Marlins

Thanks for the prayers! They're definitely welcomed. And keep reading! I've taken some time off from my recruiting writing and so this cancer blog has become my new creative outlet. So it's always nice to know other people out there are actually taking the time to read what I write.

Thanks for the link to my cancer blog. I try to post something every few days plus include a song/music video that sort of describes how I am feeling or what's going on. I'm feeling really good right now and had some amazing results from my treatment, so thanks to everyone who has sent prayers my way!

Just a couple of quick updates for everyone... I'm headed into MD Anderson tomorrow for xrays, blood work and then a class to teach me how to take care of my central line that'll be used during chemotherapy. Then I'll actually have my central line installed on Thursday followed by starting chemotherapy a few hours later. The whole chemo process that day is supposed to take about 5 hours. Trying to create a website for me has turned into a bit of a fiasco, but I finally talked to my boss at Wissports.net and he may be putting something together for me now. So be on the lookout for that. As for you interested in helping my family and I financially, a PayPal account has been created and is linked below. https://www.paypal.com/us/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_flow&SESSION=9_spMKsW9qbLOdGmP-S_couKuZjH5yXiyRRwm1G6K0TaiifM3Cp97S5oCjO&dispatch=5885d80a13c0db1f8e263663d3faee8d9384d85353843a619606282818e091d0 Thanks, Marlin Lee

Thanks everyone. Sorry I haven't made it over to SiouxSports in a while...obviously I have some other major things going on in my life right now. I just found out today that the cancer has spread to both of my hips and my left shoulder in addition to the now football-sized tumor that's in my right chest wall. Doctor said my 5-year survival rate is probably about 7%. Things aren't exactly looking wonderful, but I'm definitely going to put up a fight. My first batch of chemotherapy will probably begin mid-week next week. Just waiting on my insurance to approve everything. Also, a bunch of people are currently in the process of setting up a website and benefit fund to help my family offset some of my medical bills as I'm the sole financial provider for my family of 4 kids (7 years old, 4 years old, 3 years old and 6 months) and my wife. They're also going to be setting up some benefit concerts, silent auctions, raffles, etc. Any help anyone could give would be GREATLY appreciated. I'll post a link to the website once it's created. Thanks, Marlin

UND has offered Pewaukee LB Derek Watt (6-2, 210). http://wissports.net/sports/football/blog/...&id=1149862

UND has offered Kenosha Bradford DB Trae Waynes (6-0, 180). http://wissports.net/sports/football/blog/...&id=1136786

New offer. Article: http://wissports.net/sports/football/blog/...&id=1092670 Player Profile: http://wissports.net/sports/football/teamp...29&tid=1417

UND has offered Milwaukee (WI) Marquette twins DB Michael Trotter (6-0, 200) and LB Marcus Trotter (6-1, 220). Michael now lists offers from Western Michigan, North Dakota and Northern Iowa. Marcus has offers from North Dakota and Northern Iowa. Video included. http://www.wissports.net/sports/football/b...&id=1033297

http://www.wissports.net/sports/football/a...e.asp?nid=15031 Former Kenosha Bradford (WI) and Minnesota State-Mankato defensive back Justin Belotti (5-11, 200) has informed WisFootball.net that he will be transferring to the University of North Dakota.

Rumor is Campbell is headed for Minnesota State-Mankato, but I haven't been able to confirm that yet. Rosemeyer's final 5 are Wisconsin, Iowa, North Dakota, Winona State and UW-La Crosse. Lyght had an official visit to Minnesota State-Mankato this past weekend and said he is likely going to end up there. Heard Lloyd may have committed to Wayne State, but haven't been able to confirm that either.

Mersereau committed to UND last night.

http://www.wissports.net/sports/football/a...e.asp?nid=14674 Cavil has decommitted in favor of Southern Illinois.

To help put some of this stuff to rest...Heimler wasn't misquoted. What was written was exactly what he said. I've also received a statement from Heimler (who reads this forum) about this matter. Message from Jon Heimler to me: "Reading through the North Dakota forums it seems like I have created quite a bit of conrtoversy about the whole retractable roof stadium deal. That's not going to be up in my career there and i knew that. The indoor practise stadium will be however." Hope that helps end some of this bickering.

Heimler has committed to UND. http://wissports.net/sports/football/article.asp?nid=14660

You are correct sir.

I was finally able to get in touch with Mitch today and he confirmed it.

I've never talked to him before, so I really don't know. I'm checking on it though.

I wrote it for WisFootball.net and they swiped it and stuck the info in their list. Anyways, a short little blurb on each kid: Goska - great athlete....looks like a safety at the college level. Good option QB. Rose - could play a couple of different positions, but will start out at QB. Star player at a small school. Murray - one of the best RB's from NW WI in recent years. Was close to setting career record marks for that portion of the state but missed a few games this year. Simmons - big offensive lineman who was recruited by the big boys early. Blocked for all-american John Clay. Bryant - good defensive back at a football powerhouse. Had great coaching in high school and will continue to improve.

That's b/c Wisconsinpreps.com took their info from my article.

6-foot-1, 184 pounds.....honorable-mention all-state pick by the WFCA and Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Played on an 11-1 Menomonie team that is always a Wisconsin HS football powerhouse.

Have another name for you guys....DB Troy Bryant from Menomonie, WI.

You guys just picked up another verbal from Racine Park (WI) offensive lineman Matt Simmons (6-foot-5, 315).