Patrick Reusse

Wren Blair, first North Stars coach, dies at 87

Fri, 4, Jan 2013 11:31:43 CST

Wren Blair, the first general manager and coach of the Minnesota North Stars, died Wednesday at age 87 at his home in Whitby, Ontario.

Reusse: Vikings flatter Packers by trying to emulate rebuilding formula

Wed, 2, Jan 2013 21:38:47 CST

The Green Bay Packers went from 1968 through 1991 with two playoff appearances and one playoff victory. Ron Wolf, a master of player evaluation, was hired in November 1991 as general manager. He didn't wait long to shake up the quarter-century of futility.

Chart: Rodgers is leader of the Pack against Vikings

Wed, 2, Jan 2013 19:36:29 CST

Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers has passed for 2,823 yards and 24 touchdowns against the Vikings. He has only four interceptions and a 116.4 passer rating. Here are details from his 10 career starts against the Vikings.

Reusse: Nostradamus even missed this Vikings' shocker

Mon, 31, Dec 2012 20:48:59 CST

Not even history's top prognosticator could have foreseen the most surprising season ever.

Reusse: U hoops ought to be aiming for the top this season

Mon, 31, Dec 2012 6:4:53 CST

With a talented and deep roster, the Gophers should have their sights set on winning their first Big Ten title since 1997.

Reusse: '77 Gophers didn't receive their deserved respect

Fri, 28, Dec 2012 4:44:47 CST

Aside from the Gophers' two Rose Bowl teams in the early 1960s, the '77 team was the best to play in a bowl.

Reusse: McHale has Rockets playing with pace while filled with sorrow

Wed, 26, Dec 2012 20:28:0 CST

Rockets coach Kevin McHale missed a month of the season to be with his dying daughter. He returned Dec. 10, and the Rockets have won seven of nine since.

Reusse: Every loser in Loserville finally has reason to smile

Thu, 20, Dec 2012 8:34:28 CST

After a two-year stretch where Murphy's law ruled, most local sports teams appear to be on the upswing.

Reusse: Grant Olson engineers helmet-busting career at NDSU

Fri, 14, Dec 2012 5:16:56 CST

Told he wasn't tall enough to merit a scholarship with the Gophers, the Wayzata alum has piled up tackles for the champion Bison instead.

FCS semifinals info: Georgia Southern (10-3) at North Dakota State (12-1)

Thu, 13, Dec 2012 19:49:53 CST

Who: Georgia Southern (10-3) at North Dakota State (12-1)