MINNESOTA SPORTS FAN DAILY: Thursday, December 21, 2017
MSF Daily: 12/20/17
How’d We Do/Top Stories?
Jimmy Butler takes over late to lead the #Twolves to 112-104 win over Denver. https://t.co/Af1uYeN456 pic.twitter.com/wXZSw80hC0
— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 21, 2017
Timberwolves rally from 14 down, stun Nuggets https://t.co/ZrtrnGPBwD #Timberwolves https://t.co/Yry2NwvA4X pic.twitter.com/q7cQJlhEzq
— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) December 21, 2017
A recap of the Wolves' win over the Nuggets, featuring big games from KAT and Butler: https://t.co/jdSC0slMrK #Twolves #AllEyesNorth
— Dunking With Wolves (@DunkingWolvesFS) December 21, 2017
An ELITE & historic day for @GopherFootball!! The #HYPRR culture starts with the PEOPLE!! So excited about our future!! #RTB #SkiUMah pic.twitter.com/n8NoTSaleF
— P.J. Fleck (@Coach_Fleck) December 20, 2017
"I've never met a coach quite like him."
– @nathanboe1122 discusses his recruitment and @Coach_Fleck's personality: pic.twitter.com/my4DXSOPgl
— Minnesota on BTN (@MinnesotaOnBTN) December 21, 2017
"Every time I hear him speak, I want to run through a brick wall for him."
– @GopherFootball signee @josh_aune816 on future coach @Coach_Fleck. pic.twitter.com/ICNxQPb9VP
— Minnesota on BTN (@MinnesotaOnBTN) December 20, 2017
In case you missed it, P.J. Fleck and the Gophers just pulled in the best recruiting class in program history https://t.co/lJMRLWY7UC
— FOX 9 (@FOX9) December 20, 2017
Four-star football recruit Rashod Bateman stays true to new school, signs with #Gophers to top highly ranked recruiting class. https://t.co/TvkYNlHeuJ pic.twitter.com/992hPDlBGp
— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 21, 2017
#Gophers coaches Pitino and Fleck land highly rated recruiting classes in the same year. https://t.co/Wr5BSQ9ung pic.twitter.com/SF9mCXrM6Y
— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 20, 2017
In-demand Gophers recruit Rashod Bateman’s best quality: loyalty https://t.co/ghyYVZXKcj pic.twitter.com/NHjGFld50L
— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) December 21, 2017
With 2018 class in the books, #Gophers turn to 2019 recruits https://t.co/S64LdOdBJS pic.twitter.com/LHROCMYA30
— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) December 20, 2017
Gophers signing day tracker: 25 players sign letters of intent, one delays #gophers https://t.co/i4I9hHI9jB pic.twitter.com/2Ej532DimR
— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) December 20, 2017
P.J. Fleck expects football recruiting success to keep building for #Gophers, @sidhartman writes. https://t.co/niFHVyMCVZ pic.twitter.com/xybI5THdfr
— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 21, 2017
Write your chapter….. pic.twitter.com/jNUYP38IoF
— Easy-E (@D1Erik_13) December 20, 2017
Who Plays Today?
The #Gophers are baaaack. ?
We'll see you at the Barn Thursday night. ? https://t.co/sUGMm0Aw9G pic.twitter.com/jw80HltxWA
— Minnesota MBB (@GopherMBB) December 20, 2017
Gophers basketball hopes time off did defense some good https://t.co/GbYwLwxgPG pic.twitter.com/Ns4xSWel8t
— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) December 21, 2017
#Gophers men's basketball returns from break seeking a boost from bench players, writes @Marcus_R_Fuller https://t.co/WCm6iYmBe8 pic.twitter.com/97HdEhGsfn
— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 21, 2017
The #gophers’ Jordan Murphy isn't a superhero — he just plays one on the court. Cool piece here by The Athletic’s @_Brian_Hamilton >>>https://t.co/vCQ7nY9R8b
— Michael Russo (@RussoHockey) December 21, 2017
Minnesota Sports Fan News, Articles, Tweets, Stuff:
PJ Fleck breaking recruiting records in first year#RTB? #SkiUMah〽️ #NSDeLITe18?
?: @TheJohnnyMN https://t.co/bc4Lj3PvdZ
— Minnesota Sports Fan (@realmnsportsfan) December 21, 2017
ICYMI:
#SKOL get four into the #ProBowl but get some big snubs too…
?: @TheJohnnyMN https://t.co/JQ0mDx70D8
— Minnesota Sports Fan (@realmnsportsfan) December 20, 2017
Did you know the #SKOL 3rd Down Defense was this good?
?: @TheJohnnyMN https://t.co/B9GWFaT7KT
— Minnesota Sports Fan (@realmnsportsfan) December 19, 2017
New Podcast tomorrow. Brandon is back.
Any topics you want to hear? Now is your time.
Tell us what's on your mind, Minnesota Sports Fam.#SKOL #SkiUMah〽️ #RTB #NSDeLITe18 #AllEyesNorth #MNWild #MNTwins pic.twitter.com/rs00q9RxRB
— Minnesota Sports Fan (@realmnsportsfan) December 21, 2017
What a start to the week. pic.twitter.com/2pwpcxvFVD
— Johnny Minnesota (@TheJohnnyMN) December 21, 2017
We're moving that direction quickly. 2 years ago we were 8 dudes blogging from their respective apartments, we've hired people from all walks of life since. Its called growing a business. https://t.co/EQKK6GfFz8
— Big Cat (@BarstoolBigCat) December 20, 2017
If I were you, I’d hire the best.
Male
Female
All Colors
Gay
Straight
Everyone I’m MissingThat can be any of these. But, why pick anyone for these reasons alone? Isn’t that -ist?
Hire because they strengthen your brand more than others in the pool due to…. talent.
Whoa. https://t.co/kAPx9XgAtT
— Minnesota Sports Fan (@realmnsportsfan) December 20, 2017
everyone just waiting to jump on Thibs.
but everyone else was wrong.
wait, he does this for a living so that would make sense…#stopthehate
— Minnesota Sports Fan (@realmnsportsfan) December 21, 2017
I didn’t say it wasn’t a factor…I said I was sick of hearing about it. People made it sound like Thibs doesn’t care about his players…which is bullshit.
— Jim Petersen (@JimPeteHoops) December 21, 2017
Tell em, Jim.
BTW…. I don't think it's a factor. And if it is, it shouldn't be. Great players play big minutes. Since forever. Look it up.
Actually, here you go https://t.co/vE5IW8H0C5 https://t.co/dsJVJ4PZEZ
— Minnesota Sports Fan (@realmnsportsfan) December 21, 2017
Sign the note, row the boat #RTB #SkiUMah
— Johnny Minnesota (@TheJohnnyMN) December 20, 2017
My wife said there was one present I needed to open early.
She gets it.
See you Saturday @LambeauField. We’ll bring the ass-kicking. You bring the beer.#SKOL pic.twitter.com/dO8p0Mpq7w
— Minnesota Sports Fan (@realmnsportsfan) December 20, 2017
Others in Minnesota:
#mnWild backup goalie Alex Stalock is in good with teammates, and that's having an effect, @sarah__mclellan writes. https://t.co/iVUJWc3Q9m pic.twitter.com/NG8eLdcERn
— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 21, 2017
Once again, coaching wouldn't cut Jerry Kill a break as struggle with epilepsy returns, Patrick Reusse writes. https://t.co/eVa977YG5S pic.twitter.com/JUf6dkuUbZ
— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 21, 2017
A year after infamous "miscommunication," #Vikings secondary not worried about mixed signals against the Packers this time. https://t.co/hIeLdDq8mo pic.twitter.com/lk9B0UAvsb
— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 21, 2017
The Twins officially signed Kai-Wei Teng, as reported by @LaVelleNeal in September https://t.co/hKIpV214VA
— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 20, 2017
A knee injury ended his senior season but @KartesMitchell never wavered in his desire to land a D-1 scholarship.https://t.co/FeELx75GPO #mshsl @StmaFB pic.twitter.com/xZg8wiPXvg
— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 20, 2017
Nebraska coaching change doesn't deter Woodbury's @D_Alston5 from signing with Huskers. https://t.co/yToLrelaRD #mshsl @WoodburyFB pic.twitter.com/4Yfa39EHvd
— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 20, 2017
Why sign early when there's fresh interest from big schools? @RonaldAudette plans to look some more. https://t.co/k747w97Z02 #mshsl @ElkRiverElksFB pic.twitter.com/imzIVbsVek
— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 20, 2017
Are quarterbacks to blame for some of the vicious hits being taken by wide receivers? #vikings coach Mike Zimmer thinks so. https://t.co/pYht6GfCco pic.twitter.com/zLKNSS8dAZ
— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 20, 2017
Vikings expect extra-raucous reception at Lambeau Field https://t.co/uU4PLqcjRf pic.twitter.com/TxHAqYAj0i
— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) December 21, 2017
Vikings, Packers: Stopping dangerous hits starts with players https://t.co/LLWd3LLIDn pic.twitter.com/tndSjDgkzH
— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) December 21, 2017
Vikings say they deserve more than four Pro Bowl selections https://t.co/NeZb5bqVRe pic.twitter.com/ZPPq3y9efz
— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) December 21, 2017
The #vikings haven't been favored at Lambeau Field since 2000. They have that distinction Saturday because Aaron Rodgers is out, @randball writes. https://t.co/6s3MJjnEmn pic.twitter.com/rTQA69aH9L
— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 20, 2017
Joel Skinner, Tommy Watkins, Toby Gardenhire to manage in #mntwins system https://t.co/vD1h54jssA pic.twitter.com/baoulug7FW
— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 20, 2017
#Vikings QB Case Keenum goes from afterthought to best NFL bargain since 1972. @markcraignfl explains https://t.co/2Y5ACPww3p pic.twitter.com/HvgualcF6B
— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 20, 2017
How did the #mnWild score six goals? The unlucky ones got involved https://t.co/l144hLYzfk pic.twitter.com/dMiiF9RcFS
— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) December 20, 2017
Despite coaching change, Woodbury’s @D_Alston5 sticks with Nebraska and @HuskerFBNation https://t.co/PXNCFVrQ3m pic.twitter.com/T4PtkgulTr
— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) December 20, 2017
Advance tickets sell out for Super Bowl zip line ride high over the Mississippi https://t.co/4QwydsZRjd pic.twitter.com/ttqiZA4PhS
— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) December 20, 2017
? FREE read: He's dealt with hotels on fire, broken down planes, and enough special requests to make your head spin. Andrew Heydt is a non-stop 'Department of One' for the #mnwild https://t.co/FeOfKanNRs
— The Athletic (@TheAthleticMIN) December 20, 2017
The latest from @brittrobson, on the ongoing development of Andrew Wiggins
https://t.co/haijBayQo2— The Athletic (@TheAthleticMIN) December 20, 2017
Vikings owners never wavered in bullish view of MLS https://t.co/8DNUJR7LJP pic.twitter.com/9hlxUCQ6bu
— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) December 21, 2017
Big guys can't wait this time of year, either, as Rosemount lineman signs with BYU. https://t.co/lWhZ8b3Hxl pic.twitter.com/RFS097gQNi
— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 21, 2017
National Stories to Watch:
.@SFGiants acquire Evan Longoria from #Rays for top SF prospect Christian Arroyo, OF Denard Span, 2 @MiLB pitchers. https://t.co/Is63iPoedK #HotStove pic.twitter.com/4UIIWr8ovu
— MLB (@MLB) December 20, 2017
Only two playoff spots clinched.
The rest?All still up for grabs in the NFC: https://t.co/4xBcd4IDVe pic.twitter.com/8HW1USyquk
— NFL (@NFL) December 20, 2017
Terriers take out the Tar Heels!
Wofford upsets No. 5 UNC for school’s first win over a top-25 team pic.twitter.com/da8FPgQdXY
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) December 21, 2017
Yeesh ? pic.twitter.com/Qo4YuvK0Xx
— College Basketball (@br_CBB) December 21, 2017
BREAKING: LaVar Ball Launches League That Will Pay Top HS Prospects Up to $10K Per Month & Serve As An Alternative to College pic.twitter.com/EpKfkPrSas
— Big Baller Brand (@bigballerbrand) December 20, 2017
The Lakers snapped the Rockets' 14-game win streak.
Kuz was a big reason why. pic.twitter.com/mI08RlGr9f
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) December 21, 2017
Morning Report: Floyd Mayweather says he has multi-fight offer with UFC, can 'make a billion dollars' https://t.co/hS8JKW9JjP pic.twitter.com/EUVQUD3o2j
— MMAFighting.com (@MMAFighting) December 13, 2017
Hockey. It's exciting. ? pic.twitter.com/X023n3vHBk
— NHL (@NHL) December 21, 2017
Social Media:
Need to pick one of these up for my son! Keep up the great work!
— Florida Runners (@flrunners) December 21, 2017
Great team win!
— Jamal Crawford (@JCrossover) December 21, 2017
The man. The myth. The legend!!!! So great to see the amazing Sid Hartman!! RTB! pic.twitter.com/zuKo677FNl
— Heather Fleck (@hfleck10) December 20, 2017
.@ZachLaVine is about to surprise a well-deserving fan from @AftrSchoolMttrs with a gift… stay tuned pic.twitter.com/fiiEkkzJrc
— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) December 21, 2017
Prepping game-calling depth chart for Border Battle 115. Just astounding to me Jordy Nelson has zero TD nine consecutive games and a receiving high of 35 yards since 12 went down. Blows me away.
— Paul Allen (@PAOnTheMic) December 21, 2017
#ROWpher19 pic.twitter.com/0aESYP2yFr
— Gerrit Chernoff (@GCRecruit) December 21, 2017
"I'm not scared of this guy haha!"
Watching Harrison Smith laugh in his own head coaches face about covering a Bengals WR during an in game adjustment has to be the most bad ass thing ever.. pic.twitter.com/4757SDL34c
— Luke Inman (@Luke_Spinman) December 21, 2017
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