Know this
Bobby Petrino is getting at least a second chance, if not more, from Western Kentucky, which has hired the former Arkansas coach as its new head football coach. Bottom line: He wins games.
WATCH THIS
Gophers fans, rejoice! The game against North Dakota State is televised on a channel -- and even one you recognize! (8 p.m., BTN).
RANDOM FANDOM
"Christian Ponder's supporters like to mention how intelligent he is. ... I say to them: Exactly how many NFL games did Einstein win in his lifetime?" --Willis Woyke, Columbia Heights
Weigh in on what you're thinking about to mrand@ startribune.com
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"Congratulations to Doug Mientkiewicz starting his 1st season as manager for the Twins Single-A Fort Myers Miracle." --@BertBlyleven28.
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Ohio State linebackers coach James Laurinaitis and former Gophers safety Dom Barber remain good friends with the Notre Dame coach.
