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(KWMN)- Winona State has named the successor to Tom Sawyer.
The university announced Brian Bergstrom as its new head football coach Wednesday. Bergstrom was the Co-Defensive Coordinator and specialized in coaching safeties at South Dakota State University.
“My family and I feel blessed and humbled to join the Winona State University Warrior Family and the Winona Community. We are thankful for and believe in the foundation that has been established, the high character leadership, and the passionate family that is Winona State University. We are confident that the right people are in place for us to take the next step together,” said Bergstrom.
“We’re delighted to have Brian Bergstrom join our outstanding Athletics department at Winona State. He’s proven himself not only as a great coach but as a great educator – helping students succeed in the classroom as well as on the gridiron. Warrior Football will have a bright future under his leadership!” said Winona State president Dr. Scott Olson.
Bergstrom has been with the Jackrabbits since 2017. The Jackrabbits lost to Montana State 31-17 in the FCS semi-final.
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