THE BUZZ Regardless of what Brett Favre says, nobody should ever believe he will sit out a game unless some part of his body is broken, torn or completely severed.
REMOTE PATROL The Wild makes its Xcel Energy Center regular-season debut against Edmonton. It is also available through the magic of television (7:30, FSN).
Click pick "Teach Me How To Bucky," with more than 200,000 YouTube views, celebrates Wisconsin athletics. It should not be viewed lightly by Gophers fans.
STAR GAZING Gilbert Arenas was fined for faking an injury to allow a teammate to start in a preseason game. At least he said it was his knee, not his shooting hand.
FAST FACT Gophers football coach Tim Brewster turned 50 Wednesday. We're guessing he didn't receive any sort of card or gift from Badgers coach Bret Bielema.
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