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Head Football Coach at Holy Family Catholic High School

Minneapolis, MN
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@CoachDanOB
Dan O'Brien
3 years
Best two words in the English language…….CLEAN SCANS!!!!! Casey and our family are blessed again. 21 months cancer free. Let’s go!!!!
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5 years
How blessed are we.......
@MinnesotaOnBTN
Minnesota on BTN
5 years
The Week 8 @B1Gfootball Special Teams Player of the Week is extra special this week, as four-time cancer survivor Casey O’Brien made his debut as holder in the @GopherFootball win over Rutgers.
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Dan O'Brien
6 years
Casey O’Brien gets clean scans today!!! Congrats buddy! Keep up the great work.
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Dan O'Brien
1 year
Our QB coach @caseyob14 had clean scans today. 9 months cancer free!!! Blessed…….Let’s go Fire!!! @HFCHSBoosters @HolyFamilyFire
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Dan O'Brien
8 years
The only thing better than Gopher Football is your doctor telling Casey OBrien his scans are clean. Huge day for Casey today!
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Dan O'Brien
5 years
Nothing better in the world than to hear the Dr. say your son’s scans are CLEAN!!!!! Congrats Case-Man. Keep grinding! Summer time!!
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Dan O'Brien
5 years
Another BEST DAY EVER in the O’Brien house!!
@caseyob14
Casey O'Brien
5 years
CLEAN SCANS THIS MORNING!! 15 months Cancer Free💪🏻💪🏻. Thank you to all those who have followed my story!See you at TCF Bank Stadium next week 🛶〽️ #RTB
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5 years
Proud.......
@thegopherway
The Gopher Way
5 years
Despite battling cancer four times, @caseyob14 has continued to be a beacon of strength and positivity for @GopherFootball . Casey exemplifies the Pinky McNamara Student-Athlete Achievement Award. #RTB #SkiUMah
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Dan O'Brien
9 years
Big day for Casey OBrien today. Chemo port coming out in 45 minutes!!!! Only thing better than beating cancer.......is beating it twice!
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Dan O'Brien
4 years
Proud of this Joker.
@caseyob14
Casey O'Brien
4 years
Thank you, Minnesota Thank you, College Football #RTB #5x
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Dan O'Brien
6 years
Dropped off a check for Randy Shaver’s tackle cancer fund last night. $8,042. Cadet Nation stepped up HUGE!!!
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Dan O'Brien
8 years
Couldn't be happier to have Casey follow his brother Shay and attend the U. Best school in the Big Ten!! Go Gophers!! #prouddad
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Dan O'Brien
4 years
Blessed!!
@GopherFootball
Minnesota Football
4 years
Then made his home debut in a win against Maryland.
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Dan O'Brien
7 years
I’m biased.......but Casey’s mentally and physically as tough as they come.
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Eric Adelson
7 years
One of the most inspiring football plays of 2018 just happened in a spring game. Meet Minnesota's Casey O'Brien:
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Dan O'Brien
8 years
Happy New Year Gopher Fans!!! Thanks for all your support this year. Looking forward to 2017! Go Gophers!
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Dan O'Brien
8 years
Can't wait to hear the Rouser tomorrow night!!!!
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8 years
Gopher band and fans leading the way at the Holiday Bowl Luncheon. Thanks for all your support!!!!
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Dan O'Brien
1 year
Was an absolute blast coaching these seniors……0-24 to 7-4……blessed to have the opportunity.
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Dan O'Brien
8 years
Nothing better than a Minnesota lake in the summer.....no place I'd rather live and coach than Minnesota. Blessed!
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Dan O'Brien
8 years
In Texas looking for future Gophers.......first thing I see on the restaurant wall is former Gopher great MBIII!!!!!
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Dan O'Brien
8 years
Gophers got better today! Fired up to be a part of this great staff and program. Big things coming〽️
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Dan O'Brien
1 year
New locker room is ready for the boys tomorrow. Can’t wait to start the journey!!
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Dan O'Brien
1 year
Extreme makeover continues for Holy Family Football. Locker room carpet complete. New lockers next week. LET’S GO!!!!!
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Dan O'Brien
1 year
Great to have Tanner Morgan out to throw with the boys this week. All time Gopher great and current Pittsburg Steeler. Let’s Go!! @HolyFamilyFire @T_morg2 @caseyob14
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Dan O'Brien
1 year
Incredible night. Winning the battle!!!!!
@caseyob14
Casey O'Brien
1 year
UPDATE: Two years ago we started the Team One Four Fund with a goal of raising $1 million dollars to remodel the floor I’ve been treated on. Last night we celebrated raising over $1.1 million. Can’t thank everyone who has supported and donated enough. Thankful and grateful… #rtb
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Dan O'Brien
5 years
Proud....
@NorriesWilson
Norries Wilson
5 years
The young man is a CLASS ACT!
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Dan O'Brien
8 years
Gophers loading up! San Diego in 3 hours.
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Dan O'Brien
6 years
Thankful and humbled to get out 2nd win on Friday night, and to watch the Gophers get their win last night. Go Cadets and Go Gophers!
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Dan O'Brien
1 year
Tackle Cancer Week. Our goal is to raise 15k for Randy Shavers TC Fund. Proud of these guys for getting it started at the Gopher game. Nice work!!! @HFCHSBoosters @HFFireFootball @HolyFamilyFire
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Dan O'Brien
8 years
Faith, Family, Football and Friends. Very thankful today. Hope all of you have a great Thanksgiving!!!
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Dan O'Brien
8 years
Gopher football staff and families supporting the Twins today. Let's go Twins!!!!!
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Dan O'Brien
6 years
Last weekend before the start of the high school football season. Fired up to got started. LETS GO CADETS!!!!
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Dan O'Brien
6 years
At the lake.........talking Cadet Football........I’d say that’s a pretty good night!!
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Dan O'Brien
8 years
Had a great night with the Gopher Specialist. Great bunch of guys, but they stink at video games!! @MinnSpecialists
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Dan O'Brien
5 years
Saint Thomas Academy will honor its 2020 seniors by joining the #BeTheLightMN The Gerry Brown Stadium lights will be turned on for 20 minutes and 20 seconds Monday night starting at 8:00 pm. WE LOVE OUR SENIORS!! @MSHSLjohn @CadetsBlueCrew @AllThingsSTA
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Dan O'Brien
8 years
Brick by Brick. Gettin bigger and better every day!
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Dan O'Brien
6 years
Takes leadership and buy-in from the top. Thanks for the support Headmaster Mohs!
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Dan O'Brien
8 years
Have a safe and relaxing Memorial weekend. And thanks to all those that have served our country!!! We are blessed by your sacrifices.
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Dan O'Brien
8 years
Thoughts and prayers with Sid. Nobody better for the Gophers than Sid. Get well soon!!
@GopherHole
GopherHole.com
8 years
Best wishes to a full & quick recovery to Minnesota legend Sid Hartman who is recovering from surgery after breaking his hip, per Dave Mona.
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Dan O'Brien
8 years
Defense had a good week of practice. Excited to see them play tomorrow. Go Gophers!!
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Dan O'Brien
6 years
Thankful and Blessed to pick up our 4th win last night against a good Mahtomedi team. Nice work Cadets!!
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Dan O'Brien
5 years
Had my last meeting with the outgoing seniors. Gonna miss these jokers next fall!! Good luck men!
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Dan O'Brien
3 years
Great to have the University of Minnesota in the building today. We got the AXE! @Shakes_GopherFB
@Shakes_GopherFB
John Schaekel
3 years
Great catching up with one of the best in business @CoachDanOB at Saint Thomas Academy! 4 straight Conference and Section Championships!
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Dan O'Brien
8 years
Great pro day for Gopher seniors yesterday. Congrats!! Looking forward to draft day!
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Dan O'Brien
1 year
Holy Family Football had a GREAT time at our Mom’s Clinic Thursday night. We have moms with TALENT!!!
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Dan O'Brien
9 years
Happy New Year to all!!! Here's to hoping 2016 brings you lots of great memories and lots of Gopher WINS!!!!
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Dan O'Brien
6 years
Thoughts and prayers with the Connelly family. Great kid, Great family....
@Mit_Carp
Coach Emmit Carpenter
6 years
Heaven gained an angel... It was an honor to know Nick as a friend and teammate. I’ll be forever grateful to have had him on FG unit watching my back. Prayers to the Connelly family. Rest easy brother.
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Dan O'Brien
8 years
If I'm a DB and want to play in the NFL, I'm going to Minnesota!!!! Let's get another one drafted today!
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Dan O'Brien
8 years
Gopher Football gonna get better today!!
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8 years
Buses rolling. Time to go to work. One job today.......get Floyd back.
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Dan O'Brien
4 years
Love this! Blake is awesome. Great player, even better person. Let support this!
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Blake Cashman ♛
4 years
For #MyCauseMyCleats I’ll be supporting @caseyob14 and his Team One Four Fund for Osteosarcoma research #wtd #NFL
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Dan O'Brien
4 years
Blessed to know this kid. Keep up the great work on and off the field Cash. LET’S GO!!!
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Blake Cashman ♛
4 years
Proud to support Team One Four Fund for Osteosarcoma cancer research. It’s an honor to represent an elite man, friend, and teammate who has beaten this cancer 5 times. He truly is a beacon of light and hope for every person battling cancer #wtd #MyCauseMyCleats #NFL
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Dan O'Brien
5 years
Had a fabulous crew last night!!!
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Dan O'Brien
9 months
Great to have Coach Winston on campus. He was a great player for the Gophers and an even better person. Great catching up!!!!! Go Fire and Go Gophers!!!
@Coach_DeBo46
Coach Winston DeLattiboudere III
9 months
@CoachDanOB You’re a BEAST thank you and @HolyFamilyFire for your hospitality! Still BLITZING BABY ! 🔥 #MNBLITZ
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Dan O'Brien
8 years
Great two days of Sr. and Jr camp. Minnesota high school football is getting better every year!!
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Dan O'Brien
6 years
Thank you to Old Dutch, WCCO and @MSHSLjohn for selecting the Cadets at the Old Dutch Team of the week. Thankful , Humbled and Honored.
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Dan O'Brien
8 years
Just about Rouser time again. Get to the Bank early! Go Gophers!!
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Dan O'Brien
5 years
If you’ve ever played......
@nacholeber
Ben Leber
5 years
Bruh, football is special
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Dan O'Brien
8 years
What a great day to play football!!! Go Gophers!
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Dan O'Brien
5 years
Father Pavlak is the best! The Cadets don’t play without him!
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Dan O'Brien
11 months
Excited to announce our All-District player. Congrats Gavin Frye, Tanner Davis, Rhett Johnson, Griffin Murray and KJ Suggs!!!!
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Dan O'Brien
1 year
Holy Family Football and the Holy Family locker room are under construction. Let’s Go!!!!
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Dan O'Brien
8 years
Gotta be thankful to all that have served, and their families. We get to do what we do because of you....
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Dan O'Brien
3 years
Great kids, great students, great players…..
@AllThingsSTA
Saint Thomas Academy
3 years
Congratulations to Leo Bluhm ‘22 and Grady O’Neill ’22 on being named to the 2021 Star Tribune All-Metro First Team! #GoCadets
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Dan O'Brien
6 years
Thanks to @BirkMatt for spending time with the Cadets on Monday. His message was awesome and made us BETTER MEN and BETTER LEADERS!
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Dan O'Brien
4 years
Hey people.....these Jokers need some help!!
@caseyob14
Casey O'Brien
4 years
Minnesota! It’s our favorite time of year and we need your help again!! Covid doesn’t stop children from spending their holidays in the hospital. Let’s help out some amazing boys and girls this year 🎁🌲🎁. Click the link 💪🏻👍🏻 #RTB
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Dan O'Brien
9 months
Great day to get a workout in! Love the attitude and effort. The FIRE got better today!!!
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Dan O'Brien
1 year
Day off of schools means sleeping in right???? No chance…. Let’s go Fire Football!!!
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1 year
Great day for Holy Family football. Turf going in!!!!!! @HolyFamilyFire @HFFireFootball
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Dan O'Brien
8 years
The only pick that matters today........GOPHERS!!!!!!!!! Let go!
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Dan O'Brien
6 years
Tune in to WCCO tonight at 8:00. Talking high school football with Mike Max!
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Dan O'Brien
5 years
Exited to be one of over 200 schools in Minnesota to show support for our students and to honor our class of 2020. Gerry Brown Stadium lights will go on at 8:00 pm tonight for 20 minutes and 20 seconds. Students please honor the Governor’s stay at home mandate.Thank you!!!
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Dan O'Brien
7 years
Vote for Casey today!! Last day to vote!
@GopherFootball
Minnesota Football
7 years
We found @Cobi_wan helping set up the Pav for gymnastics tonight! This guy is everywhere. Don't forget to vote for him for the @UpliftingAth #RareDisease Award! Just days left 👉
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Dan O'Brien
6 years
This is what Christmas is about.......help out if you can!
@caseyob14
Casey O'Brien
6 years
🗣MINNESOTA! 🗣 We need your help! 96 children will be spending their holidays at the Masonic Children’s Hospital. Let’s give them everything on their wish lists this year. Happy holidays and Go Gophers!!🎅🏻🎁🎄🎄
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Dan O'Brien
5 years
Special night.....
@AllThingsSTA
Saint Thomas Academy
5 years
Tonight as a part of #BeTheLightMN we turned on our stadium lights for 20 minutes and 20 seconds in honor of the Class of 2020! #GoCadets
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Dan O'Brien
8 years
Great weather and a 2:30 start. Now just need to hear the Rouser a bunch today! Show up early and stay late! Go Gophers!
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Dan O'Brien
1 year
The press box crew!! Thanks to all who helped HF football get better last weekend. Let’s go!!!!! @HolyFamilyFire
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Dan O'Brien
5 years
Thanks for being here tonight guys!
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Dan O'Brien
9 months
Great having Kansas State, Wyoming and Northern Illinois in the building today. Thanks @CoachAnderson15 @CoachGigli and @JayJohnsonFB Was fun to catch up with all of you. Safe travels!!!!
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Dan O'Brien
8 years
Big things happening with our Hutch GLC group. 40+ people showed up tonight to hear Ryan Burns talk Gopher Football. Let's go! @deronjfarms
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Dan O'Brien
4 years
Congrats Danny! Can’t wait to come to a game!!
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Dan O'Brien
8 years
Couldn't ask for a nicer fall day to play football. Sunny and mid 70's. Buses loaded and rolling. Time to go to work. Let's go Gophers!!!
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Dan O'Brien
4 years
Awesome! Blessed!
@AllThingsSTA
Saint Thomas Academy
4 years
It has been quite the up and down year for high school athletics. WCCO aired a story last week asking Cadet Football to reflect on their season. Take a look at the story here: #GoCadets #CadetFootball
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Dan O'Brien
4 years
Let’s go!!!!
@cadetbroadcasts
Cadet Broadcasting
4 years
Arrangements being worked on right now for STA football this fall For the 15th year we will have the broadcasts on Stay tuned to our Twitter account for more details. @AllThingsSTA @CoachDanOB @Cadets_hockey @CadetsBlueCrew @StribSports @PiPressPreps
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Dan O'Brien
1 year
Great day of Fire Football Youth Camp. Campers and players had a blast!!! Let’s Go FIRE!!!!! @HolyFamilyFire
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Dan O'Brien
8 years
Great night at the first annual Goal Line Club fishing tournament! Hoping our boat gets hot tomorrow!
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Dan O'Brien
5 years
Two great crews today!!!
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6 years
Cadet 3 day camp is in the books! Guys worked hard. I had a blast coaching them!! Time to hit the wt. room men!
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Dan O'Brien
8 years
Boarding my flight from Atlanta to Minneapolis. Saw some great talent in the Atlanta area. Gotta get a couple of them to be Gophers!
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10 months
Congrats KJ. You earned it in the off-season. Go be great!!!!
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Dan O'Brien
4 years
Congrats Garrison!!! Well deserved.....
@MSHSLjohn
John Millea
4 years
Mr. Football finalists Shea Albrecht,Orono Joe Alt, Totino-Grace Cameron Anderson, Blue Earth Trey Feeney, Moorhead Nick Flaskamp, Mpls Southwest Marcus Hansen, Waseca Eli Mau, Chanhassen Jake Ratzlaff, Rosemount Garrison Solliday, St. Thomas Academy Adam Tonsfeldt, Barnesville
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What do you do on an a no-school day??? You get a workout in!!! Great teams are made in the off-season. Let’s go!!!!!!
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Dan O'Brien
8 years
Great game. Jay Sawvel dancing in the streets tonight!!
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Dan O'Brien
9 years
Hope all of you will be pulling for the WHITE team today!!!!
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Dan O'Brien
7 years
Cadets got better in the wt. room today. Excited to be a part of it!!
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Dan O'Brien
4 years
Congratulations to Garrison Solliday and Danny McFadden for being selected as a finalist for East Metro Football Player of the Year!
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Dan O'Brien
4 years
Awesome day!!
@AllThingsSTA
Saint Thomas Academy
4 years
We sure were happy to have all grades 6-12 back on campus today! Everyone did a great job sticking to our new safety protocols! Keep up the great work cadets! #GoCadets
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Dan O'Brien
8 years
Have a great, safe and relaxing 4th of July! Thanks to all of you that have served our country!!!!
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Dan O'Brien
2 years
Great workout by these guys yesterday!! Keep up the good work men! Thanks Coach Ethan!!
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Dan O'Brien
10 months
Crushed two finals and crushed a tempo workout. Great work men!!!
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