Metro vs Outstate All Star Football Game

Congratulations and best of luck to Metro Team players and future Dragons this fall Jared Cross, Mike McNamee, and Steve Parks as they take on the Outstate Team. Game start is at 7pm tonight St. Cloud St Stadium.

You can get more information on the game by clicking here.

Go Dragons!!!

Happy Father's Day

Today I celebrate my first Father's Day, I have come to have a greater appreciation for fathers after I have become one. The last 7 months with Molly have been fantastic! Her and I are spending the day together today, no special plans but day 4 of the US Open can help the day go by just nicely.

Happy Father's Day to all of the Dragon Dads (and future dads). Special Happy Father's Day to my Dad Joe, thanks for being such a guiding presence and support in my life.

Kohl's Kicking & Punting

Had a great meeting with Jamie Kohl of Kohl's kicking yesterday at his home in Ankeny, IA.  Wow, what an impressive amount of knowledge Jamie has regarding kicking and punting.  I have to admit, in a 6 hour session, I learned more about technique for kickers and punters then I have in 10 years.  Thanks for the help!!!

If you are interested in learning more, click here.

The Passing of a Mentor and Friend

Dr. Fred Sontag was a 57 year veteran of the Philosophy Department at Pomona College.  He was a great mentor, teacher, and friend to me (and so many) while I was in college.  Fred passed away on Sunday.

He hired me my first year to help with some office work and from this simple work study job, a relationship was formed that helped me get through the difficult college years, aided my transition into the 'real' world, and laid the groundwork for my belief that people are inherently good, they just often make bad decisions and need a little help and guidance.

A few memories that will always bring back a smile:

- He had the worst penmanship, yet I was trusted to translate hand written page after page when I typed his 1998 book Truth and Imagination.  I still have a signed copy.  I wonder how much of it I altered with my inability to read his writing!

- Anytime Fred asked you to move "a little something" at his house, make sure you understand that eventually he meant that you would be moving everything from his old house to his new house that would fit in your car!

- He always loved to eat at the Harvard Square restaurant in downtown Claremont, I have only eaten at this restaurant with him and he never let me pay the bill even after I had graduated

- He complained to the IT department that his computer was slow and he needed an upgrade, no matter what computer Fred had he will always be the slowest typist I have ever seen and no computer could help that

- My love for writing hand written notes came from Fred.  Even after graduating, he would send me a note of a thought or something he wanted me to read.  With email and instant communication, writing is a lost art but who doesn't like to get a hand written note in the mail?

Thanks Fred. . .

Spring Turns to Summer

It is hard to imagine that we are very close to 2 months away from the start of fall camp.  Definitely excited to get the fall started, but I do want to enjoy a little slower time in the sun before we start practice.

Congratulations to Coach Travis Anderson and new bride Sue Hanish.  Wedding last night was fantastic, my wife and I had a great time.  Both Travis and Sue attended Fargo North HS, as did my wife so there was lots of connecting with old friends.

Go Dragons!!!