TIPSHEET
Compiled by Jason Gonzalez
KNOW THIS
All proceeds from sales of the NFL "Color Rush" jerseys featured Thursday nights go to the NFL foundation to fund health, safety and wellness programs for youth.
WATCH THIS
Two of the best coaches in basketball, Mike Krzyzewski and Tom Izzo, go head-to-head at 8:30 p.m. on ESPN. Duke has won the past five meetings between the power programs.
RANDOM FANDOM
"Stability is important, his teams play hard and they are a couple plays away from 9-3/ 10-2. Extend him for the stability before he looks elsewhere."
Boomtown129 commented on startribune.com in response to news Gophers football coach Tracy Claeys would receive a contract extension.
TWEETED
"Fining Jim Harbaugh $10,000 is the equivalent of fining the average American household $112."
— ESPN sports business reporter Darren Rovell tweeted after the Big Ten announced it had fined the Michigan coach for criticizing officials after Saturday's loss to Ohio State. Harbaugh's salary this year is $9 million.
