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KNOW THIS

When the Gophers played a Mike Leach-coached team in a bowl game a decade ago, they quickly dumped head coach Glen Mason and wound up with Tim Brewster. I'm not saying that's a reason to keep Tracy Claeys after this go-round against Leach (a win instead of a loss, by the way), but it is a reminder that the coaching grass is not always greener.

WATCH THIS

The Wolves have given away a lot of games to beatable opponents this season. If they are going to start digging out of this hole, that will clearly need to change. Wolves at 76ers, 6 p.m., FSN.

RANDOM FANDOM

"There is no doubt Sam Bradford would be the better option for next season and it would probably be in the Vikes' best interest to sign him to a long-term deal to reduce his cap figure so they can use that money in other places."

"vikeforlife" commenting on startribune.com.

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"Now commencing my annual goosebump-filled prayer that someday we, the Gophers, will be in Pasadena for kickoff."

Sam Bradford

@JasonSprenger