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3 years

I no longer have to wear a mask, which is nice, but if one life was saved over the last year because of that minor inconvenience, I'm really glad I did. And when I don't feel well in the future, I know it's not that big of a deal to put on a mask when I'm around others.

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Chad Courrier

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3 years

This morning was probably the first time in 9 months that high-school activities directors could wake up and not worry about one of their teams. Really appreciate all the area ADS and the job they've done to make this season as good as it could be.

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Chad Courrier

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3 years

Just talked with Waseca fotball coach Brad Wendland, who's feeling lucky to be alive after collapsing from cardiac arrest on sideline Friday night.

Waseca football coach recovering after collapsing on sideline

WASECA — Brad Wendland was feeling a little lightheaded near the end of Waseca’s football game Friday, so he took off his head set and went to a knee for

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Chad Courrier

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1 month

Here's proof that MSU men won region championship tonight. I'm

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3 years

Don't forget to hug your kids today.

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Chad Courrier

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2 years

RIP Dad. You spent your life taking care of others. You deserve the rest and peace.

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Chad Courrier

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5 years

There should be some kind of all-tournament award for the Waseca fans.

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Chad Courrier

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1 year

In personal news, I recently received a title promotion. I will now be known as GRANDPA. Promotion won't take effect until the fall. Financial terms haven't been announced (but I think this will cost me).

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Chad Courrier

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3 years

Today's column: Gong's act of sportsmanship is good sign for athletics.

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Chad Courrier

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3 years

So, over the weekend, I became a father-in-law.

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Chad Courrier

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7 years

MSU's Goettl uses football to cope, honor his mother.

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Chad Courrier

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4 years

For Kaus, returning to basketball court is next step in recovery.

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Chad Courrier

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5 years

Watching Waseca senior Matt Olsem come off the floor, man ... if you have dry eyes, you don't get it.

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Chad Courrier

@ChadCourrier

1 month

Anyone else want to watch this again?

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Chad Courrier

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2 years

North Mankato's Andrew Bruggeman has been selected as one of the officials for tonight's gold medal game at Olympics. Finland vs. Russia, 10 p.m., USA network.

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Chad Courrier

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3 years

Been a very, very tough day for the family. Hug your kids. Today. Every day.

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Chad Courrier

@ChadCourrier

5 years

As long as I vote, will always remember Michele Goettl, longtime election judge at N. Mankato station. Always first to greet me each election. Not same without her. Funny how you remember the little things like that.

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Chad Courrier

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2 years

It appears that Shane Zylstra has made the final 53 with Detroit so there will be three former Mavericks in the NFL again this season.

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Chad Courrier

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4 years

No better sight on the St Clair court tonight than @JustinKaus . Coaches v. Cancer is another big hit at St Clair.

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Chad Courrier

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2 years

MSU hockey will find out its NCAA site and pairing at a watch party tonight at 5:30. An hour later, the CCHA will decide if that's correct.

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Chad Courrier

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1 year

MSU defensive coordinator Jim Glogowski has been hired as the head coach at Sioux Falls. Story coming soon.

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Chad Courrier

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6 years

Wow, Bethany's first NCAA tournament game is going to be upset at top-seeded St. John's 102-92.

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Chad Courrier

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5 years

After dealing with Guillain-Barre Syndrome, MSU receiver is back on field just 10 months later.

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Chad Courrier

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3 years

Exciting news for MSU football fans. Quarterback JD Ekowa will return in the fall.

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Chad Courrier

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2 years

So far, the Marshall coach has yelled "holy cats" and "goodness gracious." Nice break from some of the stuff I've heard while sitting on the sideline at Bresnan in my time.

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Chad Courrier

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4 years

Will be interesting to see how NCAA basketball officials call games without help from fans.

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Chad Courrier

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5 years

Tonight is my last varsity officiating gig of the season. It goes by so fast. Thanks to all coaches and ADs that have allowed me into their gyms to share the high-school basketball experience. It's been lot of fun.

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Chad Courrier

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5 years

If you're aspiring, young coach, watch sideline demeanor of MVL's Craig Morgan and Springfield's Lance Larson. Don't spend whole game yelling at officials. Just coaching their teams.

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Chad Courrier

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4 years

So proud of wife. Spent last 2 days worrying about kids at her school. She just left to spend few hours at school, prepping for challenging couple weeks. She will lead her school through this crisis. #Leadership

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Chad Courrier

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5 years

Sleepy Eye girls basketball coach, and former MSU player, Ryan Hulke has stepped down to spend the next two years watching his son play at Byron. Done remarkable job with that program. Won't have trouble finding another coaching job in 2 years if that's what he wants.

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Chad Courrier

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2 years

Shout out to many officials brethren who are working multiple games at different sites today in order to help get these games played. Seems like just about every official is maxing out on games, with only month left in the season. The grind is worthwhile.

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Chad Courrier

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5 years

About to leave for first officiating assignment of high-school basketball season. Here's hoping everyone has proper perspective.

Courrier: Making basketball season more enjoyable for all

Now that Thanksgiving is in the books, the high school basketball season really gets going, and instead of complaining about the many fans who will yell at officials over the

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Chad Courrier

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6 years

@MSHSLjohn This is unbelievable. We truly are reaching the end of high school sports. If coaches such as Boelter are run off, who is qualified to coach athletes? So sad.

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Chad Courrier

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4 years

Stopped by West football practice. Former MSU stud Nate Gunn is coaching running backs. Seems like good hire. As I remember, he could run the football.

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Chad Courrier

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1 month

WIN-NESOTA STATE!!!

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Chad Courrier

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4 years

Today was going to be MSU homecoming football game. I miss small-college football.

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Chad Courrier

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5 years

Shout out to MSU radio legend @CaseyLloyd33 who will undergo surgery Thursday for heart condition. Hoping for speedy recovery to the mic.

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Chad Courrier

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7 years

Mankato/MSU sports community lost good friend when Jeff Spann passed away Wednesday. Hall of Famer on and off field.

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Chad Courrier

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4 years

`Free agents' from St. Cloud State find new football home at MSU.

At MSU, 'free agent' Huskies starting to feel at home

Two months ago, Payton Conrad and Joe Carpenter thought they’d be playing against Minnesota State in Week 1 of the upcoming football season.

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Chad Courrier

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9 months

New grandma.

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Chad Courrier

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4 years

Anyone else wearing out the refresh button?

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Chad Courrier

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4 years

Off to the airport. Oldest daughter is coming home from 10 months in Costa Rica. Gonna be sweet to give her a hug.

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Chad Courrier

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5 years

Final game story from final game of season: Waseca runs into tough DeLaSalle defense in championship game. With video.

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Chad Courrier

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1 year

It was predictable that the Vikings would release @athielen19 , but it's still sad to see. His story was amazing. The way he conducted himself at MSU and with Vikings was classy and respectful. He is everything good about sports and hope he can finish his career as he wants.

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Chad Courrier

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3 years

Waseca football wins 19-7 at Marshall. That's gotta feel good for players and coaches, including Wendland, after the last week.

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Chad Courrier

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8 months

At MSU football opener v. Wayne State. Best playing surface in college football. Change my mind.

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Chad Courrier

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1 month

Basket is good. Unbelievable.

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Chad Courrier

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3 years

Final game story: Dufault's last-second shot ends Waseca's 103-year drought at state tournament.

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Chad Courrier

@ChadCourrier

4 years

It's going to be imperative that schools, coaches, athletes, fans act appropriately this fall or that could end all high-school sports this school year.

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Chad Courrier

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2 years

Walkoff 3R homer for Magers. Unbelievable. West wins 5-4.

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Chad Courrier

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8 years

Philip Nelson is 28 of 32 for 398 yards, 5 passing TDs, 1 rush TD. East Carolina is up 52-7 in season-opener.

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Chad Courrier

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2 years

Shoutout to Gustavus men's basketball coach Mark Hanson, who wrapped up an amazing career tonight. Been pleasure to watch his teams over the years.

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Chad Courrier

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3 years

Sounds like 150 fans will be allowed at indoor sports events when things get going Jan. 14. Hope good portion of those tickets go to fellow students, who add important piece of game-day atmosphere.

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5 years

Daughter just got first professional job ... Teaching preschoolers and first-graders ... In Costa Rica ... For one year. Proud but a little sad, too.

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Chad Courrier

@ChadCourrier

5 years

So many peers being let go across the country, I wonder where it stops. Nobody to write about high schools? Small colleges? We're losing ability to celebrate local events, achievements, etc.

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Chad Courrier

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5 years

This is pretty cool.

Minn. St. Athletics

@MinnStAthletics

5 years

Minnesota State SR LB Alex Goettl was announced as one of 12 finalists for the Campbell Trophy as one of the top FB scholar-athletes in the nation. He's the only finalist from @NCAADII . @UofDWayne @NorthernSunConf @CoachHoffner @alexgoettl23 @MinnStFootball

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Chad Courrier

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6 years

Kettner's hard work is attracting college coaches.

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Chad Courrier

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4 years

Maybe I'm missing something, but today's announcements on high school sports was encouraging. Thought it was likely that some sports would be eliminated this season. Everybody gets some chance to play, even if it's different than past.

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Chad Courrier

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4 years

For second straight game, I leave gym wondering how Waseca girls won the game. We're just not used to see actual defense-first basketball. Waseca has scored 70 points in the last two games and won both. It really is amazing.

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Chad Courrier

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2 years

Going off grid for few days for Dad's memorial. Gonna be tough weekend but so glad he mentored me for almost 60 years.

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Chad Courrier

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3 years

Hoffner family appreciates community support, makes donations in memory of daughter.

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Chad Courrier

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3 years

Daughter coming home from Costa Rica. Haven't seen her in 9 months. Pretty excited.

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Chad Courrier

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6 years

For those who want Zimmer fired, a week ago you thought he was coach of the year. Just because a pro sports team loses a game, it doesn't mean people have to be fired.

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Chad Courrier

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5 years

30 years ago, never really planned on having children. Wasn't really dad material at the time. But today, youngest goes off to college and struggling to figure out what I'll do without both daughters at home.

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Chad Courrier

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7 years

Just talked with Tim Anderson, who resigned as West boys basketball coach today. Will coach JV and assist son Seth at Waseca. Story coming.

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Chad Courrier

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3 years

Guess where I'll be tonight?

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Chad Courrier

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6 years

Three years ago, Zack Annexstad was injured early in season at West and couldn't get back on field when healthy. Now he's starting for Gophers. Athletics is strange world.

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Chad Courrier

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2 years

Final: West 21, St. Thomas Academy 14

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Chad Courrier

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1 month

MSU women have their own buzzer-beater, Herzberg at the horn to win 70-68.

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Chad Courrier

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2 years

Final: East 77, New Ulm 68.

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Chad Courrier

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7 years

For MSU QB Schlichte, it's finally his time.

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Chad Courrier

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3 years

Big news at St. Clair. Gene Glynn has been hired as boys basketball coach. Will have Dan Ireland as assistant.

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Chad Courrier

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2 years

Former MSU defensive end Thomas gets another chance to win national championship.

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Chad Courrier

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5 years

Kory Kettner and several members of the Minnesota Ruse family here. He gets it.

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Chad Courrier

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2 years

First draft: West defeats Mahtomedi for fifth state championship in program history.

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Chad Courrier

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2 years

Just back from West press conference with coach Helget, Brady Haugum, Zander Dittbenner, Ryan Haley and Gibson Blackstad.

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Chad Courrier

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3 years

Just worked first game of the season. Yes, masks are uncomfortable. No, players didn't pass out. Kids seemed to enjoy being on the court.

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Chad Courrier

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4 years

Big get for MSU. Long, athletic lefty who can shoot, rebound and defend. Younger brother of current MSU player Malik Willingham.

Kyreese Willingham

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4 years

COMMITTED!😈🤟🏽

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Chad Courrier

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2 years

Find me a better grass surface in all of college football than Blakeslee. I'll wait.

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Chad Courrier

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5 years

I've never been a wrestler, haven't really followed it closely for 25 years. But looking at photos, when a kid wins a state title in wrestling, it must be the most rewarding feeling in sports.

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Chad Courrier

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8 years

Today's column: Good coaches might become extinct.

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Chad Courrier

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2 years

Fibal game story before I hit the road: West wins fifth state championship, completes first undefeated season.

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Chad Courrier

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4 years

Turns out Adam Thielen played at MSU. Who knew?

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Chad Courrier

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5 years

Need to stay awake a few more hours so I can head down to Mapleton to take in Maple River's midnight football practice. Gotta love high-school sports.

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Chad Courrier

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3 years

Gustavus' $60M expansion of athletic/academic facilities is game changer.

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Chad Courrier

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1 month

Hazekamp at the buzzer, MSU wins 43-42, Pending review.

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Chad Courrier

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2 years

Final game story: East pulls away late to defeat scrappy New Ulm in section final.

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Chad Courrier

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2 years

There's nothing like a conversation with MSU heavyweight Darrell Mason, a national champion, to pick up your spirits. Might be the happiest, most positive and real athlete I've interviewed in a long time. Column coming up later this week.

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Chad Courrier

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8 years

My column: Good coaches are going to be extinct.

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Chad Courrier

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7 years

Kettner has southern Minnesota basketball on the Rise.

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Chad Courrier

@ChadCourrier

5 years

Big day of graduation at MSU. Couldn't be prouder of daughter (she's the one on the right).

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Chad Courrier

@ChadCourrier

5 years

Only at MSU can this scoreboard be considered an upgrade.

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Chad Courrier

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4 years

Vetter doing Vetter things. Another game-winning goal puts Mavericks into Sweet 16.

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Chad Courrier

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7 years

Hall-of-Famer and All-American, Spann will be missed by many.

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Chad Courrier

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5 years

Turf or natural grass? Only at MSU is that a tough answer.

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Chad Courrier

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8 years

Concussions won't be death of sports. Lack of qualified coaches willing to put up with outside issues/lack of support will be.

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Chad Courrier

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4 years

Gophers OL took Auburn DL out back. Get it?

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Chad Courrier

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5 years

High-scoring Waseca guard Willingham chooses Mavericks.

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1 month

My office for the next week.

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Chad Courrier

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4 years

Christmas will always be the toughest holiday for me, but I couldn't be happier to spend this week with family and friends. To everyone who follows along here, have blessed Christmas day.

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