STrib profile: Meet the leapin' Ellenson family

[BleedGopher]

per STrib:

In Rice Lake, though, the Ellensons are a household unbent by the chaos inherent in raising four potential collegiate athletes. They are vibrant and energetic, yet also close-knit and protective.

Wally hopes one day to return to Rice Lake and build a gym for the community, his way of giving back. “It’s so nice here,” he says.

And on this mild August Saturday, a soft breeze is blowing and there is plenty more of Rice Lake to enjoy. The gym doors are locked once more and now the lake is beckoning. There is still time to get on John’s father’s speedboat, and maybe squeeze in a baseball game later.

Fueled with fajitas and iced tea, the family of six is out the door. Their kingdom is calling.

http://www.startribune.com/sports/gophers/227004491.html?page=all&prepage=1&c=y#continue

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[Rouser]

per STrib:

In Rice Lake, though, the Ellensons are a household unbent by the chaos inherent in raising four potential collegiate athletes. They are vibrant and energetic, yet also close-knit and protective.

Wally hopes one day to return to Rice Lake and build a gym for the community, his way of giving back. “It’s so nice here,” he says.

And on this mild August Saturday, a soft breeze is blowing and there is plenty more of Rice Lake to enjoy. The gym doors are locked once more and now the lake is beckoning. There is still time to get on John’s father’s speedboat, and maybe squeeze in a baseball game later.

Fueled with fajitas and iced tea, the family of six is out the door. Their kingdom is calling.

http://www.startribune.com/sports/gophers/227004491.html?page=all&prepage=1&c=y#continue

Go Gophers!!

Very nice story. Well written and sheds a light on their family and how close they are.. which is a good thing. I think we will have a shot at Henry up until the end..as he seems like he would really like to play with his brother. Guessing this season will have a big say in that (Wally's PT, happiness, team success, etc.)