Wolves second year guard Bracey Wright, who has played two minutes this season, talking about his future: “Before it’s all said and done I am going to be an all-star. I understand how to play. Once I get into a situation I can master, I am going to be an all-star. It’s all about waiting for the right opportunity and making the most of it.”
Michigan State football coach John L. Smith talking about the much anticipated Michigan versus Ohio State game on Saturday: “Michigan has some tremendous fronts (offensive and defensive lines). Both of their fronts are as good as there is in the country. My belief is Ohio State has a little bit better capability of making plays when they really don’t have a play. …I think the advantage would have to go to Ohio State just because they are at home.”
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said earlier in the week while here for a series of meetings that there is a “great commitment” from ownership and throughout the organization to make the Vikings a “world class franchise.”
Former Viking coach Dean Dalton writes about pro football on espn.com and provides analysis on KSTP TV, Fox Sports North and Sirius Satellite Radio. “Simplifying explanations” has been a challenge in transitioning from coach-speak to TV work, Dalton said.
Steve Erban said his Creative Charters company will organize travel to a Gopher bowl game if Minnesota defeats Iowa on Saturday.