Patrick Reusse
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SportsPatrick Reusse is a sports columnist who writes three columns per week.
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Reusse: CFP committee shaped discussion to avoid real fiasco
The College Football Playoff selectors did a good job of making the Notre Dame vs. Miami debate the focus, instead of Alabama’s inclusion in the 12-team field.
December 12, 2025
Reusse: The amazing hockey life of John Mayasich seems fitting for a book
Eveleth, Gophers and U.S. Olympic hockey legend John Mayasich is going strong at 92 ... he’s just not getting better at curling and golf.
December 9, 2025
Reusse: Wisconsin-River Falls proves too rugged for St. John’s in Division III playoffs
The Falcons were more battle-tested in the WIAC than the Johnnies were in the MIAC, and it particularly showed on the ground.
December 7, 2025
Reusse: Unbeaten Bethel’s strong defense powered by defensive back Devin Williams
The Royals play host to Wisconsin-Platteville on Saturday in the NCAA Division III playoffs.
December 5, 2025
U volleyball to see familiar faces to begin NCAA tournament
The Gophers face Fairfield, which has three Minnesotans on its roster, in the first round Friday at Maturi Pavilion. St. Thomas plays Iowa State there earlier in the day.
December 5, 2025
Reusse: Kaleb Blaha leads the way as UW-River Falls faces St. John’s in Division III football playoffs
The Falcons got a huge boost from new facilities, won the powerful WIAC this season and play their most important game on Saturday.
December 2, 2025
Reusse: Celtics’ arrival and Fuzzy Zoeller’s death stir memories from 41 years ago
For high drama, it’s hard to top what the Celtics and Lakers provided in the 1984 NBA Finals.
November 30, 2025
Patrick Reusse’s 2025 Turkey of the Year is ...
A share of the Turkey Banquet program will be devoted to The Chairman settling personal grudges.
November 28, 2025
Reusse: Under Thanh Pham’s guidance, St. Thomas volleyball embraces ‘inner-Tommie’ to D-I postseason play
Finally able to compete in Division I postseason play after transitioning from D-III, St. Thomas volleyball is the No. 3 seed in the Summit League tournament.
November 22, 2025
Reusse: RaJa Nelson could play in almost 80 college games for North Dakota State’s football powerhouse
Former Lakeville North standout RaJa Nelson played eight games last season as a medical redshirt and won an FCS title.
November 21, 2025
Reusse: The Feeneys, from Grandma through Coach to two QBs, are a football family
Trey Feeney and St. John’s are in the Division III playoffs. Kevin and Jett Feeney and the Moorhead Spuds are headed to the Prep Bowl. Grandma Jan, she’s everywhere.
November 20, 2025
Reusse: Carleton QB Curtis goes out competing hard right to the end
His final college game did not end with a victory, but the senior quarterback, who played this fall despite going through chemotherapy for cancer, gave it his all, as usual.
November 16, 2025
