Floyd Reese, who was an assistant coach with the Vikings in the 1980s and later a long time executive with Houston and Tennessee, might be the next general manager in Cleveland. https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2009/12/11/floyd-reese-could-be-the-next-browns-gm/
Former Vikings defensive coordinator Foge Fazio died recently from cancer.
Gophers football coach Tim Brewster’s home in the western suburbs is for sale because his drive to campus and back is more than 30 miles each way, making for a long commute time.
Look for the Gophers to throw the ball frequently to MarQueis Gray in the December 31 Insight Bowl. Gray will be available to play quarterback if needed but is expected to perform mostly at wide receiver in the game.
The Insight Bowl is the only Big Ten affiliated post-season game televised by the NFL Network.
With several free agent third basemen available, the Twins are well positioned to find a quality player because they have a need and a winning team. Don’t minimize the value of the positive “chemistry” in the team locker room for helping to attract a third baseman.
TwinsFest will be January 29-31 at the Metrodome. More than 50 current, former and future Twins players are expected to appear during the weekend. A complete list of players will be released in the coming weeks on www.twinsbaseball.com. Tickets are available through various sources including the team’s Website and pro shops.
FOX Sports North is televising “Minnesota Twins: A September to Remember” on various dates this month and in January. The one hour special covers the team’s dramatic comeback to win the Central Division and includes extensive commentary from manager Ron Gardenhire. Upcoming air dates include 9 p.m. next Saturday and 7 p.m. on December 29.
The Lynx will select second in the Dispersal Draft involving Sacramento Monarchs players today. The Lynx are expected to choose either Nicole Powell or Rebekkah Brunson, both former WNBA All-Stars, according to an email from a franchise spokesman. The draft begins at noon.