Dagny Knutson Makes College Choice --
September 22, 2009
MINOT, North Dakota, September 22. ONE of only five Swimming World six-star women's recruits in the Class of 2010, Minot's Dagny Knutson, made a decision regarding her future, selecting a top notch school to attend.
Knutson made Brett Hawke, Paul Yetter and all of the Auburn faithful extremely happy when she committed to attend the Southeastern Conference powerhouse.
"I loved Auburn because the small-town feel felt like home, and the chemistry between the coaching staff and team is amazing," Knutson told Swimming World "The Auburn family works so well together! I'm excited to have the chance to be a part of a collegiate team, and I think it'll be a great place to improve my swimming abilities."
Knutson is as close to a lock in recruiting as a team can get. She has times that would have reached the A final at the NCAA Division I Championships in five events. She owns top times in the 100-yard free (47.80), 200-yard free (1:42.81); 500-yard free (4:34.78); 200-yard IM (1:54.03); and 400-yard IM (4:00.62).
She has also been to the top of the sport in long course meter action as a member of the U.S. roster at the 2009 World Championships this year.
I guess, and Wookie will agree, we can all be happy she didn't choose the University of Texas @ Austin.
Speak for yourself.
She's certainly a bright star ... I only wish, in a wholly unbiased and completely objective manner, that she would have chosen a more enlightened and burnt orange choice.
I saw her at UltraSwim, very impressive. You have to figure she's kind of a world unto herself out in ND. I think it will be interesting to see how she adapts to a big competitive team setting. I'm sure she will excel but it will be a change I think.
BTW - there are no good orange schools. Orange is ugly!
As an SEC fan, I'm happy. As a UGA spouse, I'm not happy. As a person who swims with a bunch of Auburn swimmers and under Marsh himself, I'm dejected.
I guess, and Wookie will agree, we can all be happy she didn't choose the University of Bovine @ Austin. That would have been insufferable!
