PiPress: Gophers linebackers coach Mike Sherels nominated for Courage Award

per Greder:

Gophers linebackers coach Mike Sherels was nominated Wednesday for the Courage Award presented by the Orange Bowl and the Football Writers Association of America.

Sherels, a former Gophers player from Rochester, has overcome a life-threatening intestinal illness that required multiple surgeries to remove more than 18 feet of his small intestine. He lost 50 pounds and cannot eat solid foods.

After a leave of absence, Sherels, 32, returned to his coaching position full-time before the Oct. 8 game against Iowa.

http://www.twincities.com/2016/11/2...ach-mike-sherels-nominated-for-courage-award/

Go Gophers!!

Well deserved nomination!

I would love to hear the story of any coach that would win the award over Sherels, it would have to be amazing considering what Mike has gone through this year.