Vikings Disappoint

I really missed Case Keenum this season.

Cousins was so supposed to make us better. We were so clearly worse.

sigh

I wonder if the Eagles will ever figure out that the red-headed QB who looks like Prince Harry is NOT their best quarterback.

Two seasons of late season miracles is not a fluke.

Vikings

One last chance to prove they belong in the playoffs.

They still could get in if others lose, but let's face it, if they lose today, getting into the playoffs would be a gift they don't deserve.

I can't wait to see if their newly rebooted running game even has a chance against Chicago's rebuilt defense. I don't expect it to, but that's where most of the fun should lie to day.

If we can run the ball AND if Cousins isn't stupid AND if we don't miss any kicks, we have a real chance.

Thats a lot of ifs, though.

And I'm always wary of referee's calls...

Skol Vikings!

Alabama and Clemson

If nothing else, the college play-off system gives us a couple of more great games to watch.

Yesterday, number 1 and number 2 proved to everyone that they were the top two teams in college football this year. Oklahoma looked good in losing to Alabama, but number three Notre Dame looked soft against Clemson.

The battle for best is still a ways a way, but it should be a good one.

Wolves Lose

They had a big comeback but missed crucial free throws in OT.

Learn how to shoot under-handed if you have to. Missing free throws is stupid.

Stupid.

Nelson Cruz

Though I haven't heard anything official, Nelson Cruz, 38, former Mariner who has averaged around 40 homers the last few years, has posted a picture of himself in a Twins uniform on Twitter. Rumors say the Twins have signed him to a 1-year deal to be our new DH.

Just so he doesn't have to play in the field, this could be a good thing.

Wolves Win!

That's two straight.

Okay, they still haven't went on the kind of streak good teams go on.  At the same time, Golden State has LOST two in a row, so I guess not even great teams are great all the time.

16-18 on the season.

Still better than I expected at this point.

Go Wolves!

Gopher Football Shows Signs of Life

They beat Georgia Tech last night in another meaningless sponsor name game thanks to the incredible running skills of freshman Mohamed Ibrahim. 224 yards. His best.

The Gophers also finish with a 7-6 record on the season after winning 3 of their last 4 games,

Gopher football is not dead. It's been on life support for more years than I care to remember, but it's still got a heart beat.

Let's continue to improve next season!