--90
STEPHEN M BOLOGNA, ST CLOUD, Minn., NC-NC--90
JOHN BONSTROM, EAGAN, Minn., NC-NC--91
JERRY HALL, CHASKA, Minn., NC-NC--92
JIM GAILFUS, FARGO, N.D., NC-NC--93
RICK THEISEN, MAPLE GROVE, Minn., NC-NC--93
HENRY OHRT, MARYSVILLE, Calif., NC-NC--94
KERRY STEVENS, MAHTOMIDI, Minn., NC-NC--95
PAT M CHRISTENSEN, MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., NC-NC--102
DENNIS SOMERS, CLEARWATER, Fla., NC-NC--105
FRANK WINSOR, DETROIT LAKES, Minn., NC-NC--110
JAMES D BOND, BETHESDA, Md., NC-NC--NC
JOHN C BERGSTROM, PRESCOTT, Ariz., DQ-DQ--DQ
RAY HORNE, FARGO, N.D., DQ-DQ--DQ
DAVID THOMAS, BATTLE LAKE, Minn., WD-WD--WD
GENE HEBL, LAMOURE, N.D., WD-WD--WD
JAMES-LANK LARSON, FARGO, N.D., WD-WD--WD
SKIP MADSEN, SOLANA BEACH, Calif., WD-WD--WD
TIMOTHY LARSON, LEAVENWORTH, Kan., WD-WD--WD
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Pine to Palm Championship final qualifying scores
The two-round final qualifying scores for the Pine to Palm Golf Tournament:
76th Pine to Palm Golf Tournament -
Championship
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COREY BLENKUSH, MAPLE GROVE, Minn., 67-68--135
MARK ROBINSON, CARDINGTON, Ohio, 67-69--136
TIM FIECHTNER, FARGO, N.D., 68-68--136
LEE CAVANAGH, PERHAM, Minn., 64-73--137
BEN BERGQUIST, DETROIT LAKES, Minn., 70-68--138
BEN WOOD, ST. LOUIS, Mo., 67-71--138
KYLE VANDEVOORT, FARGO, N.D., 68-71--139
NICK KRATTIGER, MONROE, Wis., 70-70--140
REID MATTSON, FARGO, N.D., 71-69--140
GREG MELHUS, ROGERS, Minn., 72-69--141
CURTIS CARLSON, BRAINERD, Minn., 71-70--141
JASON PENDLETON, SUPERIOR, Wis., 71-70--141
TRAVIS ROSS, CROOKSTON, Minn., 70-71--141
PAT DEITZ, MOORHEAD, Minn., 72-70--142
MIKE BRODSHO, DETROIT LAKES, Minn., 69-74--143
NICK OLSGAARD, MOORHEAD, Minn., 70-73--143
NICK GILLAM, DETROIT LAKES, Minn., 72-71--143
JUSTIN JENKINS, FARGO, N.D., 69-74--143
TODD HILLIER, HOOPLE, N.D., 70-73--143
LUKE DAVISON, FARGO, N.D., 74-70--144
RICK KUHN, BISMARCK, N.D., 73-71--144
PARKER DIRE, BISMARCK, N.D., 72-72--144
MIKE BALZER, BISMARK, N.D., 72-72--144
TONY VINCELLI, ROSEMOUNT, Minn., 68-76--144
SCOTT LINNEROOTH, BOZEMAN, Mont., 69-75--144
BROCK BUCKELLEW, MOORHEAD, Minn., 72-72--144
COREY SCHOMMER, LAKEVILLE, Minn., 74-71--145
JIM STRANDEMO, SAVAGE, Minn., 73-72--145
JEFF LAMP, FARGO, N.D., 72-73--145
PERRY PIATZ, OXBOW, N.D., 71-74--145
BRANDON HALLQUIST, FARGO, N.D., 71-74--145
MOX GUNDERSON, DETROIT LAKES, Minn., 76-70--146
RUSS NEWMAN, FARGO, N.D., 74-72--146
MIKE HOLM, FARGO, N.D., 74-72--146
CAMERON FENRICH, LITCHFIELD, Minn., 72-74--146
BEN FREEMAN, FARGO, N.D., 75-72--147
RYAN VINCELLI, BRANDON, S.D., 74-73--147
BRANDON HARTZELL, SIOUX FALLS, S.D., 74-73--147
MICHAEL TUEL, DALTON, Minn., 72-75--147
MARC VINCELLI, SPIRIT LAKE, Iowa, 71-76--147
TOBY PALMISCNO, BEMIDJI, Minn., 70-77--147
KENT SPRIGGS, FARGO, N.D., 74-74--148
MASON KENNEDY, FARGO, N.D., 74-74--148
BEN CAHILL, GRAND RAPIDS, Minn., 73-75--148
BEN BRAATEN, MAYVILLE, N.D., 76-72--148
NATE ANDERSON, DULUTH, Minn., 75-74--149
RYAN STEINERT, PARK RAPIDS, Minn., 74-75--149
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JON COCHRANE, EAGAN, Minn., 73-76--149
DUSTIN STEINER, FARGO, N.D., 74-75--149
BRIAN HALVORSON, WEST FARGO, N.D., 73-76--149
BRYCE MATTSON, OXBOW, N.D., 77-72--149
ERIC HARRIS, EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., 73-76--149
PEDER NYHUS, SAN MONICA, Calif., 72-77--149
MIKE MCFEELY, MOORHEAD, Minn., 72-77--149
SHAUN HARRISON, FARGO, N.D., 76-74--150
ERIK WEISS, MOORHEAD, Minn., 75-75--150
RYAN KUEHNE, DETROIT LAKES, Minn., 75-75--150
KEVIN BARR, LAKEVILLE, Minn., 79-71--150
BOB CAVANAGH, PERHAM, Minn., 73-77--150
NOAH GAGNER, SAINT PAUL, Minn., 77-73--150
CHAD COTA, MOORHEAD, Minn., 73-77--150
TAYLOR CAVANAGH, PERHAM, Minn., 77-73--150
AARON WHEELER, MOORHEAD, Minn., 72-78--150
BILL CAMPBELL, GRAFTON, N.D., 76-74--150
JAY BARTLEY, OXBOW, N.D., 76-74--150
KYLE NIELSEN, STORM LAKE, Iowa, 72-78--150
JAMES FORD, PRIOR LAKE, Minn., 76-75--151
ROBERT WAGNER, ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn., 76-75--151
BILL SCHOMMER, LAKEVILLE, Minn., 75-76--151
NIC WAGNER, DENVER, Colo., 78-73--151
RICKY COPELAND, DELLWOOD, Minn., 74-77--151
JORDAN RYAN, EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., 73-78--151
ADAM GRONAAS, FARGO, N.D., 72-79--151
TROY KLONGERBO, DULUTH, Minn., 76-75--151
PETER KRIER, LAKE PARK, Minn., 77-74--151
KYLE JANDRO, FARGO, N.D., 72-79--151
JON RUBIS, FARGO, N.D., 75-77--152
AARON BURNSIDE, DETROIT LAKES, Minn., 75-77--152
BROCK ELLINGSON, FARGO, N.D., 81-71--152
LOGAN JOHNSON, FARGO, N.D., 74-78--152
JAY OLAFSON, FARGO, N.D., 77-75--152
CLINTON BOUTELLE, CODY, Wyo., 76-77--153
PATRICK BUGLIOSI, GRAND FORKS, N.D., 76-77--153
BRIAN KIBLER, MOORHEAD, Minn., 75-78--153
CHUCK WALKER, FARGO, N.D., 77-76--153
NICK O"ROURKE, FARGO, N.D., 76-78--154
MATT WROLSTAD, FARGO, N.D., 76-78--154
JAMES MAHER, PHOENIX, Ariz., 75-79--154
DAN MATHESON, MOORHEAD, Minn., 75-79--154
JAKE PEARSON, WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, 74-80--154
ZACH KAPPES, MOORHEAD, Minn., 79-75--154
BRANDON MYERS, MOTLEY, Minn., 73-81--154
ADAM MEYER, FORT MEYERS, Fla., 76-78--154
JON ANAS, FARGO, N.D., 76-78--154
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TIM CARLSON, PLYMOUTH, Minn., 76-79--155
ADAM MCARTHUR, DETROIT LAKES, Minn., 75-80--155
STEVE RANDALL, LAWRENCE, Kan., 78-77--155
AARON CLAUSEN, STORM LAKE, Iowa, 77-78--155
PAUL UITHOVEN, BOZEMAN, Mont., 77-78--155
MILES SCHACHER, HAWLEY, Minn., 76-79--155
PAT THOMAS, FARGO, N.D., 76-80--156
TY NEWMAN, FARGO, N.D., 81-75--156
RICK SAMSON, WEST FARGO, N.D., 77-79--156
MITCH BUBOLTZ, DETROIT LAKES, Minn., 77-79--156
BARRY SCHMIESS, FARGO, N.D., 81-76--157
ALEXANDER MABIN, BISMARCK, N.D., 79-78--157
SPENCER HILDE, MOORHEAD, Minn., 74-83--157
JEFF OLSON, FARGO, N.D., 78-79--157
CORY SAMSON, WEST FARGO, N.D., 77-80--157
DANIEL MULLINS, BLAINE, Minn., 81-77--158
MAX MOORE, MENTOR, Minn., 80-78--158
JIMMY ELLEFSON, ADA, Minn., 79-79--158
BEN OSOWSKI, DETROIT LAKES, Minn., 78-80--158
BOBBY REUTER, FARGO, N.D., 78-80--158
BENJAMIN CARTER, EDINA, Minn., 76-82--158
MATTHEW WARD, MADISON, Wis., 75-84--159
TED KROMY, GRAND RAPIDS, Minn., 75-84--159
ROSS UGLEM, FARGO, N.D., 81-78--159
AMANDA MILLER, FARGO, N.D., 81-79--160
ANDY CARR, FARGO, N.D., 75-85--160
CHELSEY WONGJIRAD, FARGO, N.D., 79-81--160
CALEB KETTERLING, NAPOLEON, N.D., 77-83--160
HANS HERMANSON, SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., 76-84--160
SCOTT BOHLENDER, WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, 77-84--161
JORDAN WEIR, FARGO, N.D., 82-80--162
NICK KOST, FARGO, N.D., 82-80--162
SAM DEMARAIS, FARGO, N.D., 80-82--162
MICHAEL CONNER, HUTCHINSON, Minn., 82-81--163
RANDY HANSON, FRAZEE, Minn., 83-80--163
JIMMY MCELHANEY, LAKE HAVASU, Ariz., 78-85--163
SCOTT THERIAULT, CHANHASSEN, Minn., 85-79--164
CORTNEY ANDERSON, FARGO, N.D., 84-80--164
JOHN DEUTSCH, FARGO, N.D., 81-83--164
KYLE HAUGLAND, FARGO, N.D., 84-81--165
CASEY CALLAGHAN, FARGO, N.D., 84-82--166
KYLE HANSON, MAHNOMEN, Minn., 80-86--166
CHRIS JEWELL, THIEF RIVER, Minn., 83-84--167
JACK ELLIOTT, FARGO, N.D., 82-86--168
WARD PRINE, COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa, 80-88--168
CHAD RANSOM, FARGO, N.D., 84-87--171
AARON JOHNSON, FARGO, N.D., 82-DQ--DQ
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CASEY SARGENT, FARGO, N.D., 77-DQ--DQ
JEFF CLEVELAND, MINNETONKA, Minn., 85-WD--WD
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Fiechtner and Robinson are medalists
There was a co-medalist finish to the Pine to Palm Golf Tournament qualifying, as Ohio's Mark Robinson and Fargo's Tim Fiechtner each finished with a six-under par 136.
The two were in the same foursome. Robinson has played in two Pine to Palms, while Fiechtner is a veteran tournament player with over 20 years of playing in the summer classic.
The Senior's Division also had co-medalists, as veteran and former champion and medalist Pat Vincelli tied with Clint Snyder with an even-par 71.
Match play starts Thursday morning at the DCC.
Posted by: Brian W. on 8/13/2008 at 6:07 PM | Comments (0) | Permalink
Angels to be broadcast on 105.1
The Wadena radio station will be broadcasting the Detroit Lakes Angels first-round state playoff game on
Thursday night, on 105.9 FM or AM 920.
Detroit Lakes opens against Fergus Falls Thursday at 6 p.m. in Chaska.
Posted by: Brian W. on 8/13/2008 at 3:00 PM | Comments (0) | Permalink
A little more info on the vadalized greens at DCC
Here's the article which will run in Thursday's Spotlight, the daily tab covering the Pine to Palm Golf Tournament.
By BRIAN WIERIMA
Spotlight
Every year, the Pine to Palm Committee has plenty of challenges to deal with during the week of the Pine to Palm Golf Tournament, including things such as weather, long hours and keeping an event which attracts 400-plus competitors in order.
Add vandalism to that list.
Greens 12, 13 and 17 appeared to have been vandalized over the course of the last week and half, as lab test results show.
Tuesday, Detroit Country Club Greens Superintendent Darwin Lindsey received lab results taken of samples from the three greens, which were sent to a lab in New York.
The results point to vandalism, said Pine to Palm Committee chairman Bob Gorden, which has led to the announcement of a reward to information leading to the arrest and conviction of the vandal or vandals.
“The tests showed there was no disease on the greens and it was not caused by the fertilizers we used on the greens,” Gorden said.
There have been several minor incidents over the summer with vandalism, but nothing of this nature of destroying greens.
Gordy Grabow, who is the chairman on the Greens Committee at DCC, said the results from New York showed it was a grass-killing chemical which was dumped or sprayed on the three greens.
“About a week and a half ago, the greens started looking bad, and our original thought was the fertilizer used on the greens,” Grabow said. “But after receiving the report, it said the cause was a chemical burn and not from fertilizer.
“And we’ve used all the same fertilizer — and no chemicals — on all the greens and just those three have been affected, leading us to believe it was vandalism. Those three greens have been in perfect condition all season, too, up until a week and a half ago.”
Two and three years ago, the tournament was hindered by a sub-par green on hole 17, which has since then been fixed, before this past week.
Although all three greens are showing negative affects from the mysterious chemical, Gorden and Grabow said it will not affect play of the Pine to Palm Tournament.
“The ball is rolling true and the putting has been the same on all the greens,” Grabow said. “It will not affect play.”
Gorden has called for a reward for the apprehension of the perpetrators, although no set number has been decided on.
“We want people to know that this was not caused by anything our grounds crew did, but caused by someone who purposely wanted to damage to the course,” Gorden added.
If any individual has information, contact the Pine to Palm Committee at 218-846-1224 or the Detroit Country Club Pro Shop at 218-847-5790.
Posted by: Brian W. on 8/13/2008 at 2:32 PM | Comments (0) | Permalink
Scores coming in
Last year, the final cut was 147, with 11 players playing in a playoff for the final few spots for match play.
That number could be a little higher, with about 1/4 of the scores in. Some notables from Detroit Lakes: Ryan Kuehne 150, Aaron Burnside 152, Adam McArthur 155 and Mox Gunderson has a chance at a spot in the field of 64 after shooting a two-round score of a four-over par 146.
Some bad news coming out of the tournament was the fact greens 12, 13 and 17 were vandalized, due to someone either pouring gas or a type of chemical killing the grass. The Pine to Palm Committee has offered a reward for information leading to the arrest of the vandals.
Posted by: Brian W. on 8/13/2008 at 1:11 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink
And it starts at the DCC
My home for the next four days will be at the luscious golf course of the Detroit Country Club with the final day of qualifying for the Pine to Palm Golf Tournament match play.
Perham's Lee Cavanagh shot a seven-under 64 to lead the pack heading into today's play, while defending champion Cory Blenkush - a junior at DePaul University who plays on the men's golf team - shot a nine-under 62. Blenkush's score doesn't count, since he earns an automatic berth into the 64-person field after winning the 2007 Pine to Palm championship.
The long drive championship was won by Aaron Clausen of Storm Lake, Iowa, who hit his drive 321 yards, using a Callaway Ft 5, Loft - 8.5 degree club. Clausen is a sophomore at Creighton University in Omaha, Neb.
Clausen also took second-place honors with a 314-yard drive, while Nick Gillam of Denver, Colo., took third with a drive of 313 yards.
One of the drives ended up breaking Pine to Palm Committee chairman Bob Gorden's back windshield of his SUV, after an errant tee flew over trees and through the parking lot and into the windshield.
It's a hot and muggy day out, with almost all the championship flighters out on the course.
Clint Nelson and Pat Vincelli are tied for Senior's medalist honors after each shooting an even-par 71. Jim Bergeson of Barnesville is the defending champion.
Posted by: Brian W. on 8/13/2008 at 11:29 AM | Comments (0) | Permalink
Pine to Palm starts today
The 76th Pine to Palm Golf Tournament starts today, with the Seniors and Name Flight qualifying rounds beginning.
Championship Flight starts tomorrow morning, with two rounds of qualifying being held Tuesday and Wednesday to determine the field of 64 (actually 63, with defending champion Cory Blenkush gaining an automatic berth).
Match play for all flights start Thursday and will run through to Sunday, where the championship matches will be held.
My coverage will start tomorrow, with the daily tab "Spotlight" starting Thursday with match-play.
Posted by: Brian W. on 8/11/2008 at 11:35 AM | Comments (0) | Permalink
Bad music and Viking football
With some bad music eminating from the Soo Pass Ranch vicinity, there is a way to combat the horrible country licks tonight. (OK, obviously I'm not a country music fan - sorry).
Just turn up your sound on your TV for the Vikings' first preseason game, as Minnesota hosts the Seattle Seahawks at 7 p.m. tonight.
Some things to watch for:
1. The obvious - the progress of Tarvaris Jackson and his hopeful chemistry with his wide receivers. The majority but one of the WR's are familiar with Jackson, but that one is huge. Bernard Berrian was the newest acquistion and it was a big one. Berrian affords Sidney Rice to line up on the other side split out, while putting Bobby Wade where he belongs - in slot. Berrian is also a deep threat, with Rice being a solid red zone target.
But, the first offenes may only get 2-4 series in, so it maybe hard to judge by that.
2. The obvious II - The chemistry of the D-line and the newest toy in Jared Allen. So far in training camp, Allen has been a beast, abusing just about every Viking O-lineman. Again, the first-string defense may not be on the field long, but have no doubt, Allen's name will be called a few times.
3. The back-up battles - The linebacker starting three is set: EJ Henderson, Ben Leber and Chad Greenway. But the competition for the backup LB positions will be at full tilt. One can ink Heath "Nails" Farwell and Pope (a pickup from Miami) as secure spots. But the sixth and probably final spot will be fought over by some talented youth.
Erin Henderson, Rufus Alexander and J Lehman all are young studs out of college vying for that final spot. Alexander is a second-year man out of Oklahoma, winning the Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year award his senior year, but blowing out his knee early in preseason last year. Henderson is EJ Henderson's brother and was a beast at Maryland and was projected to be a third or fourth round pick. But knee injuries dropped him out of the draft and into the Vikings' camp as an undrafted free agent. Lehamn was a tackling machine out of Illinois and also an undrafted free agent.
4. The battle for the nickelback position - So far, it is being reported Charles Gordon has the leg up on Marcus McCauley. Gordon, an undrafted free agent out of Kansas and entering his third year, has looked good as the nickel back - behind starters Cedric Griffin and Antoine Winfield. But to have either Gordon or McCauley as your dime back, the secondary is stacked with depth. But still a good little position battle to follow. Add in Benny Sapp, a pickup from K.C., who can also play safety - which is also filled to the rim with starters Darren Sharper and Mideau Williams, along with backups Michael Boulware and rookie Tyrell Johnson (one to watch, as well).
These battles will not be decided just on tonight, but it's the first glimpse of them. It will also be nice to see Allen in his No. 69 jersey and the return of the Rookie of the Year No. 28 - Adrian Peterson.
Posted by: Brian W. on 8/08/2008 at 9:27 AM | Comments (0) | Permalink
Angels' run through regions impressive
See what happens when you can field your full team?
For the Detroit Lakes Angels, having a full roster finally proved that they still are the Angels of old from last year, when they went 19-0 at home and a good run into the state playoffs.
The Angels will be playing Sunday in Carlos to defend their Region 14C championship and either ending with a one or two seed for the upcoming state tournament.
If DL wins, they will face the Region 16C runner-up Thursday, Aug. 14, at 6 p.m. in either Chaska or Shakopee. If the Angels lose Sunday, they will face the Region 16C champion (either Vergas or Wolf Lake) at 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14.
Posted by: Brian W. on 8/07/2008 at 10:04 AM | Comments (0) | Permalink
Favre Watch is cancelled
Well, now the Big Apple can handle the three-ring circus known as Brett Favre. But fortunately for the Jets, they are in an atmosphere which thrives with that kind of attention.
Anyways, the poison pill the Packers put in the trade with the Jets of if N.Y. trades Favre to the Vikes, the Jets owe the Pack THREE first round pick, pretty much summed it up that Favre was not coming to play under the Teflon of the Metrodome.
Personally, I'm fine by going with Tarvaris Jackson. This is his year to shine or bust. To judge Jackson now, with only 14 starts (8-4 last year) under his belt, is prejudgemental and very short-sighted.
Vikes' fans will just have to trust in Brad Childress' judgement of sticking with Jackson. So far, Childress isn't batting so bad, with hits with his drafts - which brought the likes of Adrian Peterson, Sidney Rice, Chad Greenway and Cedric Griffin - and his free agent or trade pickups of Jared Allen, Bernard Berrian and Mideau Williams.
So it's starts Friday night with the SeaHags coming in for the first preseason game. And the thought of having Favre playing with the Vikes banished for good, makes it all that much better for the start of the season.
Posted by: Brian W. on 8/07/2008 at 9:58 AM | Comments (0) | Permalink
Favre Caution Watch hits yellow
After reading some of the recent "speculation" on the Brett Favre saga, I must say there is some smoke in regards of him possibly playing for the Vikings this season.
My 0% chance from last week was raised to about 7.5% and forcing me to increase the Caution Level from "green" to "yellow". In the STRIB's blog, it was stated the Packers contacted the Vikings about a possible trade. That was followed by Favre's reinstatement.
Now, although this probably means nothing, Gus Frerotte - the Vikes' backup QB - is not practicing today. Of course, put your speculating glasses on and one could assume the Vikes are holding him out because he is possibly a part of the deal in a potential trade for Favre.
If there are more reports of the two teams in discussions, that "yellow" is raised to "orange"...a bit too hot for my comfort, because red will mean he is probably on a flight to Mankato.
Now, back to your regular broadcast, which is now in progress.
Posted by: Brian W. on 8/04/2008 at 11:05 AM | Comments (0) | Permalink
All she wrote
Vacation is over (sigh) and now the calm before the storm before I start earning my paycheck again.
Next week is the start of the Pine to Palm Golf Tournament, which can arguably boast as being one of the top amateur golf tournaments in the region. It's a grinding six-day golfing affair for some of the top amateur linksters in the nation. And that's not over-exaggerating it either, with many D-I college golfers making their trek to the Detroit Country Club for some fun golf - most use it as a vacation before their college season starts up.
It's competitive, but still a laid back atmosphere. Hopefully we don't get the storms we had last year which caused plenty of delays and longer hours.
After the Pine to Palm, the work starts on the annual football tab and I'm actually quite anxious to start visiting each football team because there are many storylines which are popping up in the area.
The month of August includes previews of all the DL fall sports, as well. I will also be working on a series about Grant Johnson's induction into the University of Minnesota's "M" Hall of Fame, which I'm looking forward to working on.
Add in the fact the DL Angels made a great run through the Region 14C playoffs and earning a berth in the state tournament...August will be chalk full of local sports.
Posted by: Brian W. on 8/04/2008 at 10:59 AM | Comments (0) | Permalink
Vacation trickling away
As my vacation dwindles away, there has been plenty going on in the MLB world and even Brett Favre's world.
The Angels are playing in the Region 14C playoffs, while the Screaming Eagles wrap up their first season Saturday at Frazee, beginning at 5 p.m.
Well, let's start with all the Favre talk. Actually, been kind of interesting, but not as interesting as the national media has portrayed it to be. The speculative articles and commentary are tiresome, they should just admit they don't have a clue what's going on because no one is talking. But that won't be newsworthy, so they make up all this "speculation" to garner headlines, not that Favre isn't helping fuel the fire.
For one, taking a $20 million payday to NOT show up for work, is ummmm, tempting. That as of now, is the way I think Favre will take. The speculation of the Vikings trading everything from a second round pick to a package deal of a third and Chester Taylor is made up from the imagination of some bored writers. Won't happen...not this late in the game.
Training camp is already two weeks old and only just over a week remaining. No reason to bring in a 38-year-old QB not familiar with the offense (yes, I know it's the West Coast, but still is different from Green Bay's) and having absolutely zero chemistry with the players.
What I've seen of Tarvaris Jackson down at training camp is encouraging. I'll hitch my bandwagon up to Jackson and go with the third-year pro.
Maybe the Manny Ramirez for Favre trade would have been better? Now that would have been something to write about. But as of today, the Favre to Vikings story should be put to put and buried. But I'm just speculating here.
Posted by: Brian W. on 8/01/2008 at 9:57 AM | Comments (0) | Permalink
More after-practice pics
Bernard Berrian signing autographs.
Sidney Rice.
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Day Two pics
Just some pics of after-practice, since there wasn't much in the first half hour of practice. 
Adrian Peterson autographing for kids. 
Tarvaris Jackson at the podium.
Posted by: Brian W. on 7/29/2008 at 5:24 PM | Comments (0) | Permalink
Day Two at Southern Valhalla
Sorry it took sometime to post the Vikings' Day Two Training Camp notes. I made the 9 a.m. practice, hot as Jessica Alba in a see-through, but was the weather was still manageable. The wife, me and Brody made the trek north to Rockford then after the practice to stay with my aunt, so am just now getting online.
Anyways, the practice went pretty smooth, no injuries. Bernard Berrian was hobbling around a bit after the practice, but said he was fine. I was able to sit in the Brad Childress and Tarvaris Jackson press conferences and will breakdown all my interviews I gathered sometime this week - since I am on vacation this week.
Here are some highlights from the practice:
In a passing drill, rookie Jaymar Johnson put in yet another solid day, hauling in several diving catches. He did end up dropping one during a scrimmage, but the young fella should be ahead in points of making the team.
Jackson's arm strength still amazes me. He has tight spirals and are all on a rope. His accuracy still needs some work, but he is able to get passes in some tight coverage.
But the defense did play well in the scrimmage. Antoine Winfield had a nice break-up of a pass by Jackson intended for Sidney Rice on an out route down the sideline. Benny Sapp, the free-agent defensive back from Kansas City, had a good-looking pass defensed on Johnson, slapping the ball away at the last second.
Jackson made a solid play after rolling out right and hitting a tight end down the seam. Childress could be heard yelling "Nice play No. 7!"
A funny moment was had after DE stud Jared Allen was called offsides by referees who were at the practice. Childress chided Allen for the flag, with Allen - who is as personable as they come - sparred with the head coach verbally. Childress ended it making a first-down motion...pretty funny nonetheless.
Rice had several nice slant snags by Jackson, with Jimmy Kleinsasser making an over-the-shoulder catch down the left sideline.
J.D. Booty didn't show a lively arm during the morning, throwing an interception.
Bobby Wade was given the day off, while Thomas Tapeh was on the stationary bike after having a "slight" concussion the day before.
Ray Edwards was doing running drills on the empty practice field, hopefully signifying his return soon.
Childress said Cedric Griffin was having a great training camp, and he has. Griffin, the third-year CB out of Texas, has been in on many pass-breakups. If he improves in his coverage, that secondary could be dangerous with WInfield and Griffin as No. 1 and 2, with Marcus McCauley and Charles Gordon each fighting for the nickle spot. Good depth.
Adrian Peterson had only a couple of carries, again displaying his strength by carrying a couple of would-be defenders along for a 3-4 yard ride. The guy is an absolute stud, and Darren Sharper said he is looking even better this year than last year.
Childress is much more looser and having fun with the players this year. That will be important for the building of chemistry.
Brody got a couple of autographs from two hopeful big contributors in Berrian and Rice. His first Viking autographs.
Overall, a wonderful experience. Last night I looked like I had Carl Malden's nose, it was burnt so bad. The sun has been hot, hot. But one can feel the chemistry being made by the Vikings during practices. There will be some good players cut by the Vikings by the end of training camp, because that is how deep this team is right now. That's a good problem to have.
WIthout any key injuries, this could be the start of something special. Jackson is the key of course, and he still needs lots of improvement, but the three practices that I've seen him, it looks as if the first steps of that improvement is coming along.
Frerotte has looked serviceable and Brooks Bollinger hasn't looked special, pretty average. The hope of J.D. Booty be "NFL ready" was much exaggerated, he still is looking like a rookie, with a not-so-strong arm. But he is still making reads and is my hope he will beat out Bollinger for the third string QB position. Booty has done somethings well, but in scrimmages has struggled some with his arm strength. But a keeper for the future, for sure.
It just adds to the excruciating wait of the season opener after leaving Mankato.
Posted by: Brian W. on 7/29/2008 at 5:05 PM | Comments (0) | Permalink
Brody at Vikings' Camp
Brody has taste....
Posted by: Brian W. on 7/28/2008 at 5:58 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink
Viking duo
Kevin Williams (93) and Jared Allen (69) will be making up quite the duo of the Vikings' D-line. Make it a very good trio with big Pat Williams in the picture, who was not picture in this one.
Posted by: Brian W. on 7/28/2008 at 5:52 PM | Comments (0) | Permalink
Evening camp notes
Pretty laid back practice from 3-5 p.m. No pads, just helmets and shorts.
The first part of the practice was individual unit drills, with a red zone passing scrimmage between the offense and defense ending the day.
Jackson wasn't as sharp tonight, throwing two interceptions - one by Cedric Griffin (who had a strong showing today) and Charles Gordon. Griffin made up for a TD on a great catch by Bernard Berrian, who nabbed the Jackson pass with his fingertips over Griffin - probably the play of the day.
Berrian had one drop tonight, on a crossing route, with Marcus McCauley applying the coverage.
Practice ended early then.
Heading to the 9 a.m. practice tomorrow, hopefully going to meet the NFL Network's Mike Mayock, who is the network's draft guru - i.e. Mel Kiper - but I like Mayock a bit better. So will be interesting to meet Mr. Mayock if he's there.
Posted by: Brian W. on 7/28/2008 at 5:07 PM | Comments (0) | Permalink
Camp notes
Here are some observations from the first practice Monday:
* Tarvaris Jackson was on today. He was 7-7 in the 7-on-7 drill, even seeing his tight end Visanthe Shiancoe catch two passes over the middle, drawing some cheers from head coach Brad Childress.
Jackson hit newly acquired Bernard Berrian twice on 45-yard bombs on 1-on-1 drills. The QB had some overthrows, but overall, his arm strength was quite amazing. He was able to put his passes on a rope in some tight areas.
* One of the defensive standouts this morning was CB Cedric Griffin, who had two nice pass defenses during the offensive/defensive scrimmage. He struggled last year in coverage, but at least on this day, held his own. He also played physical, containing his WR on the sideline and then making the play on the ball.
* Jared Allen is simply a hyperactive kid playing ball. His energy is contagious as his D-line mates caught on it. He looks as if he has been a Viking for the last 10 years. And by the way, he can play.
He made a bullrush on Chase Johnson, pushing the OL in the backfield, as Gus Frerotte would have been dead meat if not for his red "do not touch" jersey. Allen also had a deflected pass, using all his 6-6 frame and wingspan. He was in the backfield, not only as a pass rusher, but made several tackles for losses on RB's.
* EJ Henderson has remarkable sideline-to-sideline speed. He made several tackles on the outside for minimal gains on RB's who tried to turn the corner. The competition at LB is intense, with the starters basically set with Greenway/Henderson/Leber installed as starters. But Erin Henderson, J Lehman, Rufus Alexander and Heath Farwell are in a battle for the backup positions. Vinny Ciurciu is a ST ace, but just looks too small to be a LB on defense.
* The rookie WR Jaymar Johnson impressed by making three catches on one drive in the scrimmage from QB Frerotte. He made a couple diving sideline catches and possesses some impressive shifty moves in the open field.
* Sidney Rice is a big WR who can go over the middle. With Jackson's strong arm, Rice made a couple passes over the middle on some quick slants. Rice's size and hands and his ability to produce a good amount of yards after the catch, will be a big asset.
* Berrian not only showed some good hands on some fly routes, but he is taller than I thought. This receiving corp. is shaping up. But Robert Ferguson had one drop, but Bobby Wade made an excellent sticky hands catch from his slot position as he tore down the seam.
* Adrian Peterson carried the pile 3-4 yards on two runs behind RG. He didn't get many carries in the scrimmage, with Taylor receiving the bulk of the first-team carries. John David Booty fumbled a snap...while Kevin Williams made a one-hand sack on Frerotte in the scrimmage.
*Mideau Williams, the new safety from Cincin, was brought in to be a coverage man along with Darren Sharper. But he had a huge hit on Taylor, popping William's helmet off in the hard collision.
I'll have some more after the 3 p.m. practice, which I'm heading out to now. Don't know if I'll have any pics, because don't know if they are allowing it.
Also will breakdown interviews I was able to get with Adrian Peterson, Darren Sharper and Jared Allen.
Posted by: Brian W. on 7/28/2008 at 2:18 PM | Comments (0) | Permalink
Booty pass
John David Booty - not the "other" NO. 4. 
Adrian Peterson helps CB Charles Gordon (41) after a collision.
Posted by: Brian W. on 7/28/2008 at 2:11 PM | Comments (0) | Permalink
Ferguson catch
Robert Ferguson hauls in a pass from Gus Frerotte.
Posted by: Brian W. on 7/28/2008 at 2:07 PM | Comments (0) | Permalink
T. Jack looking solid
Tarvaris Jackson drops back to pass during a 1-on-1 drill. 
Second-year WR Sidney Rice hauls in a Jackson pass.
Posted by: Brian W. on 7/28/2008 at 1:58 PM | Comments (0) | Permalink
Albert Young carry
Iowa rookie running back Albert Young takes a carry during an offensive drill. 
Head coach Brad Childress instructs his running backs - including Chester Taylor (29) during Monday's morning practice.
Posted by: Brian W. on 7/28/2008 at 1:48 PM | Comments (0) | Permalink
Peterson takes handoff from J.D. Booty
Booty to Peterson.
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More Vikings Training Camp pics
Jimmy Kleinsasser hauls in an end zone pass from Tarvaris Jackson during a goal line drill.
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Adrian Peterson in action
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Monday morning at Viking Training camp
The alarm went off early today...actually at 3 a.m. as my wife Chrisy, son Brody and I all hopped into the car and headed south.
Not really as far south as I went on my January vacation at Florida, but a tad bit less as in Mankato. The heat was apparent by the time the Vikes took to the practice fields by 8:30 a.m.
This was the first time I covered a Brad Childress training camp, and soon realized there is a bit more tighter grips on the media. There was only a halfhour allowed for media photos to be taken...so I concentrated on the offensive drills with my time alotted.
First...I'll post my pics....and give my breakdown of the 2-hour morning practice, which included 7-on-7 passing drills, 1-on-1 passing drills and a defensive-offensive full-pad scrimmage.
First some of the photos I took during the first morning practice.
Posted by: Brian W. on 7/28/2008 at 1:09 PM | Comments (0) | Permalink
Kickstarting the blog back up starting Monday
I'll be kicking off the 2008 blog season back up starting this coming Monday when I travel down to the Summer Valhalla site - otherwise known as Vikings' Training Camp in Mankato.
This year's camp should be buzzing - and not with the Brett Favre talk - with the offseason the Vikes had, propelling them up the charts in the NFC.
I'll be posting photos and interviews I will be having with players and coaches and also some personal observations starting later Monday afternoon. The first practice is from 9-11 a.m. and the second from 3-5 p.m. Tuesday will be the same schedule, although I don't know if I'll be staying for the afternoon practice.
Finally, the dead season of the sports world is coming to an end with the NFL training camps opening up, as well as the high school sports knocking on the door.
After next week, I'll be doing live blogging from the Pine to Palm Golf Tournament, which starts Monday, Aug. 11 and runs through Aug. 17. There will be plenty of news generated from the Detroit Country Club that week.
Then after the golf marathon, it's off to area football practices in which I will start working on the annual Football Tab. I'll provide some insight on the area high school football teams, as well as some info on the fall sports, which start Aug. 11.
So with my slow dog days of summer slowly winding down, recharging the battery is a priority the next couple of weeks, so we'll see ya soon the cyber world of sports!
Posted by: Brian W. on 7/24/2008 at 10:33 AM | Comments (0) | Permalink
Angels picking right time to replicate 2007
The Detroit Lakes Angels look to have found their swagger from 2007 - where they won the Hi-10 League playoffs and the Region tournament.
The Angels upset the Hi-10's top seed Wadena-Deer Creek Shockers Saturday in Deer Creek in a well-played game by both sides by the score of 3-2. That ensures a trip to the Region 14C playoffs for the Angels, now they will just be playing for a seed. The Hi-10 will be sending three teams this year to the regions. W-DC and Perham will be vying for the final spot, with Bluffton also already clinching a regional berth.
Here is how the Regions will stack up:
Round 1 Thursday 7-31 All games 8:00pm
G1 L&P Champ vrs Hi-10 Wild Card @ Menahga
G2 Res East Champ vrs Hi-10 runner up @ Carlos
G3 L&P runnerup vrs Res East runnerup @ Clarissa
G4 Hi-10 Champ vrs Res East Wild Card @ Dent
Round 2 Sat Aug 2
G5 W1 vrs W2 @ Carlos 5pm
G6 W3 vrs W4 @ Carlos 8:00pm
G7 L1 vrs L2 @ Clarissa 5pm
G8 L3 vrs L4 @ Clarissa 8:00pm
Round 3 Sun Aug 3
G9 W5 vrs W6 @ Carlos 1:30 (Winner to State)
G10 L6 vrs W7 @ Clarissa 1:30
G11 W8 vrs L5 @ Carlos 4:30
Round 4 Thurs Aug 7
G12 W10 vrs W11 @ Carlos 8pm
Round 5 Friday Aug 9
G13 L9 vrs W 12 @ Carlos 5pm (winner to State)
Championship Game Sun Aug. 10
W9 vrs W 13 @ Carlos 1:30
Posted by: Brian W. on 7/22/2008 at 1:17 PM | Comments (0) | Permalink
Great funny article on Favre situation
I haven't posted anything on my thoughts of the Brett Favre saga...still pondering what my feelings are on it as of yet.
Anyways, this is by far the best work and view point of the Favre drama - and there has been plenty out there to digest.
This is by Jason Whitlock - a very good sports columnist from the Kansas City Star:
Jason Whitlock brings his edgy and thought-provoking style to FOXSports.com. Columnist for the Kansas City Star, he has won the National Journalism Award for Commentary for "his ability to seamlessly integrate sports and social commentary and to challenge widely held assumptions along the racial divide."
Dear Ted Thompson:
Hi, my name is Jason Whitlock. I'm sure you've heard of me. My reputation in football circles is well established.
I'm the guy who told Bill Belichick to stick with Tom Brady over Drew Bledsoe years ago. When Bill Polian was debating Peyton Manning vs. Ryan Leaf, I was the voice on the phone at 2 a.m. the morning of the draft assuring Polian that Manning was the right choice. I told Parcells to take a long look at an undrafted quarterback from Eastern Illinois.
You cannot possibly believe Aaron Rodgers gives the Packers a better chance at winning in 2008 than Brett Favre. If you do, you are the dumbest general manager in the history of professional sports. I don't believe you're that stupid.
Brett threw for 4,155 yards and 28 touchdowns last season. He completed a career-high 66.5 percent of his passes and averaged a career-high 7.8 yards per attempt. He led your team to the NFC Championship. He was as good as he's ever been in his career, and the continued maturation of Greg Jennings and the addition of rookie Jordy Nelson are only going to make The Mississippi Hickey even more effective.
You don't discard the Pro Bowl quarterback who came within three points of the Super Bowl just because he's a 38-year-old diva who doesn't want to play football in March.
Here's my solution. Call a press conference immediately today, if not sooner. Announce that you're a huge Barack Obama supporter, you got swept up in the mania and wanted to do your part to show America how far we've come in terms of racial equality.
Say that you took a dump on Brett Favre to show Ray Lewis that NFL franchises will disrespect any and all of their employees regardless of color.
You remember when Rev. Ray Ray went on national TV and claimed that Brett Favre and Peyton Manning, two of the best quarterbacks in the history of the league, would never be treated as poorly as the Titans treated Steve McNair, a three-time Pro Bowler whose career is a shade below Rich Gannon's?
After a 4-12, 16-TD, 11-interception season, the Titans had the audacity to cut ties with and lock out their nine-year starting quarterback from the team's training facilities. Oh, the horror, indignity and racism of it all. A fired employee got escorted out of the building. That never happens.
Well, you can now argue you did Favre much worse. For a decade and a half, the man never missed a game even when his father passed away.
I know, I know playing through pain, injury and grief for 16 years doesn't compensate for the fact that Favre acts like a spoiled baby when you refuse to acquire a quarterback's best friend, Randy Moss. And I know it's really tough on the franchise when Favre's aching, middle-aged body and mood swings tell him to retire in March and play in July.
Get over it. The great ones are always a pain in the ass.
Seriously, call a press conference today, take the high road by accepting blame for not being more patient with Favre and beg him to return for another season or as many as he wants.
You have him positioned perfectly now. All the pressure will be on Brett this season. He'll need to be disciplined and play at a very high level or he'll take all the heat for putting the Packers in an awful position during the offseason.
That's my advice. Take it or leave it. The last guy not to listen to me was former Kansas City Chiefs head coach John Mackovic when he passed on Dan Marino and took Todd Blackledge in the 1983 draft.
Sincerely,
Jason Whitlock
Posted by: Brian W. on 7/18/2008 at 12:14 PM | Comments (0) | Permalink
Dog Days of the Sports World summer
Well, I decided to just let some of the few sports happenings going on over the past week accumulate into one big heap before getting back on this blog...not a lot happening in the month of July, but there are still some things going on.
The Angels have earned the No. 3 seed and will host Bertha Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in the first round of the Hi-10 Playoffs. Detroit Lakes had an up-and-down season after a marvelous inaugural year in 2007. It might be a little more difficult this time around as Wadena-Deer Creek is the No. 1 seed and Perham the No. 2 seed.
Fortunately for the Angels, three teams from the Hi-10 will earn a berth in the Regions. Some injuries have plagued DL throughout the season, including at the catcher position where starter Taylor Fuhs had a bum rotator cuff and second catcher Kyle Danner suffered a season-ending knee injury. DL also lost a solid pitcher in Chad Griffin, who should be back for a hopeful playoff run.
The Water Carnival Legion Tournament is also this week, starting Thursday. Post 15's record is 10-13 under head coach Mitch McLeod, who looks to have the Legion program doing well and is doing a good job building it up.
On a personal note, I've been sticking to my training regiment for the 5K challenge coming Sept. 6 for the Beardsley Marathon. Finally, my sore legs are no more and now I just have to concentrate on conditioning my lower legs. The training has been coming along well, with only one near pass-out experience thus far.
The Screaming Eagles will have one more road game, this Saturday at South Metro, and then host their final two to wrap up the regular season schedule. They will host Fargo-Moorhead for Turkey Days Saturday July 26, and Willmar Aug. 2.
I've been busy delving into the Pine to Palm coverage and currently working on the Tradition Magazine we publish every year. Cory Blenkush will return to defend his 2007 title and for sure, there will be a tough contingent trying to pry away that banner. It sounds like all six of the Class 2A state champion DL boys' golf team members will be in Championship Flight. Ben Bergquist made a remarkable run last year to the Sweet 16. He will be joined by teammates Josh Herzog (fresh off of two All-Star game football appearances), Ben Osowski, Mike Brodsho, Adam Thielen and Ryan Kuehne.
On an unofficial note, former Detroit Lakes superintendent Grant Johnson, who now resides in Florida, has been named to the U of M Athletic Hall of Fame. I am still awaiting on the official press release from Gopher-land, but am planning on doing a couple feature stories on Grant (who is one quite amazing individual). I hopefully will be meeting with Grant to talk about his basketball playing days at the U of M this coming month.
For now, that's about all...July is the calm before the storm for me, with the month of August being one of my busiest with the Pine to Palm Tournament and the start of the fall sports teams - including the beast project I start working on in the form of the Annual Football Tab, which is bringing some very interesting stories on the area gridiron.
Posted by: Brian W. on 7/15/2008 at 10:23 AM | Comments (0) | Permalink
Angels Fourth of July game starts at 7 p.m.
The Angels will be hosting the Frazee Flames Friday at 7 p.m.
The event should be pretty fun, since there is a beer garden run by the DL Jaycees, starting at 6 p.m. and the Detroit Lakes Newspapers will be handing out Angel posters to the first 200 fans. The posters look pretty dang nice, so make sure you get there early to snag one yourself.
Posted by: Brian W. on 7/03/2008 at 9:57 AM | Comments (0) | Permalink
Minnesota All-Star game on at 7 p.m. tonight
Watch the Minnesota All-Star football broadcast at 7 p.m. tonight on Fox Sports Network (Channel 17 on cable, 436 on DishNetwork). The Outstate team was coached by Flint Motschenbacher and had two Lakers on the squad in Adam Thielen and Josh Herzog.
Won't give away the ending (although you can read the story in Wednesday's Becker County Record), but it's a very good game to watch to quell some of that football thirst at this time of year.
Posted by: Brian W. on 7/02/2008 at 11:24 AM | Comments (0) | Permalink
Watch Pechmann in Olympic Trials via the internet
Detroit Lakes swimmer/sprinter Luke Pechmann will be competing in the U.S. Olympic Trials Friday, in the 50-meter freestyle preliminaries.
It can be watched here via the internet:
NBCOlympics.com will webcast the morning prelim sessions live from the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials in Omaha, Neb. Olympic gold medalist and former National Team captain Josh Davis will be the commentator. The webcasts begin Sunday (June 28) and will air each day of Trials starting at 11 a.m. Central Time.
Posted by: Brian W. on 7/01/2008 at 10:38 AM | Comments (0) | Permalink
Tingelstad moving on
As reported in the Fargo Forum, LP-A basketball and track phenom will be transferring to East Grand Forks for her senior year, where her mother has bought a house.
It's a big blow to the Raiders, after an outstanding career in hoops where she already is a 1,000-point scorer and is coming off a memorable Triple Crown in Class 1A track sprinting events.
The Raider girls' athletic programs lost some elite athletes this year, including seniors Toni Tollefson (repeat high jumping state champion) and Dawnelle Askelson (LP-A's all-time leading scorer in basketball).
Posted by: Brian W. on 6/30/2008 at 6:59 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink
Screaming Eagles stats
Dave Moll busts out for his second 100-yard rushing game, while WR Mike Christensen of Detroit Lakes catches his second-straight 40-plus yard TD. Moll is a former OTC Bulldog RB, who played at Concordia as a LB and SS.
Tabs are not the best...but still readable.
Farmington at Lakes Area in Frazee, Saturday, June 28.
Screaming Ealges 27, Lions 6
Farmington - 0 0 0 6 6
Lakes Area - 7 6 0 14 27
LA - Dave Moll 11-yard run; Mike Christensen kick. 2:06, 1st quarter.
LA - Chris Roberts interception in the end zone; kick failed. :40, 2nd.
LA - Moll 5-yard run; Christensen kick. 13:45, 4th.
Farm - Joma Saleem 45-yard run; pass failed. 12:12, 4th.
LA - Christensen 47-yard pass from Jason McCloskey; Christensen kick. 3:01, 4th.
LA Farm
First Downs 9 12
By Rushing 7 7
By passing 1 2
By penalty 1 3
Net Yards Rushing 143 96
No. rushes 44 27
Yards gained 181 118
Yards lost 38 22
Net Yards Passing 77 69
No. passes 16 37
Completed 3 11
Incomplete 11 21
Had intercepted 2 5
Interception yards 87 27
Total Offensive Plays 65 68
TOTAL NET YARDS 220 165
Kickoffs 5 2
Yards 189 36
Ave. kickoff 37.8 18
Kickoffs Returned 2 3
Yards 18 8
Ave. return 9 2.7
Fumbles 8 6
Fumbles lost 3 4
Penalties 9 10
Yards 80 77
* * *
Individual Rushing
LA
Player NR YG YL Net
Dave Moll 23 114 4 110
Kyler Wegner 14 55 15 40
Jason McCloskey 7 12 19 (-7)
Farm
Joma Saleem 5 70 0 70
Brandon James 11 31 7 24
Mo Abumayyaleh 2 5 0 5
Matt Falco 2 2 0 2
Jimmy Gunn 7 10 15 (-5)
* * *
Individual Passing
Player No Comp Inc Int Yds TD
LA
McCloskey 16 3 11 2 77 1
Farm
Gunn 29 8 18 3 55 0
James 8 3 3 2 14 0
* * *
Pass Receiving
Player No. Yds. TD
LA
Wegner 2 30 0
Mike Christensen 1 47 1
Farm
Quentin Allen 5 32 0
AJAckley 2 19 0
Abumayyaleh 2 0 0
Aaron James 1 9 0
Saleem 1 9 0
* * *
Kickoffs
Player No. Yds. Ave.
LA
No. 8 5 189 37.8
Farm
Michael McDermott 2 36 18
* * *
Kickoffs Returned
Player No. Yds. Ave.
LA
Anthony Carpenter 1 18 18
Gemini Strehlow 1 0 0
Farm
Ireece Smith 1 8 8
B. James 1 0 0
Ackley 1 0 0
* * *
Pass Interceptions
Player No. Yds.
LA
Carpenter 1 48
Nick Kaputh 1 24
Rob Peterson 1 15
Chris Roberts 1 0
Josh Rehnelt 1 0
Farm
McDermott 1 18
No. 14 1 9
* * *
Sacks
Player No. Yds. lost
LA
Roberts 1 10
Carpenter 1 5
Farm
None.
Posted by: Brian W. on 6/30/2008 at 4:23 PM | Comments (0) | Permalink
Screaming Eagles gain first win
It was sloppy...field and weather....but the Screaming Eagles finally registered their first win...beating the visiting Farmington Lions 27-6 in a typhoon on Frazee High School field.
There were a total of 13 turnovers in the contest, but the Eagles' defense was up to the task by limiting any big plays by the Lions. The ball was like a greased pig, with a combined 14 fumbles by both teams, with three lost by Lakes Area and four lost by Farmington.
I'm in the process of breaking down the stats now...will post them in a bit.
Posted by: Brian W. on 6/30/2008 at 11:04 AM | Comments (0) | Permalink
OK...I'm calm now
Took the majority of the morning, but I have vented my last of frustrations about the Mayo/Love trade.
The trade itself probably isn't all that bad. But, I just have a hard time trusting in McHale's decisions with trading and draft picks. He struck out with the Roy/Foye trade - at least so far - and missed big time on the Ray Allen/Stephon Marbury trade.
The fact that McHale is looking too arrogant for my taste. It almost looks like he forced this trade because everyone was saying Mayo was the easy choice. The trade of Mario Chalmers, too, doesn't make any sense. The addition of Mayo/Chalmers would have been a solid one.
Owner Glen Taylor will start feeling McHale's moves when the Target Center starts being empty.
And it will be gut-wrenching if Mayo turns into an All-Star, playing Brandon Roy, who already is on that path.
Posted by: Brian W. on 6/27/2008 at 12:22 PM | Comments (0) | Permalink
Surprise, surprise....Frankenstein strikes again
Here's the new plan for the new Vikings' stadium: Tear down the Target Center and build it there and move the Timberwolves to On, Alaska, and take McFrankenstein with them.
I woke up this morning to the great news (sarcasm) that McHale got his McLovin' by trading O.J. Mayo for Brad Miller and Kevin Love - now known as McLove with his connection with the worst mind in basketball.
Miller, not bad...but just a third option on the floor offensively. McLove...a good, solid mid-1st round pick who has a great future as a role player. Mayo? Only time will tell, but he has at least potential of becoming the go-to guy on a team, the face of the franchise type of player you don't just give away like McFool did.
Now we get to see the demise of Al Jefferson linger in basketball hell, much like Kevin Garnett did for all those years.
Bu