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You are talking about Jack Lewinski. He is going to NDSU.

After reading through the latest MSHSL Football thread, that always devolves into an argument about HS sizes and area populations, and how Wayzata is too big, I came to a question that I want to know. Are we missing anyone? We currently have: Jerome Williams (Osseo) Greg Johnson (PL) Martin...

I went to the Maple Grove vs. Minnetonka game on Friday. Maple Grove's quarterback was a stud. The only 'Gopher' level recruit was maybe an OL from Minnetonka. They had some size, but struggled to move the ball consistently against MG. Will be an interesting year to see who are in the final 4!

Ill be there!

-Graduated from U of M Grad School 2011. -HS Coach and general football fan. -Big Gopher fan (only really follow Football and Basketball) -Infrequent poster, but avid reader! -Moniker is after Jedd Fisch's tagline on his playbook - Go-Pher Touchdowns - dude was one of a kind. Glad to be here!

Maybe Pickney can do some recruiting for us. Get a Clemson portal pipeline going...

After touting "staff continuity" through several coaching changes, it will be interesting to see if he can coax any of this old staff members back. Most are in better places than NMST. Here is where his original 2011 Gopher football staff is now: Tracy Claeys Defensive Coordinator - Retired...

Also, mplsgopher - obviously pay? I have coached hs football at a few places - all have had a district contracted salary that have all been very similar. I guess some guys could profit off of youth camps, etc but all of the HC I worked with paid us for our time and then put the rest back into...

I do think one school districts make is easier to fundraise, upgrade facilities, etc because you don't need to worry about equality with the rest of the district (ie Blaine can't get a stadium upgrade unless Coon Rapids, Anoka, etc get one). I think districts with growth also have an...

When Dave Nelson comes back... jk - they had success in the past 10-15 years. They just lost the consistency. What are the 5 best HS football coaching jobs in Minnesota? My thoughts (in no particular order) Lakeville South Lakeville North St. Michael Albertville Wayzata Eden Prairie

That's a tough job. Sioux Falls, Augustana, UMD, Mankato, Winona are all better jobs. Lasting 12 years is pretty amazing.

I think you see enough #5/#6 seeds win that you can't cut playoffs teams off at .500. It should be sections of 8. You play everyone in your section + one crossover game. Seed teams 1-8. 1/2 Seeds get a bye. 7/8 seeds play each other for a single playoff game and then done.

Would you give up a home game against NW to play an overseas game? Keeping in mind the possible recruiting pitch we could use to that you'll get to travel to Europe, etc.

Anyone who has head coaching experience is a great addition. They can help with more 'program wide' decisions and may have experience dealing with situations that Coach Fleck has not. Regardless of his HC record, his experience is great!

I think in order to play a "role similar to what Taysom Hill had" you have to have a skill set that is unique to the starting QB. I don't see Annexstad bringing anything that Morgan can't. (Unless you are looking to just take some hits off Morgan some).