Dave Simonson

Dave Simonson was not only a football player, but a family man. It's unknown how many children he had, but we know who his favorite was. Easton Ally Simonson, nicknamed "E-Money" at a young age, was a powerhouse football player out of Blooming Prairie. He led the Awesome Blossoms to state five straight years. His first standout season, in eighth grade, he was 5'10", 225 lbs and benching 315. Subsequently, he was also squatting 315. By ninth grade he had grown to a staggering 6'3 and was 235. He now benched 405 and was squatting 550. His first collegiate offer was not for football though, Simonson was also an Awesome Blossom swimmer, specializing in the butterfly stroke. He ranked 4th in the nation and was very gifted. Eventually, Simonson turned his attention to strictly football. His head coach, Rick Harliebois, told the Blooming Prairie Weekly, "During (Easton's) senior year, we had to set up specific lifting times for him." The coach goes on, "We just didn't have enough plates in the weight room for other kids to use while (Easton) loaded up his bench rack with 600 pounds. It's a good problem to have."

Simonson would eventually go off to college on a full ride scholarship at the University of Alabama. Simonson would win a national championship and declare for the draft. But that's when the Army came knocking on his door. President George W. Bush made the comment, "Easton... he's like a superhuman... I'm pretty sure those d*mn commies would be too scared to do a thing with (Easton) out there. Simonson declined, "Quiet frankly, that kind of stuff scares the bajeebers out of me sir. How about I teach kids at a small town Minnesotan school about it instead?" The President complied and let Simonson off the hook.

Simonson now teaches kids about history and how to save your money at an undisclosed school in Minnesota.