Tuesday's Page 2 tipsheet

January 12, 2016 at 5:16AM
University of Minnesota coach Richard Pitino is unhappy with his team during their overtime 85-81 double overtime loss to the University of South Dakota at Williams Arena Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015, in Minneapolis, MN. ](DAVID JOLES/STARTRIBUNE)djoles@startribune.comUniversity of Minnesota menís basketball versus South Dakota at Williams Arena Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015, in Minneapolis, MN.
Pitino (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

TIPSHEET

KNOW THIS

The Twins had the Yankees. The Wild has the Blackhawks. And now the Vikings might have the Seahawks as the team they need to eventually dethrone if they are going to make it to the Super Bowl in the future.

WATCH THIS

When it comes to watching struggling local men's basketball teams on TV tonight, you have options. Thunder at Wolves starts at 7 p.m. (FSN), while the Gophers at Nebraska tips off an hour later on BTN.

RANDOM FANDOM

"I think next year is Minnesota's year. I thought they were good enough to upset a team early, but I always felt like next season was the one where MN really dominates. If healthy this is the most talented squad in the NFL."

Shamrocks15 commenting on startribune.com.

Weigh in on what you're thinking about to mrand@startribune.com

TWEETED

"Today was the 1st time MIN's football, basketball, & hockey teams all lost AT HOME on the same day since:

Dec. 21, 1991."

@KeithLeventhal

Disappointed Vikings fans lingered in the stands after the last second loss to Seattle Sunday afternoon. ] JEFF WHEELER ï jeff.wheeler@startribune.com The Minnesota Vikings lost 10-9 to the Seattle Seahawks in their NFL wild card playoff game Sunday afternoon, January 10, 2016 at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.
Vikings fan (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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