Rene Capo

Two-time judo Olympian and former University of Minnesota and Moorhead St football player Rene Capo died yesterday of lung cancer at age 48. Capo was a defensive tackle from 1979 to 1982 at the U and 83 at MSUM where he garnered All American Honors, then went on to compete at the 1988 and 1996 Olympics.

40 Years

Great BBQ yesterday to celebrate Scotty's retirement at MSUM.  Even though it was just a small gathering of close friends and athletic department personnel, Scotty's words really hit home.

When a man talks about "loyalty" after putting in 40 years at one institution, you have to listen.  A great example, Athletic Director Doug Peter's writes in his letter to Scotty that "Dragon lore has it that you missed your last Dragon Football game in 1967.    For anyone that is keeping track, that was the year of the very first Super Bowl.  Since then you worked an amazing 427 consecutive Dragon football games.  You are one of only four SID’s at any level to have hit the 400 game mark. WOW!"

Make plans to join us this fall for the football Homecoming on September 26th for a 9 hole golf tournament, tailgate party, football game vs. Crookston, volleyball game, and celebration dinner and dance to honor Larry Scott.

Click here to read more about Scotty and this great event.