Tuesday's Page 2 tipsheet
December 5, 2017 at 3:00AM
![Minnesota head coach Richard Pitino in the second half, ] CARLOS GONZALEZ ï cgonzalez@startribune.com - November 29, 2017, Minneapolis, MN, Williams Arena, NCAA Basketball, University of Minnesota Gophers vs. Miami Hurricanes](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/6DMZZ5FDQIB5UU3PVDT4TUI7KI.jpg?&w=712)
KNOW THIS
Mercedes-Benz Field in Atlanta was quickly repainted for Sunday's Vikings/Falcons game after Saturday's SEC Title game. There was just one small problem: The hashmarks were about seven inches off. Both teams were notified, and officials spotted the ball accordingly.
WATCH THIS
It's very strange to have the Gophers men's basketball team already playing Big Ten games, but here we are. You should probably watch Minnesota at Nebraska (8 p.m., BTN) since it's on the schedule.
RANDOM FANDOM
"I love Richard Pitino's candor. He really tells it like it is unlike most coaches in big-time sports who measure every word lest they say something they don't want you to know."
"wichahcala" commenting on startribune.com.
TWEETED
"Your college coach name is your favorite dog name plus an adjective you use to pad a résumé."
@drewmagary
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Minnesota scored mere seconds into the season, but New York did the same in the extra period.
