MINNESOTA SPORTS FAN DAILY: Thursday, January 11, 2018
Vikings Super Bowl Run Begins in 3 Days
? LIVE: Head Coach Mike Zimmer #BringItHome https://t.co/btEP5XSlsG
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) January 10, 2018
Working towards one goal. #BringItHome
?: https://t.co/oHlmvetTr3 pic.twitter.com/faZDODtoFS
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) January 10, 2018
We started this journey with a win over the Saints.
Now we're looking to #BringItHome.
?: @TomPelissero/@NFLNetwork pic.twitter.com/XM46fyzsCS
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) January 11, 2018
Congratulations to GM Rick Spielman on being named Executive of the Year by @PFWeekly! pic.twitter.com/MsiZ2y80gq
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) January 11, 2018
.@stefondiggs and @athielen19 combined for 16 receptions for 250 yards and 2 TDs in Week 1.
They know it won't be as easy this time around.
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— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) January 11, 2018
Rush ✔️
Cover ✔️
Disguise ✔️Coach Zimmer knows it's going to take a group effort to slow Drew Brees and the Saints offense.
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— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) January 11, 2018
Governor Dayton has ordered that the I-35W Bridge in Minneapolis be lit purple on Friday and Saturday to show Purple Pride ahead of the big game. #Skol @Vikings! #BringItHome https://t.co/QGshVgth4h pic.twitter.com/epDEhwo12j
— Governor Mark Dayton (@GovMarkDayton) January 10, 2018
Today's #Vikings injury report pic.twitter.com/FoFCUAI3qD
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) January 10, 2018
Juggernaut … for naught: #Vikings fans still haunted by memories of 1998 season's finish. Let @RandBall take you back (if you dare) https://t.co/vsRhgVrOqk pic.twitter.com/QqomAxStCU
— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) January 11, 2018
Eagles can still fly, so don't count on NFC title game being here if #Vikings win Sunday. @RandBall writes: https://t.co/T2qr1rZNg9 pic.twitter.com/Re5RbkuvIg
— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) January 10, 2018
Mike Zimmer says he doesn't have any problem with Case Keenum's lack of playoff experience. @Andrew_Krammer from Winter Park: https://t.co/T0el3Rntzr #Vikings pic.twitter.com/I2tWFcAQNF
— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) January 10, 2018
If there's a #Vikings playoff curse, Kai Forbath hopes to kick it away. @Andrew_Krammer writes: https://t.co/YlSYNVXwhw pic.twitter.com/m0jAvjU7AS
— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) January 10, 2018
Seeing shadows: Top cornerbacks Rhodes and Lattimore add to intrigue of Sunday's playoff game. @GoesslingStrib writes: https://t.co/oB8nZEl8dJ #Vikings #NFL pic.twitter.com/qVAoirou9z
— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) January 10, 2018
Playoff Twitter: We're keeping track of the latest from #Vikings players and others on social media. Follow the tweets here: https://t.co/0JUgVyHwcX pic.twitter.com/oeq92XiAPk
— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) January 10, 2018
The Loop’s NFL Picks: Divisional playoffs https://t.co/SOzprjq8c1 pic.twitter.com/7zhWQCvAS5
— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) January 11, 2018
Two years later, Vikings ready to get rid of ‘bitter taste’ from shocking playoff loss https://t.co/oAv9KodoW7 pic.twitter.com/bgAUoMwuSh
— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) January 11, 2018
Vikings need to contend with revitalized Saints running game https://t.co/g4GNtUolPC pic.twitter.com/DF3CkFRgXr
— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) January 11, 2018
Vikings TE Kyle Rudolph’s injured ankle feels ‘a lot better’ after bye week #Vikings https://t.co/Wcs9h21B8H pic.twitter.com/Qu7qm83eKh
— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) January 10, 2018
Loop Special Report: Top 10 threats to Vikings https://t.co/vrkiwqjfz1 pic.twitter.com/j1sa0wHQCc
— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) January 10, 2018
If the @Vikings offense is going to flow on Sunday, U.S. Bank Stadium is the perfect venue.
ICYMI, here's @JonKrawczynski's feature from Tuesday >>> https://t.co/bA8Sw8Y1u0 pic.twitter.com/CgQMKOLY2u
— The Athletic (@TheAthleticMIN) January 10, 2018
How’d We Do/Top Stories?
104-88 win!
Final stats ?⤵️@JimmyButler 26p | 7r | 8a | 4s | 2b@22wiggins 19p | 3r | 2a@KarlTowns 18p | 12r | 3a@TajGibson22 9p | 5r@Teague0 8p | 4r | 3a | 2s@JCrossover 8p | 3a | 2s@GorguiDieng 6p | 4r | 2s@1Tyus 3p | 1s@NemanjaBjelica 3p | 4r@GTMGH3 2p | 3r— Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) January 11, 2018
Wolves get that good old fashioned home cookin’ as they dominate the Thunder.
[ ? » https://t.co/BoJEmMXMVk ] pic.twitter.com/GqQcAThCk6
— Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) January 11, 2018
*checks Jimmy Butler stats*
26 PTS | 7 REB | 8 AST | 4 STL | 2 BLK
*#NBAVOTE* pic.twitter.com/ixFrpoQ3TC
— Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) January 11, 2018
#twolves dominate Thunder 104-88 in front of sold-out Target Center crowd. @JerryZgoda with game details from downtown Minneapolis https://t.co/0MZ10DW9qK pic.twitter.com/7DiIPSExbH
— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) January 11, 2018
As everyone has always said, you just cannot score on this @Timberwolves team. ?@JonKrawczynski talks Towns, Thibs, Teague and more from Wednesday's solid win over the @okcthunder.https://t.co/280f8k8KE8
— The Athletic (@TheAthleticMIN) January 11, 2018
'I can pretty much do everything.' #Twolves point guard Jeff Teague sounds ready to return after seven-game absence. @JerryZgoda writes: https://t.co/W2xN7tuoRY pic.twitter.com/oyijVFtzXK
— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) January 10, 2018
Timberwolves win big again, putting down Thunder in convincing fashion https://t.co/JQCPvfg00x #Timberwolves pic.twitter.com/LjYcOF11ga
— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) January 11, 2018
Tyus Jones leads NBA PGs in a defensive stat Tom Thibodeau doesn’t trust https://t.co/vEcRpYYq6s pic.twitter.com/p6neEoYIwC
— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) January 11, 2018
Snipe. #MINvsCHI pic.twitter.com/pHQBTA8tpH
— Minnesota Wild (@mnwild) January 11, 2018
Down early, #mnWild fends off Blackhawks for 2-1 road victory. @sarah__mclellan says the second half of #nhl season will decide both underperforming teams' fates. https://t.co/SxbQwU8mAN pic.twitter.com/wPASWdUBJf
— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) January 11, 2018
NHL All-Star Game rosters, including #mnwild center Eric Staal https://t.co/l2kzWAXB0q pic.twitter.com/PmnY6zduEo
— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) January 10, 2018
Wild overcome slow start to sneak past rival Blackhawks https://t.co/3JMnr7K7lQ #mnWild pic.twitter.com/7UX71Vby3U
— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) January 11, 2018
A horrendous first period, a gritty finish and a massive win in Chicago for the #mnwild. @RussoHockey has the details. https://t.co/ED3OM4QUUb
— The Athletic (@TheAthleticMIN) January 11, 2018
Eric Staal will represent Wild in this year’s NHL All-Star Game https://t.co/k4tBKYmV5m pic.twitter.com/Ko4rXi10mf
— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) January 11, 2018
UPDATED Eric Staal All-Star Game selection story with some really cool quotes from the #mnwild veteran about getting back to his 5th ASG and now with his 3 "pumped up" boys along for the ridehttps://t.co/P1l3YyuXbq
— Michael Russo (@RussoHockey) January 10, 2018
#Gophers basketball badly outplayed in 83-60 road loss to Northwestern. Game details from @Marcus_R_Fuller https://t.co/mXk2s7gmIZ pic.twitter.com/5YSY1EOlEa
— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) January 11, 2018
Another rough night for Gophers: Northwestern beats U by 23 https://t.co/LIBQNeM3h3 pic.twitter.com/OcAm65w5H2
— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) January 11, 2018
Lawyer: Reggie Lynch 'categorically and vehemently' denies allegations https://t.co/JE8hK3B12U pic.twitter.com/5d32BhUOlz
— Star Tribune (@StarTribune) January 10, 2018
Reggie Lynch ‘vehemently’ denies sexual misconduct findings, lawyer says https://t.co/LAv9aLHCAb pic.twitter.com/8C6lzbmMS0
— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) January 10, 2018
Carlie Wagner scores 23 as #Gophers women's basketball routs Penn State in Big Ten road victory https://t.co/lGd7zhIZ9e pic.twitter.com/kcL2LLXYaE
— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) January 11, 2018
#Gophers post best shooting percentage of the @Stollings era en route to 91-71 win at Penn State. https://t.co/9YQGG5zSpr
— Minnesota WBB (@GopherWBB) January 11, 2018
Who Plays Today?
Minnesota Sports Fan News, Articles, Tweets, Stuff:
Spielman finally getting some credit for the team he's put together in Minnesota #SKOL
?: @TheJohnnyMN https://t.co/9rH6MpJnPT
— Minnesota Sports Fan (@realmnsportsfan) January 11, 2018
It's redemption time Sunday.
Do it for Brett. #SKOL
?: @TheJohnnyMN https://t.co/8jpZo7rJTv
— Minnesota Sports Fan (@realmnsportsfan) January 11, 2018
Should the Wolves trade for Tyreke Evans?@TheJohnnyMN did the leg-work, you make the decision: #AllEyesNorthhttps://t.co/NCpMnwIS2p
— Minnesota Sports Fan (@realmnsportsfan) January 11, 2018
So far, #MNTwins' signings are underwhelming…
Tillman would be no different. Where's the splash signing??: @TheJohnnyMN https://t.co/Ybw35AunMU
— Minnesota Sports Fan (@realmnsportsfan) January 10, 2018
When the Pohlad's invite you to their billion dollar pool party @Twins #NoSplashinghere pic.twitter.com/T1ZFgBkvFs
— David Dolan (@daviddolan00) January 10, 2018
Someone call @nflcommish. Start the investigation early. @HunterHanowski on top of shit.#SKOL #PeopleDontForget #ScrewDat pic.twitter.com/vTtKdzHAVJ
— Minnesota Sports Fan (@realmnsportsfan) January 10, 2018
When I think an article is going to flop, but it ends up working out pic.twitter.com/nWvsXBLxzN
— Johnny Minnesota (@TheJohnnyMN) January 10, 2018
.@StephMFoster caught our production meeting before our last podcast. #SKOL #BringItHome pic.twitter.com/qGqdoIdxai
— Minnesota Sports Fan (@realmnsportsfan) January 10, 2018
Others in Minnesota:
BLOG: #Gophers defenseman Ryan Lindgren speaks up, and his play does, too. Plus, a note on goalies and health updates. https://t.co/1eqXhfokxT pic.twitter.com/0oiAPSL09f
— Randy Johnson (@RJstrib) January 11, 2018
Talking Preps podcast: That Edina hockey livestream fee thing, Greyhounds on top, hoops and more https://t.co/2bTjEyHv4r #mshsl pic.twitter.com/94mRtPrX7d
— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) January 10, 2018
.@LynxCoachReeve to take part in USA Basketball training camp next month. https://t.co/68QxlENBjB #LosLynx #WNBA pic.twitter.com/KT9PhxJx43
— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) January 10, 2018
Slow free agent market is sign teams, including #MNTwins, have wiser strategies, writes @MillerStrib https://t.co/hpkGkpiae8 pic.twitter.com/j6XD9LJukV
— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) January 10, 2018
Brett Favre has new concussion documentary, says he prefers that his grandsons play golf. @RandBall writes: https://t.co/tpLSPaeZo5 #Vikings #NFL #Packers pic.twitter.com/FKgnY8r3mB
— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) January 10, 2018
National Stories to Watch:
The Panthers are reportedly hiring Norv Turner to be their offensive coordinator https://t.co/cXsLjI4wPJ
— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) January 11, 2018
The NBA just announced that Isaiah Thomas was fined $20K, no suspension, for his lariat on Andrew Wiggins. So Cavs will have him Thursday in Toronto.
— Blake Murphy (@BlakeMurphyODC) January 10, 2018
Isaiah Thomas wipes his ass with $20k. What a wad of bullshit. https://t.co/5QwtcqdTjk
— Minnesota Sports Fan (@realmnsportsfan) January 10, 2018
Lou Williams: 1st Clippers player with a 50-point game since Charles Smith against the Nuggets in December 1990.
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) January 11, 2018
More on Kevin Durant's 20,000 career points: He is the second youngest player in NBA history to reach 20,000 points (behind only LeBron James) & is the first player to score his 20,000th career point as a member of the Warriors.
— Warriors PR (@WarriorsPR) January 11, 2018
This morning, Texas announced that guard Andrew Jones had been diagnosed with leukemia.
Tonight, they knocked off No. 16 TCU in double OT and held his jersey high after the game. https://t.co/zLl8E6VYGT pic.twitter.com/yRwGk6KRD6
— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) January 11, 2018
Jay Bruce, Mets agree to three-year, $39M contract, per @JerryCrasnick, @Ken_Rosenthal pic.twitter.com/qPFkZWRSQ0
— Bleacher Report MLB (@BR_MLB) January 11, 2018
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