Monthly Archives: April 2011

Will Lucia Be Able To Exit When The Going Is Good?

April 30, 2011
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Will Lucia Be Able To Exit When The Going Is Good?

About a month ago, Gophers men’s hockey coach Don Lucia made it emphatically clear that he wants to finish his coaching career at the University of Minnesota. “I want to be here,” he said—a statement that demonstrated his commitment to the school where he has coached since 1999-2000. Fortunately for Lucia, the U of M is as committed to him as he is to the program. Given the U’s recent efforts, some think he’s lucky to have a job. Since 2007, the Gophers have failed to finish higher than 5th in the WCHA, have lost nearly as many games...

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With the 12th Pick in the 2011 NFL Draft, the Minnesota Vikings Select…

April 28, 2011
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With the 12th Pick in the 2011 NFL Draft, the Minnesota Vikings Select…

As the Vikings make final preparations for Thursday night’s NFL draft, one thing is certain as it pertains to their First Round draft strategy: They will draft somebody. Okay, okay…so maybe that’s not entirely true. Let me correct myself. They will draft somebody… …assuming, of course, that someone from within the Vikings organization is able to effectively (and efficiently) traverse the treacherous fifteen-foot distance between Vikings draft headquarters and the NFL draft table to submit our draft card. Thank you, Mike Tice and the rest of our 2003 draft team, for not once, but twice, failing to turn in...

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Minnesota Media Make Their Picks

April 28, 2011
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Minnesota Media Make Their Picks

Adam Warwas of Vikings Gab recently asked members of the Minnesota Media to predict who they think the Minnesota Vikings will select at number 12. This was a great idea and a number of your very own TC Huddle writers took part in the predictions. Check it out. Add your own thoughts if you like.  

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Ted Robinson a Welcome ‘Blast from the Past’

April 26, 2011
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Ted Robinson a Welcome ‘Blast from the Past’

The year was 1991. The Twins, who were on their way to a “worst-to-first” season and World Series Championship had just rattled off 15 straight wins – a team record. Kirby Puckett was manning center. Tom Kelly was calling the shots from the dugout. And Ted Robinson had the call on MSC. Those were good times. 1991 Minnesota Twins Music Video 1991 Minnesota Twins Dancing 1991 Minnesota Twins Team Song     Driving home from work during the Twins recent east coast trip, I had an immediate, and welcomed, flashback to those days. Here was Ted Robinson – calling...

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