October 13, 2009 in Sports

Long road took Gonzaga Prep player to Cusick

Dave Trimmer davet@spokesman.com; 509-927-2154
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Tags: Cusick football Gonzaga Prep Mike Keogh then and now University of Idaho

Now: Keogh’s family from left to right: Kristina (back left), Mike, Kelly, Samantha, Valentina (front left), Amber, Joshua, Alana.Photo courtesy of Mike Keogh
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For someone who didn’t exactly plan out his life, Mike Keogh was feeling pretty fortunate last week as he sat on the tailgate of his pickup in Cusick, directing the grade school kids who were arriving for flag football practice.

“I’ve been pretty blessed,” coach Keogh said, oblivious to the rain. “It’s been a good life so far.”

Keogh was reflecting on his 50 years, which included being an All-Greater Spokane League running back at Gonzaga Prep, a defensive back at Idaho, a distinguished military career and, finally, returning to the area where his father was born and where …

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