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Husband to a beautiful wife, father to four awesome daughters, coach of champions, tenor, talker. @jagsdigital @dchsfootball @cisntv

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Andy Pollock
2 years
There was some discussion on here yesterday about the top high school sports event in iowa. I was completely in the camp of football at the dome but may have to change my tune after coming here for the first time today.
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Andy Pollock
2 years
Paige Lowary just flashed “Horns Down” while getting inducted into the IGHSAU hall of fame and it is the perfect cap to the week of state softball
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Andy Pollock
7 months
Absolute coaching gold from Otz in his post Big 12 championship presser tonight.
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Andy Pollock
4 years
My daughter’s track meet got canceled for tomorrow night because of 30 mph headwinds on the home stretch. Back in the day in Parkersburg coach Thomas just moved the finish line to the other end.
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Andy Pollock
2 years
We’ve seen it done, but last night for the first time we got to take advantage of NFHS rule 6-5-4 for an easy 3 right before the halftime break.
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Andy Pollock
2 years
That’s 5 @dchsfootball alums in 5 years in nfl camps. Just crazy.
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Andy Pollock
4 years
People laughed when @ISUMattCampbell said he was coming to Ames to win championships. We were there today to witness history in the making.
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Andy Pollock
4 years
I love sports. I love football! Caught this moment rewatching the game early this morning. After @ISUMattCampbell about took out @KennyWang3_ celebrating his 47 yd td sprint, next 2 guys there for a group hug are the young guys that share the carries- @BreeceH and @BrockJirehl
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Andy Pollock
7 months
The 28 point margin of victory for @CycloneMBB over #1 Houston is the biggest loss for a number 1 team since UCLA beat (checks notes) Houston 101-69 in the 1968 final four. (Based on about 20 mins of research
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Andy Pollock
3 years
Coach Jim Williams. One of the great teachers I’ve been around. Thanks to Rosie and kids for sharing him with us the last 17 years. Rest In Peace and track down Coach Madden for some film.
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Andy Pollock
2 years
Just got the call about @jakehumms So excited for this dude!
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Andy Pollock
3 years
Honestly not sure what just happened.
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Andy Pollock
2 years
For the second year, the mandated “dead week” by the @IGHSAU and @IHSAA gave tons of Iowa families we saw in Colorado and more spread around the country (and world) a chance to get away and not miss anything. This high school coach and now 2 school athletes thank you very much.
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Andy Pollock
3 years
With my girls going to a different school than I coach at and having their own stuff now to get to, we had everyone at the same game for the first time all season last night. I forgot how nice it was to see them all waiting right after the game. Needed that last night.
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Andy Pollock
30 days
Soooo- when you hear the guys at @IowaEverywhere talk about @MenWdm57666 they aren’t kidding. Me 175 days ago vs this morning…over 100 pounds lighter
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Andy Pollock
10 months
Very honored and humbled to get this call last night. Greatest team sport there is and that includes the coaching staff.
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Dowling Football
10 months
Congratulations to Offensive Line coach Andy Pollock on being named 5A assistant coach of the year.
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Andy Pollock
5 years
Wasn’t always pretty but our guys got it done tonight against an incredible defense. #7InARow #8OutOf10 our defense adjusted after first drive and was outstanding.
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Andy Pollock
2 years
What a great day back at the alma mater. From the moment we set foot on campus it was everything division 3 athletics should be. @WartburgFB is on to their first ever Final Four with a 45-17 win.
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Andy Pollock
4 years
My head coach. Soon to be hall of famer.
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SoundOFF
4 years
State Football: @dchsfootball Dowling's consecutive state title streak ends at 7. Maroons go down swinging in the semifinals, lose in 2OT to 2nd ranked Ankeny, 31-24. Incredible game, and a streak that will likely never be matched.
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Andy Pollock
2 years
That right there is the victory formation. @WartburgFB and @winterc22 are on the the Elite 8!!!
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Andy Pollock
2 years
Hey @espn we are loving the @WartburgFB and @WartburgCollege coverage in Ankeny at Cabaret Sports Bar!
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Andy Pollock
2 years
2002. We were heading out to Oregon for the playoffs and our leading WR had suffered a horrific ankle injury a few weeks before. D3 rules limited rosters in the postseason to (i think 48) and then just 4 alternates.
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1 year
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Andy Pollock
2 years
That. Was. Awesome. @WartburgFB
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Andy Pollock
11 months
Over the next several months, thousands of high schoolers and “portal entrants” will be looking to continue to play the sport they love.
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Andy Pollock
2 years
Anyone notice 6’5 225 of TIGHT END anchoring the state championship 4x1 yesterday. Looking good @JalynThompson88 and thanks to @MarkFreundTV and rest of local media for the great coverage all weekend.
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Andy Pollock
2 years
T-shirts for the Jim Williams O-Line camp out this morning. Not sure I’ve ever been so excited about a shirt.
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Andy Pollock
2 years
A ton of alums and boosters incredibly proud of @WartburgFB . Better get to work this afternoon @winterc22 and @CoachWheels16 there’s a ton of hs kids that need to hear this story.
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Andy Pollock
6 years
Half court first quarter buzzer beater from @kenna_sauer courtesy of @CISNtv @ACHSGBBALL 50-48 win over Johnston @IGHSAU
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Andy Pollock
2 years
It’s always exciting for me when they want to interview an offensive limeman after the game. And when one of our own gets interviewed, we all do the interviewing.
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Andy Pollock
3 months
4 daughters that play sports and a dad that coaches football make family vacations impossible…until 4 years ago. Much needed family time during @IGHSAU and @IHSAA dead week this year in Door County created many more memories.
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Andy Pollock
4 years
Does any active #iahsfb assistant coach have more titles than @coachcmcclaindc ??
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Andy Pollock
3 years
Seriously @IGHSAU and @IHSAA - thank you for the dead week. First time ever my family has taken a summer trip that didn’t involve softball
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Andy Pollock
3 years
3 @dchsfootball alums at pro day. As much as I hope their dreams come true I also know these guys will all go on to do huge things whether it’s on the field or off. Great humans.
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Andy Pollock
2 years
Went out in a blizzard last night to celebrate Christmas Eve Eve Eve with my ladies before we get together with families the next several days. The weather has given us a chance to slow down some and it’s welcome. Hope you and your families have a blessed Christmas.
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Andy Pollock
4 years
The Jim Williams Offensive Line camp...2020 style. #hogfbchat
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Andy Pollock
3 years
Going to watch my bullpen catcher at the @IGHSAU softball tournament next week for @ACHSJagSB ! Been covering this tourney for years and now I’ll have my oldest there! #ticketpunched #nocheeringonpressrow
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Andy Pollock
2 years
Tradition. Selfie when we make the Dome.
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Andy Pollock
2 years
Please please please @espn @WartburgFB tell me this is true!
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Andy Pollock
3 years
Cool moment at the @ACHSJagSB game tonight as the team brought out the Navy flag for senior Kaelyn’s Quam as she gets ready to head to basic training.
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Andy Pollock
4 years
So proud of this unit this season. Replaced 5 starters from last year with a group of undersized fighters. Had a blast coaching them and we created a ton of memories.
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Scott Reister
4 years
Dowling's offensive line - year in and year out - is so incredible. Massive hole on that TD run. 7-3 lead over Ankeny early second.
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Andy Pollock
3 years
My oldest got into her first @ACHSJagSB varsity game tonight while I was calling the game. Knew she was dressing but didn’t expect her to actually play. Not sure how fast she can cover 60ft but if they have to go a couple times around the bases she’ll be fine.
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Andy Pollock
2 years
Realized tonight my girls had never ridden in the back of a truck. Loaded them up and did some gravel travel in Grundy County. Smiles. Giggles. Snapchats galore. And country music. It’s been a wild summer and this was perfect
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Andy Pollock
1 year
3 years ago the @IHSAA and @IGHSAU instituted “dead week” and as a hs football coach with daughters that play softball, summer vacations just were not possible. We’ve made the most out of these last 3 summers, this year in a Smoky Mountains cabin and a couple days in Nashville
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Andy Pollock
4 years
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Andy Pollock
4 months
Have never mentioned I love what I do? That was a fun night @ACHSJagSB
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Andy Pollock
2 years
Let’s. Go. @WartburgFB Ankeny game watch is hyped.
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Andy Pollock
2 years
This season our players are wearing “JW” stickers in honor of legendary Dowling Coach Jim Williams. Coach Williams took over at Dowling in 1964 and coached through 1975, winning 118 games including 47 in a row.
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Andy Pollock
3 years
Might be one of the most fun atmospheres in sports. A rocking crowd at a wrestling meet. @wartburgwrestle does it right.
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Roland
3 years
Damn, I love wrestling. @wartburgwrestle #wrestling
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Andy Pollock
3 years
Been to 10 daddy daughter dances. Starting to learn some of the songs.
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Andy Pollock
4 years
I know there have been teams with more college prospects and I’ll probably be accused of recency bias, but dang. Not sure we have ever seen a group more collectively dominating than what we saw out of @WaukeeGirlsBB this year. In the running for best TEAM ever?
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Andy Pollock
4 years
This was taken by Tim Touro of Hiawatha (just north of Cedar Rapids) of the derecho Monday that decimated the state of Iowa. We got power in the central part of the state yesterday after over 100 hours without. This morning there are still over 146,000 Iowans without it.
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Andy Pollock
4 years
Glory to God in the highest, and on Earth peace, goodwill toward men.
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Andy Pollock
3 years
And now for something completely different
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Andy Pollock
1 year
My week in Fort Dodge just got a lot more fun now that the Jags have their #ticketpunched
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Andy Pollock
6 months
We lingered for quite a while after the final race. Jess and I beaming with pride. My girls will be running next week at the @IGHSAU state meet . Ellie in the open 400 and Addie in the 4x4. It was a great night for @JaguarGirlsTF #TicketPunched
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Andy Pollock
4 years
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Andy Hamilton
9 years
This is some high-level trickeration from the Maroons #iahsfb
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Andy Pollock
2 years
When your school priest also happens to be a former lb…
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Maroon Crew
2 years
Flip, Flip, Hooray! Maroons win! Father Reed Flood joining our cheerleaders in celebrating the victory!
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Andy Pollock
7 years
It’s been a few years but I forgot how much of a good time @WartburgFB games can be. Lost treasure in our state.
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Andy Pollock
3 years
I tell a lot of my players that everyone focuses too much on the bad decisions high schoolers make but this is a decision that 25 years later I’m still pretty happy with. We’ve learned to tolerate each other quite well.
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Andy Pollock
3 years
18 years ago we said “I do.” My wife and I started dating when we were 16. I tell young people all the time that they can make some pretty bad decisions in hs. But they can make some really good ones as well.
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Andy Pollock
1 year
Behind some incredible #iowagirls are some really neat #dadsofankeny In softball probably more than any other sport. The hours spent on the bucket are countless. I’ve seen these guys in action for years behind the scenes. We played catch with them first. @IGHSAU @ACHSJagSB
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Andy Pollock
4 years
HOW IS THIS NOT OFFSIDES???
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Andy Pollock
3 years
Fort Dodge is going to be absolutely rocking Friday night.
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Andy Pollock
2 years
No! Thank you! Gave a bunch of us old guys some reasons to get together these last couple weeks and relive some fun old memories!
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Wartburg College
2 years
We've got a special message from Chris Winter, the @WartburgFB head coach, to share with you. Thanks again for your dedicated support of the Knights!
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Andy Pollock
2 years
Thank you to Shad and Angie at kued smokehouse for feeding our staff before we head up to the Dome today
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Andy Pollock
1 year
20 years ago today. We thought we had the answers to everything! You don’t know what you don’t know.
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Andy Pollock
3 years
It’s a huge honor to be voted captain for any team. These guys as well deserving as any group we’ve had at @dchsfootball Gabe Carey, Adam Townsend, Jaylen Pettus and Cale Gochenour.
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Andy Pollock
4 years
Uncommitted ‘21 TE. 4+GPA and 3 year starter with 2 rings and a semifinal finish.
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Ankeny
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Andy Pollock
1 year
Somehow we are at the point where my oldest just celebrated senior night last night with @GoJagVB
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Andy Pollock
2 years
Every Thursday night we come up with an oline game during special teams work. This went over well tonight.
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Andy Pollock
3 years
I don’t know about everyone else but I love iowa weather. Dads in my neighborhood get together to “play in the snow” after first snowfall each season. Has turned it into something we all look forward to.
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Andy Pollock
4 years
Oline tradition of a selfie if we get to the dome. Was a subdued excitement level from our kids as we have tons of respect for the Valley football program and many of our guys went through the same thing on our end during baseball season. Covid sucks.
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Andy Pollock
2 years
Had to get one more pic with the future hall of famer before he goes for golds #4 ,5 and 6 tomorrow!
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Andy Pollock
6 months
The “lasts” continue. Senior night 2/3. Last night for track.
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Andy Pollock
2 years
Our local NBC affiliate, @WHO13news , carried our @dchsfootball football game Friday night and ran this in the fourth quarter. Incredibly excited for not only what these guys have done but also what they are going to accomplish. @MurphyKeith @JustinSurrency
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Andy Pollock
3 years
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Merry Christmas from our crew.
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Andy Pollock
4 years
Congratulations to the man I had a .500 career record against playing. @CoachTWils
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Andy Pollock
2 years
My o-line has been a lot of fun to work with this year but I got sent their gpa’s today and these guys are freaking nerds! How am I supposed to look these guys in the eye anymore?
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Andy Pollock
3 months
My daughters and their boyfriends are currently playing catch with a football in the street while we have the Olympics projected on the garage door. It’s 68 degrees on August 5. If there’s such thing as a happy place I’ve found it.
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Andy Pollock
4 months
Sat beside Drue at so many sporting events over the years. Countless photos of myself with a weird face or “in the zone” as he called it sent to me after. Always had photos of my girls in my inbox after games. This photo was one of his favorites taken.
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ANKENY FANATIC
4 months
We are so sad to share the news that our wonderful photographer, @druewolfephoto , has passed away. Drue touched the lives of so many athletes over the years with his incredible photos, and he will be sorely missed. Please keep Drue's family and friends in your prayers.
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Andy Pollock
3 years
Felt about as big time as I’ve ever felt yesterday to have @JB1UNI call me “our #girldad ” at state softball. I carry around a lot of titles but take a ton of pride in that one.
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Andy Pollock
5 months
Can’t imagine we can ever top a spring of watching our freshman and senior run together. If you see a guy like a fish out of water at a track meet walking around with a huge smile on his face…it’s me. Ellie runs the open 4 tonight. Tomorrow she opens the4x4handing off to…Addie.
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Andy Pollock
4 years
Thanks @scottreister , @MurphyKeith @johnsears @codygoodwin @J_SchaefferWOI @trentcondon @danmholm and to all our local media who treat our hs athletes like pros.There’s a big-time feel playing high school sports in central Ia with all the coverage these kids get. #iahsfb
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Scott Reister
4 years
Let's take a moment to appreciate the streak @dchsfootball had here at the Dome. SEVEN straight state titles. It was unheard of. And they were a play away from playing for the title this year as well.
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Andy Pollock
7 years
Grundy Center is headed to the state finals. @IGHSAU
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Andy Pollock
4 years
Lot of pride telling people that all that Red and Black downtown today is my hometown @APFalcons !
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Andy Pollock
4 years
R.I.P to all the grass fields in Iowa tomorrow night #iahsfb
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Andy Pollock
5 years
@Hassel_Chris @MurphyKeith @CarsonKing2 What else would it have been for? There was no point to even looking other than to try and tear down what was one of the best stories of 2019. It’s not like he’s running for office. Something else Carson has United us in- thinking this is stupid
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Andy Pollock
5 years
Dowling all-time leading wr.
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Andy Pollock
4 years
Maggie Fisher picks up her first Varsity win for @ACHSJagSB in the nightcap. Scattered 4 hits and gave up 1 run in 6 innings. She had a lot of help behind her...during and after the game on @CISNtv
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Andy Pollock
2 years
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Andy Pollock
2 years
St. John’s play by play guy ripping d3 athletes and officials like they are the Vikings. Unfortunate too as these color guys are some of the best I’ve heard. Using all their energy to calm him down.
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Andy Pollock
2 years
My wife and girls all share a huge love of volleyball. Today our middle 2 that she coaches both got to win titles within about 45 mins of each other.
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Andy Pollock
4 years
No game this week is allowing us to really hone in on some technique without a time schedule. Wish we had more seasons with BYE’s. 1 hour with OL in helmets and shorts this morning at 6:30 and I feel like we improved more than the last 4 weeks combined.
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Andy Pollock
2 years
I’ve got 4 daughters playing 3 sports today spread out all over. Burlington, Kansas City, Mt Vernon and Des Moines.
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Andy Pollock
4 years
Something I’ve wanted to do for pretty much my whole life is learn how to play the guitar. This spring I had time to learn a a few chords and got addicted. Wishing a very happy 2021 to everyone.
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Andy Pollock
1 year
First oline workout this summer with my guys. Tonight’s lesson was angles which traditionally begins with discovering our best selfie angle.
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Andy Pollock
1 year
My oldest did her job tonight. Kept them in it and let Julia take them to state. #ticketpunched 4x400
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