MINNESOTA SPORTS FAN DAILY: Thursday, December 14, 2017

MSF Daily: 12/14/17

How’d We Do/Top Stories?

#Gophers score a season-high 112 points in front of this awesome field trip crowd. Recap: https://t.co/t2B0dnJyrv pic.twitter.com/9dl7ll1ZcK

— Minnesota WBB (@GopherWBB) December 13, 2017

Thank you @CarlieJoWagner and @GopherWBB we had an awesome day at Gopher Field Trip Day!! #senioryear #sophomoreyear #greatrolemodel pic.twitter.com/sOmY5rUMK8

— Panther GBB (@NRHEG_GBB) December 13, 2017

Taiye Bello's first start of the season resulted in a double-double (14 points, 10 rebounds), five steals and two blocks. #Gophers pic.twitter.com/3j4JqeKaaw

— Minnesota WBB (@GopherWBB) December 13, 2017

#Gophers women crush Cal Poly 112-68. Kenisha Bell scores 26; Carlie Wagner and Destiny Pitts add 23 each. https://t.co/odqgwSrXXL pic.twitter.com/B8iwekNlRJ

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 13, 2017

Who Plays Today?

Ever wonder what it's like to be an emergency goalie?
? Connor Beaupre talks suiting up for #mnwild after Devan Dubnyk left Tuesday's game. pic.twitter.com/RLgm5ZxLma

— Minnesota Wild (@mnwild) December 14, 2017

Wild’s Devan Dubnyk misses practice with lower-body injury https://t.co/PH7vpnC2aW pic.twitter.com/MtAt6L6RhP

— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) December 14, 2017

The #leafs are skating outdoors in downtown St. Paul, Minn. — Auston Matthews is not taking part. pic.twitter.com/G2U0grIRzp

— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) December 13, 2017

Maple Leafs play 3-on-3 at outdoor St. Paul rink — with Lakeville South goalie https://t.co/wdvLr7909J pic.twitter.com/qFK8XBLykU

— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) December 13, 2017

The #MNWild’s Jared Spurgeon could return to the lineup next week https://t.co/qNlRrddh0E pic.twitter.com/BmC9xzXrjo

— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) December 13, 2017

Wild goaltender Devan Dubnyk undergoing MRI; Jared Spurgeon returns to practice https://t.co/PEonVQIIFp

— The Athletic (@TheAthleticMIN) December 13, 2017

#Twolves don't have a workload problem as much as they have a depth problem. @RandBall writes: https://t.co/MhTyiCIk84 pic.twitter.com/3cHTmg1TQv

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 13, 2017

In otherwise good offseason, Timberwolves ignored two of biggest needs, and it shows https://t.co/3hGlBCNpYf pic.twitter.com/2ZrxGKIeXb

— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) December 14, 2017

Fatigue? #twolves guard Jimmy Butler doesn't want to hear it as an excuse for Tuesday's OT loss. "If you’re tired, run some extra laps after practice.” @JerryZgoda with more https://t.co/ymNi33Dh0Y pic.twitter.com/uwdbmDHiwr

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 14, 2017

Minnesota Sports Fan News, Articles, Tweets, Stuff:

KAT went at Embiid on Instagram Wednesday night…

…and IMMEDIATELY regretted it. #AllEyesNorth

?: @TheJohnnyMN https://t.co/sK0kCxdF2Z

— Minnesota Sports Fan (@realmnsportsfan) December 14, 2017

#MNTwins making more moves….. for 2019

?: @TheJohnnyMN & I break it down ???https://t.co/zP6hPPvpIa

— Minnesota Sports Fan (@realmnsportsfan) December 13, 2017

Lots of grumbles about KAT this season…

Would you rather have Embiid? #AllEyesNorth

?: @TheJohnnyMN https://t.co/AEEayPmMnS

— Minnesota Sports Fan (@realmnsportsfan) December 13, 2017

Hey #MNTwins fans… Would ya?

?: @TheJohnnyMN https://t.co/VvQBliGg5J

— Minnesota Sports Fan (@realmnsportsfan) December 14, 2017

No last minute offer could change where I’m at .. ?? HO〽️E

— Alexander Reigelsperger (@reigelsperger_a) December 13, 2017

When you're rowing, you're rowing.

Wave to the past and be ready for the future!#RTB〽️ #RowSoHard #JustKeepRowing #RowRowRowTheBoat #SkiUMah https://t.co/MCtzRZ1f9l

— Minnesota Sports Fan (@realmnsportsfan) December 14, 2017

Others in Minnesota:

Pitching patience: #mntwins sign free-agent pitcher Michael Pineda (who underwent Tommy John surgery in July), look to lure 'priority' in Yu Darvish. Updated story from @LaVelleNeal https://t.co/7om5enetHi pic.twitter.com/I4HztanUAI

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 14, 2017

#Vikings, with lingering injuries on the offensive line, might entrust safety net Rashod Hill with even bigger role against Bengals. More from @Andrew_Krammer https://t.co/ZYI4DTdhYk pic.twitter.com/mFt4eze9NF

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 14, 2017

Four-position player Jeremiah Sirles provides #Vikings needed versatility on offensive line. Column from Patrick Reusse https://t.co/2cBgEXlLfq pic.twitter.com/gSDnP09fRm

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 14, 2017

Obviously getting Michael Pineda healthy is the biggest key, and once that happens moving away from Yankee Stadium should help with his past home run issues, but I also think there's a chance the Twins could make some changes to his fastball/cutter usage. https://t.co/5JoAAsUElx

— Aaron Gleeman (@AaronGleeman) December 13, 2017

The future home of Minnesota’s major league soccer team is starting to take shape. Construction crews in St. Paul are making progress on the new stadium for the @MNUFC. | https://t.co/LkoMAJKpdS pic.twitter.com/DMepBM7LIg

— WCCO – CBS Minnesota (@WCCO) December 14, 2017

Vikings’ Mike Zimmer vs. Bengals’ Marvin Lewis: awkward time for friends to face off https://t.co/tErUBY2PBX pic.twitter.com/ZkuXxX0cL8

— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) December 14, 2017

I get publicly shamed by @WolvesRadio during minute 42 of @PhilMackey & @1500ESPNJudd. Apparently I’m on my way to Iowa ? https://t.co/S2ghUsdnB5

— Real Super Dave (@SuperStatsDave) December 13, 2017

? Catch up on the @IAWild and #mnwild prospects in the Prospect Report → https://t.co/25njRdAGqa pic.twitter.com/yYjzu1vksD

— Minnesota Wild (@mnwild) December 14, 2017

Kyle Rudolph sidelined with ankle injury; Vikings hurting for tight ends https://t.co/B6E8hncBCL pic.twitter.com/k1zVIvVTBW

— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) December 14, 2017

#Vikings coach Mike Zimmer lends voice of support to Bengals coach Marvin Lewis: 'He should be able to stay there as long as he wants.' https://t.co/s8oG0KZ0vQ pic.twitter.com/Xs2rcvgCB0

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 13, 2017

Zimmer says he's optimistic about health of #Vikings offensive line heading into Sunday's game with Bengals. @GoesslingStrib writes: https://t.co/wSjhBQEbTZ pic.twitter.com/zFO2t3GpZU

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 13, 2017

Who is your Minnesota Sportsperson of the Year? Suggest names for our fans' ballot here. https://t.co/EobLLBVqxY pic.twitter.com/DUD1717JcM

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 13, 2017

Pineda signing is another smart move by the #MNTwins. @RandBall explains: https://t.co/lYLfodK5li pic.twitter.com/PNV6hZ5ST9

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 13, 2017

Twins have 'tremendous interest' in Yu Darvish, from @LaVelleNeal at the winter meetings https://t.co/qrCunCfHNS pic.twitter.com/GHaJ2iqYjM

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 13, 2017

Case Keenum has been the best quarterback in the #NFL operating outside the pocket this season. @GoesslingStrib writes: https://t.co/wp8EBWuofo pic.twitter.com/WmqbtSTmSA

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 13, 2017

Richard Pitino is right … and wrong about fans booing #Gophers players. @SouhanStrib explains: https://t.co/xx2h7XQu2F pic.twitter.com/7VECUpENdT

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) December 13, 2017

Twin Cities competitors hope mixed curling gets a big Olympic moment https://t.co/sEVq0dSGec pic.twitter.com/rGugZUt7if

— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) December 13, 2017

#Vikings could have their starting offensive line intact for the first time in 8 games, Mike Zimmer says https://t.co/GvJuGP7lFO pic.twitter.com/9hVm98G1ug

— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) December 13, 2017

Minnesota’s Mr. Football has yet to make a college choice https://t.co/LAAJc8CACo pic.twitter.com/7JOH96JKxY

— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) December 13, 2017

Paul Molitor acknowledges #mnTwins’ ‘tremendous interest’ in Yu Darvish https://t.co/qP3wEtTpBt pic.twitter.com/M49Zwf9G18

— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) December 13, 2017

Twins sign rehabbing right-hander Michael Pineda to two-year deal #mnTwins https://t.co/ccknBgyW4z pic.twitter.com/vJHziSjhgT

— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) December 13, 2017

How are the @Vikings handling that loss? Just fine. Here's @JonKrawczynski on the prep for Cincinnati.https://t.co/SPCJsZ4ciX

— The Athletic (@TheAthleticMIN) December 13, 2017

Kentucky offers five-star forward Matthew Hurt a scholarship a day after watching him score 48 points | Story: https://t.co/HJkqbAdgRz pic.twitter.com/6W61Z14Yn7

— Evan Daniels (@EvanDaniels) December 13, 2017

National Stories to Watch:

There are new rules in place for the #EarlySigningPeriod, but fear not: You can still sign over 25 players. @SWiltfong247 explains https://t.co/eltW1beFAz pic.twitter.com/AKVlAd71tP

— 247Sports (@247Sports) December 13, 2017

Report: @Mariners sign Juan Nicasio to two-year deal. #MLBHotStove https://t.co/hfU4ox8yWd pic.twitter.com/ERPrrXSjD9

— NBC Sports (@NBCSports) December 14, 2017

“I’m here for the fairytale.”@AaronRodgers12 is back. Can he make some magic happen in Green Bay?

?: @gmfb pic.twitter.com/qXZ9DtYFqT

— NFL Network (@nflnetwork) December 14, 2017

Sidney Crosby V.S Evgeni Malkin in a Zamboni Race… #TightFinish pic.twitter.com/3bKWTKH90R

— Bar South N Celly™ (@BarSouthNCelly) December 14, 2017

Indy mayor shouts out Victor Oladipo at NBA press conference https://t.co/6WEauHL6zv via @8pts9secs pic.twitter.com/3xS1U2Aym7

— FanSided NBA (@FanSidedNBA) December 14, 2017

ICYMI: With scoring up and player stats up, this summer's UFAs could cash in: https://t.co/X0ljKIlehU

— The Athletic NHL (@TheAthleticNHL) December 13, 2017

Social Media:

Four #MNTwins greats from four different countries.

Combined three AL MVP Awards, 13 batting titles, and .308 career AVG. pic.twitter.com/jz6kxbYqQo

— The Twins Almanac (@TwinsAlmanac) December 14, 2017

Back in the Peach State?planting flags down south! 5 Georgia Gophers✈headed to the Twin Cities?.'19s LETS GO! ELITE time to be a Gopher?RTB?

— Maurice Linguist (@CoachMo15) December 13, 2017

Blessed to receive a(n) offer from the University of Nebraska…. but I'm still ROwing that Boat !〽️??

— Benny Sapp III © (@benjaminsapp) December 14, 2017

Tooooooo Late RTB?〽️

— Rashod Bateman (@R_bateman2) December 13, 2017

Had an ELITE time with my future coaches!! Can’t wait to sign on the 20th!! #RTB ??‍♂️ pic.twitter.com/AEQwqdhzLP

— Abi Okonji (@_okonji) December 13, 2017

Minnesota has offered 2020 Bellevue West WR Zavier Betts. #Gopghers #SkiUMah #RTB pic.twitter.com/f9bVRgSnEk

— MikeSautterOWH (@MikeSautterOWH) December 13, 2017

There’s a surge of action. Kinsler to Halos. Joe Smith signs. Machado sweepstakes. Will Twins join in?

— LaVelle E. Neal III (@LaVelleNeal) December 14, 2017

It’s only the beginning‼️ 〽️ #RTB pic.twitter.com/wRxLnPsu9j

— Nolan Edmonds (@NolanEdmonds22) December 14, 2017

Lindsay Whalen and giant @Lindsay_13 talking hoops at the Minnesota Sports Awards pic.twitter.com/am3kS62v11

— RandBall (@RandBall) December 14, 2017

My new playoff prediction:

We beat MIN in first round, CAR beats SEA or ATL, we beat PHI, RAMS beat CAR, and we beat RAMS to go to Super Bowl. Where we beat whoever else plays. Parade all the way down I-94 back home

— Carl Gerbschmidt (@TheRealCarlG) December 13, 2017

Hey Carl have you been drinking tonight? Put down the bottle of jack and start making some sense man?

— Dane Mosher (@DaneMosher7) December 14, 2017

What sport? I've never heard of the team: "WE"

— Minnesota Sports Fan (@realmnsportsfan) December 14, 2017

.@PAOnTheMic kicked it old school with @Chris_Hawkey this week on #Vikings CARaoke.

?: https://t.co/z4ErgCQziL pic.twitter.com/iWywolsP0d

— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) December 14, 2017

#WheresWobby https://t.co/hG4d0jRsIp

— Eric Nordquist (@ericnordoKFAN) December 14, 2017

No, where's #MIKKO https://t.co/3wpZ5uRkhB

— Pat Micheletti (@patmick2626) December 14, 2017

The M&M boys — yep, Mauer & Morneau — chat about life on the @Twins and memories in prep sports before presenting the High School Athlete of the Year award!

WATCH the 2017 Minnesota Sports Awards: https://t.co/qpcbRqdCtm pic.twitter.com/QCgKUnOnuF

— FOX Sports North (@fsnorth) December 14, 2017

"We want this to be the loudest game of the year." – Coach Zimmer

— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) December 13, 2017

Not sure that Rams game can be topped https://t.co/69IEH38Mgy

— Eric Perkins (@PerkatPlay) December 14, 2017

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