"Isn’t this fun?"

“Typical Zack Annexstad,’’ the coach said. “He comes over to me right on the final drive, which is probably not the best time to come over to me. Looks over at me and smiles, ‘Isn’t this fun?’ ’’

I've always taken Gopher football WAY too seriously. It takes an 18 year old walk-on to remind me why sports are played: To have fun!

Thanks Zack, I don't know if you'll be a great quarterback but I think you're well on your way to being a great human being.

He does seem to live the life of Riley.

He hasn't taken a severe welcome to the Big Ten hit yet. I hope he continues smiling.

Do we sense a home town boy do good that will become a Minnesota story for years to come? He may already inspiring the next generations of home grown Gopher players.