After the Gophers first Big 10 victory (probably the only one), Glen Mason must be feeling good about his program. Who wouldn't be proud of victories over Kent State, Temple, NDSU (barely) and Indiana? Glen Mason has "coached" this gopher program to 3 music city bowls, and a few other meaningless bowl games.

When his contract was set to expire, what does the U of M administration do? Reward mediocrity with a 1.6 million per year contract.

This season, Glen Mason has not only shown an incredible lack of coaching ability, admitted to being out-coached by NDSU (Div 1AA), but also a complete lack of class. He has resorted to calling our student section a bunch of drunks in the media, and shouted back at the chants of Fire Mason! at the end of the NDSU game.

I can't say I know enough about college head coaching vacancies to know whom could be an adequate replacement for Mason, but right now I'm fairly certain I could coach the Gophers to the same number of wins this season. (any of you reading this know who would be available?)

Miscellaneous:

-Liriano needs Tommy John Surgery. So No Cy 1A and 1B for the Twins this year, but all is not lost. The Twins still have Matt Garza and Boof Bonser who proved they had the ability to play on the national stage last season. Twins will need to find themselves an adequate 5th starter in Free Agency or put their faith in rookie Glen Perkins.

-Carlos Silva was re-signed. Move makes a lot of sense with Liriano out for the year. He has a full off-season to find the sinkerball he lost this season. If he can go back to 04 and 05 Form, he has the potential to be an excellent #3 or #4 starter for the Twins.

-Vikings Offense Blows. This may be the league's worst 5-3 team if they manage to beat the Niners today. They have shown an ability to run the ball, but cannot pass. Brad Johnson is not an adequate NFL QB, and sadly the Vikings have no other legitimate option.

-Brian Rolston is a stud. Who else could score with a slapshot on a Penalty shot? The Minnesota Wild might be the best team in the Western Conference.

-Is anybody as deep as the Sabres? The team has 3 lines that can score, and lack a true superstar. If the Sabres can stay healthy, they will win the Stanley Cup this year.