I'm pretty sure right after they reviewed the check and deemed it only a minor penalty, he came out for the next faceoff. So he laid on the ground just long enough to sell it. The Sioux boys were chirping him pretty hard before the faceoff.
I'd be shocked if he has a big night tonight. Typically if you're a 1st or 2nd line guy playing on the 4th line, it's because you can go, you just can't go all the way.
I think this is one of the least talked about spots that needs a lot of work. Cloyd showed flashes. Fiedler has done okay. I think if the offense wants to add more weapons, they need to use the tight ends as more than just an extra lineman for the run game and give them some touches.
Watching those guys turn a corner and chug down the field was like watching Schleusner run with the plow still very much hooked in the national title game. Maybe we get some speed guys going with the reverses
One spot that I think will be a real toss-up is the one DE spot with Dranka and Cieslak. I think either guy could be the top guy. I remember last season Gigli said he likes to roll out whoever is hot that day, so "starter" is really just a title
I went for the first time last year after going to several Final Fives at the X, and like people have mentioned already, the atmosphere is just miserable. Saving my money and my energy for Fargo.