The Sicatoka

The Pohlad's were probably running a fire hose from the roof of Target Center to make it "rain" harder on Target Field.

The easy solution is all the Twins wake up Sunday morning with "bilateral shoulder stiffness". "Phil, you're starting." After one out in the first ... PRAISE JESUS! It's a miracle; the shoulders loosened up!

I think that guy should use some pine tar ...

Sioux94 gave me a great idea: UND play selection through four games SJSU: Rush 32 Pass 20 RMU: Rush 34 Pass 22 MSU: Rush 34 Pass 28 SB: Rush 36 Pass 7 OK, the reality is that the SB game is an aberration caused by a two-score lead and the defense having the SB offense completely under control. Beyond that, there's the balanced offense some seem to be looking for; however, I must note that some of the passing against MSU was "playing catch-up". I'd say Bubba and Rudolph are looking for a 60/40 run approach based on that small sample size. Also note in their tightest game (UMontana) even NDSU went run heavy (low mistakes, ball control). Folks, if you gave me a the best defense in FCS and a running game that guaranteed, *guaranteed*, 3.5 yards per attempt, never less, I'd *never* pass the ball. (Do the math.)

Folks, there's a trend to create some ugly "buckets" (helmets) in sports lately. I'd like to get a compilation going here, from all levels, and all sports, with the goal to put together a bracket and determine the first winner of the "Ugliest Bucket in Sports". I'd like to make a couple nominations: The Jacksonville Jaguars: Did they run out of flat black while repainting their gold helmets? Next, St. Cloud State's helmet. What's with this layering thing? Couldn't decide on a color? (I'm talking about the one that's not just a black base.)

Uh, you said "Mussman" and "Sioux Falls" in the same breath and you're surprised at the outcome?

On-field performance comes and goes (see Longhorn football), so that's why conferences have gone more to markets and demographics. Proof? Rutgers (NYC/northern NJ TV market) and Maryland (Balt/Wash TV market) in the Big Ten. The addition of those cable markets is a windfall for the Big Ten Network.

Phil Hughes: 1/3 of an inning short of 210 innings ... and a $500,000.00 bonus. I think every Twins pitcher not named Hughes should wake up Sunday morning with "bilateral arm and shoulder weakness" thus forcing Hughes to go out and pitch.

http://www.undsports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=58642&SPID=6399&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=13500&ATCLID=209357077&Q_SEASON=2014 In Bubba's world, how are you going to be successful on the football field? Defense and ball-control offense. You run the parts of your offense that you can execute and keep control of the ball.

Late in game with lead ... Mussman era: Get ball Attempt three passes (all incomplete) Net effect: run about 18 seconds from the clock Punt Ball control era: Get ball Attempt at least two runs Decision for other down (run or pass); assume incomplete for worst case Net effect: run about 90 to 110 seconds from the clock Punt If you get first down -- repeat. Net effect: run about two minutes per first down from the clock plus the 90 or so seconds of a three-and-out. Some of you don't see the difference between "Mussman" and a "rush three-and-out", but it's there and it's huge ... especially if you have the lead. Burning clock with the lead only puts more pressure on the opponent offense when they do get the ball because they're not sure when they'll see it again. If you actually do pop a couple first downs rushing, the collar only gets tighter on the other guys.

I said, "Hold jokes, please." Keep this one on topic. Thank you.

That emo-horse feels empowered in her skinny-jeans so you just shut your mouth. (You see the effeminate nature in that logo too, apparently.)

Call me paranoid, but ... 1. That Nokota logo looks effeminate to me. a. No determination in the eye. b. A casual vibe from the posture. c. The flowing, 80's video, mane/hair (can't place the singer). EDIT: Or is it Mariah Carey ... 2. The guy that created it said, "This is a concept that I've been rolling around for a few years ... " but the Nokota idea was first rolled out here by PCM (to lukewarm reception) 3. That guy's posts use that running buffalo gif that was used by a long-time Bisonville poster. My Spidey-sense is tingling on that one ...

Robert O. Kelly (ROK) is a University of California at Berkeley graduate. (Hold jokes, please.) UC-Berkeley is the flagship of the UC system. (Stand by for flagship fight.) The Berkeley mascot/moniker is Golden Bears. The Golden Bear comes from the animal on the California state flag. ROK is far from "original" or "novel and new", much less daring*, groundbreaking, or PC-challenging. I suspect he'll follow that "animal on the state flag" theme. *Daring would be "Rough Riders", as that's a state nickname. However, ROK comes off to me as a PBS watching kind of ... "guy" and "The Roosevelts" have been featured the last couple of weeks so that may give him some courage.

FPD was very tight-lipped.

Seems FPD got a tip to search an area of Moorhead. Twenty minutes into the search they found a body. FPD is rather tight-lipped right now about details (as expected).

Fargo PD holding a press conference at 1 pm today: They've found a body in Moorhead with clothing and a description matching the missing NDSU student. My thoughts and prayers to the family.

I guess I didn't realize how badly ATL had tipped over until last night. The Mets have caught them in the NL East!

Updated. Actually, Pittsburgh's in a good spot to host the NL wild card game as they're tied with SF.

No, I'm pretty sure CAS is sincere on this subject (offensive lines). I'm quite sure he enjoyed his collegiate undergraduate Saturdays much more when the opponent's offensive line was suspect.

Maybe not "Ice Men" but ... The Yeti. No, wait. They'll find living Yeti and they'll be offended. < facepalm >

Red ones like Nebraska-Omaha, or Purple ones like Minnesota State Mankato

Then, to steal an old but good line: Act your age, not your shoe size.

Tillman (92 yard int for TD) is BSC Defensive POTW. Sure, ... but Rich made 19 tackles! Then again, I hope we have this problem (which UND guy should be BSC Defensive POTW) every week.

This long without reported leads. Including the Red River, and an area that has a train yard, in the search areas. Here's hoping the young man found a fabulous distraction and has just been out of communication because of it.