FB: Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

[faunch]

Preliminary SJU roster is posted: https://gojohnnies.com/documents/2022/8/16/22sjufootballroster.pdf?path=football

Big question: who's is #2 at QB? Last year we were pretty set at 1, 2 and 3. With Cooper Downs transferring there appears to be a major hole.

I just noticed one of our first U$T transfers: Kristoff Kowalkowski. Not a big surprise...he's from Sartell via Tontino Grace. I believe his dad is a Johnnie.
https://thenewsleaders.com/kowalkowskis-roller-coaster-ride-reaches-new-heights/

[Schipper Strong]

Preliminary SJU roster is posted: https://gojohnnies.com/documents/2022/8/16/22sjufootballroster.pdf?path=football

Big question: who's is #2 at QB? Last year we were pretty set at 1, 2 and 3. With Cooper Downs transferring there appears to be a major hole.

I just noticed one of our first U$T transfers: Kristoff Kowalkowski. Not a big surprise...he's from Sartell via Tontino Grace. I believe his dad is a Johnnie.
https://thenewsleaders.com/kowalkowskis-roller-coaster-ride-reaches-new-heights/

So where would Cooper Downs have fit into that 1, 2, and 3? I was sure Brady Ketchum would be hands down replacement for Hawkins. Since he knows our offense I still give him the edge, but curious what Cooper Downs can do.

[faunch]

Preliminary SJU roster is posted: https://gojohnnies.com/documents/2022/8/16/22sjufootballroster.pdf?path=football

Big question: who's is #2 at QB? Last year we were pretty set at 1, 2 and 3. With Cooper Downs transferring there appears to be a major hole.

I just noticed one of our first U$T transfers: Kristoff Kowalkowski. Not a big surprise...he's from Sartell via Tontino Grace. I believe his dad is a Johnnie.
https://thenewsleaders.com/kowalkowskis-roller-coaster-ride-reaches-new-heights/

So where would Cooper Downs have fit into that 1, 2, and 3? I was sure Brady Ketchum would be hands down replacement for Hawkins. Since he knows our offense I still give him the edge, but curious what Cooper Downs can do.

#3 last year...Provably would have been our #2 this year.

[DuffMan]

I find it funny that that article refers to the College of St. Thomas.

[DuffMan]

So Cooper headed to Central?

[faunch]

So Cooper headed to Central?

I believe so...and i don't have a problem with him doing so. He wants to play and the window is small. Good luck to him....except if he plays the Johnnies.

[art76]

The d3football.com pre-season all Americans list is out.  A few MIACers on the list.

https://d3football.com/awards/all-americans/2022-preseason

First team defense: Wozniak, SJU (DT)

Second team offense: Larson, SJU (TE); Sinclair, BU (G)

Second team defense: Farm, BU (S)

Third team offense: Smith, AUG (WR)

Third team defense: Dekham, GAC (LB)

BU press release: https://athletics.bethel.edu/news/2022/8/16/sinclair-farm-named-to-d3football-com-preseason-all-america-second-team.aspx?fbclid=IwAR1eRAuaJYwetqOMFlJxwopmM9FfmfiRFJVsrcJCVXth1DprtyitakJD8cU

[DuffMan]

...and i don't have a problem with him doing so. He wants to play and the window is small. Good luck to him....except if he plays the Johnnies.

No, I totally wouldn't fault him.  Best of luck to him!

[DuffMan]

From Central's website:

Gavin Hierseman (sophomore, West Branch) saw time in a more limited role and Cooper Downs (sophomore, Ames) emerged as a serious contender after transferring to Central for spring semester.
           
"They all went through the spring and competed," McMartin said. "They were able to get a lot of reps. Brady got a lot of experience last year. Cooper came in as a transfer but all of them have shown some good skill sets. They've learned our offense and they're going to get a lot of opportunities this fall."
           
Don't look for dramatic changes in the Dutch offense regardless of who takes the snaps. Ketchum, Downs and Hierseman are capable runners.

[DuffMan]

I just noticed one of our first U$T transfers: Kristoff Kowalkowski. Not a big surprise...he's from Sartell via Tontino Grace. I believe his dad is a Johnnie.
https://thenewsleaders.com/kowalkowskis-roller-coaster-ride-reaches-new-heights/

Interesting.  Sartell via Totino Grace--that's quite a commute.  I know nothing of the kid, but that article makes him seems like a football, football, football meathead.  Time will tell, I guess.

[SagatagSam]

I just noticed one of our first U$T transfers: Kristoff Kowalkowski. Not a big surprise...he's from Sartell via Tontino Grace. I believe his dad is a Johnnie.
https://thenewsleaders.com/kowalkowskis-roller-coaster-ride-reaches-new-heights/

Interesting.  Sartell via Totino Grace--that's quite a commute.  I know nothing of the kid, but that article makes him seems like a football, football, football meathead.  Time will tell, I guess.

Dang. That's over an hour commute one way, and could be as much as an hour and 15 minutes depending on where he lived in Sartell.

[SagatagSam]

Looks like sophomore kicker Conor Pavelko is now going by Conor Murphy according to the roster. For a second I thought he transferred because I couldn't find him on the roster.

[faunch]

Looks like sophomore kicker Conor Pavelko is now going by Conor Murphy according to the roster. For a second I thought he transferred because I couldn't find him on the roster.

That could be a typo...I think we have an offensive lineman named Cameron Murphy (great surname BTW).

[SagatagSam]

Looks like sophomore kicker Conor Pavelko is now going by Conor Murphy according to the roster. For a second I thought he transferred because I couldn't find him on the roster.

That could be a typo...I think we have an offensive lineman named Cameron Murphy (great surname BTW).

Could be a name change--his father is Kevin Murphy.

[Schipper Strong]

Preliminary SJU roster is posted: https://gojohnnies.com/documents/2022/8/16/22sjufootballroster.pdf?path=football

Big question: who's is #2 at QB? Last year we were pretty set at 1, 2 and 3. With Cooper Downs transferring there appears to be a major hole.

I just noticed one of our first U$T transfers: Kristoff Kowalkowski. Not a big surprise...he's from Sartell via Tontino Grace. I believe his dad is a Johnnie.
https://thenewsleaders.com/kowalkowskis-roller-coaster-ride-reaches-new-heights/

So where would Cooper Downs have fit into that 1, 2, and 3? I was sure Brady Ketchum would be hands down replacement for Hawkins. Since he knows our offense I still give him the edge, but curious what Cooper Downs can do.

#3 last year...Provably would have been our #2 this year.

Thanks for the info.