Patrick Reusse
Columnist
SportsPatrick Reusse is a sports columnist who writes three columns per week.
Latest from Patrick Reusse
Reusse: Ryan Dufault is a unique player for the St. Thomas men’s basketball team
Listed as a point guard, 5-10 lefthander Ryan Dufault does “unicorn” things as the Tommies keep on winning.
January 3, 2026
Reusse: U's Tyson finds Barn a better ‘fit’ than staying home on Tobacco Road
After a frustrating year at North Carolina, the 6-7 forward has become a volume scorer with the Gophers under new coach Niko Medved.
January 2, 2026
Reusse: I’m not a Gophers football hater. I’m an old-timer with standards.
P.J. Fleck has retained his players, and the players have character. What I want is a football team that wins more big games.
December 30, 2025
Reusse: Before the dramatic change in college basketball, you had to love Clem Haskins
Sports are all about characters, and the former Gophers basketball coach was a memorable one.
December 28, 2025
Reusse: If you’re enjoying ESPN’s broadcast of a lesser bowl, Minnesota native Clay Matvick may be on the call
The veteran announcer figures he has called 30 bowl games for ESPN, and he says he enjoys informing viewers about relatively unknown teams.
December 26, 2025
Reusse: Woodbury native Blake Rohrer’s viral reception lifts Wisconsin-River Falls to D-III title game
The wide receiver’s 79-yard touchdown catch against Johns Hopkins on Dec. 20 got the Falcons to their first Stagg Bowl.
December 23, 2025
Reusse: CFP committee shaped discussion to avoid real fiasco
The College Football Playoff selectors did a good job of making the Notre Dame vs. Miami debate the focus, instead of Alabama’s inclusion in the 12-team field.
December 14, 2025
Reusse: The amazing hockey life of John Mayasich seems fitting for a book
Eveleth, Gophers and U.S. Olympic hockey legend John Mayasich is going strong at 92 ... he’s just not getting better at curling and golf.
December 9, 2025
Reusse: Wisconsin-River Falls proves too rugged for St. John’s in Division III playoffs
The Falcons were more battle-tested in the WIAC than the Johnnies were in the MIAC, and it particularly showed on the ground.
December 7, 2025
Reusse: Unbeaten Bethel’s strong defense powered by defensive back Devin Williams
The Royals play host to Wisconsin-Platteville on Saturday in the NCAA Division III playoffs.
December 5, 2025
U volleyball to see familiar faces to begin NCAA tournament
The Gophers face Fairfield, which has three Minnesotans on its roster, in the first round Friday at Maturi Pavilion. St. Thomas plays Iowa State there earlier in the day.
December 5, 2025
Reusse: Kaleb Blaha leads the way as UW-River Falls faces St. John’s in Division III football playoffs
The Falcons got a huge boost from new facilities, won the powerful WIAC this season and play their most important game on Saturday.
December 2, 2025
