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Whoever takes over at Mankato will insist that they dump the soccer song as a condition of acceptance. That's before they talk money and health insurance.

I shouldn't have used my uncle as my agent.

So true. I gave up my 7th year for the money teaching English to 9th graders. Shakes head.

That line up could cause some major headaches if it happens. The Gophers will be loaded with young talent too. Exciting year ahead.

Whether Kristo, Nelson or Forbort stay, I'm really looking forward to watching this year's freshmen play next year. I think that group has the potential to have more impact than any single class in a long time. (And yes, it's just potential)

I don't think Kristo will see Hextall's chances as comparable to his. Hextall was good for the Sioux, but he didn't have the tools Kristo has.

I thought my comment might be misinterpreted. Lucia is damn good. I only meant that I don't think Lucia would have taken this group of players farther. Eaves, who I do not hold in higher regard than Lucia, might have, I think because of his focus on discipline and the systems he coaches. I was just too lazy (and full of sh!!! probably) to go into it. You were right to call me out on it, though.

Thank Parise Sandelin doesn't coach the Sioux. Getting shellacked 4-0 with all that talent?

Gwoz, Lucia, Red, and Eaves have a bunch of natties between them, but I don't think any of them could have taken this team as far as Hak and his staff did. Certainly not Lucia.

It would be a real shocker if talent had anything to do with that. Beyond comprehension for the most simple-minded among us.

Your expectations? You mean your needs. Congrats Hak and his staff for the coaching team of the year, IMO. None were better this year.

If the Sioux don't move their feet against this Gopher team, they will take penalties and they will lose.

Good points. I'm sure we're all tickled that the Sioux are in the tourney, given what they have gone through, but we would be foolish to take too much from the FinFiv weekend. Sure is nice to be in the gravy phase, though.

Boys, I think it's time I told you I'm seriously thinking of becoming a girl. I know that's a lot to lay on you at a time like this, but I've kept it inside me long enough. Plus, if things keep going this way in this game, they'll probably fire me anyway, so you won't have to deal with it. But if, just if, you like the idea of being coached by a girl, then go out there and kick some a$$. And I know you can do it--I already have a dress picked out.

Worse than watching tires roll in and out of doorways in the Sioux webcasts?

Sure, but the escalation is usually caused by a combinatiion of alcohol and testosterone.

Still, getting drawn into that kind of conduct is avoidable. I like to think we Sioux students, alumni, and fans are better.

On the couch with the dog, unfortunately.

I've been critical of Lammy at times, but when you think how how this team has held together and performed beyond its apparent potential, you have to recognize the kind of leadership they have had. He goes to the box far too often, but he's obviously been very good for this team from a morale and leadership perspective.

The guy from the "walk-on" group I've been especially surprised by is Gaarder. And as good as Jones is, I think we have to be a little cautious what miracles we can expect if he comes next year. If he doesn't, it will still be a very dynamic bunch, though.

Kristo is nothing like Lee Goren. You could just as easily say he's the next Patrick Kane (which he isn't either but just as close)

Beavers playing extremely well--Dell has been tight.

POST SEASON!! GO GET 'EM

They also insisted that they have credit for 7 Titles, not 5, and be treated with the appropriate amount of respect.

That fact that there are no green names on the first and second teams or the Rookie team underscores even more why Hak should get COY. (Though it is true--who can gripe about Pearson)