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Fred Friedman: 'I am not convinced they (Vikings) are committed to winning, just making money'
The Vikings could not afford Dalvin Cook because the league regards running backs as interchangeable and short-term employees. Plus the indefensible salary paid to immobile Kirk Cousins does not help. They have to figure out how to pay Justin Jefferson and Danielle Hunter will be never report at an annual
Howie Hanson: Stella Maris Academy, Gary Doty, Scott Hanna, Duke Skorich in the news
If the activity that SMA students are interested in has sufficient numbers of students and a MSHSL certificated coach, they will have the opportunity to participate in junior high, junior varsity, and even varsity (in some activities) during the 2023/24 school year.
Howie Hanson: Gary Doty, Scott Hanna on Jim Malosky
Former Bulldogs football greats Gary Doty and Scott Hanna on their demanding late head coach Jim Malosky: Said Doty: "If you were to talk to anyone that survived four years at UMD under Coach Jim Malosky, they would say it was an experience like no other. As players we
Quote Me, Howie: Fred Friedman on the Twins, Vikings
'The Vikings cannot advance in the playoffs with untested cornerbacks, no interior rush, a center and a guard that regularly get overrun and a quarterback who has no escapability skills.' -- Fred Friedman

Howie Hanson: Hawks baseball coach Billy Tafs
'In general it was seniors doing what seniors need to do. Wylee Arro, Garron Opsahl and Carter Gunderson continue to stay hot at the plate but the story has been our defense. All positions have been solid, but our short stop had a gold glove-caliber game against Grand Rapids.'
Howie Hanson: Minn Starks 17U National Coach CJ Osuchukwu
Minn Starks 17U National Coach CJ Osuchukwu on his team’s performance at the The Players’ Platform at Hyvee Arena in Kansas City, MO, over the weekend: “We played solid. I love our heart and effort. It was a reality check for some of our kids that have never played