Living on the River

The team has done a fantastic job all week fighting the flood, trying to help people keep their homes.  I am very proud of their efforts.  School has been canceled into next week, I am guessing for at least the first half of the week and there has not been any major decisions regarding adding class days, changing spring ball dates, etc.  I will update when I know more.

I have been asked how my our house is, many of you know I live on the river.  We above the 44' flood line so we are safe, just put out a few bags to keep the water away from the foundation.  Here is a picture of the backyard in the fall, and another I just took the morning of 03/28/09 with the river at 40.82.

Team Sandbagging

Our youngest flood fighter!

Here comes the Red River.

Sand Bag lines, efficient and fun :)

See the approaching river in the background.

Team work at its best.

As the Red River continues to rise, the team has spent the better part of the week helping out the community by sandbagging local houses.  It is amazing to see how fast these guys can move hundreds of sand bags, each weighing in between 30-50 pounds.

Go Dragons!!!

News and Notes

I hope everyone is enjoying their spring break.  It was a busy end to last week for the players with winter weights wrapping up, grade checks coming in, and spring break travel planning.  Here are some thoughts to get you through the week/weekend:

- The Team is selling Football embroidered Nike Gear with proceeds supporting both the team and Walk for Athletics.  See previous Blog entry.

- April 18th is the Walk for Athletics.  This is the largest annual fundraiser that athletics does to support scholarships.  Dragon Football has a team and I would like for to join in and sign up.  You don't have to be present or walk to support the cause.  Again, see previous Blog entry.

- Thanks to Ed Meierkort and the entire football staff at the University of South Dakota.  Our coaching staff is spending two days talking football with the Coyotes over the spring break.  This is an excellent opportunity to do some professional development and get some new ideas and perspectives before we take the field for spring ball in April.

- The Locker room has had all of the major construction completed with only some aesthetic work remaining which will be completed over the next few weeks.  The players will be moving into their lockers next week.  Thanks to Brad and the crew in the physical plant for all their work on installation.  It is a beautiful facility, will post pictures when it is all complete.

- Over the next three weeks, before we start on the field with actual practice, the players will be in the weight room 4 times a week, we will continue to run twice a week in the mornings, and we will begin installation meetings with the players by position groups.  Our hope is to have the offense and defense installed before our first practice on April 14th.

- Keep track of our schedule as there will be some game start time changes over the next few weeks.  Our home dates coincide with our soccer team so their is some juggling there.  There are conversations on a few road games to play later in the evening under the lights.  I will post when more official.

Go Dragons!!!

Dragon Football Gear

Here is your chance to buy Dragon Football Gear in preparation for the coming fall.  All proceeds from sales will support the MSUM Football Team and the Dragon Walk for Athletics.  All orders must be received by March 23rd with delivery to your supplied address scheduled for the week of April 13-17th. 

The Catalogue and Order form are on the right side of this page.

Dragon Fire Walk for Athletics

Saturday April 18th, 2009

It is the concept that thousands of small steps by Dragon fans, friends, and alumni will add up to one giant, vital step for the program. It’s an annual effort organized by a group of loyal volunteers who have organized captains and teams who contact their family, friends, neighbors, co-workers and others to support Dragon Athletics by either joining the walk or sponsoring them as a walker. All contributions from these efforts go directly into the athletic scholarship fund at Minnesota State University Moorhead. This one-day event is quickly becoming one of the largest events for friends and alumni of MSUM.

To join the Dragon Football Team, click here.

Go Dragons!!!