Monday's Page 2 tipsheet
January 11, 2016 at 3:23AM
Compiled by Ken Chia
KNOW THIS
The last time the Seahawks played as a wild card as the NFC North champion was 12 years ago at Green Bay, when Matt Hasselbeck said at the overtime coin toss, "We want the ball and we're going to score." He then threw a pick-six to Al Harris.
WATCH THIS
Not sure what your appetite for football is after Sunday, but Alabama-Clemson is still on (7:30 p.m., ESPN).
RANDOM FANDOM
"At least it wasn't a moral victory."
— matthewJames on the Gophers' 25-point loss to Northwestern at startribune.com.
Weigh in on what you're thinking about to mrand@startribune.com
TWEETED
"A #Bengals player tells me 55 / 24 behavior unchecked all year, he knew they would lose close game b/c guys blow it emotionally/situationally."
— ESPN's Ed Werder, on Vontaze Burfict and Adam Jones.
@EdwerderESPN
about the writer
Rutgers views Athan Kaliakmanis as an upgrade over last year’s starting QB, and the Gophers are leaps and bounds better with Max Brosmer. Neither team expressed hard feelings this week.
