Former NDSCS football player Steward primed for big opportunity at Minnesota

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Steward's persistence is a reflection on not only how great a player he can become, but how the program has been built during Issendorf's tenure with the Wildcats. Steward is entering a program at Minnesota that has sparked some recent success under head coach P.J. Fleck.

"I really think he has an opportunity to play," Issendorf said. "Whether it's special teams, backup, playing some reps in certain situations or I think even potentially starting. He just has all of those intangibles."

Coach Issendorf explained more about how Steward's style of play can potentially be a great fit for their football program.

"He fits into that high energy, high positivity and elite kind of mentality. Nathan (Steward) has that mentality as well. He never gets down. He's always looking towards that next play."

Steward is one of six to eight prefered walk-ons for the Golden Gophers this upcoming year, according to Coach Issendorf. Steward goes from one dominant program to another team that has sparked recent success. The Golden Gophers went 11-2 last season and won the Outback Bowl. They finished second in the Big Ten West after coming up short against Wisconsin in their season finale. The Golden Gophers should be in great hands with Steward on the team for the foreseeable future.

www.wahpetondailynews.com

Former NDSCS football player Seward primed for big opportunity at Minnesota

Nathan Seward had one of the biggest commits last season as he is committed to the University of Minnesota as a prefered walk-on for the upcoming season. His success with
www.wahpetondailynews.com

Go Gophers!!
 

You'd think they'd mention what position he plays...or maybe where he came from and how he ended up in Wahpeton.
 


One of these guys that will do the little things to help the team out on a bigger scale as opposed to St. Thomas etc. He'll be a nice fit.
 

Appears as if his last name is Seward. He had 7 picks in 6 games last year, though he wasn't playing against very good competition.
 


KoolAid said:
You'd think they'd mention what position he plays...or maybe where he came from and how he ended up in Wahpeton.
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Science school (ahem, college) has had a very good junior college football program for a while.
 


MplsGopher said:
Science school (ahem, college) has had a very good junior college football program for a while.
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I know of the program. Usually with any JUCO kid, the article would state his hometown and some background..."Steward, the Madison, WI native didn't qualify academically out of HS and his uncle recommended NDSCS."

It also makes no mention of his position, only saying he had some interceptions and pass breakups. And...they spelled his name wrong a half dozen times in the article. As an above poster mentioned, it's Nathan Seward.

Not to be negative, it's just not a well written article.
 

I just read that Seward is related by marriage to George Weah, footballer and current President of Liberia. Seward's cousin (Jester Weah) is George's nephew. Now we have connections to John Legend, George Weah, and Tua!
 



https://gophersports.com/sports/football/roster/nathan-seward/18939

PREVIOUS COLLEGE: Enrolled at Minnesota after attending North Dakota State College of Science in Wahpeton, N.D. • wore no. 12 for the Wildcats • as a sophomore, tallied 28 tackles, one tackle for loss, one forced fumble, seven interceptions and 12 pass breakups • as a freshman, recorded 31 tackles, recovered three fumbles including one fumble recovery touchdown and had one interception to go with five pass breakups • named All-MCAC Western Division Second Team • coached by Eric Issendorf.

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended LaFollette High School in Madison, Wis. • wore no. 12 for the Lancers • named Second Team All-Conference and an All-City Defensive Back • coached by Scott Swanson.

PERSONAL: Son of Elizabeth Garwo and Nathan Sewald Sr. • has one sister (Korto) • cousin of former Houston Texans/Washington Football Team wide receiver and University of Pittsburgh star Jester Weah.
 

KoolAid said:
You'd think they'd mention what position he plays...or maybe where he came from and how he ended up in Wahpeton.
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kid's trying to make a name for himself..or find his place in the world. Go Phars
 

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