MINNESOTA SPORTS FAN DAILY: Wednesday, January 17, 2018
4 Days to Philly:
The #MinneapolisMiracle was so crazy, even @EversonGriffen was lost for words.#BringItHome pic.twitter.com/OXTd9L4pjJ
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) January 16, 2018
.@PSChrags is right.@Brian_Robison has seen it all.
?: @GMFB/@NFLNetwork pic.twitter.com/jcU4LHC4s8
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) January 16, 2018
.@stefondiggs was made for that moment.
?: @Nate13Burleson/@GMFB pic.twitter.com/5rhk1dU8XX
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) January 16, 2018
The biggest win of the year calls for the best Big Heads yet. #BringItHome
?: https://t.co/DoyplB2twA pic.twitter.com/ejJ3aXDHFg
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) January 16, 2018
Offensive MVP ✔️
Defensive MVP ✔️
Coach of the Year ✔️@espn gave 3 of their 4 NFC North postseason awards to #Vikings.?: https://t.co/MJgO8WXn6b pic.twitter.com/oes7noGqrg
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) January 16, 2018
#Vikings vs. Eagles matchup to watch: CB Xavier Rhodes takes on WR Alshon Jeffery. https://t.co/6dSAQRzFBQ pic.twitter.com/Y8FNZGdZX1
— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) January 17, 2018
From one of the "less qualified" NFL coaches to the NFC title game vs. the #Vikings, the Eagles' Doug Pederson is proving people wrong. https://t.co/elUrT7mtLx pic.twitter.com/5eTh2xEqio
— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) January 17, 2018
Listen to our @AccessVikings crew: The #Vikings ride a miraculous play into the NFC title game in Philly. https://t.co/nRC2Jg73yA pic.twitter.com/QprqjrZyn8
— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) January 16, 2018
Who's the MVP of the #Vikings defense? Argue away — because that's what the players did when @markcraignfl started asking. https://t.co/oDcRB3oy3S pic.twitter.com/EpRCFjfXbs
— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) January 16, 2018
History says #Vikings struggle outside; recent history says otherwise. @RandBall writes: https://t.co/wF0gw8JSc2 pic.twitter.com/shY5N65eLP
— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) January 16, 2018
If Vikings make Super Bowl, season-ticket holders will learn Monday if they, too, have a shot https://t.co/qbkM0A2nb7 pic.twitter.com/chys2RUlIE
— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) January 17, 2018
Awesome storyline that compiles all the best footage, photos, and quotes from the #MinneapolisMiracle https://t.co/JDCk3wXF0y pic.twitter.com/go88ZlYmc9
— Steve Grove (@grove) January 17, 2018
Bill Parcells ‘all in’ for Mike Zimmer’s Vikings after being conflicted vs. Saints https://t.co/TSlXdYj1RC pic.twitter.com/DhBXyMN387
— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) January 17, 2018
#Vikings’ dramatic win overshadowed defense’s worst second half of the season https://t.co/XRzlimR33P pic.twitter.com/OP7uMw1VS0
— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) January 16, 2018
NFL players react on Twitter to the #Vikings’ walkoff win https://t.co/QCa76yeL0O pic.twitter.com/Gg6IEArzlx
— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) January 16, 2018
Vikings sign TE Nick Truesdell to practice squad, release tackle Storm Norton #Vikings https://t.co/qol51tCoI3 pic.twitter.com/v6U9F1qiqa
— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) January 16, 2018
Vikings have gotten better playing outdoors in recent years https://t.co/hvoHcYNB8y
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) January 17, 2018
How’d We Do/Top Stories?
Wolves lose 108-102.
Final stats ?⤵️@JimmyButler 28p | 7r | 4a | 5s | 2b@TajGibson22 18p | 7r | 3s@KarlTowns 15p | 12r | 3b@Teague0 13p | 6a | 2s@22wiggins 9p | 4r | 4a@JCrossover 8p | 2r | 2a@GorguiDieng 5p | 2r | 2b@1Tyus 4p @NemanjaBjelica 2p— Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) January 17, 2018
#Twolves' winning ways come crashing down in bad loss at Orlando, 108-102. https://t.co/UzklYC83BH pic.twitter.com/XNmnXjrU1I
— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) January 17, 2018
Magic end Timberwolves’ five-game win streak, 108-102 https://t.co/BHiwkalCoK #Timberwolves pic.twitter.com/b8T6oj0RN8
— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) January 17, 2018
Nemanja Bjelica on the scuffle with Aaron Afflalo: "I was just trying to protect myself." https://t.co/NDonaHcd1x #Twolves pic.twitter.com/h8XgjASERE
— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) January 17, 2018
Quicker thinking made Stefon Diggs the #Vikings' hero Sunday, writes @SouhanStrib. https://t.co/Nm8iw02gks pic.twitter.com/oUfUVtwFlu
— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) January 17, 2018
PHOTO GALLERY: Orlando 108, #Twolves 102 https://t.co/DADDU38M9h pic.twitter.com/WqUSB7kWzY
— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) January 17, 2018
A look at the @Timberwolves' newest two-way signee, Amile Jefferson, and what he could bring to the team, from @BlakeMurphyODC.https://t.co/GqnblYJh1j
— The Athletic (@TheAthleticMIN) January 16, 2018
Who Plays Today?
Minnesota Sports Fan News, Articles, Tweets, Stuff:
This one is gonna hurt… #RTB〽️ #SkiUMah
?: @TheJohnnyMN https://t.co/avQOGQsFuN
— Minnesota Sports Fan (@realmnsportsfan) January 17, 2018
If you didn't know, Nemanja Bjelica was raised on the streets of Serbia….. #AllEyesNorth
?: @TheJohnnyMN https://t.co/Likv2Dv8gy
— Minnesota Sports Fan (@realmnsportsfan) January 17, 2018
Sunday's game might be a challenge, but his isn't.#SKOL
?: @TheJohnnyMN https://t.co/ROeSzrt729
— Minnesota Sports Fan (@realmnsportsfan) January 17, 2018
ICYMI:
Get your 25 jerseys out. #AllEyesNorth
?: @TheJohnnyMN https://t.co/0zPhbKIwX4
— Minnesota Sports Fan (@realmnsportsfan) January 16, 2018
I’ll just leave this right here pic.twitter.com/ovry7WAHrb
— Johnny Minnesota (@TheJohnnyMN) January 17, 2018
Bjelly dodges Aaron Afflalo’s haymaker and immediately responds w/a Serbian style headlock. pic.twitter.com/LGeQWF2HY6
— Johnny Minnesota (@TheJohnnyMN) January 17, 2018
If you thought Sunshine from Remember the Titans was smooth… https://t.co/myUfi2hG4n
— Johnny Minnesota (@TheJohnnyMN) January 16, 2018
Updated Millie Power Rankings:
1) Millie Wall
2) Meek Mill(y)
3) Milly Rock
4) A Milli – Lil Wayne Song— Johnny Minnesota (@TheJohnnyMN) January 16, 2018
Two Shay, Hunt Her.
Updated Millie Rankings:
1) Millie Wall – ?
2) A Milli – Lil Wayne Song
3) Milly Rock – ??
4) Meek Mill(y)
5) Mille(nnials)— Johnny Minnesota (@TheJohnnyMN) January 16, 2018
This is acceptable. Carry on
— Hunter Hanowski (@HunterHanowski) January 16, 2018
Others in Minnesota:
Welcome to the new world: Athletes Village will change nearly everything about #Gophers athletics. https://t.co/CbISwT6AjP pic.twitter.com/uVOzxzzu3A
— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) January 17, 2018
Step inside for a digital tour of Athletes Village. #Gophers https://t.co/BObtvkXRoU pic.twitter.com/Xndpe87hgW
— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) January 17, 2018
With roster decisions looming, @MNUFC coach Adrian Heath anticipates an active week. #MNUFC https://t.co/JnW8teet0V pic.twitter.com/H2BSpdQGZ7
— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) January 17, 2018
Pair of fishing enthusiasts bait Minnesota State High School League for bass-fishing event. https://t.co/UCtZmIih7n pic.twitter.com/MW7Kn36Lsi
— Star Tribune (@StarTribune) January 17, 2018
Those interested in early turkey season lottery need to apply by Jan. 26. https://t.co/lZFsaZA7lU pic.twitter.com/09x904GpKa
— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) January 17, 2018
More pro sports are leagues using analytics to amp fan engagement, .@ChristopherHine writes, breaking the ice on his North Score beat. https://t.co/3TOTTE6Hh7 pic.twitter.com/XUIu5ttiTx
— Star Tribune (@StarTribune) January 17, 2018
#Vikings Minneapolis Miracle brought back plenty of memories for the #Gophers Don Lucia. https://t.co/TzQBs0q4rS pic.twitter.com/Zq1ybCdG0T
— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) January 16, 2018
Columnist Chip Scoggins and new analytics reporter Chris Hine win Sportswriter of the Year honors. Story: https://t.co/ccpC00QjrU
Follow them at:@chipscoggins @ChristopherHine pic.twitter.com/SWkyXlgwgT
— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) January 16, 2018
Apple Valley's @trejones03 becomes Minnesota's 13th McDonald's All American senior. https://t.co/fEJpNCdmC7 #mshsl pic.twitter.com/sCXOVa4zyT
— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) January 16, 2018
Prince’s estate plans ‘live’ Target Center concert on anniversary of his death https://t.co/9a5lxigkXo pic.twitter.com/ErVCNFBLjS
— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) January 17, 2018
A closer look at @GopherHockey defenseman Ryan Lindgren, fresh off his stint at the World Juniors, from @evegoe.https://t.co/FlUo64w99I
— The Athletic (@TheAthleticMIN) January 16, 2018
National Stories to Watch:
The Loop’s Super Bowl LII Countdown: Best games https://t.co/7z15bluqLv pic.twitter.com/1aTR1STIU7
— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) January 17, 2018
Source: Some Steelers limited partners plan to lobby Art Rooney to make a coaching change https://t.co/uhVzCWh8gm
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) January 16, 2018
Dick LeBeau waiting to see if Titans want him back https://t.co/ylH3E4wPDB
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) January 17, 2018
Allen Robinson expects to be 100 percent "relatively soon" https://t.co/pcngUTkn4d
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) January 17, 2018
Jets assistant Daylon McCutcheon won’t return to staff https://t.co/9D0f2yVvFS
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) January 17, 2018
Wednesday morning one-liners https://t.co/QfQtRKHQUr
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) January 17, 2018
After a tough loss, Trae Young took responsibility. pic.twitter.com/XiR5rbfghM
— ESPN (@espn) January 17, 2018
Paul Pierce explained his thoughts on the now-cancelled plans to honor both him and Isaiah Thomas on the same night: https://t.co/pUnmEnTuhz pic.twitter.com/KXYQD71mON
— ESPN (@espn) January 17, 2018
2nd straight game for Anthony Davis with at least 45 points and 15 rebounds.
Oh, and the Pelicans beat the Celtics on the road. pic.twitter.com/IYiEHkV7X7
— ESPN (@espn) January 17, 2018
Bengals fans are donating to Blake Bortles' charity … because they really don't like the Steelers. https://t.co/CWFwWGvEfS
— ESPN (@espn) January 16, 2018
The @McDonalds All American Game roster is out.
Time for the new kids to join a list of past legends. pic.twitter.com/hS68QvbnLQ
— ESPN (@espn) January 16, 2018
Will Sunday be just another day at the office for the Patriots? pic.twitter.com/8GARDzUev1
— ESPN (@espn) January 16, 2018
Lauri Markkanen made 100 3-pointers faster than the best shooters in NBA history. pic.twitter.com/ZjQlyZslOG
— ESPN (@espn) January 16, 2018
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