MINNESOTA SPORTS FAN DAILY: Friday, December 8, 2017

MSF Daily: 12/8/17

How’d We Do/Top Stories?

#Gophers had 52.6 percent shooting, including 72 percent in the second half!

Top individual percentages were:
?@_jasminebrunson ? (4-4)
?@CarlieJoWagner 85.7 (12-14)

— Minnesota WBB (@GopherWBB) December 8, 2017

Scored 31 points, tied her 3-pointer career high on 7-for-8 shooting and moved into second in #Gophers history with 232 career triples! pic.twitter.com/YDZ0wNMTQB

— Minnesota WBB (@GopherWBB) December 8, 2017

#Gophers shoot 52.6 percent, led by Carlie Wagner’s 31 points, and win at Georgetown. Recap: https://t.co/x7mC3BBRiv pic.twitter.com/3KxK96YWY5

— Minnesota WBB (@GopherWBB) December 8, 2017

Carlie Wagner's 31 points lead #Gophers women's basketball over Georgetown 73-61 https://t.co/npe0kScYy5 pic.twitter.com/o3BVQc1rU1

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 8, 2017

Who Plays Today?

? Bruce Boudreau, Joel Eriksson Ek, Eric Staal and Mikael Granlund chat with media following practice in Anaheim. pic.twitter.com/UdnRt2JVNs

— Minnesota Wild (@mnwild) December 8, 2017

? Boudreau shuffles lines as #mnwild gears up for tough defensive battle against Anaheim tomorrow → https://t.co/U5ASETNIlI pic.twitter.com/T4izkMGsCb

— Minnesota Wild (@mnwild) December 8, 2017

#mnwild leaves itself vulnerable late in games, @sarah__mclellan writes ahead of tomorrow's game at Anaheim https://t.co/UbfjdGC3Kj pic.twitter.com/ARmefSaqz3

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 8, 2017

Wild notes: Koivu-Granlund separated, Coyle to wing; 13 blown points by the Wild this season https://t.co/Zc3sC1Pq5b

— The Athletic (@TheAthleticMIN) December 8, 2017

They call him "Jared Spurgeon 2.0," and he's doing (and saying) all the right things as he chases his NHL goal. Feature from @dsm_captive https://t.co/CrM0ANLYtY

— The Athletic (@TheAthleticMIN) December 7, 2017

Can Mikko Koivu turn it around? A look at the captain's slow start, from @stateofstats https://t.co/3P0bfRnzUs

— The Athletic (@TheAthleticMIN) December 7, 2017

Minnesota Sports Fan News, Articles, Tweets, Stuff:

Brandon and The Boss – Ep. 2: Meet Johnny Minnesota (@MNsportsNstuff)

Ch.1 #SKOL Dreams/Nightmares
Ch.2 FF Dilemma
Ch.3 #eLITe18Palooza #RTB

Website: https://t.co/Ow5oGgoaZo
Spreaker: https://t.co/7t5IBPHgK3
iTunes: https://t.co/8dokyEk4Bx
GooglePlay: https://t.co/BQtVZDLG5S pic.twitter.com/7sBXXf8XC6

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

People. @reigelsperger_a is going to make #RTB Football ELITE in 2018 (#elite18) and he’s ON CAMPUS THIS WEEKEND. 〽️

Let’s politely follow him and then talk behind his back like good Minnesotans…. ??? #eLITe18Palooza #SkiUMah pic.twitter.com/sb9oJh20oo

— Minnesota Sports Fan (@realmnsportsfan) December 7, 2017

I’m kidding. Don’t talk behind people’s back.

It’s mean.

— Minnesota Sports Fan (@realmnsportsfan) December 7, 2017

I’m kidding. Don’t talk behind people’s back.

It’s mean.

— Minnesota Sports Fan (@realmnsportsfan) December 7, 2017

*knock knock* Go Sioux

— Hunter Hanowski (@HunterHanowski) December 7, 2017

Lol, in football? I’m confused.

— Minnesota Sports Fan (@realmnsportsfan) December 7, 2017

Hmmm…. Big Sky….

..maybe a constellation?

..maybe a tourist attraction in the badlands?

..maybe just an observation as you look up?

..maybe a nickname for your ….

— Minnesota Sports Fan (@realmnsportsfan) December 7, 2017

Idk the Big Sky/NCHC combo is working out well. pic.twitter.com/DQy9UbrvWo

— Hunter Hanowski (@HunterHanowski) December 7, 2017

Ok, but we are talking about D1 programs. I know you guys have good hockey.

Really good intramural teams though on the rest. That’s really cool.

Go, you guys! ??

— Minnesota Sports Fan (@realmnsportsfan) December 7, 2017

Good try. Und played the same amount of NCAA basketball tourney games as U of M did. At least they weren’t the ones getting upset:) pic.twitter.com/R53FkbEg1p

— Hunter Hanowski (@HunterHanowski) December 7, 2017

Yup, they let a BUNCH of intramural teams into that tournament.

It’s kinda like a Pro-Am. Some intramural teams even win sometimes. They make movies and stuff out of teams like that. Cool deal.

— Minnesota Sports Fan (@realmnsportsfan) December 7, 2017

Why do you have him dressed up like the "Gangnam Style" guy?

— jdmill of #TAWpod and StillGotHope.com (@jdmill) December 7, 2017

RTB??????????

— Alexander Reigelsperger (@reigelsperger_a) December 7, 2017

Others in Minnesota:

When prep dynasties collide: Jalen Suggs and Minnehaha Academy edge Tre Jones and Apple Valley in nationally televised boys' hoops showcase. @SouhanStrib was there and has more #mshsl https://t.co/qjjVMsoxh8 pic.twitter.com/Lq1aAvhbmC

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 8, 2017

Concordia (St. Paul) easily reaches Division II volleyball semifinals with 3-0 sweep over New Haven https://t.co/zpWDSnMuOq pic.twitter.com/RRssucVJDt

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 8, 2017

#Vikings' pass rush eyeing big day against familiar foe Matt Kalil, Panthers @Andrew_Krammer writes https://t.co/mLodmtrEPo pic.twitter.com/ItJ62Ez7Lz

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 8, 2017

Gametime! Concordia-St. Paul (@CSPBears) vs. New Haven in the #NCAAVB Division II national quarterfinals. Click here for the link to watch. https://t.co/bsUN2Ky7E8 pic.twitter.com/5HwE17uV7i

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 8, 2017

#Vikings' tight end Kyle Rudolph nominated for NFL's Walter Payton Man of the Year award https://t.co/OyinIaFztm pic.twitter.com/ATKGYVwYLe

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 8, 2017

Here's the most impressive #Vikings statistic from the last three weeks, according to @RandBall. https://t.co/x2qXrVsCHC pic.twitter.com/HHhLczv12H

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 7, 2017

Can #Gophers volleyball get back to Final Four using an 'all 18' mentality? @theothermegryan writes: https://t.co/XFn2uWdMTI pic.twitter.com/YjR1JF8mJv

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 7, 2017

From @LaVelleNeal: Twins actually outbid Angels for Kevin Maitan, plus an evaluation of Wednesday night's trades https://t.co/azNlJmbXnm pic.twitter.com/lYfbGGtfTs

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 7, 2017

#MNTwins Winter Caravan begins January 15. Here's the schedule, including Jose Berrios in Ely and Byron Buxton at Camp Ripley. (But where will @TC_00 show up?) https://t.co/ZApyHjqcmT pic.twitter.com/vwj5w1IMgy

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 7, 2017

#MNTwins sign two former major league infielders to minor-league deals. https://t.co/OTb7x7MKYP pic.twitter.com/4NHusEwAs7

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 7, 2017

Kyle Rudolph named Vikings’ Man of the Year https://t.co/rsGv7YrOqX pic.twitter.com/zLkMzrCTAe

— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) December 8, 2017

Panthers’ Matt Kalil ‘ready to get after it’ against Vikings’ Everson Griffen https://t.co/CpnVCbUMFt pic.twitter.com/imXKkyBFbQ

— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) December 8, 2017

High school basketball: Minnehaha Academy tops Apple Valley in nationally-televised battle https://t.co/QVRZFSX1F7 pic.twitter.com/mBZ7YHQKop

— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) December 8, 2017

How Big Ten volleyball (and Gophers) seemed to pass Pac-12 https://t.co/1wb1AIYIP0 pic.twitter.com/cWxnpSFhQz

— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) December 8, 2017

Look what Wild’s Joel Eriksson Ek found in Iowa: his confidence https://t.co/pn5Wxug8ha pic.twitter.com/xA1jmnKkTH

— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) December 8, 2017

Kyle Rudolph named Vikings’ Man of the Year https://t.co/rsGv7YrOqX pic.twitter.com/FLezxJ5ffY

— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) December 8, 2017

It has taken a village to get Gophers women’s hockey team back on track https://t.co/ySp3GXfBIC pic.twitter.com/Fpr3EiCUZi

— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) December 8, 2017

Vikings’ C.J. Ham finding his groove in first year at fullback https://t.co/OctDiYdcVM pic.twitter.com/vrFiQK4kLh

— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) December 7, 2017

The man, the myth, the legend @SageRosenfels18 is back with a look at the rock the @Vikings success is built on. https://t.co/jXUrLgCq3C

— The Athletic (@TheAthleticMIN) December 7, 2017

A positive sign in the Thibs-Towns saga and more on the @Timberwolves depth and defense issues in the latest from @brittrobson https://t.co/WCgCVLUyUk

— The Athletic (@TheAthleticMIN) December 7, 2017

The latest savvy maneuvers from Falvey and Levine continue a pattern of strategic, data-driven, opportunistic management. My confidence in this FO keeps growing: https://t.co/MTNX7drQoq

— Nick Nelson (@NickNelsonMN) December 8, 2017

In recent weeks, @SethTweets counted down his Top 50 #MNTwins prospects. Tonight, he summarizes the group, finding themes. https://t.co/CJ5QQr8fgF

— Twins Daily (@twinsdaily) December 8, 2017

National Stories to Watch:

Referees and Falcons beat Saints 20-17 in first of two – (Yardbarker) https://t.co/0q2PtSbjef pic.twitter.com/P1OddrGauL

— Saints News Network™ (@SaintsNews) December 8, 2017

Alvin Kamara will not return after being ruled out with a concussion #NOvsATL pic.twitter.com/EJGVHtanHD

— Bleacher Report NFL (@BR_NFL) December 8, 2017

CLUTCH GENE, ENGAGE!@debo with an UNREAL interception! #InBrotherhood#NOvsATL pic.twitter.com/s5ri1lx3BL

— NFL (@NFL) December 8, 2017

Well here is one I did not expect. Hope Solo running for US Soccer President. https://t.co/CbeC7ij9dm

— Julie Foudy (@JulieFoudy) December 8, 2017

Trade summary:

Nets get – Jahlil Okafor, Nik Stauskas
76ers get – Trevor Booker

Nets will release Sean Kilpatrick.

— FantasyLabs NBA (@FantasyLabsNBA) December 7, 2017

Mayhem finish in Philly.
Embiid FTW no good.
Lonzo coast-to-coast to set up Ingram … BANG!

Kevin Harlan on the call: pic.twitter.com/QBgThfTcTV

— Rob Perez (@World_Wide_Wob) December 8, 2017

Ben Simmons recorded his 3rd triple-double of the season with 12 PTS,13 REB & a career-high 15 AST for the @sixers! pic.twitter.com/kF9vj4hp9v

— Michael Nkem Ezealor (@iamsportingmike) December 8, 2017

LeBron has purchased a 16,000-square foot home in LA for..$23 million. Home was built on vacant lot that sold for $5.1M two years ago (via @LATHotProperty) pic.twitter.com/UsDm3R9vXj

— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) December 7, 2017

Social Media:

2 years ago today, 39-year old KG THREW IT DOWN. ?? pic.twitter.com/bDiYkiBSrJ

— KG's Area 21 (@KGArea21) December 8, 2017

Vic Viramontes @VicViramontes10 @ Riverside City JuCo @RCCTigerFB visited by @Coach_Fleck of @GopherFootball pic.twitter.com/hQ5nFxf2v5

— JuCo Football Forer (@JuCoFootballACE) December 8, 2017

.@NickSwardson coming in hot about his love for his home state of Minnesota #OnlyinMN pic.twitter.com/X9QMssm7DU

— mspmag (@mspmag) December 7, 2017

.@NickSwardson is my hero. https://t.co/VoUciqa9fa

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

Great visit with my future coaches 〽️?? #RTB pic.twitter.com/Xoybx6djge

— VIC VIRAMONTES (@VicViramontes10) December 8, 2017

ROW THE BOAT BIG BOY ???

— JORDAN CAMPBELL WCA (@J_campbell_COS) December 8, 2017

Yes sir big boy!?? https://t.co/KNSLLDKoKj

— VIC VIRAMONTES (@VicViramontes10) December 8, 2017

If things go as #Gophers fans hope this weekend, lots of us will want to buy dinner for @ZackAnnexstad … after he graduates college, of course. #RTB #Gophers #IMG

— Gophers Forever (@RTBGophers) December 7, 2017

Ronaldo adds a 5th Ballon d'Or to his trophy case pic.twitter.com/ySgssgPjFt

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) December 7, 2017

Bleacher Report making typos…

And why is Ronaldo putting balloons in his trophy case?

And why is it a story? https://t.co/9D7sWpJaUt

— Minnesota Sports Fan (@realmnsportsfan) December 7, 2017

As we watch NFL teams struggle from GM to GM in a wasteland of mediocracy..Today we honor our own local hero..the man who gives us hope through consistency and cap space..Who demands high character men and leads by example both off the field and in the weight room..

The General. pic.twitter.com/3YABj63X6o

— Luke Inman (@Luke_Spinman) December 7, 2017

Who half of Minnesota wanted fired last year, lol. https://t.co/kpDbz5jykB

— Minnesota Sports Fan (@realmnsportsfan) December 7, 2017

MSF Daily tag-teamed by Johnny Minnesota (@MNsportsNstuff) & The Boss@RealMNSportsFan