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Just don't call me Johnson!

It's always important to look at the entire offer page seeing it goes pretty much in alphabetical order. Departure from strict alphabetical order is when the player is classified as "warm" to a school or if there is a visit scheduled.

Call in Phil Jackson to implement the Triangle Offense.

Uncle Rico says "Hi."

I don't know how many Gophers will get drafted (probably fewer than what some here--including me--think), but a lot of guys are going to find their way into training camps. Henderson's a hybrid guy and with pro defenses providing so many different looks, players like him at least get a chance...

I think the differnce is you have to put a lot more players on the field and ensure greater contnuity. In basketball, one or two guys can change things dramatically.

Fleck is truly one-of-a-kind. It's little things like inviting former players back to participate in the Gophers' Pro Day that show whatever he is, he does show concern for the players he recruited whether they stay here or not.

Just joshing with you. I've known Declan all his life. Loved baseball from a very early age.

Take it easy on Declan. His late-father was one of my best friends. As others have said, Declan is a baseball guy. Worked for the Saints for a few seasons and he's very dedicated to the craft.

It's an understatement, but we really missed him this year. Just a true point guard who knows what he is doing. Always fun to watch guys like that.

He wasn't flashy and he didn't offer much outside-the-box, but I thought he did a good job. I appreciated the fact that the didn't yammer on and on.

If that's the case, he'll be able to play until he's eligible to collect Social Security.

I have seen it in person. It IS a very big ball of twine in a large glass case in the middle of town.

Wasn't there a guy with "Darwin" (as in the city) in his moniker that used to post? Doc Darwin or something like that.

I went to college with SoN. He was a couple of years behind me at the Harvard of Minneapolis. Interesting and funny guy. He was sports editor of the college newspaper a couple of years after I had the job.

For the record, I am also an alcoholic. Lighten up Francis.

I remember that was one of the angles played when Johnson took over for Pitino. Pitino reminded me a bit of Mason when it came to his recruiting. He just couldn't (or maybe wouldn't) make any meaningful connections. But that's really beside the point. Johnson had those connections and still...

How about Bob Huggins? I mean, Minnesota has a couple of top-tier alcohol prevention centers in the country that could help keep him dry.

I caught it. Great play on names. Medved has shown himself to be a good coach, but for some reason (and maybe it's just me) I get this Joe Salem vibe about him.