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per Joe:
Amid his offseason preparation, Claeys knew one sure way to stay centered. He returned to the place where he grew up as a quiet, industrious kid from a family that worked tirelessly to survive financially.
In Clay Center last month, the coach hosted a barbecue and showed visitors around the tight-knit farming community. When the tour ended, he was standing in the shaded square outside the Clay County courthouse. One of the town’s 4,200 residents spotted him from across the courtyard.
“I’d walk as far as it took to say hi to this guy,” Mary Jo Bull said, coming over for a hug. “It’s just such a neat feeling to see you on the sideline and know that, hey, ‘This kid’s from Clay Center.’ ”
Claeys, 47, smiled and put his hands on his hips.
“Well, I appreciate that,” he said. “That’s why I enjoy coming back. Good people.”
http://www.startribune.com/tracy-claeys-king-of-clay-center-is-a-homebody-and-a-hero/388752951/
Go Gophers!!
Amid his offseason preparation, Claeys knew one sure way to stay centered. He returned to the place where he grew up as a quiet, industrious kid from a family that worked tirelessly to survive financially.
In Clay Center last month, the coach hosted a barbecue and showed visitors around the tight-knit farming community. When the tour ended, he was standing in the shaded square outside the Clay County courthouse. One of the town’s 4,200 residents spotted him from across the courtyard.
“I’d walk as far as it took to say hi to this guy,” Mary Jo Bull said, coming over for a hug. “It’s just such a neat feeling to see you on the sideline and know that, hey, ‘This kid’s from Clay Center.’ ”
Claeys, 47, smiled and put his hands on his hips.
“Well, I appreciate that,” he said. “That’s why I enjoy coming back. Good people.”
http://www.startribune.com/tracy-claeys-king-of-clay-center-is-a-homebody-and-a-hero/388752951/
Go Gophers!!
