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Rudolph Reflects On Rookie Year

  • http://notredame.247sports.com/Article/Former-Notre-Dame-star-TE-Kyle-Rudolph-reflects-on-rookie-year-57862

    Former Notre Dame star TE Kyle Rudolph, who was named Minnesota Vikings Rookie of the Year and as an All-Rookie Team selection, reflects on first NFL season.

    Wes Morgan

  • Very enjoyable read. Liked the last part about how Kyle is handling his new-found financial success, and how he helped his parents.
    Good kid.
    Wish him the best.

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    "No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another" -- Charles Dickens

    dave83nd

  • Damn good story. Rudolph doing it the right way.

    ATX ND ●

  • Thanks, guys. Rudolph was always one of my favorite interviews. I appreciate him always picking up the phone and keeping in touch. There will be more to come concerning his conversations with Tyler Eifert while the senior-to-be TE was deciding whether or not to return in 2012.

    Wes Morgan

  • Great read, i think he will develop into a great te in the nfl.

    Two time Poster of The Week, 2011 and 2013.

    edd1066

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    ND4LIFE

  • Kyle Rudoph: Now THERE's a RKG.

    What a great young man, and what a great son! How many young players would make one of their first big checks out to their parents as a thank you?

    Can't wait to see him flourish in the NFL.

    Proud to call him Irish.

    2-Time POTW winner

    ckcckc52

  • Wes Morgan said...There will be more to come concerning his conversations with Tyler Eifert while the senior-to-be TE was deciding whether or not to return in 2012.

    That sounds really interesting, Wes.

    Looking forward to it!

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    "No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another" -- Charles Dickens

    dave83nd

  • ckcckc52 said...

    Kyle Rudoph: Now THERE's a RKG.

    What a great young man, and what a great son! How many young players would make one of their first big checks out to their parents as a thank you?

    Can't wait to see him flourish in the NFL.

    Proud to call him Irish.

    Amen ckcckc. That is a ND Man.

    SgtBob23040

  • hmmmmm I went into debt supporting him also.....has he priced ND tickets, parking, and tailgating expenses lately? I wonder when my check will be in the mail....

    enough silliness......He is everything I like about ND!

    sportsfansb

  • I wasn't a big fan of his having left a year early. However, when one sees what he has accomplished and how he has handled his newfound fame and wealth, it does appear that this classy young man was more ready for the real world than I thought.

    Excellent article; thank you!

    joethoma

  • i love the shout out to Jimmy Kleinsasser.... he is a true North Dakotian!!!!!!cold i have two jimmy kleinsasser jerseys, an autographed ball & hat.... when your state has less than 700,000 people you celebrate any who makes it to the big leagues....

    GOD..COUNTRY..NOTRE DAME... THEN HUNTING

    DakotaEcho

  • DakotaEcho said...

    i love the shout out to Jimmy Kleinsasser.... he is a true North Dakotian!!!!!!cold i have two jimmy kleinsasser jerseys, an autographed ball & hat.... when your state has less than 700,000 people you celebrate any who makes it to the big leagues....

    Hey Dakota,

    I'm not sure if I have noticed you before on here!? I went to college and played football at Dickinson State for the legendary Hank Biesiot. My older brother wrestled in college and went to UND when Kleinsasser was there.

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    brenner_f

  • ND has had some great TEs in the league and KR is one of them. Great ambassador of Notre Dame really happy for him.

    leftcoastndfan ●

  • brenner_f said...

    Hey Dakota,

    I'm not sure if I have noticed you before on here!? I went to college and played football at Dickinson State for the legendary Hank Biesiot. My older brother wrestled in college and went to UND when Kleinsasser was there.

    very cool.... i dont run into many Irish fans up here... i was at jimmy's last game .... it was pretty cool with all the tributes they did for him..my 4 brothers, my dad and I all wore our #40 jerseys with pride.... i am biased of course but i think he was one of the best blocking tightends of all time....

    GOD..COUNTRY..NOTRE DAME... THEN HUNTING

    DakotaEcho

  • Great story guys ! Can u tell me if Kyle left with his degree after 3 years ? If not, does he have plans to return to ND soon to finish ?

    RobertD

  • RobertD said...

    Great story guys ! Can u tell me if Kyle left with his degree after 3 years ? If not, does he have plans to return to ND soon to finish ?

    He did not finish school, but plans to still get his degree. We didn't get into it much, but I would imagine he had enough on his plate being a rookie in the NFL. But he has told me several times that he has every intention of going back to school when he can squeeze in the remaining classes.

    Wes Morgan

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