MINNESOTA SPORTS FAN DAILY: Wednesday, December 6, 2017

MSF Daily: 12/6/17

How’d We Do/Top Stories?

#Gophers Fall at Nebraska, 78-68 https://t.co/VCwCQA1aUZ

— Minnesota MBB (@GopherMBB) December 6, 2017

#Gophers didn't play like the 14th ranked team in the nation in Tuesday's loss at Nebraska. @Marcus_R_Fuller writes: https://t.co/H9LdLGW6CZ #B1G pic.twitter.com/8ECOCeiInc

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 6, 2017

Gophers go cold as Nebraska pulls Big Ten upset https://t.co/FV6I1ThdAp #Gophers pic.twitter.com/4khHAeLMnu

— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) December 6, 2017

"Five Things to Know" talks about the main frustrations from tonight's Gopher loss in Lincoln. @Minnesota247https://t.co/tlk6pbrVdG

— Ryan James (@RyanJamesMN) December 6, 2017

Bad hop is costly in #mnwild's 5-2 loss to L.A. Kings https://t.co/m6dgZfoZkN pic.twitter.com/62qkU1SYyD

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 6, 2017

Marian Gaborik scores twice in third period as Wild fall 5-2 to Kings https://t.co/w0o3MdPokV #mnWild pic.twitter.com/Wb24efhGrE

— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) December 6, 2017

Start your morning off right and read my report cards from last night’s loss to the LA Kings on @TheAthleticMIN app. Welcome back Nate Prosser! #OneOfUs #OhYaaa ? pic.twitter.com/Ty46YfBKBR

— Jake Jensen (@myhockeyeyes) December 6, 2017

Wild third-period disintegration shows again how flawed they are https://t.co/QD31xkBNb0

— The Athletic (@TheAthleticMIN) December 6, 2017

The Gifted: What makes Wild draftee Kirill Kaprizov one of hockey's best young scorers? https://t.co/YBinQZHbS6

— The Athletic (@TheAthleticMIN) December 6, 2017

Who Plays Today?

Butler, Thibodeau lament poor #Twolves defense https://t.co/68ou7SL7jH pic.twitter.com/XxolVFpjj1

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 5, 2017

Timberwolves’ Jamal Crawford still haunted by Clippers’ playoff failures https://t.co/M3paGnlOac pic.twitter.com/bRZIC4Vwsy

— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) December 6, 2017

Minnesota Sports Fan News, Articles, Tweets, Stuff:

Hey @nflcommish , if you're suspending JuJu Smith-Schuster, then #SuspendJulioJones.

?: @MNsportsNstuff (inspired by @JReidDraftScout)
https://t.co/89VoicYBry

— Minnesota Sports Fan (@realmnsportsfan) December 6, 2017

Just another Minnesota heartbreak OR…………#SKOL

?: @MNsportsNstuff https://t.co/yVR9h5UZYw

— Minnesota Sports Fan (@realmnsportsfan) December 5, 2017

ICYMI

#Gophers ? looking to lock down biggest 2018 commits yet this weekend at #eLITe18Palooza

?: @MNsportsNstuff and The Boss #RTB #eLITe18 #SkiUMah 〽️https://t.co/lgDXfBeaal

— Minnesota Sports Fan (@realmnsportsfan) December 5, 2017

Others in Minnesota:

Success of #Vikings and Saints this season accentuates the fall of Adrian Peterson. @markcraignfl writes: https://t.co/VfceeRh37P #NFL pic.twitter.com/YbeEglXT00

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 5, 2017

Former president Nick Rogers leaving Minnesota United, #MNUFC says. https://t.co/YceM75n7Wo pic.twitter.com/uYqXzneOL1

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 5, 2017

#Vikings legend John Randle has high praise for one specific member of the team, and used a phrase that left @RandBall in awe. https://t.co/YNvOJOvvDX pic.twitter.com/irtMxcs8Mp

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 5, 2017

#Gophers football team playing host to huge weekend for football recruits. @RJstrib has details. https://t.co/UaU68ix7If #B1G pic.twitter.com/cTLF3rToQI

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 5, 2017

Blue Earth football banquet canceled after charges filed against four football players in beating of teammate. https://t.co/6on8JkVgOL #mshsl

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 5, 2017

#Vikings fans, check out this great interview that @pcraigers and @wobby did with Vikings Ring of Honor member Scott Studwell. Well-worth your time! https://t.co/qKM5LVH1Hg

— Lindsey Young (@LindseyMNSports) December 6, 2017

Duke pitching coach will be #MnTwins minor league pitching coordinator, from @LaVelleNeal https://t.co/bDAwwAGil3 pic.twitter.com/FHSBAZttrf

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 6, 2017

Protective netting at Target Field to be expanded by #mntwins, from @LaVelleNeal https://t.co/XyslU2NjHl pic.twitter.com/vOLNDHYS0c

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 6, 2017

Keenum, #Vikings should see plenty of blitzes when they face Carolina on Sunday. @GoesslingStrib writes: https://t.co/4qUWtzQ0Kq pic.twitter.com/8Q7oE97487

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 6, 2017

For #Vikings fans, it's safe to believe. For #Packers fans, it's safe to hope. Week 14 #NFL power rankings from @markcraignfl. https://t.co/MezSPdZ15t pic.twitter.com/79Whbr1ZE9

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 6, 2017

Minnesota bus crash survivor was broken but never defeated. @Jontevlin on the Marshall native who won a $100,000 scholarship during #B1G title game halftime. https://t.co/SoqLb93uh4 pic.twitter.com/OUqkrA3wiL

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 6, 2017

Ten Minnesotans on preliminary U.S. Junior National Team roster https://t.co/EPq5xEIXRB pic.twitter.com/4zYbhA9Z6W

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 5, 2017

Nick Rogers, who helped keep pro soccer in Minnesota, leaves United https://t.co/OkvY1ZhoQP pic.twitter.com/AaWvFBhRbS

— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) December 6, 2017

Girls hockey: Plan B sends Centennial stars to Minnesota-Duluth https://t.co/Qo6gexOGJq pic.twitter.com/cNhqSuAO6e

— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) December 6, 2017

Gophers’ Jordan Murphy is No. 2 in NBC player rankings #Gophers https://t.co/jq2fmjNIIm pic.twitter.com/ImxuvdKj1b

— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) December 5, 2017

The most under-discussed issue with the #MNTwins right now? They have too many arms. (Wait, what?) Let's dig in @TwinsDaily: https://t.co/9859HTnD52

— Nick Nelson (@NickNelsonMN) December 6, 2017

Made a @247CrystalBall forecast in favor of #Minnesota this morning for one of the #Gophers top remaining targets: https://t.co/yEkyUpisvU

— Steve Wiltfong (@SWiltfong247) December 5, 2017

John Randle is just as animated in #Vikings CARaoke as he was on the field.

?: https://t.co/zzAUNnZcQl pic.twitter.com/rqPKgCffE2

— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) December 6, 2017

Sure, @Numerouno1_ is an elite running back, but he has flown under the radar in other areas. Did you know he is currently the Gophers all-time leader in career kick return average? #SkiUMah #RTB

https://t.co/97iAz9HjMa

— Minnesota Football (@GopherFootball) December 6, 2017

Here's my @SInow The MAG piece on @MooreMaya winning the 2017 SI Performer of the Year: https://t.co/jOV8KbevZI

— Richard Deitsch (@richarddeitsch) December 5, 2017

National Stories to Watch:

Russian Olympic team barred from 2018 Winter Games for doping. https://t.co/jHSOR6U9IF pic.twitter.com/bzXNZbF7fg

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 5, 2017

We kid you not: At 53, Rafael Palmeiro is seriously thinking about a comeback – and redemption. Story: https://t.co/ECRPvuVf0V $

— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) December 6, 2017

From @dellowhockey: How are Western Conference coaches matching lines at 5-on-5 this year?https://t.co/F0JY2YbXAG

— The Athletic NHL (@TheAthleticNHL) December 6, 2017

.@PierreVLeBrun looks ahead to the Board of Governors meeting, and while Seattle isn't officially on the agenda it will be on everyone's mind: https://t.co/lh76p1Swkc

— The Athletic NHL (@TheAthleticNHL) December 5, 2017

Are you ready for an expansion of sports gambling? It could be on the way. Story + poll. https://t.co/7FYROBJCTY pic.twitter.com/uAYB3hJ9FP

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 6, 2017

Social Media:

Kirby Puckett, tryna leg out an infield hit. pic.twitter.com/K2JGJM6dgt

— Parker Hageman (@ParkerHageman) December 6, 2017

Our @Kyle_Ratke will be writing an all-NBA Mailbag later today. Tweet him your questions to be featured!

— Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) December 6, 2017

I do not recall agreeing to this! https://t.co/lavLGfn87N

— Kyle Ratke (@Kyle_Ratke) December 6, 2017

Tell us that Thibs and Towns are in love so I can sleep at night.

Thanks.

I'm tired.

— Minnesota Sports Fan (@realmnsportsfan) December 6, 2017

Learned tonight that new #Husker coach Scott Frost offered #Gopher OL commit @Grantjnorton99 when he took the job, but Norton remains 100% committed to Minnesota. https://t.co/2uxqIOXhEQ @AllenTrieu @mikejschaefer

— Ryan Burns (@RyanBurnsMN) December 6, 2017

When you REALLY believe in #RTB, you wave to the past and #RowForward.

I really don't think most of Minnesota knows what they have in PJ.

But, they will… https://t.co/XMF2VdhDSA

— Minnesota Sports Fan (@realmnsportsfan) December 6, 2017

Oh, well. My focus now returns to @GopherFootball recruiting for the rest of the week. #RTB #eLITe18Palooza

— Gophers Forever (@RTBGophers) December 6, 2017

Nebraska upsets No. 14 Minnesota 78-68 and students storm the court at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Almost nothing went right for Minnesota: halfourt offense, foul trouble, defensive intensity, foul trouble. #Gophers

— Matt Jessen-Howard (@mjessenhoward) December 6, 2017

Julio getting suspended a game too?pic.twitter.com/XoGUUA37XC

— J.R. (@JReidDraftScout) December 5, 2017

Who says no:

Twins acquire Chris Archer

Rays acquire Miguel Sano

— Phil Mackey (@PhilMackey) December 5, 2017

Gaborik in game #996 with goal #399 and point #799. Did you hear his career started with #mnwild?#facts

— Kevin Falness (@RadioFalness) December 6, 2017

MSF Daily by The Boss@RealMNSportsFan