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Phone: 612-719-0257

Jim Souhan writes four columns and week and writes posts to the blog Souhan on Sports on Startribune.com. He can also be heard on 1500ESPN on Sunday from 10-noon and weekdays at 2:05 p.m.
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Souhan: All these years later, Mbakwe was easily the best

The NCAA should feature Trevor Mbakwe in a series of stay-in-school ads. He's proof that something good is bound to happen if you hang around.

Updated: February 27, 2013, - 11:58 AM

Souhan: The barometer shifts daily on the coaches in the Twin Cities

In a metropolis that has seen Tom Kelly, Ron Gardenhire, Jacques Lemaire, Clem Haskins, Bud Grant and Flip Saunders become fixtures in their jobs, perhaps never before have the futures of the local coaches and manager seemed so uncertain.

Updated: February 23, 2013, - 09:44 PM

Souhan: Molitor shows life can be rewarding after the cheering stops

When Paul Molitor retired in 1998, people in the game argued whether he would become a general manager, manager or broadcaster. He worked as a big-league coach before settling into a "special assistant" role with the Twins' front office.

Updated: February 20, 2013, - 12:28 PM

Souhan: Goal Jason Zucker, with assists to his Las Vegas brothers

The Wild's 3-2 victory over the Red Wings was in some part due to the still-unexplained urge of Adam and Evan Zucker to drag their little brother to roller hockey games while growing up in Las Vegas.

Updated: February 18, 2013, - 11:47 AM

Souhan: Prep wrestler hopes his sport's comeback story matches his own

Wrestling is a sport for survivors, such as St. Michael-Albertville's Mitchell McKee.

Updated: February 16, 2013, - 10:04 PM

Souhan: It's basketball in slow motion but Badgers coach Ryan makes it work

The Badgers embrace physical play and limited possessions because it suits them.

Updated: February 14, 2013, - 06:11 AM

Souhan: Volatile Harvin still brings more reward than risk

Maybe, as Percy Harvin's status with the Vikings becomes a subject of national debate, they've decided they can't unburn this bridge.

Updated: February 13, 2013, - 12:57 AM

Souhan: If Tubby can't turn this around, it's time to get Smart

If the Gophers basketball coach can't drag his most talented team back to .500 and make his program presentable for the NCAA tournament selectors, athletic director Norwood Teague should buy him out and lure VCU coach Shaka Smart to The Barn.

Updated: February 11, 2013, - 09:37 AM

Souhan: Forbearance serves Twins and their fans well

The Twins begin spring training this week. They will follow the marketing guidebook and tell you that they are hopeful, and that if Pitcher A and shortstop B and center fielder C found just the right yoga class this winter, they could win the division, the World Series, even a Grammy or two.

Updated: February 09, 2013, - 09:24 PM