Sport Prophecy
Ricky Williams Wins the Third Waldenstrom Trophy, Fall 1998
This year's Waldenström Award for the top college football player goes to Ricky Williams (Running Back, University of Texas).
The Pietisten All-America Team, Winter 1999
Chad Pennington of Marshall, Fall 1999
The choice for this year’s Waldenström Trophy is quarterback Chad Pennington of Marshall. He has led Marshall to an undefeated season this year and has probably been more crucial to his team’s success than any other player in the country.
Pietisten 1999-2000 All America Basketball Team, Spring 2000
Summer Doldrums—July, 2000, Summer 2000
I always hate trying to come up with a prediction in the summer.
Chris Weinke Wins the 2000 Waldenström Award, Winter 2000
This year, against all odds, the trophy goes to another Twin Cities native—Chris Weinke of Florida State University. After leading the FSU Seminoles to the national title last year, it appears that he will again quarterback his team in the championship game. If that argument fails to sway the reader, the 33 touchdown passes he has thrown should be enough.
The Pietisten All-Pietist College Basketball Team, Spring 2001
The Waldenstrom Award 2001: Cornhusker Eric Crouch, Summer 2001
Pietisten Pre-Season NFL Picks, Summer 2002
The 2002 Waldenström Award, Winter 2002-2003
2003 Waldenström Award, Winter 2003-2004
The Sport Prophet has been accused on occasion of having a pro-Minnesota bias. After some soul searching, the Prophet has concluded that, yes, there probably is a kernel of truth in this accusation.
NFL predictions, Fall 2004
Troy Smith, Ohio State Quarterback, Chosen for 2006 Waldenström Award, Christmas 2006
The NBA Draft, Spring 2007
Maybe people think prophecy is simply a matter of inspiration given to the prophet in a momentary flash and all he has to do is say it.
The 2007 Waldenström, Christmas 2007
The Waldenström Award is given for outstanding play to the college football player Pietisten selects. Again this year we are faced with a difficult decision.