Darren "Doogie" Wolfson

A foreign statement for Brewster: "That swine is mine"

Sun, 22, Nov 2009 1:23:6 CST

Does a Tom Emanski-like offensive football video exist? If so, the Gophers football team should watch it on their bus ride home from Iowa City. Tim Brewster/Jedd Fisch's offense ended the regular season having gone 30 straight possessions without scoring a touchdown. To not score an offensive touchdown against South Dakota State, one division below, was one thing. To then show no improvement after a week of practice (and really none all year), is a downright fireable offense.

The best team in the NFL: The Vikings

Wed, 18, Nov 2009 9:44:44 CST

This is how many Vikings fans feel: They will rip our hearts out just like they did during the 1998 season. While possibly true, and I am not here to make any playoff guarantees, I will tell you this: The Vikings are the best team in football. People magazine has Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin in its "Sexiest Man Alive" edition. We all have to take chances. The pieces are in place for the Vikings to have no players taking part in the Pro Bowl in Miami. That's because it's the week before the Super Bowl. The Vikings are that good.

Brewster deserves a fourth year, but not four more years yet

Thu, 12, Nov 2009 22:49:0 CST

Those who suggest that it's time for school president Bob Bruininks (is very involved with the football team) and athletic director Joel Maturi to cut the chord with head football coach Tim Brewster have a good amount of ammunition. He is 0-8 in trophy games; 0-7 in games against ranked opponents. They were No. 1 in the Big Ten last year in penalties committed, and are atop the conference again this year. Worse, the team has been in the news for all the wrong reasons. All that being said, I think Brewster should get a 4th year.

Go-Go gone-gone

Fri, 6, Nov 2009 15:50:45 CST

Twins general manager Bill Smith's No. 1 offseason goal: Sign soon-to-be MVP Joe Mauer to a long-term deal. Mauer, undoubtedly, will not do so until seeing what other moves Smith makes over the next three-to-four months. So far, so good with Friday's acquisition of former All-Star J.J. Hardy. The shortstop, who is under team control for two more years, is a plus-defender, with a good bat. To get Hardy, Smith gave up a tantalizer, but seemingly a career backup -- center fielder Carlos Gomez.

Mission Miami very possible thanks to Childress's personnel decisions

Wed, 4, Nov 2009 17:7:0 CST

Brad Childress, even with a 14-3 record in his last 17 regular season games, can be questioned for his in-game decisions (the 3rd-and-9 play in the Baltimore game comes to mind). Where he can't be questioned: His personnel moves. Childress, the quasi-general manager, has been right far more than he's been wrong, and for that he deserves to be lauded.

For whom the Victory Bell tolls: not the Gophers

Sat, 17, Oct 2009 21:15:20 CST

This is getting old: the Gophers football team has a 12-game losing streak against ranked opponents and has lost 18 of their last 19 versus the top-25. Current coach Tim Brewster is responsible for six of those losses and unless a miracle occurs and they win at Ohio State or Iowa, his record vs. ranked opponents come late November will be 0-8. Speaking of 0-8, that right now is his record in trophy games after the loss at Penn State. Eventually, this nonsense has to stop.

Favre: "This is the best team I've ever been on." ... Hmmm

Mon, 12, Oct 2009 22:56:37 CST

Possibly caught up in the moment of another double-digit win, this time over St. Louis, Vikings QB Brett Favre declared, “I think physically and from a talent level, this is the best team I’ve ever been on." Is he on something or onto something? At first blush, it doesn't seem possible considering the guys he played with on the SUPER BOWL WINNING '96 Packers team. The Vikings are good, in fact they are borderline great, but they don't compare to that Green Bay team.

Rice, Rice, Baby! Sidney is nice

Tue, 6, Oct 2009 13:50:19 CST

The Vikings' best downfield WR: Bernard Berrian. The Vikings' most dangerous WR: rookie Percy Harvin. Arguably, the Vikings' best overall WR -- red-zone threat, blocking, route running, and Wildcat throwing option -- Sidney Rice. The third year -- for reasons hard to quantify -- is often a breakout season for WRs. Examples this year include New York's Steve Smith and Jacksonville's Mike Sims-Walker. Rice is now in year No. 3. Is it just a coincidence that he's showing signs of brilliance?

Brew's crew a bruised crew

Sun, 4, Oct 2009 23:15:1 CST

Start with this: Gophers coach Tim Brewster deserves more time. However, the numbers don't lie. He is now 1-8 in HOME Big Ten games, 0-7 in trophy games, and has only one win over a bowl team -- Northern Illinois last year. That could change this year if Air Force and/or Northwestern get to play an extra game. The second half performance against Wisconsin was troubling. Brew's crew was a bruised crew. They got physically ... destroyed!

Kevin Whaley shows great fight -- with police officers

Thu, 1, Oct 2009 0:0:45 CST

Not even tasers can stop one Gophers football player -- RB Kevin Whaley. Another player, LB Gary Tinsley, thought he was Hacksaw Jim Duggan last weekend, utilizing a 2x4 as a weapon at a house party. Two more players, DE Cedric McKinley and S Tim Dandridge, were suspended on Monday for two games each for reasons unknown. Are the Gophers turning into Penn State, Iowa, and Florida minus the big-time winning?

Brewster exorcised the demon of the NW Wildcats

Sat, 26, Sep 2009 16:55:50 CST

A Star Tribune headline on Friday: Brewster's future positively in question. Seems a bit harsh, but coach Tim Brewster also hasn't done anything to warrant a contract extension. Well, after Saturday, maybe he's on his way. The Gophers found a running game, continue to have arguably the best WR in the country (Eric Decker), and made a defensive play at Northwestern when they really needed one to win their Big Ten opener. In the process, Brewster exorcised the demon of the Wildcats.

Khloe takes Miami ... and Lamar Odom to the altar ... fascinating

Thu, 24, Sep 2009 10:17:53 CST

Forget Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag. We have a new you-can't-make-this-up marriage to follow: Laker Lamar Odom and Khloe Kardashian. After meeting August 27, they will wed this weekend. Odom's bachelor party, complete with "stripper poles and midgets", is Thursday night. The host: Joe Francis, who recently got into a fight with Brody Jenner. Jenner is Khloe's step-brother. This can't be real, can it?

Expectations for Gophers: win the next three games

Sun, 20, Sep 2009 13:2:27 CST

A common take following the Gophers' loss to No. 8 California: they played hard and it appears that they're building up to something. I agree on the former and don't know yet on the latter. I do know this much: if head coach Tim Brewster wants that contract extension, he needs to win the next three games vs. Northwestern, Wisconsin, and Purdue. They are better than all three, now let's see it.

Bear down time for Brewster

Wed, 16, Sep 2009 23:9:48 CST

The last time the Gophers beat a top-10 team at home not one current player was born. It was 1977 against Michigan. Before that, we have to go way back to 1961. Head coach Tim Brewster on Saturday has a chance to get his first signature win (Illinois last year doesn't count). No. 8 California has had its issues on the road -- 8 losses in its last 9 games away from Memorial Stadium. The Gophers are trying to end a 10-game losing streak to ranked opponents.

The Gophers flip the bird

Sun, 13, Sep 2009 2:26:40 CST

The TCF Bank Stadium atmosphere: Electric. The Gophers' play vs. Air Force: So-so. It's becoming painfully obvious that the transition to the pro-style offense is like Peter Vecsey's Hall of Fame speech (read about it -- it's worth it) -- something that badly needs a do-over. Can it be fixed? Sure, but it'll have to happen fast. The competition is about to get significantly better. California is a top-five team potentially. Northwestern is a very winnable game, but Wisconsin and Purdue, two capable teams follow. After that, it's road games at Ohio State and Penn State.

Football Outsiders Q & A: Brett Favre trending down

Wed, 9, Sep 2009 21:59:52 CST

Bill James calls Sabermetrics "a search for objective knowledge about baseball." The same sort of idea is now being applied to football. A main contributor: Bill Barnwell of footballoutsiders.com. He told Newsday: "We use statistical analysis of game film to explore and ask questions about football that aren’t asked. For every single play of the NFL season, we have someone watching that game and charting 15 or 20 different things that aren’t included in the play-by play.” A Q & A with Barnwell follows.

Don't Ac'Cuse these Gophers of giving up

Sat, 5, Sep 2009 17:23:26 CST

Syracuse assistant coach John Anselmo was right. The Gophers were indeed in for a rude awakening. The Gophers' O-line: Horrible. The Gophers' coaches in the first half: Asleep at the wheel and the second half was not a whole lot better (see the timeout taken with 57 seconds left -- way too much time was left on the clock). It would've been easy for QB Adam Weber to curl up in the fetal position, but he played well down the stretch, enabling the Gophers to win at Syracuse.

Bear down, Chicago backers: Your team is not Super Bowl bound

Thu, 3, Sep 2009 22:22:4 CST

The trendy Super Bowl pick: The Chicago Bears. QB Jay Cutler was acquired and gives them their first legit threat at the position since Jim Harbaugh many years ago. Head coach Lovie Smith will signal the defensive assignments. Former Lions coach Rod Marinelli was brought in to fix the D-line. Those coaching moves could help some, but can they really fix a unit that finished No. 28 in 2007 and No. 21 last year?

No ordinary Joe: Mauer the MVP and the voters need to realize that

Mon, 31, Aug 2009 22:49:56 CST

Maybe it's the East Coast bias, but the stories are already formulating -- Yankees 1B Mark Teixeira is the A.L. MVP, not Twins catcher Joe Mauer. The rules given to voters clearly state that the MVP need not come from a division winner or playoff qualifier. Mauer plays the tougher position at a Gold Glove level and is No. 1 in the league in batting average, slugging, on-base percentage (OBP), and on-base plus slugging (OPS).

Orange you glad that Syracuse is talking trash?

Fri, 28, Aug 2009 23:23:33 CST

The first Saturday in September is fast approaching. In other words, the college football season begins in days. There's no debate that the Twin Cities is far from a college football hotbed, but one blogger will do his part. The Gophers' first opponent is Syracuse. Orange secondary coach John Anselmo said MN is "in for a rude awakening." Is he right?

Wake me up when the Twins climb above .500

Tue, 25, Aug 2009 7:40:24 CST

On Monday night, the Twins tied a season high with their fourth straight victory. Should they be taken seriously? We've heard for weeks that they have a favorable schedule. Will that theory ever come to fruition? Could an '06-esque comeback be forthcoming? Baseball Prospectus has the Twins' postseason chances at almost 23-percent. Has a team under .500 this late in the year ever had even close to a percent chance like that? Thoughts are shared on the under-.500 Twins.

The anticipation is building for...the Gophers season

Fri, 21, Aug 2009 12:39:16 CST

Amid "Favrestock '09," there is another football team in town worth paying attention to -- the Gophers. With a schedule as difficult as any in the country, can they win seven or more games? What kind of impact will new WR Hayo Carpenter have? Who is the real QB Adam Weber -- the guy who was brilliant early last season or the player who struggled, while sorely missing WR Eric Decker at the end of the year? The season begins two weeks from Saturday.

Favreapalooza: It's real this time

Tue, 18, Aug 2009 19:1:9 CST

What was your favorite Sage Rosenfels memory? That white smoke you saw Tuesday morning in Eden Prairie originated from Winter Park. It was to announce the arrival of QB Brett Favre. ESPN's Ron Jaworski, arguably the best analyst on any network, said this move makes the Vikings the favorite to win the NFC. I agree.

Q&A with Lakers analyst Mychal Thompson: Rambis the choice

Wed, 12, Aug 2009 18:37:0 CST

Former Gophers basketball star Mychal Thompson knows new Wolves head coach Kurt Rambis well. They were teammates with the Lakers for a season-and-a-half and for the last five years Thompson has been the team's radio analyst. Over the more recent time, Thompson had a courtside seat to watch Rambis coordinate LA's defense. I swapped emails with Thompson this week. The topic: Rambis.

Rios Grande: Sox may have the Twins in a box

Mon, 10, Aug 2009 23:20:3 CST

White Sox general manager Kenny Williams isn't afraid to take chances. Some of his moves work and some don't. One that could prove to be very savvy -- the acquisition of OF Alex Rios on Monday. The still-in-his-prime former Blue Jay is having a down year, yet is still on pace for 21 HRs, 91 RBIs, and 28 stolen bases. He'll be Chicago's CF for the next few years at a relatively decent price. It's a great move for a team the Twins have to deal with on a regular basis.

Tim Brewster's chili is hot -- is yours?

Thu, 6, Aug 2009 15:30:16 CST

The Gophers football team returns the most starters of any Big Ten team. Will that experience translate into wins? Will this year earn head coach Tim Brewster a contract extension or his walking papers? The new stadium will help, but for how long? The Gophers report for practice on Saturday.

Percy package a must

Mon, 3, Aug 2009 17:49:40 CST

Florida head coach Urban Meyer to CBSSports.com on his former player -- Vikings WR Percy Harvin: "I have done this for a long time, and I've seen him do things I've never seen anyone else do. He has the best first step I have ever seen. He can plant and go." In 2008, the Vikings scored 21-points or less nine times and finished 25th in passing. For them to have a chance at surpassing last year's win total, Harvin will be an enormous key.

Mission: Miami

Fri, 31, Jul 2009 22:36:48 CST

The Vikings have as many elite players as any team in the league. The saying goes: If they only had a quarterback. Day one of training camp is in the books. One of the quarterbacks -- Tarvaris Jackson -- had a very good day. Another QB -- Brett Favre -- was still a topic of conversation.

Cabrera a start, but the Twins NEED to do more

Fri, 31, Jul 2009 14:34:41 CST

Catcher Joe Mauer and first baseman Justin Morneau publicly acknowledged that general manager Bill Smith would be wise to make a deal. Well, he did. Shortstop Orlando Cabrera is a start, but with time to go before the deadline (3 p.m. CST), Smith should do more.

Is Favre 4-sure? If so, biggest letdown in MN sports history?

Tue, 28, Jul 2009 18:5:28 CST

Is this story really over? Is anything official when it comes to Brett Favre? Taking in the news of the day -- and dangerously taking it at face value -- the collective hearts of Vikings fans have been massively broken. This is a local sports letdown of epic proportions.

A September to remember coming for the Twins?

Sun, 26, Jul 2009 17:55:35 CST

Is it time to write the Twins' obituary? AM 1500 host Matt Thomas, in a tweet, told me Saturday night: "It's close, they are five back." I can't do it quite yet though. They have the easiest remaining schedule in the A.L. and the feeling is GM Bill Smith will do something this week to upgrade the team.

Should we bank on Henderson never wearing a Gophers uniform at TCF?

Wed, 22, Jul 2009 21:41:6 CST

The nation's No. 1 football recruit resides in the Twin Cities. The Gophers, seemingly, have been after his services since his finger painting days. But will Tim Brewster and company land OL Seantrel Henderson? A decent bet would be...No.

Dream a little Dream...Twins should pursue Halladay

Sun, 19, Jul 2009 22:1:12 CST

Chances are better than 50/50 that Toronto will trade pitcher Roy Halladay before the month is over. A strong case can be made that Halladay is the best player at his position in the American League. So why, to our knowledge, haven't the Twins at least made a phone call Toronto's way? If the idea is to win now, then why not make every effort to acquire a superstar?

E-Book Review: TwinsCentric Trade Deadline Primer

Wed, 15, Jul 2009 19:54:37 CST

Devoted Twins bloggers John Bonnes, Parker Hageman, Nick Nelson, & Seth Stohs set out on a project three-and-a-half weeks ago: A trade deadline primer book. Well, they succeeded in a major way. TwinsCentric is a must read for any Twins fan.

With elite players, Bill Smith needs to go for it

Fri, 10, Jul 2009 14:32:29 CST

Start here: Joe Mauer, Justin Morneau, and Joe Nathan are superstars who arguably are the best players at their respective positions in the league. When you have multiple elite players and play in a below average division, you shouldn't miss the playoffs three consecutive years.

June swoon doesn't carry over for Morneau

Wed, 8, Jul 2009 0:40:56 CST

Twins first baseman Justin Morneau is quietly having a wonderful season. Maybe it's because his teammate, Joe Mauer, has been so brilliant. Maybe it's because another first baseman, Albert Pujols, has been absurd. While acknowledging how great those two have been, Morneau deserves some love.

Twins: stay interested, my friends

Sun, 5, Jul 2009 23:43:1 CST

The Twins are 83-games into the season, just past the midway point. They're a season-high three games over .500...we examine if they'll be postseason bound in a few months...or lose out to Detroit or Chicago.

Touching Base: Twins need to trade for a 2B

Mon, 29, Jun 2009 13:10:28 CST

Philadelphia Inquirer baseball columnist Jim Salisbury on the Twins: "They'd love to get a veteran starter," one scout said. "They looked into (Jake) Peavy."

As Mike Tice would say, "OK, Calm Down!"

Fri, 26, Jun 2009 19:6:34 CST

The Knicks privately believe Rubio wants to be in New York and his agent Dan Fegan will work hard to make that happen. The Knicks have intricate knowledge of Rubio's buyout contract; their European scout, Kevin Wilson, lives in Barcelona and is friends of the family.

Though the buyout is stated at $6.5 mil

Future Promotional Idea: Rubio Tuesdays

Wed, 24, Jun 2009 1:27:0 CST

On the Al Jefferson No. 6 pick to Phoenix for Amare Stoudemire trade rumor of a week ago, Timberwolves mover and shaker David Kahn told ESPN Radio: "I would lose my card-carrying privileges in the NBA if we did such a thing."

The Big Lug will be missed

Thu, 18, Jun 2009 20:33:17 CST

A scene in 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button' reminds me of former Wolves general manager/coach//Glen Taylor confidant Kevin McHale.

Nothing Good Happens After Midnight? Wrong! McHale Out

Wed, 17, Jun 2009 2:7:2 CST

Castrol's "Think with your dipstick, Jimmy!" ad campaign - one that rivals Nike's MVPs (Most Valuable Puppets) for most entertaining on television at the moment - has apparently caught the attention of Wolves forward Kevin Love.

Bye, George: Time for Lakers to retire Mikan's Number

Mon, 15, Jun 2009 13:50:47 CST

Example No. 128 that I need to find a hobby or better yet a full-time job - I recently started following the daily happenings of MC Hammer, Brooke Burke, and Jayde Nicole ('08 Playmate of the Year) on Twitter.

A Fan of David Kahn; Now Hire Mitchell!

Wed, 10, Jun 2009 12:26:0 CST

The NBA: Where Amazing Happens.
An illustration: It's amazing that new Wolves' president of basketball operations David Kahn is willing to be so open.

Young is Restless?

Sun, 7, Jun 2009 17:59:0 CST

The work of a comedic genius, The Hangover, and in particular, one line from the instant classic, made me think of Twins outfielder Delmon Young.
The line: "Is this the real Caesar's Palace? Like, did Caesar actually live here?
My reaction: Is this the real Delmon Young?

Kahn-McHale talks are on-going....Why?

Wed, 3, Jun 2009 23:36:11 CST

A wise rabbi once said: "Listen Effectively." Those words did not come from Rabbi Robert Kahn - formerly of Beth El Synagogue in St. Louis Park and brother of Timberwolves president of basketball operations David Kahn - but they easily could have.

A plea to Bill Smith: Trade for a SS and/or 2B

Mon, 1, Jun 2009 20:51:0 CST

The Twins' payroll currently is at $65 million. In 2007, it was $71 million. In other words, with $20 million plus coming their way from revenue sharing, a sweetheart local radio deal, and increased ticket sales, among other money generating avenues, they should have some payroll flexibility whether attendance goes up or not.

Span is the Man, Steve Phillips is not

Fri, 29, May 2009 0:4:0 CST

Following the 2007 season, outfielder Denard Span underwent corrective laser surgery on his right eye, enabling him to compete at a higher level in a sport that requires the ultimate hand-eye coordination. As a left-handed batter, he leads with the surgically repaired eye, which was on full display Wednesday night against Boston's Daisuke Matsuzaka and his mythical gyro ball.

A Threesome Unlike Any Other

Mon, 25, May 2009 15:17:53 CST

Four weeks ago, there was a sentiment shared by many among the Twins faithful: Michael Cuddyer, gaining legendary status for his prowess involving magic, was pulling a trick or two on manager Ron Gardenhire to gain entry into the lineup.

Twins Quarter Season Report Card

Thu, 21, May 2009 0:13:0 CST

The grand poobah of baseball prognosticators, Nate Silver of Baseball Prospectus, predicted 79 wins for the Twins before the season started. Currently, after losing for a sixth consecutive game Wednesday night, the Twins have a slightly above eight percent chance to make the postseason based on the minute by minute baseballprospectus.com playoff odds report.

Mauer the Underrated

Sun, 17, May 2009 12:30:16 CST

Confession time: I was among the many who back in 2001 wanted the Twins to take pitcher Mark Prior with the first overall pick in the draft. A co-worker at KFAN Radio went as far as to say, "You cowards, you pathetic cowards." He was distraught that arguably the best college pitcher to come around in years wasn't the selection.

The Best and Worst of the Twin Cities Media: TV Sports Anchors/Reporters

Fri, 15, May 2009 13:18:32 CST

A recent e-mail: How can Messrs. Phil Aldridge and Mike Max get regular airtime on local television?

April Showers bring...Unreal Playoff Hockey

Wed, 13, May 2009 1:7:0 CST

Los Angeles Times columnist Bill Plaschske steals money a couple times a week from ESPN by participating in a show called Around the Horn.
Judge Judy, in a commercial break Tuesday afternoon, made my fingers work the remote control and the previous button landed me on the aforementioned mundane show.

It's The Story That Will Never Die: Favre-a-palooza

Fri, 8, May 2009 17:34:17 CST

Show me the Billy Mays espn360.com promo three million times. I'll gladly take an endless loop of a screaming Stephen A. Smith. Tell me about Octomom having half of her uterus removed. Give me FSN North's Robby Incmikoski butchering yet another post-game interview.

Signing Favre is a Win-Win Situation

Wed, 6, May 2009 23:8:9 CST

In Wednesday's Star Tribune, columnist Jim Souhan writes: There are lots of good reasons for coaxing a future Hall of Fame quarterback out of retirement. As long the Vikings don't think one of them is an aging Favre's ability to propel his team to the Super Bowl, then, what the heck? Sign Favre, watch the fireworks, and understand that this January, Favre might wind up looking all too much like a cross between Brad Johnson and Tarvaris Jackson.

Mayday: Sure Enough, it's a Taylor-made Mishap

Fri, 1, May 2009 20:21:26 CST

With permission from publisher Chris Harte, we raided the Star Tribune mail room and dusted off letters sent to former longtime columnist Dan Barreiro. There was such a back-up, with a handful of envelopes postmarked with the address: 3415 University Ave. from a P. Help, we decided just to grab one from the very top.

2009 Gophers Football: Post-Spring Schedule Breakdown

Mon, 27, Apr 2009 20:36:19 CST

Homer columnist Sid Hartman recently penned ...if you want my observation of how good the Gophers football team will be, I'd say that it will be much improved in personnel over the 2008 team, but it is too bad that this current group could not have played the 2008 schedule.

The so-called Kick-Butt Offense got a Kick in the Butt

Sat, 25, Apr 2009 17:57:44 CST

Former Bucs coach Jon Gruden on Vikings WR Percy Harvin

The NFL Network set was unanimous in their opinion - the Vikings hit a home run with the #22 pick in Saturday's draft. I feel the same way. Now, the hope lies with Ch

No QB quandary at the "U": Weber is the Man!

Thu, 23, Apr 2009 16:56:49 CST

Dinkytown - There are days when life as an unemployed, semi-portly hack aren't that bad, days like Thursday that led me to the University of Minnesota and it's 14th spring football practice. Being paid by minnesota.rivals.com to be around the Bierman Sports Complex on a 79 degree day is far from the worst thing.

The so-called Kick-Butt Offense got a Kick in the Butt

Sat, 18, Apr 2009 12:21:0 CST

"I know it's a kick-ass offense when it's executed properly. It's been done with all different levels of people and personnel."
Brad Childress, Vikings Head Coach, Dec. 2006

Winner Winner Chicken Dinner - But Not Here

Thu, 16, Apr 2009 1:20:0 CST

We have to go back to the days of Alf, Game Boy, Vanilla Ice, and Chad&Barreiro to recall the last time one of our four main professional sports teams won a title. The year was 1991.Using my California math skills - just call me Will Hunting - the drought now stands at 17 1/2 years and counting.

Multi-Sport Athletes: Best in recent memory at the "U"

Sat, 11, Apr 2009 18:45:0 CST

We saw Eric Decker fast approaching the football field in his baseball gear, preparing for a team training session, when the Star Tribune's Kent Youngblood wondered aloud where he ranks among some of the best multi-sport athletes in "U" history. Here is one person's attempt at helping Youngblood answer his question.

Taylor-Made Ending: Oh No!

Tue, 7, Apr 2009 11:21:0 CST

My initial fear in hearing the news that Wolves owner Glen Taylor plans on hiring a full-fledged decision maker on personnel decisions is that Isiah Thomas is coming aboard.

Houston we don't have a problem - WrestleMania was Pure Entertainment!

Mon, 6, Apr 2009 10:59:0 CST

Only one sports entertainment option could keep me away from watching 'Rock of Love' on Sunday night - it wasn't the women's Final Four or the Wolves-Nuggets contest from Target Center, it was WrestleMania 25 from Reliant Stadium in Houston.

The Izzone is no Black Hole

Sat, 4, Apr 2009 20:59:0 CST

A little birdie told a columnist across town that the Wolves could make a run at Michigan State's Tom Izzo. The chances of Izzo stalking the sideline at Target Center next season are the same as Lisa Lampanelli never again referencing a certain body organ during any Comedy Central Roast.

More about Darren Wolfson

Wed, 1, Apr 2009 15:55:0 CST