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Worth Noting

Posted on March 16, 2009February 7, 2012 by David Shama

Among the incentives in Tubby Smith’s contract is he receives $100,000 for coaching his Gophers into the NCAA tournament.

San Diego State senior forward Ryan Amoroso, from Burnsville High, scored 11 points and had 15 rebounds on Saturday when San Diego State lost 52-50 to Utah in the Mountain West Conference tournament championship game.  The Aztecs were a “bubble” team that didn’t receive an NCAA tournament invite.

North Dakota State’s Ben Woodside, who scored 60 points in a game earlier this season, broke the career scoring record at Albert Lea High School of his dad who topped the record held by his father, according to Ken Lien, the Minnesota Mr. Basketball chair who coached Woodside in AAU basketball.  The Bison-Kansas game on Friday from the Metrodome is among the more anticipated first round NCAA tournament matchups.

Gophers football coach Tim Brewster has a website targeting potential recruits, www.play4brew.com.  Rachel Lee, the daughter of WCCO Radio’s Dave Lee, talks about the program on the website.  She is a student at Minnesota and intern in the football program.

Civic leader Denny Schulstad said fundraising for the veterans tribute area outside TCF Bank Stadium totaled $580,000, exceeding the goal of $460,000.

Frank Stallone, Sylvester’s brother, has been added to the celebrity lineup for the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and Scott LeDoux benefit event on Friday, April 10 at Champions Event Center in Elko.  Stallone, a former boxer, will perform songs from the Rocky movie series including “Far from Over” and “Take You Back.”  Performers will also include 1980’s rock entertainers Jimi Jamison, formerly of Survivor, Alex Ligertwood, former lead for Santana, and Fergie Frederiksen, former lead of Toto.

Tickets are $15 in advance. More information is available at www.headlinersinc.net.  LeDoux, one of the most prominent Minnesota boxers ever, announced in recent months that he has ALS.  His friend Mike Woodley is an event organizer and has produced a LeDoux video airing on YouTube,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWWomRDi8Lc

The Minnesota Minute Men announced yesterday that Nick Leddy from Eden Prairie High won the 25th Annual Mr. Hockey Award, given to the outstanding senior boys high school hockey player in the state. Casey O’Connor of Bloomington Jefferson High School received The Frank Brimsek Award, in recognition of Minnesota’s top senior goaltender. Jeff Poeschl (Mahtomedi High School) and Lee Smith (Eden Prairie) won The John Mariucci Award, given to the Class A and Class AA high school coaches of the year. Tom Saterdalen of Jefferson received The Cliff Thompson Award, presented to the “Old Timer Coach” of the year.

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Top Recruit Will Make Own Decision

Posted on March 13, 2009February 7, 2012 by David Shama

Seantrel Henderson told Sports Headliners that despite his friendship with Michael Floyd, he will make his own college choice.  Henderson, who will be a senior offensive tackle next fall at Cretin-Derham Hall regards Floyd, a former teammate at the St. Paul high school and now a star wide receiver at Notre Dame, as one of his “best friends.”

Floyd has said he will help Notre Dame pursue Henderson who is listed by rivals.com as the nation’s No. 1 recruit (regardless of position) for 2010.  Asked if Floyd will be a factor in his decision, Henderson answered, “No, not really.  I think it’s pretty much about me.”

Although Floyd was a high school All-American and other Minnesotans have been eagerly pursued by colleges over the years, Henderson is probably the most highly ranked prep nationally in state history.  “It feels good but then at the same time there’s a lot of pressure. …It’s like the only place you can go is down,” Henderson said.

Henderson, who is reportedly about 6-8, 300 pounds, could probably choose any major football program including Notre Dame, Ohio State and Minnesota.  He’s not interested in losers.  “I won’t really want to go anywhere where the team is not that good,” he said.  “As long as the team is up and coming then I am fine… .”

How much emphasis will playing at home for college receive?  “Kind of in the middle,” he said.  “I think about staying home a lot, and then I think about going out and seeing what’s at other places, too.”

Henderson, who regards himself as a better pass protector than run blocker, is far from decided about a school and believes the choice could be difficult.  He said his skills are a good fit for a spread offense.

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Worth Noting

Posted on March 13, 2009February 7, 2012 by David Shama

Irondale High School’s Jimmy Gjere, about 6-7, 270-pounds, is another nationally regarded junior offensive tackle and he has verbally committed to the Gophers.  He and Henderson could be a huge coup for the Gophers.

Matt Stommes, a senior next fall from Richmond, Minnesota, has been an obscure contributor for the Gophers in the past but may well be the team’s starting left offensive tackle for the 2009 season.  Gopher coach Tim Brewster likes his potential.

Former starting offensive tackle Dom Alford is going to play left guard, likely on the first team.  Looks like Notre Dame transfer Matt Carufel will be at right guard with junior college transfer Jeff Wills at right tackle.

Wisconsin transfer Kim Royston is expected to ease the possible loss of Tramaine Brock who started for the Gophers last season at safety but is back in junior college trying to become academically eligible.

The Gophers, who begin spring practice on March 24, could have not only more talent, but also increased depth at some positions. Tight end looks like an example where Jeff Tow-Arnett, a pro prospect, will be the starter but redshirt freshman Eric Lair and incoming freshman Ra’Shede Hageman are exceptional prospects.

Brewster said the Gophers will be searching for a place-kicker this spring and likely beyond.  Four candidates will probably be competing in the spring including walk-ons.

New co-defensive coordinator Kevin Cosgrove is expected to impress with not only his coaching but recruiting.  Brewster said Cosgrove will recruit St. Louis, Chicago and Kansas City.

Senator Tom Bakk (D-Cook) and Representative Lawrence Solberg (D-Grand Rapids) are providing the Vikings with advice on the stadium initiative.

Yahoo.com lists the Star Tribune No. 2 on a ranking of big city newspapers that could cease publication in the next 18 months, https://news.yahoo.com/s/time/20090309/us_time/08599188378500

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