Archive for October, 2009
Oberg Farms: Innocent Farming or Something Else? (videos)
This past week I had the opportunity to learn about sugar beet farming, courtesy of a couple of great guys, Ernie Oberg and his son Brian. Oberg Farms is a thriving business based in Moorhead (Minn.) but it’s hardly limited to sugar beets. Potatoes, corn, wheat and soybeans round out a family-run business that’s been around for generations. It [...]
Give Kiffin Time, He’ll Give Tennessee Fans Six
Legendary Tennessee broadcaster John Ward used to say “Give… Him… Six” on Vols touchdowns. New head football coach Lane Kiffin will have this program scoring points, wins and more for years to come if he’s given the time he needs to change what has become a culture of average. Go to any city in the nation and talk [...]
WDAY On the Air at the Fargodome
This past weekend saw another edition of the WDAY tailgating party take shape at the Fargodome. I did live updates over the course of three hours, we gave out WDAY / Bison mugs and offered incredible food from Sandella’s… It was chilly and misty but the mood was warm and festive. The Gold Star Marching Band, or at least [...]
Sports Fans are Candles in the Wind
Three friends sitting in a bar, late August 2009, discussing college football. Jim’s team is the Tennessee Volunteers. Mike’s team is the Notre Dame Fighting Irish Dave’s team is the North Dakota State Bison They’re experts. They’re seasoned fans. They… know… The Game. Jim: We finally got ourselves a real coach, boys! Lane Kiffin is gonna [...]
