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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.

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"Your college coach name is your favorite dog name plus an adjective you use to pad a résumé."

@drewmagary