I wrote about Vikings linebacker Chad Greenway in today's paper.

The most interesting aspect of the interview that I didn't include in the column is this:

Greenway said new coach Mike Zimmer is far different than he expected when it comes to the treatment of players.

Asked to finish the sentence, ``I was wrong about...", Greenway laughed and said, ``I was wrong about the way that coach Zimmer would handle us as players. He handles us as professionals. He gives us breaks when he knows we need them. He's really been good at that. I thought he'd be harder....

``He loves football and loves coaching. He understands his team and when to pull off. He's been phenomenal about that."

I asked Greenway about being a public figure, jokingly asking if he has ever knocked a fan's hat off.

``You try to keep yourself private from the fokls who might be crazed about being a fan or might be upset about the way a game went, or about how you're playing," he said. ``You try to keep yourself distant from those folks because you don't want your family to have to deal with that...

``I think just based on the way you go about your business, you set yourself up…Even though they may not appreciate the way you play, you try to set yourself up to be treated a certain way in public. When you act a certain wa you receive a certain amount of respect.

``If you're a jerk and actin ga certain way in pubcli you're giogn to be treated that way. I've never done that. It's important when you are a guy who's active in the community and your face is on TV - whether or not you want to be a role model, you're going to be treated that way because kids see you on TV."

Today's column quotes Greenway on his hopes and plans for the rest of his career.

-------

My last two podcasts at SouhanUnfiltered.com are with Twins closer Glen Perkins and Greenway.

Perkins talked about learning to brew his own beer, being a lifelong Minnesotan and why I'm wrong about Kevin Slowey.

Greenway spoke of his love of country music, and how his life has changed since he arrived as a rookie. He expounded on his thoughts on Mike Zimmer.

Next Wednesday at 5 p.m. I'll be at Kieran's Irish Pub with Gary Louris, the frontman for the great band The Jayhawks, who is playing on Dec. 11 at the Cedar Cultural Center. The following Wednesday, Dec. 17, I'll be back at The Local at 5 p.m. with Roy Smalley, my favorite baseball storyteller, as my guest.

All the podcasts, including previous versions with Wild owner Craig Leipold, Eden Prairie coach Mike Grant and Paul Molitor, can be found at SouhanUnfiltered.com.

In this Sunday's paper, I'm writing about the obvious landing spot for Adrian Peterson.