Sid: Holiday wish list to cheer Minnesota's teams (win over Auburn and Winfield Jr to return next season)

[BleedGopher]

per Sid:

Gophers gratitude

Of all the local clubs, the Gophers football team had already given the state the best gift, with a 10-2 record and a historic season.


But the Gophers could still use a present or two, starting with a victory over Auburn at the Outback Bowl on Wednesday — a game in which they are double-digit underdogs in Tampa, Fla.

Losing to one of the best teams in the SEC wouldn’t hurt in a major way, but a victory would be on par with the huge victory over Penn State at TCF Bank Stadium and would give them even more momentum heading into 2020.

One other gift they could use would be to have Antoine Winfield Jr. return to school for his junior season. But that might take more of a Christmas miracle, seeing as how the defensive back is looking like a certain NFL draft pick were he to leave school.

Holiday wish list to cheer Minnesota's teams

The Vikings need good health, and the Twins need better pitching. There's a gift just right for everybody.

www.startribune.com

Go Gophers!!

 

[amk8930]

I hate to be a grinch Sid, but the chance of one let alone both of those happening are slim to none.

 

[RememberMurray]

per Sid:

Gophers gratitude

Of all the local clubs, the Gophers football team had already given the state the best gift, with a 10-2 record and a historic season.


But the Gophers could still use a present or two, starting with a victory over Auburn at the Outback Bowl on Wednesday — a game in which they are double-digit underdogs in Tampa, Fla.

Losing to one of the best teams in the SEC wouldn’t hurt in a major way, but a victory would be on par with the huge victory over Penn State at TCF Bank Stadium and would give them even more momentum heading into 2020.

One other gift they could use would be to have Antoine Winfield Jr. return to school for his junior season. But that might take more of a Christmas miracle, seeing as how the defensive back is looking like a certain NFL draft pick were he to leave school.

Holiday wish list to cheer Minnesota's teams

The Vikings need good health, and the Twins need better pitching. There's a gift just right for everybody.

www.startribune.com

Go Gophers!!

"Double-digit" underdogs?

 

[Jeshurun]

"Double-digit" underdogs?

Not by Vegas lines, but a lot of media predictions have us losing by 10+.

 

[RememberMurray]

Not by Vegas lines, but a lot of media predictions have us losing by 10+.

The sports media members who see us losing by double digits should jump on those Vegas lines. They have a golden opportunity to supplement their already over-inflated salaries.

 

[Mitu]

Would love to see AW back, but it’s not the smart decision for the young man, especially with his injury history. He’s a consensus All-American, time to go and get paid.

 

[Go4]

Would love to see AW back, but it’s not the smart decision for the young man, especially with his injury history. He’s a consensus All-American, time to go and get paid.

+o4

 

[PoockItInfor6]

Would love to see AW back, but it’s not the smart decision for the young man, especially with his injury history. He’s a consensus All-American, time to go and get paid.

I agree, as long as he’s receiving at least a 3rd round grade. If he’s not receiving that, the only explanation is injury concern. Repeat this season and I don’t see how he doesn’t get to low first round and a lot more guaranteed money.