New stadiums create new problems
I’m here to talk about a tragedy not only in many professional sports. Most of us who are sports fans dream of seeing our favorite team live and we never…
Cutler is all the Vikings need
Throughout my life, the Minnesota Vikings have played musical quarterbacks. Since my birth in 1986 the Vikings have used Tommy Kramer, Wade Wilson, Rich Gannon, Jim McMahon, Warren Moon, Brad…
Pro wrestling a soap opera for men
I’m going to make a bold declaration here. To understand where I’m at, you should know where I’ve been. When I was a little kid, I had a grandpa who…
TwinsFest all about Mauer
A couple weeks ago I attended TwinsFest at the Metrodome. For those of you who don’t know TwinsFest is a convention where Twins fans gather and throw down ridiculous amounts…
Football brings joy, anguish
Minnesota football sure is an interesting creature, isn’t it? Both the Vikings and the Gophers are very similar. Both teams toy with their fans’ emotions. Even when it looks impossible…
Fantasy football picks frustrate long-time fan
Has anybody ever wondered why I hate Brett Favre so much? It’s kind of a touchy subject if you ask me, but here goes nothing. It was Dec. 22, 2003.…
Morneau could be next AL MVP
Two years ago I sat in my dorm room in Stratton Hall glued to ESPNews. The American League Most Valuable Player announcement was going to flash on the screen any…
Minnesota teams disappoint fan
Dear Mr. John Madden, First of all, let me say I am a huge fan of your work. I know you’ve been going through some tough times recently with the…
Simon’s aggression adds to wild play
Just a couple months ago, the Minnesota Wild were in need of some serious help. They were one of the most inconsistent teams in the league. One minute, you’d think…
Despite losing Santana, Twins season looks bright
In 2001, the Minnesota Twins came off another losing season. The Twins were an afterthought in not only the baseball world, but their own state. The Twins averaged about 9,000…