MINNESOTA SPORTS FAN DAILY: Wednesday, December 20, 2017
MSF Daily: 12/20/17
How’d We Do/Top Stories?
? Bruce Boudreau on Mikko Koivu ending his drought, Joel Eriksson Ek’s game and more from Ottawa. pic.twitter.com/AIOZ68jGlC
— Minnesota Wild (@mnwild) December 20, 2017
? Stalock, Prosser, Koivu and Staal recap #MINvsOTT. pic.twitter.com/OjCarILYG0
— Minnesota Wild (@mnwild) December 20, 2017
A tough stretch for #mnwild veteran Marcus Foligno as he tries to stay sharp while being a healthy scratch. @sarah__mclellan writes: https://t.co/GBeTHqhqQc #NHL pic.twitter.com/Crx9W2GKiw
— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 19, 2017
Wild’s Marcus Foligno back in lineup: ‘I learned my lesson.’ https://t.co/PG5F9bS45j pic.twitter.com/XnyBUWmLNx
— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) December 19, 2017
Congratulations @AnthonyBarr, @EversonGriffen, @XavierRhodes29_ and @athielen19 on being named to the Pro Bowl!
?: https://t.co/d2ZMfSzf1i pic.twitter.com/dZxLADMl2b
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) December 20, 2017
Four Vikings named to the Pro Bowl https://t.co/pkWMIa3Sm0 pic.twitter.com/xIyGwzoaqG
— Star Tribune (@StarTribune) December 20, 2017
Adam Thielen's Remarkable Timeline:
2009: $500 college scholarship to Minnesota State
2013: Undrafted
2014-16: Vikings pay him $1.5M total
Before 2017 season: Gets $10M guarantee
2017: Makes Pro Bowl pic.twitter.com/G8PDiCSdh2
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) December 20, 2017
Vikings have four players selected to Pro Bowl, including 3rd straight time for Everson Griffen, Anthony Barr https://t.co/fX01rrxZ3D pic.twitter.com/3yZeiGzRDV
— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) December 20, 2017
Vikings safety Harrison Smith left off Pro Bowl roster https://t.co/iwUkPVinvE pic.twitter.com/VWtsi7d5NY
— 1500 ESPN (@1500ESPN) December 20, 2017
Xavier Rhodes, Anthony Barr, Everson Griffen, and Adam Thielen have been named to the Pro Bowl as voted by fans, coaches, and players. Congratulations to them and #Skol! #RhodesClosed #APackerWalkedIntoABarr #SackDaddy #DetroitLakesGoCrazy pic.twitter.com/qLhX0ENgCj
— Last Word On Vikings (@LWOS_Vikings) December 20, 2017
Who Plays Today?
Portland guard Damian Lillard said hecklers shouted slurs at him outside Target Center after Monday night’s #Twolves game. https://t.co/AHjs9zD2QO pic.twitter.com/JGO8bujG68
— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 19, 2017
Jimmy Butler’s big game vs. Portland shows why Wiggins and the #Twolves can’t settle for jump shots. @RandBall writes: https://t.co/qVCMZiwhd1
— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 19, 2017
Why did the Wolves sign Crawford? This is why https://t.co/G4nIv62V3r pic.twitter.com/kSsKy8f8GY
— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 19, 2017
Butler says Wiggins and Towns ‘can be as great as they want to be’ … if they buy in and defend https://t.co/ar93sQ4rpH pic.twitter.com/8oSGnr2Ko1
— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) December 20, 2017
The latest from @brittrobson: An ode to the veterans who fueled Monday’s big @Timberwolves win over Portland. #alleyesnorth https://t.co/dsTWF08HBq
— The Athletic (@TheAthleticMIN) December 19, 2017
The time is now to invest in the energy and the process of Gopher football. #Gophers #SkiUMah #RTB #eLITe18 pic.twitter.com/9QDRcam6ax
— Minnesota Football (@GopherFootball) December 20, 2017
Another one from the #OhioOperation!
Get ready for @a_reigelsperger. ? pic.twitter.com/FcXrqfZgdz
— Minnesota Football (@GopherFootball) December 20, 2017
Fastest man in the state of Georgia!
Check out @TerellSmith7's highlights. ? pic.twitter.com/E8uZ9CPoMs
— Minnesota Football (@GopherFootball) December 20, 2017
We can't wait to get you here, @MAhanotu! pic.twitter.com/HhxSkhfX9U
— Minnesota Football (@GopherFootball) December 20, 2017
He can run, he can jump, he's an outstanding athlete.
Happy to have ya, @R_bateman2! pic.twitter.com/K82PUWNqnk
— Minnesota Football (@GopherFootball) December 20, 2017
Welcome to the #Gophers family, @TRush_27! pic.twitter.com/iu0vNjRTl5
— Minnesota Football (@GopherFootball) December 20, 2017
He's going to bring a lot to this team.
Welcome, @Curtisdunlapjr! pic.twitter.com/hT1SxzGcsZ
— Minnesota Football (@GopherFootball) December 20, 2017
Another elite addition for the #Gophers!
We can't wait for you to be here, @NolanEdmonds22. pic.twitter.com/Q9k1yEmEHy
— Minnesota Football (@GopherFootball) December 20, 2017
From Georgia to Minnesota!#Gophers, meet the newest addition @@_okonji. pic.twitter.com/FKfHzN86Vp
— Minnesota Football (@GopherFootball) December 20, 2017
"He brings size, length, and strength."
We're excited to have Erik Gibson join the #Gophers! pic.twitter.com/aGGX1ByMqi
— Minnesota Football (@GopherFootball) December 20, 2017
He's everything the #Gophers are looking for in a person.
All the way from Jacksonville, Florida. Welcome, @Cjsmith004! pic.twitter.com/BMFGuJH6MA
— Minnesota Football (@GopherFootball) December 20, 2017
Join us in welcoming @BryceWill21! ? pic.twitter.com/0HCb5Ya7ca
— Minnesota Football (@GopherFootball) December 20, 2017
"He'll fit right in with the #Gophers culture."
We'll see you this spring, @DanielFaalele_! pic.twitter.com/ic2DhvDsmS
— Minnesota Football (@GopherFootball) December 20, 2017
Minnesota native @ZackAnnexstad is officially a member of the #Gophers familyi.
Welcome home. 〽 pic.twitter.com/gTb5EHOKzT
— Minnesota Football (@GopherFootball) December 20, 2017
"He is explosive, he is athletic, he is a tough guy."
Excited for you to join us, @BraeDeuce2! pic.twitter.com/eEMcrFkIxC
— Minnesota Football (@GopherFootball) December 20, 2017
The 19th rated tight end in the nation from St. Cloud..
Give it up for #Gophers @brevynford_03! pic.twitter.com/CbefXwabM8
— Minnesota Football (@GopherFootball) December 20, 2017
We're really, really excited for you to join us, @Grantjnorton99! ? pic.twitter.com/vW1jQlPes3
— Minnesota Football (@GopherFootball) December 20, 2017
Tomorrow’s the big day. #Gophers #SkiUMah #RTB https://t.co/whgExMRhax
— Minnesota Football (@GopherFootball) December 19, 2017
Gophers’ 2018 recruiting class ranked #UMN’s highest since 2008 https://t.co/s77k3GorhZ pic.twitter.com/Va6YbTDROd
— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) December 19, 2017
#Gophers, Fleck not entirely sure what they’re getting with often-injured recruit Benny Sapp III of Eden Prairie. @RJstrib writes: https://t.co/AhZUuuvtqs pic.twitter.com/kmqzCIBZbl
— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 19, 2017
Gophers football recruits bond through Instagram and … hypnosis https://t.co/1D0MFVx94r pic.twitter.com/31MXMkyWMe
— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) December 20, 2017
ESPN on #Gophers recruiting: “Minnesota has never signed top-25 class since ESPN began ranking. In fact, Gophers havent even come close. In past 4 yrs, avg class rank was 58. That makes the work of Fleck & staff otherworldly, with Minnesota sitting at 23” https://t.co/tx80fTkrkl pic.twitter.com/EJ8XaQ34BL
— GopherHole.com (@GopherHole) December 19, 2017
At 7 am tomorrow I will join the Big Ten and THE University of Minnesota .. a dream I’ve had since I was 4 years old .. so many people told me I would never make it here .. thank you to @Coach_Fleck for believing in me .. December 20th, at 2Pm in Main Gym of Wayne High School .. pic.twitter.com/4IV19Kr6ol
— Alexander Reigelsperger (@reigelsperger_a) December 19, 2017
Nobody is rowing harder than @reigelsperger_a.
Can’t wait to have you on campus!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!#SkiUMah? #RTB〽️#RealMNSportsFam https://t.co/tL6y6lzYn8
— Minnesota Sports Fan (@realmnsportsfan) December 19, 2017
Elite. #Dec20th pic.twitter.com/epWDJ2i2eD
— Abi Okonji (@_okonji) December 20, 2017
It’s official tomorrow ⛵️‼️ pic.twitter.com/b6XYKvN6NW
— CJ Smith lll (@Cjsmith004) December 20, 2017
I’ll see you all there tomorrow, 11:30! 〽️??♂️?#RTB pic.twitter.com/7drSpBXHZd
— Grant Norton (@Grantjnorton99) December 20, 2017
Minnesota Sports Fan News, Articles, Tweets, Stuff:
Did you know the #SKOL 3rd Down Defense was this good?
?: @TheJohnnyMN https://t.co/B9GWFaT7KT
— Minnesota Sports Fan (@realmnsportsfan) December 19, 2017
ICYMI:
Jimmy Butler and Jamal Crawford save the day.. #AllEyesNorth
?: @TheJohnnyMN https://t.co/Q71EQTlDFA
— Minnesota Sports Fan (@realmnsportsfan) December 19, 2017
The @NFL sure has been around a long time for this to still be undecided…#SKOL #CatchGate #CatchRule
?:@TheJohnnyMN https://t.co/hIpXXNXT63
— Minnesota Sports Fan (@realmnsportsfan) December 19, 2017
Things are pretty sour between KG and the Wolves…
But maybe… someday… ?? #AllEyesNorth
?: @TheJohnnyMN https://t.co/XWCKvo4NM8
— Minnesota Sports Fan (@realmnsportsfan) December 19, 2017
Others in Minnesota:
How is the #Vikings offense creating space for its playmakers? @Andrew_Krammer shows you on his film review. https://t.co/1j7dKX8JRH pic.twitter.com/GtJym1ZKV0
— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 19, 2017
Does coach Mike Zimmer’s leadership of the NFC North-winning #Vikings make him your choice for Minnesota Sportsperson of the Year? Vote here: https://t.co/yV4y9hyXh8 pic.twitter.com/BYczKXZYaG
— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 19, 2017
Soccer and St. Patrick’s Day? @MNUFC to open season March 3 at San Jose; home opener March 17 vs. Chicago Fire. https://t.co/jXTcKq3zwl pic.twitter.com/QPxkBQgyZ9
— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 19, 2017
Almost 3,500 votes have been cast so far in our fans’ first-round vote for Minnesota Sportsperson of the Year. The four leaders are pictured. Vote here: https://t.co/yV4y9hyXh8 pic.twitter.com/raApyg9Mke
— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 19, 2017
Former sports radio host Jeff Dubay pleads guilty to third-degree assault, a felony, in beating of woman in Cottage Grove. https://t.co/usQQAbQ5Kl
— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 19, 2017
Former Lakeville South star Nate Knoepke leaves #Gophers hockey team for USHL. https://t.co/nSrv39Dkzb pic.twitter.com/vBNBKAD5fR
— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 19, 2017
Vikings’ Teddy Bridgewater inspiration for children’s book ‘Little Bear Teddy’ https://t.co/Y1Z4WLeiTV pic.twitter.com/bCISaoJh9E
— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) December 20, 2017
Celebrating 25 years of Savagery at Tavern23! We’re here til 6. @DanBarreiroKFAN @jgkfan @lou_nanne pic.twitter.com/ooG81S6sFF
— KFAN1003 (@KFAN1003) December 19, 2017
National Stories to Watch:
Lane Kiffin has reportedly agreed to a 10-year contract extension as football coach at Florida Atlantic. https://t.co/KUQSRUoxYG pic.twitter.com/vI62QKZo5r
— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 19, 2017
Update: Aaron Rodgers will not play for the #Packers against the #Vikings on Saturday night. https://t.co/czrG1Lcd0F
— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 19, 2017
#Packers QB Aaron Rodgers goes on injured reserve, done for the season https://t.co/dHOq3U6yYY pic.twitter.com/Y4ZnSKwF66
— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) December 19, 2017
Nashville to get #MLS expansion team; Wilfs part of ownership group. https://t.co/88tU6VKm5B
— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 19, 2017
Vikings owners get a piece of an MLS franchise after all https://t.co/qtaCcTPab1 pic.twitter.com/MOzTvKz0gL
— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) December 19, 2017
ESPN president John Skipper resigns, cites substance abuse problems. https://t.co/bSTwzdtssI pic.twitter.com/ZCEftSUw35
— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 19, 2017
Former #Gophers coach Jerry Kill steps down at Rutgers https://t.co/ka27sH6pL7 pic.twitter.com/G2SeuOwSY5
— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) December 19, 2017
Mamba Mentality. pic.twitter.com/CrXvLGFYXA
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) December 19, 2017
The ? tops the latest weekly player rankings. pic.twitter.com/kYmvcy8Ptd
— ESPN (@espn) December 19, 2017
Lane Kiffin agrees to 10-year contract extension to be head coach at FAU/Casanova of Boca Ratonhttps://t.co/1g3oPQnIY3 pic.twitter.com/9TSlV1smzg
— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) December 20, 2017
The team with the most players selected to the 2018 #ProBowl?
The @steelers! (8) pic.twitter.com/ape85B6Tli
— NFL (@NFL) December 20, 2017
Social Media:
Fit for Kings ?#RuleTheNorth pic.twitter.com/ttzqDL2nSn
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) December 19, 2017
Headed to the #ProBowl for the first time, @athielen19 is humbled to be selected.
(via @NFLTotalAccess) pic.twitter.com/i0cLXKNRNm
— NFL Network (@nflnetwork) December 20, 2017
Excited to return to #92Noon tomorrow. Victorious #mnwild HC Bruce Boudreau joins at 9. We debut our annual “A Vikings Christmas” song, too, & @ProFootballTalk and @BirkMatt opine on football. Talk tomorrow.
— Paul Allen (@PAOnTheMic) December 20, 2017
Smart, waiting to unveil the biggest-name guest until later. Adds to the suspense.
— Aaron Gleeman (@AaronGleeman) December 20, 2017
Always a pleasure to have @Lindsay_13 join practice! ?#Gophers #SkiUMah pic.twitter.com/rT6pJS5ozw
— Minnesota WBB (@GopherWBB) December 19, 2017
Shoutout to everyone behind the sharp new look of @kare11 that debuted today…even more of a shout out to the hard work and patience of @Becky_Eckblad. (We’re still trying to code @Dave_Schwartz’s new look into the switcher.) pic.twitter.com/SZXpqd6lzM
— Brandon McCauley (@bpmccauley) December 20, 2017
Heck of a win for the @mnwild in Ottawa tonight.
— Dave Schwartz (@Dave_Schwartz) December 20, 2017
3pt night for Staal
Koivu scored big tying goal
Huge goals by Prosser and Brodin in 3rd
Wild come from down 2 to winOn to Florida…
— Anthony LaPanta (@AnthonyLaPanta) December 20, 2017
One of the best pictures I’ve seen this year! #skol pic.twitter.com/iQcRZPrhrT
— Luke Inman (@Luke_Spinman) December 20, 2017
I’d be in the “I want the packers at their best” camp if we had anything to prove, but this team is battle tested. Beaten playoff contenders on the road, at home, in prime time, and with various backups all over the field. Now I just want to stack wins and get to the show.
— Luke Braun (@spokenflow22) December 19, 2017
When Kobe Bryant debuted, Jack Nicholson’s seats were $600 per game. Tonight, face value is north of $3,000. pic.twitter.com/WUlpSZR56q
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) December 19, 2017
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