Bouncing Aluminum Bleachers: Every big play or 3rd down situation the Bethel student body will conduct the most annoying cheer in the MIAC when they jump up and down on the metal bleachers chanting “Deeeefense, Deeeefense, Deeeefense…” There is nothing better than converting in these game situations and being able to hear a pin drop [...]
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Top Ten Reasons the Johnnies Crush the Tommies
Nick Gunderson: This kid eats weak, inexperienced offensive lines for lunch.
Alex Kofoed: 4th year starter is at home, on the turf, and playing his last game against UST.
Jerry Haugen: Defensive coordinator extraordinaire will have schemes to confuse and baffle the young Tommie offense.
Brian Weber: Speed kills. That and the combination of great hands, leaping ability, [...]
Top Ten Remaining West Region Impact Games
Mary Hardin-Baylor v. Wisconsin-Whitewater on Oct. 27: Currently #2 and #3 in the country. If everyone takes care of business this is setting up to be a clash of the titans. This contest has all kinds of West Region playoff implications.
St. John’s v. Bethel on Nov. 10:This game is likely to determine the MIAC conference [...]
Top Ten Things To Do This Fall Waiting for Saturday
MLB Playoffs: Catch some of the baseball playoffs in HD on TBS. The parity in baseball this year is extraordinary leading to some electric games and great finishes. If you don’t have HDTV yet, make it a priority. Once you’ve seen something in HD going back to regular channels is like watching through saran wrap.
Round [...]
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Top Ten Johnnie Recruiting Hotbeds (modern era)
Melrose: Any place that sends WR Blake “Bottled Lightning” Elliott, QB Tom Linnemann, WR Ben Sieben, DB Shawn Schoenberg, OL Jason Primus, and DL Brian Zirbes belongs at the top of this list. I don’t think anyone can say one school has sent more impact players to the Johnnies in recent years.
Sartell: The local connection is [...]
Top Ten Postgame Watering Holes of the MIAC
Where to grab a bevvie.
Patrick’s (St. Peter): This place has the trifecta. Great food, great beverages, and plenty of room. This is a phenomenal joint to watch more games on a Saturday afternoon/evening or just unwind after the big game.
Mick’s Office (Moorhead): Mick’s is steeped in tradition over generations of Cobbers. Stop in for a tasty [...]
Top 10 Collegeville Gameday Activities
There is lots to do before or after the Johnnies football game
Walk: Take a stroll through the gorgeous woods that surround St. John’s. The trees tower over you, the silence and tranquility are second to none, and the sheer beauty of the forest can take your breath away.
Johnnie Bread: Make your way up to the [...]
Top 10 Tailgating Must-Haves!
Top Ten Tailgating Must-Haves
Ice Cold Beverages: This is an absolute necessity. Whether you are drinking Miller Lites, Diet Dr. Peppers, Olde Johnnie Ale, Fat Tire, Hamm’s, or Kool-aid you must have a thirst quenching Red Cup at all times.
Stiftungsfest Burger: The famous hamburger brought to Collegeville by Johnnie Red has reached iconic status. The seasoned [...]
Top 10 Stadiums of the MIAC
One man’s rankings of the MIAC’s football stadiums.
St. John’s: There is not a better place on earth than The Natural Bowl on a crisp fall Saturday afternoon. The leaves, the rabid atmosphere, the 8K+ fans
St. Thomas: O’Shaughnessy Stadium is a classic, time-tested, gorgeous venue smack dab in the middle of a picturesque neighborhood. [...]
