Today's local power rankings look far different than my last attempt to rank local revenue-generating sports teams:

1. Minnesota Vikings

Great week for the local NFL franchise, and its legacy. Adrian Peterson wins the MVP Award, then admits he played at the end of the season despite a sports hernia.

When I was talking to him Saturday night, I asked when he'd work out again. He said ``In four weeks." When I asked whether that was doctor's orders, he said, ``You got that right." Of course, I thought we were talking about his knee. Wish I had asked whether it was his ``abdomen," as the Vikings listed the injury.

Cris Carter made the Hall. Matt Birk won a ring.

Great stuff.

2. Gopher hockey

Fun team to watch. Why No. 2? Because the Gophers need to win the WCHA to fulfill their potential, and until they move into first in the conference, they don't move into first here.

3. The Wild

Disappointing start, but the team's at .500 while sorting out a lot of new combinations in a season without a true training camp.

4. MInnesota Twins

Fans are going to get sick of me saying `Wait until next year," but...wait until next year.

5. Gopher basketball

They're at .500 in the Big Ten, which would be fine for a team lacking such high expectations. But it's to the point now where this team isn't even fun to watch. They can't get a clean look in the half-court offense, and they refuse to run, so they're stuck with their lousy half-court offense.

Next time they play a quality opponent that slows down the pace, count how many baskets they score that aren't a result of a covered three-point shot or an offensive rebound. You won't need both hands.

6. Timberwolves

It's sad, seeing what has become of such a promising roster. Wait til next year. Again.

7. Gopher football

I think the idea that the Gophers can't win because there isn't enough talent in the state is bogus. If the Gophers consistently landed a good percentage of the best players in Minnesota, the Dakotas and Western Wisconsin, and occasionally landed an out-of-area gem like Maroney, they'd have more than enough talent to compete.

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