Local Sports

Amundson Leaves Tribe

Mandan - It was a day that most Lady Braves fans thought would never come. Greg Amundson, who won 9 state titles with players such as Rebecca and Jessica Kielpinski, resigned as Girls Basketball Coach of the Braves on Monday afternoon. Amundson leaves behind a winning tradition at MHS. The reason for why he’s leaving is because he wants to be closer to his son. Amundson will blaze a new trail in Minnesota. A replacement has not yet been named for Amundson.

Mandan sent players to several different colleges with a winning attitude, which is a credit to Coach Amundson. The list of players include: Kayla Rogers (U-Mary), Rebecca Kielpinski (Alaska Anchorage), Jessica Kielpinski (New Mexico State). You will hear more from the players who knew what Greg Amundson was like, not only as a coach, but as a human being. JeremiahBoyce.com is in the process of tracking down several former players who wore the black and white under the leadership of Greg Amundson.

National Scene

Phil Jackson Greatest Coach in NBA History

The NBA Finals are over and yet again we see a different cast on top, but the same coach.  The Ten Master, Phil Jackson, a native of Williston, ND, got his degree from UND.  He might as well have a degree in championships, because all he does is win.  Whether it’s Michael and Scotty, or Pal Gasol and Kobe Bryant, Jackson has climbed the NBA mountain 10 times.  I don’t care if you don’t like Kobe or the Los Angeles Lakers.  The last series reminded me of Magic Johnson and Larry Bird.  It brought back good times in the NBA, with Kobe reminding me of a 6′ 7″ guard out of UCLA.  Of course there will never be another Reggie Miller, but Kobe comes close to his style of play.  Like Miller, Bryant has the killer instinct.  If you don’t shut down Kobe, he looks like Reggie.  He carries a team on his shoulders and gives the Lakers that killer attitude.

Regional Sports

Fighting Sioux Visit Capital City!!

On Tuesday night, Bismarck had a chance to welcome T.J Oshie, formerly of the Fighting Sioux mens Hockey team. He is going to play for the St. Louis Blues of the NHL in the 2008-09 Season.  Oshie leaves behind one of the best College Hockey programs in the entire country, in order to play for the Blues.  He will be wearing the number 74 for his new team.  We would like to wish T.J good luck in his future Hockey Career with the St. Louis Blues! Look for more information from T.J coming soon!

Sheriff's Viewpoint

Pre-Op Update On Champ

All of you guys may not know this, but please do not worry.  The Champ is not worried.  Tomorrow will be a day of surgery and getting well.  I may try to sit up, but I don’t know.  My surgeon, Dr. Van Norman, expects to keep the Champ overnight and see how I am on Wednesday.  When I come back from the hospital I will have a strap on me to prevent swelling.  No big deal.  I’m really excited to go on the operating table, because I know that God is protecting me and guiding the doctor while he performs the minor operation.  No pain, no gain.  I hope to bring you a further update on Thursday when I hope to be released from the hospital.

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