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Gophers QB Tanner Morgan on criticism — and Saturday's opportunity
"There have been a lot of highs and there have been a lot of lows as well."
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As we obsess over scenarios, Gophers' Mafe locked in on Badgers
Gophers coach P.J. Fleck has an impressive ability to keep his players focused on the present. Boye Mafe, a senior defensive end, helps explain how Fleck does it.
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For Vikings to win, Cousins must stay aggressive under pressure
Kirk Cousins doesn't seem 100% comfortable taking chances, to say the least. But the numbers say it's the path to victory, particularly when the offensive line struggles to protect him.
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Whine and cheese: Packers fans blame officiating, overturned call for loss
In a rare turnabout, it wasn't Vikings fans who were complaining about getting robbed by the officials. Packers fans were the ones feeling wronged.
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Are the Packers really all that much better than the Vikings?
The Packers are 8-2. The Vikings are 4-5. But the answer to that question isn't as obvious as it seems if you dig into the numbers.
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Will Twins front office face credibility issue if it can't keep Buxton?
Both sides still say they want to be together long term, but one has to wonder how strained the relationship really is. Would trading Byron Buxton be a breaking point for Twins fans?
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Adrian Heath on critics: 'Hindsight United' has never lost a match
The impression one gets is that coach Adrian Heath likes his team's chances as it prepares for postseason play — and that he is relieved to be there.
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Time for Wolves to make a move in the standings — or make a big roster move?
RandBall: Minnesota has four consecutive winnable games coming up. If the Wolves can't get any traction now, when will they? They've already squandered one soft part of the schedule.
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More bad news for local sports viewers: Dish, Bally Sports impasse looks permanent
The satellite provider hasn't carried the regional sports channels for more than two years, but recent negotiations had given viewers hope.
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During weekend of must-win games, Zimmer was bold but Fleck wasn't
The two coaches, who have very different management styles, often are the same for 60 minutes on the weekend. That changed Saturday and Sunday.
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Down in Iowa, confidence in Hawkeyes football season is wavering
After an undefeated start that saw Iowa climb as high as No. 2 in the AP poll, two recent losses have reset expectations in advance of Saturday's showdown with the Gophers.
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A prescription if Karl-Anthony Towns is sick of losing: Play better
The seventh-year Wolves center needs to be accountable for a six-game losing streak instead of seeming to act like it's just something happening to him.
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