Michigan coach Lloyd Carr talking about the rivalry between the Wolverines and Gophers and the Little Brown Jug dating back to 1903: “It makes it special because it is the oldest trophy in college football history.”
Gopher football coach Glen Mason asked about whether not having an on-campus stadium and collegiate atmosphere has made recruiting more difficult: “I don’t think there is any doubt about it. I know everybody who has recruited against us has used that for years and years. I only know that because the people we recruited constantly bring it up to me.”
Twins reliever Pat Neshek, from Brooklyn Center, talking about how long it takes him to warm up before he is prepared to come in the game: “Probably takes me about eight to 10 pitches and I am ready.”
Viking safety Tank Williams talking about the potential of teammate Troy Williamson for becoming a super star: “He definitely has the talent. It’s all about having the work ethic to take it to the next level. When you have that determination nothing is going to keep you from achieving your goals. That’s what it takes. He has the caliber to do it.”
The St. Paul Chamber’s Face-Off Luncheon welcoming the Minnesota Wild starts at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 3 at the RiverCentre Grand Ballroom. All the players will be introduced and President/General Manager Doug Risebrough will preview the season.
Northfield High School football coach Bubba Sullivan emailed to report that running back and defensive end Anthony Jacobs, who has verbally committed to the Gophers, was also offered a scholarship by Hawaii, and “Wisconsin showed a lot of interest.”
Local attorney Marshall Tanick wrote an interesting article about historical litigation involving boxing in Minnesota in a recent issue of the Minnesota Lawyer. Tanick’s interest was prompted by the enactment earlier this year of state legislation to re-establish a Minnesota Boxing Commission.