Hartman: Wayzata alum part of Stanford's upset of Oregon

Article by: SID HARTMAN , Star Tribune
Updated: November 19, 2012 - 6:37 AM

Former Star Tribune Player of the Year A.J. Tarpley had an interception in the Cardinal's victory at No. 1 Oregon. He wasn't recruited by the Gophers.

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ndsulakesNov. 18, 1210:02 PM

AJ Tarpley's Teammate NDSU's GRANT OLSON was leading tackler this year on #1 ranked NDSU. where's the love for him and NDSU SID?? NDSU is 28-2 in last 30 with a NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP show NDSU some love, 21 Minnesotan's on the roster

lindy_frank123Nov. 18, 1211:10 PM

6 minnesotans that says it all...Minnesota cannot recruit with the Stanfords of Division One...time to change conferences..

hitch22Nov. 19, 12 8:26 AM

Sid the guy goes to Stanford... Stanford!!! Why would he even consider going to the U of M when a school like Stanford was willing to give him a scholarship? A 4 year scholarship to Stanford is worth over a quarter million dollars... a 4 year scholarship to the U of M is worth like $80,000... No amount of text messages from Tim Brewster would change that math.

timandtiaNov. 19, 12 9:52 AM

I still can't believe coaches won't/don't recruit their hometown players such as Brewstwe did not. The coach should at least recruit the top 3/4/5 players in each position from the talent in their state in which they coach (at least they should try). Just think of the current Gophers quarterback, from Mankato West - yes, I did play football against them back in the 70's - and yes, with him playing I am more intrigued to watch them. I sure hope that the new Gophers stadium will be ready for this upcoming Spring - nice to see this happen (somehow, I wish, that it had a dome).

irelandguyNov. 19, 1210:27 AM

Fortuntaely, he didn't waste his talent by staying home and playing for the University of Mediocrity.

quilamollyNov. 19, 12 1:20 PM

I could be wrong but I assume one reason the Lakers signed D'Antoni is they want someone for the long term. Phil would be a fill in for a year or two until he decided to retire again. If he really wants to coach he shouldn't retire every few years.

tmack24Nov. 19, 12 9:04 PM

The Gophers will never be able to sign the "blue chip" players that winning programs sign until they get an on campus open air stadium. That will change everything.

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