08.24.12 THE GAME PLANTHE BUZZ Ex-Gophers head coach Tim Brewster was hired Thursday as the wide receivers coach at Mississippi State. The chili temperature in Starkville just went up.
REMOTE PATROL It's the all-important third preseason game, which actually functions like half of an actual game. Chargers vs. Vikings, 7 p.m., Ch. 11.
Click pick The Vikings season "preview" on Deadspin.com and punter Chris Kluwe's "rebuttal" are well worth your time if you don't mind the foul language.
STAR GAZING The fastest man in the world, Usain Bolt, said he is considering trying the long jump. "It's just about making different goals," he said.
FAST FACT Running back Clinton Portis officially announced his retirement on Thursday, saying he will be a "soccer dad." He finishes 77 rushing yards shy of 10,000.
