MINNESOTA SPORTS FAN DAILY: Friday, November 24, 2017
MSF Daily: 11/24/17
How’d We Do/Top Stories?
Three TDs today helped us secure a 3-game lead in the NFC North.
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— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) November 23, 2017
At this point, @SouhanStrib writes, you'd have to pry the #Vikings QB job away from Case Keenum https://t.co/0sTIPm2EoC pic.twitter.com/5cZFOWkoYt
— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) November 24, 2017
The no-call on pass interference against Stefon Diggs is still puzzling. https://t.co/uSDXEvXJIS pic.twitter.com/Bk8wvw8cM0
— Access Vikings (@AccessVikings) November 24, 2017
Adam Thielen joins #Vikings' 1,000-yard club — the first since Sidney Rice in 2009 — but "Honestly, it just feels good to win." https://t.co/gHjCnCEzM3 pic.twitter.com/T0b5QZhmpl
— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) November 24, 2017
From @markcraignfl: #Vikings' motor doesn't stall in Detroit as they convert third downs, rack up points en route to victory. https://t.co/JyHXtEB1cN pic.twitter.com/XlZ7Gq84O1
— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) November 24, 2017
Five Extra Points from Thursday's #Vikings victory in Detroit by @markcraignfl include Trae Waynes showing toughness, and Anthony Barr showing smarts https://t.co/Unline2oef pic.twitter.com/Fko0yovt6N
— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) November 23, 2017
As long as they keep scoring touchdowns, Vikings coach Mike Zimmer endorses the touchdown celebrations — including today's Thanksgiving dinner celebration. https://t.co/cGm9a8eVhK pic.twitter.com/kxDBZpMJYh
— Access Vikings (@AccessVikings) November 23, 2017
Rapid reaction blog from @SouhanStrib in Detroit: #Vikings have a healthy QB, and all but wrap up NFC North with win over Lions https://t.co/1JJB5taMo1 pic.twitter.com/Aw9PWfHhML
— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) November 23, 2017
The Vikings did it the hard way, but finally put away the Lions, 30-23 on Thanksgiving in Detroit. https://t.co/z7Iy1DIBQk pic.twitter.com/pJyG68HstW
— Access Vikings (@AccessVikings) November 23, 2017
Vikings’ offense hasn’t been this potent since Brett Favre ran it https://t.co/4DEiXB9t4U pic.twitter.com/YGQxUkOiIn
— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) November 24, 2017
Vikings’ Kai Forbath takes a licking, keeps on kicking https://t.co/wqX4MwsQbg pic.twitter.com/J7rSXPMyJr
— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) November 24, 2017
Vikings wrap up North, turn their attention south https://t.co/ELdPSXAHHT pic.twitter.com/gOxrEqUrrV
— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) November 24, 2017
Make it seven in a row for the @Vikings https://t.co/byFT0SFDd2
— The Athletic (@TheAthleticMIN) November 23, 2017
Who Plays Today?
Gameday in Brooklyn is here. https://t.co/jsVLHotvi5 pic.twitter.com/W4Tk2m1Eeq
— Minnesota MBB (@GopherMBB) November 24, 2017
Bookmark alert: here is the link to watch tomorrow's #Gophers game vs. UMass. https://t.co/A9DIXaxqtg
— Minnesota MBB (@GopherMBB) November 24, 2017
A #Gophers Thanksgiving message from Brooklyn to you! pic.twitter.com/KvIcGEUZFe
— Minnesota MBB (@GopherMBB) November 23, 2017
A look inside today's Thanksgiving Day practice at @barclayscenter. #Gophers pic.twitter.com/ZXcwTvgFON
— Minnesota MBB (@GopherMBB) November 23, 2017
Read up on how the #Gophers second line played an integral role in Tuesday's win. https://t.co/bI2lfsWxO8
— Minnesota MBB (@GopherMBB) November 22, 2017
Upcoming six-game stretch will put #Gophers basketball team to the test, @Marcus_R_Fuller writes https://t.co/1tXdC5iqTr pic.twitter.com/9S0ZopqtQR
— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) November 24, 2017
Pregame: Mr. Jelly Fam Isaiah Washington returns home to play first #Gophers game in New York @StribSports https://t.co/hriiaQV5QM pic.twitter.com/vArUagdEtH
— Marcus R. Fuller (@Marcus_R_Fuller) November 24, 2017
Gameday preview: Gophers basketball vs. UMass. No TV but live stream on Facebook https://t.co/JghTClqp1W pic.twitter.com/u8EQsjhny3
— Marcus R. Fuller (@Marcus_R_Fuller) November 24, 2017
On Black Fridays we wear white. #mnwildBW pic.twitter.com/wgDSQs1m1P
— Minnesota Wild (@mnwild) November 24, 2017
Tomorrow #mnwild will don white jerseys at home. Join the team, wear white at @XcelEnergyCtr. #mnwildBW pic.twitter.com/OfqeR7aS4U
— Minnesota Wild (@mnwild) November 24, 2017
? Cullen, Coyle and Boudreau talk practicing on Thanksgiving, facing Colorado on Friday and the three upcoming divisional games. pic.twitter.com/UwTE1deWbk
— Minnesota Wild (@mnwild) November 23, 2017
#mnwild set for critical three-game stretch vs. Central Division, beginning with Friday's matinee vs. Avalanche. @sarah__mclellan has a Thanksgiving Day practice report from the X: https://t.co/LXkQs2sXw1 pic.twitter.com/5ewWlLzj5Q
— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) November 23, 2017
Nino Niederreiter on his way to becoming Wild’s fifth 30-goal scorer https://t.co/X0GpVlG1ta pic.twitter.com/150EJ52xK6
— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) November 24, 2017
The Timberwolves are the worst fourth quarter team in the NBA, and it’s not close https://t.co/liaCcbZokZ pic.twitter.com/ZrmPVGI9Bq
— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) November 24, 2017
Minnesota Sports Fan News, Articles, Tweets, Stuff:
.@MNsportsNstuff tells us why he's thankful for PJ Fleck.
Hint: R-E-C-R-U-I………………. #RTB #SkiUMah 〽️https://t.co/EJTP39HWSJ
— Minnesota Sports Fan (@realmnsportsfan) November 23, 2017
On the Vikings Quarterback Situation: Case Closed https://t.co/ve6Ljd6Idy via @RealMNSportsFan
Heres my first article everyone! Enjoy and thanks for reading!— Lucas Cofell (@MistaCofell) November 23, 2017
2017 MN Metro Player of the Year literally does it all on the football field. #MSHSL
— Minnesota Sports Fan (@realmnsportsfan) November 23, 2017
ICYMI:
How is this bar still standing??? #SKOL
?: @MNsportsNstuff https://t.co/kIWSQHPquo
— Minnesota Sports Fan (@realmnsportsfan) November 23, 2017
Get your 84 jerseys out. #SKOL
?: @MNsportsNstuff https://t.co/UI2V9p9eOF
— Minnesota Sports Fan (@realmnsportsfan) November 22, 2017
The U of M just extended PJ Fleck to 2023 and I will also give him my 3rd child (future) if he wants it. #RTB #SkiUMAh 〽️
?: Eric (The Boss Man) https://t.co/jYMehOXp7X
— Minnesota Sports Fan (@realmnsportsfan) November 22, 2017
Welcome to the #RealMNSportsFam @LCofell!
We’re comin…. ? https://t.co/yCxxDBC776
— Minnesota Sports Fan (@realmnsportsfan) November 23, 2017
Give the boss a listen people he's cute, charming, and funny https://t.co/fPX9bKedgb
— Lucas Cofell (@MistaCofell) November 23, 2017
Mostly, cute. You can actually hear it. https://t.co/iUPPBp61g6
— Minnesota Sports Fan (@realmnsportsfan) November 23, 2017
Have I ever mentioned that I hate Joe Buck?
I do. pic.twitter.com/erv2fnilK5
— Minnesota Sports Fan (@realmnsportsfan) November 23, 2017
Everson’s shirt, “I jut had a baby boy, what should I name him?” #KFANVikes pic.twitter.com/Agin30s98C
— Aj Mansour (@AjKFAN) November 23, 2017
Name him Jaquetious
— Dane Mosher (@DaneMosher7) November 23, 2017
#SKOL + FG Kicks pic.twitter.com/DJXEbIIQkz
— Minnesota Sports Fan (@realmnsportsfan) November 23, 2017
I was wrong. Case Keenum is our 2017 QB.
You were wrong. Case Keenum is our 2018+ QB.#SKOL
— Minnesota Sports Fan (@realmnsportsfan) November 23, 2017
Favre Lite
— Jacob Narloch (@JNarlochMSF) November 23, 2017
HAPPY THANKSGIVING Y'ALL pic.twitter.com/VmyxxO4tAS
— Eric Thompson (@eric_j_thompson) November 23, 2017
At least buy Wright dinner before you try sleep with him
— Jacob Narloch (@JNarlochMSF) November 23, 2017
These #Vikings though……
Stop us. Come on. #SKOL pic.twitter.com/U4jk7BI6JE
— Minnesota Sports Fan (@realmnsportsfan) November 23, 2017
No catch. Zim making plays again.
EVERY part of this team is #ELITE. #SKOL
— Minnesota Sports Fan (@realmnsportsfan) November 23, 2017
These refs are bending us right over.
*metaphorically (PC)
— Minnesota Sports Fan (@realmnsportsfan) November 23, 2017
Just put his track on repeat ? #SKOL https://t.co/aHliwBlzFp
— Minnesota Sports Fan (@realmnsportsfan) November 23, 2017
Michael is smart. @ProFootballTalk
Also, wouldn’t be the first time a terrible call against a MN team caused a replay change. #SKOL #MNTwins #WhyDoYouHateUs pic.twitter.com/u3vljTzLbv
— Minnesota Sports Fan (@realmnsportsfan) November 23, 2017
I’m getting a Case Keenum tattoo. Send me some pictures.
— Minnesota Sports Fan (@realmnsportsfan) November 23, 2017
The most appropriate Keenum tattoo is “I only have eyes for Thielen”
— Jay Kramer (@jayshark11) November 23, 2017
You pride yourself on defense.
Show them. It’s your time.#SKOL pic.twitter.com/E6ZVmee9w9
— Minnesota Sports Fan (@realmnsportsfan) November 23, 2017
Defense wins championships *at home.#SKOL pic.twitter.com/FHJ6L5JeJY
— Minnesota Sports Fan (@realmnsportsfan) November 23, 2017
The roar has been restored
— Dane Mosher (@DaneMosher7) November 23, 2017
If ur rattled by how much you ate today, rowing the boat burns calories
— Johnny Minnesota (@MNsportsNstuff) November 24, 2017
Happy thanksgiving everyone ?
— Alex Reigelsperger☃ (@a_reigelsperger) November 23, 2017
Not people in Wisconsin tho? #AxeWeek https://t.co/cuNETuTxU6
— Alex Reigelsperger☃ (@a_reigelsperger) November 23, 2017
That was assumed, Alex. But, thanks for clarifying.
??♀️〽️?? https://t.co/OTJuRKtc03
— Minnesota Sports Fan (@realmnsportsfan) November 24, 2017
UPSET!
Western Kentucky hands No. 18 Purdue its second straight loss at the Battle 4 Atlantis, 77-73. pic.twitter.com/MXjvZtkTbC
— NCAA March Madness (@marchmadness) November 24, 2017
And ppl think they are better than the @GopherMBB….
ha ha ha ha ha ha (slow laugh) 〽️ https://t.co/fSYPE35uEF
— Minnesota Sports Fan (@realmnsportsfan) November 24, 2017
You vs. the guy she tells you not to worry about pic.twitter.com/jqmIYhBELu
— Johnny Minnesota (@MNsportsNstuff) November 24, 2017
Besides the delay of game, Griffey gets the sack. Chicks dig sacks.
— Jacob Narloch (@JNarlochMSF) November 23, 2017
Others in Minnesota:
Everson Griffen's third baby – and 12th sack of the season – brighten his #Vikings Thanksgiving gameday https://t.co/cOhJE1IDLL pic.twitter.com/Ox2uUvUyJ6
— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) November 24, 2017
Beginning tomorrow morning, seven Prep Bowl games will be played over two days. Will any of them provide classic moments like the ones from the memory banks of @David_LaVaque and @JimPaulsen? #mshsl https://t.co/iGPzhD0ytV pic.twitter.com/QXiyYeCYbb
— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) November 23, 2017
Minnetonka football makes a mission to bring back 'brotherhood of trust' as the Skippers ready for the Class 6A Prep Bowl vs. Eden Prairie on Friday night. More from @David_LaVaque #mshsl https://t.co/yu0ZuX2b1b pic.twitter.com/LYd5yUtbLf
— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) November 24, 2017
Story: With #Badgers' playoff hopes on the line, a #Gophers win would come with axe, bowl eligibility and a hefty dose of schadenfreude. https://t.co/giidYREx1v
— Andy Greder (@andygreder) November 24, 2017
Pioneer Press East Metro football Player of the Year: Apple Valley’s Kellan McKeag https://t.co/iwMfi0cvma pic.twitter.com/DR9r562e2X
— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) November 24, 2017
National Stories to Watch:
Vikings coach Mike Zimmer somehow manages to not blow a post-game gasket over multiple officiating blunders https://t.co/XH0p6Lmfqn
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) November 24, 2017
Vikings hang on to beat the Lions, improve to 9-2 with their seventh straight win https://t.co/M03sFzONSe
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) November 23, 2017
Hey Tony Corrente why not just call it a forfeit and give the Lions the win?
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) November 23, 2017
“Hey you over officious jerk!”
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) November 23, 2017
"No team has ever come back from 17 points down to win on Thanksgiving."
No team has ever gotten this much help from the officials, either.— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) November 23, 2017
My kid @aflo_ thinks Case Keenum is comeback player of the year. It's a good thought, but he's more like the time-release rookie of the year.
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) November 24, 2017
The non-call defensive pass interference on #Lions Tavon Wilson covering #Vikings Stefon Diggs pic.twitter.com/BVieU8L02u
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) November 23, 2017
That non-call of pass interference was bad enough to spark a real discussion about making pass interference reviewable.
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) November 23, 2017
Hey Tony Corrente why not just call it a forfeit and give the Lions the win?
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) November 23, 2017
Here's how the NFC playoff picture looks after Thanksgiving https://t.co/rKvOrr1Zrj
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) November 24, 2017
Are teams down by two or more scores now getting calls in order to minimize blowouts?
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) November 23, 2017
Ball flat on ground and moving. Incomplete. Clear and obvious.
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) November 23, 2017
That’s an incompletion folks.
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) November 23, 2017
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) November 23, 2017
Lions are using the 2013 Seahawks plan: Hold receivers on every play because refs won’t call it on every play.
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) November 23, 2017
FOOTBALLLLLLLLLLFEAST https://t.co/zZnSrxEutM
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) November 23, 2017
Subtle but very dirty move by Lions DL to slide into Case Keenum’s knees.
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) November 23, 2017
Vikings are averaging 30.6 points per game since the bye.
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) November 23, 2017
Doing his best Randy Moss impression. pic.twitter.com/nb8SHtyp8E
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) November 23, 2017
Nailed it. ?#NYGvsWAS pic.twitter.com/ZF6J652xUz
— NFL (@NFL) November 24, 2017
Social Media:
The Magic SKOL Bus ? pic.twitter.com/hUPmXp663j
— Kay Adams (@heykayadams) November 23, 2017
Heading home after a @Vikings win to meet my new baby boy!! #G2G pic.twitter.com/n5B2SaF1Fm
— Everson Griffen (@EversonGriffen) November 23, 2017
So, @EversonGriffen and his wife had a baby boy today. We have a few suggestions for names… vote for your favorite! #Skol
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) November 23, 2017
Leaving Detroit with a W.#Madden18 pic.twitter.com/XU0f9MZvU3
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) November 23, 2017
Happy Casegiving! pic.twitter.com/KMoxdphOkm
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) November 23, 2017
Break it down, @XavierRhodes29_
#RhodesClosed ? pic.twitter.com/ULlA7mkMSY
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) November 23, 2017
Happy Thanksgiving from @KyleRudolph82, who feasted in Detroit. #Skol pic.twitter.com/N2mMb7QEFF
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) November 23, 2017
Breaking news: The Minnesota Vikings have just traded Kai Forbath to Seattle for Blair Walsh and a large latte.
— Jim Souhan (@SouhanStrib) November 23, 2017
I’m thankful for good kickers, because they’re apparently really really reeeaaaaally hard to find.
— Kyle Goblirsch (@GobieMN) November 23, 2017
Impressive throw Case Keenum, delivers a gut shot before halftime.
— Cris Carter (@criscarter80) November 23, 2017
This was called Taunting on the #Vikings QB Case Keenum pic.twitter.com/RSo32uoLHi
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) November 23, 2017
Diggs was close to the first down until he taunted at the end of the play pic.twitter.com/peU0KzqOk8
— Brandon Warne (@Brandon_Warne) November 23, 2017
Happy Thanksgiving #Skol pic.twitter.com/K0ZbjsFqB2
— Cris Carter (@criscarter80) November 23, 2017
Someone get Case Keenum a Thanksgiving plate immediately pic.twitter.com/vcyQi47UHC
— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) November 23, 2017
Happy Casegiving! pic.twitter.com/KMoxdphOkm
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) November 23, 2017
Chuck’s gonna be wearing some #KGArea21 skinny jeans by the end of the season! ?? #Thanksgiving #TheBigTicketsFeast pic.twitter.com/rsOh8rMTv5
— KG's Area 21 (@KGArea21) November 24, 2017
When's the last time the boyz played this bad on Thanksgiving?
— Randy Moss (@RandyMoss) November 24, 2017
— Eric Thorvaldsson (@SkolSithLord) November 24, 2017
ASK CASE HOW HIS BALLS TASTE DETROIT
— Seth Toupal (@sethtoups) November 23, 2017
The NFC North Standings. #SKOL pic.twitter.com/VhUndUFdYQ
— Andy (@AndyCarlsonShow) November 24, 2017
New lightweight fabric. Stylish matte finish. Rubber badge logo. Grab the 2018 PROLIGHT 59FIFTY Batting Practice @neweracap now. https://t.co/N0AvIcoQCS pic.twitter.com/lmtGxD6yEa
— Minnesota Twins (@Twins) November 24, 2017
MSF Daily by Eric Strack @RealMNSportsFan
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