St. John's Football

College Football Preview: St. John’s Johnnies
The St. John's football team is looking for improvement on their 6-4 finish in 2011. The Johnnies didn't have stability at quarterback in 2011 but this season they appear to have that. Connor Bruns has emerged as the starting quarterback and will start week one against Northwestern University Saturday at 1pm at Clemens Stadium.
Gagliardi Era Enters 60th Season at St. John’s [AUDIO]
COLLEGEVILLE - St. John’s University football coach John Gagliardi is preparing to start his sixth decade at the helm of the Johnnie football program. That’s right, the Gagliardi era at Collegeville began 60 years ago, in the fall of 1953. I recently had the opportunity to sit down with coach Gagliardi and visit with him about his early coaching years, and have him look ahead to his future.
Johnnie Football Starts Practice
Johnnie Football Starts Practice
Johnnie Football Starts Practice
The St. John's football team began practice Sunday in Collegeville. The Johnnies were 6-4 overall in 2011 and were 5-3 in the MIAC. The Johnnies missed the playoffs and expect better results in 2011. St. John's may be a bit more settled at quarterback in 2011 with Connor Bruns returning as the starting quarterback. Bruns is just a sophomore. He closed the 2011 season with 3 touchdown passes in a blowout win over Hamline.
Johnnies Rout Hamline To Close Season
Johnnies Rout Hamline To Close Season
Johnnies Rout Hamline To Close Season
The St. John's football team blanked last place Hamline 61-0 to close the season on a 4-game winning streak. St. John's was led by Connor Bruns with 183 yards passing and 3 touchdowns and he ran for 25 yards and 2 touchdowns. Taylor Freetly had 4 catches for 87 yards and 2 touchdowns for St. John's.
Bethel Tops St. John’s 41-20
Bethel Tops St. John’s 41-20
Bethel Tops St. John’s 41-20
St. John's football lost 41-20 at home to Bethel Saturday afternoon. Bethel and St. John's were tied at 20 apiece before Bethel scored 21 unanswered points in the 4th quarter. Stephen Johnson ran for 115 yards and 1 touchdown for the Johnnies. Ben Krebsbach threw for 84 yards and 1 touchdown for the Johnnies.
Johnnies Beat Cobbers In Overtime
Johnnies Beat Cobbers In Overtime
Johnnies Beat Cobbers In Overtime
The St. John's Football team defeated Concordia-Moorhead 28-21 in overtime Saturday afternoon in Moorhead. Brent Graboski caught a 14-yard touchdown pass from John Ries in overtime to win the game. St. John's led 21-10 at halftime before Concordia made their comeback. John Ries threw for 207 yards and 2 touchdowns and Nick Schneider ran for 95 yards for the Johnnies. Graboski led the Johnnies with 6 catches for 59 yards and 2 touchdowns.
UW-Eau Claire Beats Johnnies
UW-Eau Claire Beats Johnnies
UW-Eau Claire Beats Johnnies
The St. John's Football team lost 47-19 Saturday afternoon in Collegeville to Wisconsin-Eau Claire. The Johnnies fell behind 31-0 before finally getting on the scoreboard. John Ries threw for 117 yards and 2 touchdowns for the Johnnies and Connor Bruns was 6-11 passing for 60 yards for St. John's. Sam Pederson and Nick Schneider each had a touchdown reception for the Johnnies.
Johnnie Football Blanks Northwestern College
Johnnie Football Blanks Northwestern College
Johnnie Football Blanks Northwestern College
The St. John’s football team began their season with a 34-0 shutout win over Northwestern College Saturday afternoon in Collegeville. St. John’s led 27-0 at halftime. Stephen Johnson ran for 114 yards and a touchdown and Nick Schneider ran for 34 yards and a touchdown for the Johnnies. Connor Bruns threw for 137 yards and 2 touchdowns for St. John’s. John Ries was 6-10 passing for 43 yards for St. John’s.
Johnnie Football Sorts Through QBs
Johnnie Football Sorts Through QBs
Johnnie Football Sorts Through QBs
The St. John's football team has had 4 practices and hasn't settled on a starting quarterback yet. Offensive Coordinator Jim Gagliardi says Junior John Ries of Wayzata because of experience has the lead for the job as of now but the Johnnies are still considering 3 to 4 other options. Connor Bruns of Baltimore, Maryland and Tyler Greguson of Rochester Lourdes are other top options to start at quarterback.

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