Go Gophers Rah
11-22-2008, 08:24 AM
We keep hearing about senior day for VanDeSteeg, Hightower, Simmons and Davis. There are a number of other Seniors who will be playing their last game today as well, including:
William Brody
Justin Kucek
Mike Maciejowski
Kevin Mannion
Joel Monroe (from Brooklyn Park)
Steve Moore (from Coon Rapids)
Tony Mortensen (from Hutchinson)
Personally, I think Kucek and Monroe have been great team players. Kucek, unfortuantely, will be remembered for the 2005 blocked punt vs. Wisconsin (as much a coaching error as a player error - he should've tossed it out of the end zone for a safety - oh well). Monroe is just a great kid and a huge step up in talent over Jason Gianini (who he replaced). They both put 100% into the game.
I have always heard that backup QB's play a much bigger role than they're given credit for. They run the opposing offense in practice and help keep the starter sharp. I, for one, thought that Mort was a sure thing as starter last year - but when true frosh Weber was selected he was - and always has been - very supportive. Mort was also our QB versus Wisconsin in the 2005 game. I have also heard that Maciejowski is probably the most popular player among the team - great attitude and apparently he is hilarious.
And Kevin Manion, at LB, has played in over 30 games. He has started a number of those. He was a recruited walk-on who earned a scholarship. He is also a player we recruited from Wisconsin - much like we will continue to do more succesfully.
William Brody
Justin Kucek
Mike Maciejowski
Kevin Mannion
Joel Monroe (from Brooklyn Park)
Steve Moore (from Coon Rapids)
Tony Mortensen (from Hutchinson)
Personally, I think Kucek and Monroe have been great team players. Kucek, unfortuantely, will be remembered for the 2005 blocked punt vs. Wisconsin (as much a coaching error as a player error - he should've tossed it out of the end zone for a safety - oh well). Monroe is just a great kid and a huge step up in talent over Jason Gianini (who he replaced). They both put 100% into the game.
I have always heard that backup QB's play a much bigger role than they're given credit for. They run the opposing offense in practice and help keep the starter sharp. I, for one, thought that Mort was a sure thing as starter last year - but when true frosh Weber was selected he was - and always has been - very supportive. Mort was also our QB versus Wisconsin in the 2005 game. I have also heard that Maciejowski is probably the most popular player among the team - great attitude and apparently he is hilarious.
And Kevin Manion, at LB, has played in over 30 games. He has started a number of those. He was a recruited walk-on who earned a scholarship. He is also a player we recruited from Wisconsin - much like we will continue to do more succesfully.