MINNESOTA SPORTS FAN DAILY: Sunday, October 8, 2017

By Eric Strack |

Updated: Jul 1, 2021

MSF Daily: 10/8/17

Gopher Football Lose to Purdue – Need a Change at QB:

The Gophers should have had this game in their pocket, going to the locker room at half time. The defense forced 4 turnovers in the first half but they didn’t result in very many points. Even though Shannon Brooks and Rodney smith combined for 145 yards in the 1st half, the Gophers could only muster 14 points. Here are some highlights.

Here is the first touchdown for the Gophers. Who else but Tyler Johnson?

The defense forced 4 turnovers in the first half. This was the only interception.

The running game was rolling…. READ MORE..

Conor Rhoda is the problem. #Gophers #RTB #SkiUMah https://t.co/czxrdyazpC

— Minnesota Sports Fan (@realmnsportsfan) October 8, 2017

Wild @ Carolina Hurricanes:

Wild lose in a shootout with Carolina, 5 to 4. They probably never should have gotten to that point… (see below)

After the extra-time, Koivu went with his patented shootout move (with a little different look), but it didn’t work this time. The Wild brought their physical game today, but lacked in shot attempts and possession. Zucker, Koivu, Staal stood out, along with a solid performance by Stalock.

Staal has to be one of Fletcher’s best signings ever. The Wild need Parise and Granlund healthy, with the Blackhawks on the calendar, for early season Central Division matchup 10/12 at 7:30pm @ Chicago.

Here are some of the Wild highlights from Saturday’s shootout loss.

GOOOOOAAALLLL!!! ???

Jason Zucker puts the #mnwild up 1-0 on @fsnorth, #FOXSportsGO https://t.co/rrXWetr9kj pic.twitter.com/qELHrrlVIV

— FOX Sports North (@fsnorth) October 7, 2017

That’s some stellar defense there by Hanifin. If chris stewart is blowing by you you might be bad pic.twitter.com/3XCWrwZfjZ

— Matthew Barlowe (@matt_barlowe) October 7, 2017

Staal snags one on his ex-employer. #MNWild pic.twitter.com/DfFZhUpQu9

— Minnesota Sports Fan (@realmnsportsfan) October 8, 2017

Can't wait much longer than this…. #MNWild to tie before the buzzer. pic.twitter.com/T07DSq2Eeo

— Minnesota Sports Fan (@realmnsportsfan) October 8, 2017

(Wild Recap by Zak Klosowski)

Sam Bradford Practices for 3rd Straight Day – Officially Questionable:

We are all still on the Bradford watch. The videos were a bit more limited today. I wish this one was 2 seconds longer…

#Vikings QB Sam Bradford at practice for a 3rd straight day this morning. Here’s some of what we saw, quick passing during open portion. pic.twitter.com/QcmYK5m2R4

— Hobie Artigue (@HobieFOX9) October 7, 2017

Zimmer is helpful as always…

Mike Zimmer on Sam Bradford’s chances of playing: pic.twitter.com/nhkO4bDHAd

— Ben Goessling (@GoesslingStrib) October 7, 2017

Set Your Alarms – Timberwolves Play Sunday @ 6 AM from China:

The Timberwolves will start their season on October 18th vs the San Antonio Spurs. Until then, the most exciting action will be early Sunday morning from the other side of the planet… unless you are Kyrie Irving…

Grab that cup of coffee and tune in to NBA TV.

Minnesota #Timberwolves game preview: Oct. 8 vs. Golden State Warriors https://t.co/mCUWwnv7cs via @dunkingwolvesFS pic.twitter.com/GkiUmCTtZl

— FanSided NBA (@FanSidedNBA) October 7, 2017

MSF Daily by Eric Strack @RealMNSportsFan