89rabbit
August 15th, 2010, 08:35 PM
Nice story from our QB's hometown paper:
http://www.winonadailynews.com/sports/college/article_fde7dece-a824-11df-90b5-001cc4c03286.html
Cotter graduate O'Brien emerging as leader at SDSU
RICK SOLEM | [email protected] winonadailynews.com | Posted: Sunday, August 15, 2010 12:00 am
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South Dakota State quarterback Thomas O'Brien (4) throws a pass against Minnesota during the first quarter of an NCAA football game, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, in Minneapolis.
John Stiegelmeier has been coaching South Dakota State University football for the past 13 seasons. This year, however, is unique. This year, he's going through something he's never experienced before. This year, his offense will be led by a sophomore quarterback.
"We have never had that in my tenure as a head football coach," Stiegelmeier said.
Thomas O'Brien, a 2008 Cotter High School graduate, is that sophomore, though nobody thinks of him like that.
"Most of the time, a guy starts for two years," Stiegelmeier said. "They kind of pay their dues."
O'Brien has paid his dues. The redshirt sophomore already has proved he can do everything it takes to succeed at quarterback for a top Football Championship Series (formerly NCAA Division I-AA) team. SDSU is ranked No. 8 in The Sports Network FCS preseason poll.
"I'm excited about having a guy at the quarterback position that has some experience," Stiegelmeier said. "That's a huge part of playing that position - leadership and all those other things."
O'Brien stepped into the starting role last year after senior quarterback Ryan Crawford was injured. . . . (read more)
http://www.winonadailynews.com/sports/college/article_fde7dece-a824-11df-90b5-001cc4c03286.html
Cotter graduate O'Brien emerging as leader at SDSU
RICK SOLEM | [email protected] winonadailynews.com | Posted: Sunday, August 15, 2010 12:00 am
http://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/winonadailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/editorial/c/cc/4c4/ccc4c44c-a824-11df-9e5d-001cc4c03286-revisions/4c676ba98186b.preview-300.jpg
South Dakota State quarterback Thomas O'Brien (4) throws a pass against Minnesota during the first quarter of an NCAA football game, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, in Minneapolis.
John Stiegelmeier has been coaching South Dakota State University football for the past 13 seasons. This year, however, is unique. This year, he's going through something he's never experienced before. This year, his offense will be led by a sophomore quarterback.
"We have never had that in my tenure as a head football coach," Stiegelmeier said.
Thomas O'Brien, a 2008 Cotter High School graduate, is that sophomore, though nobody thinks of him like that.
"Most of the time, a guy starts for two years," Stiegelmeier said. "They kind of pay their dues."
O'Brien has paid his dues. The redshirt sophomore already has proved he can do everything it takes to succeed at quarterback for a top Football Championship Series (formerly NCAA Division I-AA) team. SDSU is ranked No. 8 in The Sports Network FCS preseason poll.
"I'm excited about having a guy at the quarterback position that has some experience," Stiegelmeier said. "That's a huge part of playing that position - leadership and all those other things."
O'Brien stepped into the starting role last year after senior quarterback Ryan Crawford was injured. . . . (read more)