FB: Upper Midwest Athletic Conference

[shane_79013]

yeah i've been working out and running  got my bench up to 385 now. Squating around 475 and power cleaning 290, 40 time got better also. Im not to worried about the LB depth to be honest. Just gonna work my butt off and spending A LOT of time watching film. Hopefully I will be starting sometime this season beacuse of it. Right now Hicks as me at Will Linebacker. If im not mistaking thats where Granger plays? Oh well we can always move me to Mike or Sam.

Im going up the 30th for Orientation and staying with someone for 2 weeks. This way im up there before most of the other Freshmen and I can learn the defense quicker. Got a scrimmage the 22nd of August afterall ya know. Only thing is i have no clue who im staying with.  Coach Hicks is supposed to let me know when i get there. oh and tough education...if you work hard and pay attention in the classroom its not that tough.      cant wait for the 30th.
Hawk Em

[AF4]

good luck shane

hope to see u this season... we make all the games

keep the faith

[TX-MLB]

well shane i look forward to seeing you out there up in eureka

i am the starting middle linebacker

if i could give you any advice (which i shouldn't   lol) just put your head in there and hit ............you do that and they will find a way to get you on the field

[AF4]

Tx-MLB

how big is the Ronald Reagan museum on yalls campus...and do u have any idea if it is open on saturdays

if our son makes the travel team this year, we will try to make to see the game

thanks
..and keep the faith

[TX-MLB]

the reagan museum is open every day during the school year

it only closes for holidays

if you make it to the game you should introduce yourself to me at the end of the game i will be number #30

[AF4]

thanks, if we make it up we will try to see the museum and the piece of the wall

Lord willing we will both b undefeated prior to the game

keep the faith

[footballguy72]

So does anyone have any early predictions for the upcoming season?

[TX-MLB]

i think the top 4 teams will be huntingdon greenville westminster and eureka
since it is new conference there is no telling the order of those top four i think it could be pretty close

[AF4]

i thank since its a new conference...it will b a tossup all the way around

keep the faith

[Luke]

http://www.morris.umn.edu/athletics/View.php?itemID=6067

30 Football athletes announce intentions to enroll at Minnesota, Morris
Posted by Brian Curtis on Thursday, Jul. 24, 2008

For Immediate Release: July 24, 2008 – University of Minnesota, Morris Head Football Coach Todd Hickman has announced that 30 athletes have announced their intentions to enroll at the University of Minnesota, Morris this fall to play football for the Cougars.

Of the 30 athletes, a total of 24 are from Minnesota, with 20 of those being high school freshmen.

There are seven transfers on the list, three from Texas and one from California.

Coach Hickman led UMM to a 4-5 overall record in his first year as Cougar head coach last year and a 4-3 mark in the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference (UMAC).

Listed below is a listing of the athletes.

Ted Hoffman QB- Paynesville HS
Ht: Wt: 6'2 175 lbs
Mom: Janell Hoffman
Dad: Dan Hoffman
Other Sp: Bask/Base
Stat: 79-158 1232yds 15 TDs
Post Honors: All Conf(FB), All Conf (Bk)

Jordan Gegen FB- Anoka HS
Ht: Wt: 6'0 185 lbs
Mom: Brenda Gegen
Dad: Pat Gegen
Other Sp: Bask/Base
Quote: "Plays Bigger, Best blocker, Never missed Practice"

Ernest Tucker LB- Vermillion HS
Ht: Wt: 5'11 200 lbs
Mom: Jacqueline Tucker
Dad: Ernest Clark
Other Sp: Baseball
Quote: Very Aggressive, Nose for the Ball

Todd Gramenz WR/DB- Harding HS
Ht: Wt: 5'10 150 lbs
Mom: Diane Gramenz
Dad: Darryll Tilmon
Post Honors: 2X All Conf, Capt
Stat: 6 Ints 10 TDs
Quote: Explosive

Gabe Sturtz OL- Blue Earth HS
Ht: Wt: 5'11 235 lbs
Mom: Jane Sturtz
Dad: Robert Sturtz
Other Sp: Base
Post Honors: 2X All Area/ All Conf
Quote: Get the job done

Branden Livingston QB Hanks HS, El Paso TX
Ht: Wt: 6'4 260 lbs
Mom: Melissa Livingston
Dad: Michael Livingston
Stat: 169-337 2392 yds 24 TDs
Post Honors: HM all-district, HM all-city, 25th ranked QB in Texas, El Paso All Star Game

Alex Berglund DL- Litchfield HS
Ht: Wt: 6'0 165 lbs
Mom: Carla Rick
Dad: Larry Rick
Other Sp: Wrestle/Track & Field
Stat: 33 Tackle/ 31/2 Sacks
Post Honors: All Conf, All Area, 3 Sport Captain

Beau Mangen LB- Sleepy Eye HS
Ht: Wt: 5'11 187 lbs
Mom: Kris Mangen
Dad: Dennis Mangen
Other Sp: Track/Basket
Stat: 2nd on Team in Tackles
Post Honor: All Conference LB/RB
Quote: Quietly Aggressive

Tyler West OL- Elk River HS
Ht: Wt: 6'0 215 lbs
Mom: Laura West
Dad: Randy West
Post Honors: Lineman of the Year
Quote: Aggressive & Gym Rat

Jamin Ivers WR/DB- Zimmerman HS
Ht: Wt: 6'0 160 lbs
Mom: Gail Ivers
Dad: John Ivers
Post Honors: All Conf, All Sect
Quote: Take Everything, Leave Nothing

Devon Johnson-Creamer WR- Hibbing HS
Ht: Wt: 6'2 180 lbs
Mom: Darcia Johnson
Dad: Chuck Creamer
Other Sp: Bask/Base
Post Honors: All Conf/All Sect
Stat: 30 Catches 300 yards

Roger Conen LB- Bel Air HS (El Paso, TX)
Ht: Wt: 6'2 225 lbs
Mom: Ester Conen
Dad: Troy Conen
Stat: 17 Sacks(Lead District), 30 Career Sacks, 102 Tackles
Post Honors: All-District, All-City, 2nd Team All-State, Participant El Paso All Star Game


Cole Baker LB- Mendocino College (CA)
Ht: Wt: 5'9 185 lbs
Mom: Melinda Baker
Stat: 10 Tackles, 1 Sack, 2 Pass Def
Post Honors: Conf Player of the Week

Vincent Patton OL- Andover HS
Ht: Wt: 6'2 225 lbs
Mom: Elaine Patton
Dad: Chuck Patton
Other Sp: Lacrosse, Bask
Post Honor: All Conf, Academic All Conf

Thomas Sullivan WR- Brandon HS
Ht: Wt: 6'0 165 lbs
Mom: Deb Sullivan
Dad: Tim Sullivan
Other Sp: Bask, Base
Post Honors: All Conf (Foot, Bask, Base), Dallas Hanson Hustle + Desire Award (Bask, Foot)

Ross Kigner DB/K– Mound Park Academy
Ht: Wt: 5'9 140 lbs
Mom: Laurie Kigner
Dad: Jonathon Kigner
Other Sp: Bask
Post Honor: 2X Coach Choice Award, Capt, Most Improved Player

Max Matthews TE- St. Paul Arlington
Ht: Wt: 6'1 220 lbs
Mom: Yvette Kasner
Dad: Joe Kasner
Other Sp: Bask/Golf
Quote: Never give up attitude

Mitch Zimmer DL- Little Falls
Ht: Wt: 6'3 220 lbs
Mom: Judy Zimmer
Dad: Monty Zimmer
Post Honors: All Conf, Athlete of the Month, MVP Lineman
Quote: Fast, Aggressive

Matt Privratsky K – Walker Area ('07)
Ht: Wt: 5'10 145 lbs
Mom: Jean
Dad: Scott
Other Sports: Soccer
Post Honors: Captain

Garrett Mensing RB – Blue Earth Area
Ht: Wt: 5'9 155 lbs
Mom: Diane
Dad: Mark
Other Sports: Basketball, Baseball
Honors: Defensive Back of the year (08), FB all Conference (2X), HM all Conference Basketball
Stats: 1000 yards rushing, 10 TD's. 2 ints, 2 FR.

Seth Hubbard QB – Becker HS, U of River Falls
Ht: Wt: 6'5 195 lbs
Mom: Sherry
Dad: Tony
Other Sports: Basketball
Honors: All-Conf (06), All-Section (06)

Adam Fragodt WR – Becker HS, Rochester Community Technical College
Ht: Wt: 6'4 165 lbs
Mom: Beth
Dad: Tom
Other Sports: Basketball
Honors: All-Conference (06)

Jason Nomsen LB – Jefferson HS (Alex), Gustavus College
Ht: Wt: 5'11 210 lbs
Mom: Mel
Dad: Dave
Honors: All Conference (06) Academic All-Conference (06)


Bryan Dean WR - McNicholas HS (Cincinnati, OH), U MN Crookston (JR)
Ht: Wt: 6'0 200 lbs
Mom:
Dad:
Sports:
Honors:

Theo Powell OL – Oshkosh West HS, U MN Crookston (JR)
Ht: Wt: 6'2 260 lbs
Mom:
Dad:
Sports:
Honors:

Tommy Leon OL – Hanks HS (El Paso, TX)
Ht: Wt: 6'0 255 lbs
Mom: Alma
Dad: Martin
Honors: HM All-city, Player of Week

Cameron Kramer QB – Concordia Academy
Ht: Wt: 5'11 185 lbs
Mom: Mary
Dad: Carlyle
Sports: Wrestling, Baseball
Honors: All-Conference, MVP, "O" player of year

Zach Gertken DL – Rocori HS
Ht: Wt: 6'2 250 lbs
Mom: Sharon
Dad: Ken
Sports: Wrestling
Honors: 2nd team All-Conference

Justin Towle DL – Rush City HS
Ht: Wt: 5'10 170 lbs
Mom Jeanette Carmichael
Sports: Wrestling, Track
Honors: All-Conference, Defensive MVP

Robert Koranda RB – Becker HS, St. Cloud St
Ht: Wt: 5'6 155
Mom:Joanne
Dad: Lloyd
Sports, Wrestling, Basball
Honor: All-Conference (06), MVP (06)

[GC_MC0509]

Hey guys whats up. I go to MacMurray and I've been reading some of the predictions and I must say it will be a toss-up. I think there will be some good ball being played in every game. I believe this conference will be as good as it had been in the past.

[mac_5_seven]

Hey guys whats up. I go to MacMurray and I've been reading some of the predictions and I must say it will be a toss-up. I think there will be some good ball being played in every game. I believe this conference will be as good as it had been in the past.

How's the Mac sqaud going to look this year?  You all had a lot of young guys see time last year, hopefully they've progressed nicely.

[GC_MC0509]

Honestly, looking better than last year already. Some of the guys we got in are pretty good. I think now we just have to get those guys to buy into what we're trying to do at MAC. In the past couple years we hadn't played as a team. People who still believe in MAC PRIDE will notice our change.

[Hawks88]

Huntingdon's list is up to 82 newcomers for this fall. Along with the 68 I count still showing on the returning roster it looks like HC is expecting at least 150 for the opening of camp in a couple of weeks.
Anybody else ready for some football? It's going to be a long month waiting for September to get here.

Go Hawks!!

[Andras Bacia]

Huntingdon's list is up to 82 newcomers for this fall. Along with the 68 I count still showing on the returning roster it looks like HC is expecting at least 150 for the opening of camp in a couple of weeks.
Anybody else ready for some football? It's going to be a long month waiting for September to get here.

Go Hawks!!

150! That's a lot for any school.  I see there are 19 DBs and 17 LBs on the newcomers list!?

Do the Hawks schedule any freshman games?