Know this
The Vikings already have easily beaten the odds this year -- literally. The over-under line for total Vikings victories this season was 6, according to sportsbook.com.
WATCH THIS
After days, weeks, months, even years of anticipation, you are required to watch the Gophers' first bowl game appearance since 2009 (8 p.m., ESPN).
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"Fans who think teams are banging down the Twins' door for Justin Morneau are delusional. There might be a deal to be had out there for him, but nobody's going to give up too much or the team would have likely already traded him."
-- badger1997, commenting on startribune.com.
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After hundreds of Minnesotans got a head start on finalizing their athletic scholarships in November and December, more can begin choosing their college destination beginning Wednesday.
