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Johnnies win in overtime 20-17
An announced crowd of 12,903 watched a thriller as St. John’s needed overtime to pull out a 20-17 win Saturday afternoon, at Clemens Stadium in Collegeville, Minn.
St. John’s running back Kellen Blaser dove into the end zone for the game-winning touchdown in the first period of overtime. A delayed signal from the referee caused a moment of hesitation before thousands of St. John’s fans and players rushed the field.
News in :90 – Oct. 16, 2009
This is News in :90 for Friday, Oct. 16, 2009.
‘Connected.’ – Oct. 15, 2009
In this week’s edition of ‘Connected.’, minority student numbers are on the rise, a new bus service takes students to Northfield, a new apartment complex proposed for corner of Grand & Cleveland, the history behind the Tommie-Johnnie rivalry is explained and the Blue Ox rugby club remains undefeated.
News in :90 – Oct. 15, 2009
[slidepress gallery=’nin-10.15.09′] This is News in :90 for Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009.
Carleton snubs men’s soccer in second overtime
The Tommie men’s soccer team’s hopes to extend a three-game winning streak in the MIAC were thwarted as St. Thomas lost 1-0 at home to conference leader Carleton (10-3) Wednesday afternoon.
News in :90 – Oct. 14, 2009
[slidepress gallery=’nin-10.14.09′] This is News in :90 for Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009.
Tommie-Johnnie rivalry starts with Ignatius O’Shaughnessy
The Tommie-Johnnie football game is something that students look forward to year after year. But some students may not be aware of the history behind the two teams.
The rivalry dates back to 1901 when Ignatius O’Shaughnessy began his freshman year at St. John’s. He and a group of his friends had a beer bust in the woods and were dismissed from the school.
Ignatius O’Shaughnessy’s 88-year-old son, Larry O’Shaughnessy, explained how his father ended up at St. Thomas.
News in :90 – Oct. 13, 2009
[slidepress gallery=’nin-10.13.09′] This is News in :90 for Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2009.
News in :90 – Oct. 12, 2009
[slidepress gallery=’nin-101209′] This is News in :90 for Monday, Oct. 12, 2009.
Business clubs battle in kickball tournament
After weeks of trash talk and club promotion, the first business club kickball tournament kicked off Friday afternoon at Merriam Park in St. Paul.
With a traveling trophy and bragging rights on the line, the table was set for serious kickball and inter-club competition.
Members from the Financial Management Association (FMA), American Marketing Association (AMA), Accounting Club, Delta Sigma Pi, Entrepreneurial Society and Real Estate Society played in the round robin tournament.
Herstand, Hutchinson woo the Saturday night crowd
Football beats Concordia, moves to 5-0
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Taste of Saints immune to near-freezing temps
Football grabs homecoming win over Concordia 31-17
The day began cold and snowy but ended on a high note as the red-hot St. Thomas football team (5-0, 4-0) beat Concordia-Moorhead 31-17 at O’Shaughnessy Stadium.