Seldom has the life of a local media figure been remembered with such affection as that of Bill Carlson. WCCO TV devoted about half of its 6 p.m. newscast on Saturday to Carlson, 73, who died last week from cancer. He was remembered with fondness, too, on WCCO Radio during a program Saturday from 7 to 9:30 p.m.
Yes, he was on the broadcast scene here since the 1950s and excelled as a news anchor and entertainment reporter. But what people treasured was how he treated others with dignity and respect.
The Sports Show Spoof can be viewed on You Tube. It’s a take-off on the local Sunday night TV program hosted by Mike Max with regulars Patrick Reusse, Dark Star and Sid Hartman.
First-year coach Tubby Smith will enjoy the biggest win of his brief Gopher career if Minnesota beats Indiana tonight (Wednesday) in Bloomington. Not only are the Hoosiers, 13-3 in the Big Ten, better than the Gophers, 8-8, but Indiana figures to be focused after Sunday’s embarrassing 103-74 loss at Michigan State. The Hoosiers are ranked 17th in the USA Today/ESPN Coaches’ Poll.
Based on past reputations, Twins manager Ron Gardenhire probably has more challenging personalities on his roster than in the past. That category certainly includes outfielders Delmon Young and Carlos Gomez, and pitcher Livan Hernandez.
The MIAC Men’s and Women’s Indoor Track and Field Championships begin tomorrow and continue through Saturday at Saint John’s. St. Thomas has won all 23 of the previous men’s indoor titles, and 20 of 23 women’s championships. The Tommies are favored again.