PiPress: From prep passer to college runner, Mitch Leidner is working out

[BleedGopher]

per Marcus:

Two years ago, Mitch Leidner was a pocket passer at Lakeville South High School who had just one scholarship offer from a BCS program.

Now the University of Minnesota redshirt freshman is a starter in a read-option offense who tied a school quarterback record set in 1967 with four rushing touchdowns in last weekend's 43-24 win over San Jose State.

"I really didn't know what to expect," Leidner said. "Luckily, it worked out the way it did."

http://www.twincities.com/sports/ci...rce=rss&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

Go Gophers!!

 

[BleedGopher]

LakevillePatch: Mitch Leidner: From 7th Grade B Team to Gopher Hero

"I played quarterback I think in seventh grade on the B team," Leidner said, recalling getting to play the position "because I can throw the farthest on the team."

About the game next Saturday, Leidner was asked: "Growing up in Lakeville, Minnesota, how important is it to you to beat Iowa?"

"It's huge," Leidner said.

http://lakeville.patch.com/groups/sports/p/mitch-leidner-from-7th-grade-b-team-to-gopher-hero

Go Gophers!!

 

[GoldenRodents]

You betcha it's huge to beat Iowa...let's wipe the snivelling grins off their snouts

 

[KoolAid]

Man, I'm having a super easy time rooting for Leidner. He's a big boy already and he's what, 19 or 20 years old? Please stay healthy young man