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Game Thread: Minnesota at Colorado State

Minnesota Golden Gophers at Colorado St. Rams, Nov 22, 2008 9:00 PM CST


The team's MVP from a year ago is back tonight after a brief hiatus. I was very, very worried when news of his injury emerged before the season began. I thought he would be out longer. It's great to have him back.

The Gophers beat CSU last year at Williams Arena, this game is on the road, the Gophers are likely without Ralph Sampson III, and if the Rams have a strength it's height. Playing inside for the Gophers--if RSIII indeed sits out--will be Colton Iverson, Johnson and Paul Carter? Jonathan Williams will be out for awhile longer.

I'll be watching how the newcomers respond to a road environment. None of the newcomers have been overly impressive. Will one of them step up tonight?

For CSU, watch Andy Ogide on the inside. He's a transfer from Ole Miss, a 6'8 forward, who is averaging 16 points and 11 rebounds. I expect to see Johnson get the call to cover Ogide.

Senior guard Marcus Walker has led the Rams offensively with 24 points per game. Walker has been able to shoot from the outside and get to the free throw line.

The game starts at 9 p.m. central time. It is on The Mountain West Network. If you have DirecTV, this is on the SportsPack and is on channel 616.

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Please Tubby

Can you try to get rid of the pain from that garbage football team….

by Tony_O on Nov 22, 2008 8:58 PM CST reply actions  

Gotta love the DirecTV sporst pack huh

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by PJS on Nov 22, 2008 8:59 PM CST reply actions  

RSIII, I mean

but what about watching the game? anywhere online?

by rencito on Nov 22, 2008 9:04 PM CST up reply actions  

if you mean streaming video, I don't think so.

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by PJS on Nov 22, 2008 9:04 PM CST reply actions  

dual spectating

may have to watch the hockey game with no volume and listen to the game on the radio

by rencito on Nov 22, 2008 9:05 PM CST reply actions  

BTN online doesn't have it.

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by PJS on Nov 22, 2008 9:05 PM CST reply actions  

I really wish JAS wouldn't start.

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by PJS on Nov 22, 2008 9:08 PM CST reply actions  

4-0 CSU with a free throw coming.

Gophers 0-3 from 3.

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by PJS on Nov 22, 2008 9:08 PM CST reply actions  

DAMIAN JOHNSON MY MAN LOVE W/A THREE!

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by PJS on Nov 22, 2008 9:09 PM CST reply actions  

GOphers are jump shot happy ....

Johnson dove on tthe floor for a ball. It’s 5-5.

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by PJS on Nov 22, 2008 9:12 PM CST reply actions  

They are supposed to be improved from last year.

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by PJS on Nov 22, 2008 9:17 PM CST reply actions  

Devoe hite a three. 14-8.

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by PJS on Nov 22, 2008 9:17 PM CST reply actions  

who did?

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by PJS on Nov 22, 2008 9:18 PM CST up reply actions  

CSU is beating us up inside mostly.

And we’ve thrown two balls away, unforced errors, in the last three possessions.

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by PJS on Nov 22, 2008 9:18 PM CST reply actions  

Hoffarber a three after a CSU turnover.

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by PJS on Nov 22, 2008 9:19 PM CST reply actions  

Iverson takes a chargge.

Gophers are applying pressure. CSU is a tad out of control.

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by PJS on Nov 22, 2008 9:20 PM CST reply actions  

14-11 CSU

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by PJS on Nov 22, 2008 9:20 PM CST reply actions  

RSIII is in ..... Devoe just travelled.

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by PJS on Nov 22, 2008 9:20 PM CST reply actions  

Did you try CSU for audio?

http://csurams.cstv.com/index-main.html#

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by PJS on Nov 22, 2008 9:21 PM CST reply actions  

football game

and metrodome era is officially over. house of horrors.

by rencito on Nov 22, 2008 9:22 PM CST reply actions  

CSU good ball movement. Skip pass. McFarland a 3. 17-11.

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by PJS on Nov 22, 2008 9:23 PM CST reply actions  

Westbrook drove to the basket and forced something. Wanted a foul. Didn't get it.

Then he fouled CSU on the rebound.

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by PJS on Nov 22, 2008 9:24 PM CST reply actions  

PJS

where in VA are you?

by rencito on Nov 22, 2008 9:25 PM CST reply actions  

Nolen travels.

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by PJS on Nov 22, 2008 9:25 PM CST reply actions  

19-11. McFarland a jumper off the dribble.

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by PJS on Nov 22, 2008 9:25 PM CST reply actions  

OMG.

Sampson with a turnaround. Hard brick. Like it came shooting back off the glass. CSU takes it down and scores quick. 21-11.

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by PJS on Nov 22, 2008 9:26 PM CST reply actions  

Illegal screen on Busch.

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by PJS on Nov 22, 2008 9:27 PM CST reply actions  

Gophers go to 2-3 zone. Force a tough shot.

RSIII gets whipped on the boards. 23-11.

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by PJS on Nov 22, 2008 9:28 PM CST reply actions  

i wish WCCO would just go to the basketball game

I don’t need any postgame analysis from the football team

by rencito on Nov 22, 2008 9:29 PM CST reply actions  

that has to be painful. what was the final?

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by PJS on Nov 22, 2008 9:29 PM CST up reply actions  

Nolen with a quick two in the lande. 23-13.

And a quick CSU turnover. TV Timeout now.

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by PJS on Nov 22, 2008 9:29 PM CST reply actions  

Wild lost 2-1

a horrific night for minnesota sports

by rencito on Nov 22, 2008 9:30 PM CST reply actions  

We're back. Nolen Carter, Johnson, A-S and Hoffarber.

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by PJS on Nov 22, 2008 9:31 PM CST reply actions  

Nice runner from Nolen. Very nice runner. 23-15.

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by PJS on Nov 22, 2008 9:32 PM CST reply actions  

Makes 2 ... 25-15.

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by PJS on Nov 22, 2008 9:32 PM CST reply actions  

Hoffarber a 3.

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by PJS on Nov 22, 2008 9:33 PM CST reply actions  

and now a CSU turnover.

Hoffarber misses again. Johnson a rebound

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by PJS on Nov 22, 2008 9:34 PM CST reply actions  

Johnson misses a 3. Carter rebound. Hoffarber a layup!

Nice O-rebounding from Carter and Johnson. 25-20.

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by PJS on Nov 22, 2008 9:34 PM CST reply actions  

Tubby's small lineup has been nice.

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by PJS on Nov 22, 2008 9:35 PM CST reply actions  

Technical foul on CSU.

6 players on the court. LOL.

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by PJS on Nov 22, 2008 9:35 PM CST reply actions  

haha...

how does that happen in basketball? hockey and football you can understand. but in basketball you can only change during a stoppage

by rencito on Nov 22, 2008 9:36 PM CST reply actions  

then DJ travels. Grrrr.

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by PJS on Nov 22, 2008 9:37 PM CST up reply actions  

Devoe w/a hold. Puts CSU on the line. They make 2. 27-22.

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by PJS on Nov 22, 2008 9:38 PM CST reply actions  

We have Hoffarber, JAS and Busch on the floor at the same time.

Not sure I like that.

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by PJS on Nov 22, 2008 9:43 PM CST reply actions  

no

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by PJS on Nov 22, 2008 9:44 PM CST up reply actions  

Ogide everywhere right now. The CSU big men.

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by PJS on Nov 22, 2008 9:44 PM CST reply actions  

33-25.

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by PJS on Nov 22, 2008 9:45 PM CST reply actions  

Hoffarber fouled on 3 and 1!!!

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by PJS on Nov 22, 2008 9:46 PM CST reply actions  

hoffarber!!!

14 pts and one coming on a four point play!!

by rencito on Nov 22, 2008 9:46 PM CST reply actions  

Theres a Rarity

a Made 3 pointer and 1…..

by Tony_O on Nov 22, 2008 9:47 PM CST reply actions  

35-29....I don't think CSU has missed a FT.

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by PJS on Nov 22, 2008 9:47 PM CST reply actions  

carter with a block

and a DUNK!!! great no look by nolen

by rencito on Nov 22, 2008 9:49 PM CST reply actions  

that was a nice stretch. I just had to reboot.

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by PJS on Nov 22, 2008 9:51 PM CST up reply actions  

I didn't see that.

38-32 CSU at the half.

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by PJS on Nov 22, 2008 9:51 PM CST up reply actions  

Just got a Text from My Cousin up in Hibbing

Must Be High Humidity in Minnesota today….He can Pick up WCCO Crystal Clear from his Radio in his garage…No Antenna either…

by Tony_O on Nov 22, 2008 9:52 PM CST reply actions  

Who knew the Mountain West had their own network?

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by PJS on Nov 22, 2008 9:54 PM CST reply actions  

Not Me

Hell i didnt even know anybody cared about sports in that region haha

by Tony_O on Nov 22, 2008 9:55 PM CST up reply actions  

Yes

but they are the best one loss team…so after Tech loses, I think USC is the best team

by rencito on Nov 22, 2008 10:01 PM CST reply actions  

Should be Utah.

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by PJS on Nov 22, 2008 10:01 PM CST reply actions  

i seriously think utah could beat anyone

not saying they WILL…but they are good enough to belong

by rencito on Nov 22, 2008 10:03 PM CST reply actions  

theyd probably win the B10.

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by PJS on Nov 22, 2008 10:04 PM CST reply actions  

WOW

WHAT A TD OK JUST SCORED…TURN IT ON AND WATCH

by rencito on Nov 22, 2008 10:05 PM CST reply actions  

They'd Beat the Gophers......

But so could my Cousins Pop Warner Squad

by Tony_O on Nov 22, 2008 10:05 PM CST reply actions  

They only showed the end of the play..

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by PJS on Nov 22, 2008 10:06 PM CST reply actions  

Keys to the second half for Tubby's team.

Stop Ogdibe (sp) and Vanderbeer. Keep them off the boards. The Rams are leading us 18-13 on the glass.

We also need to control the ball. When they jumped out 10, we were turning it over.

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by PJS on Nov 22, 2008 10:07 PM CST reply actions  

Here we go. Quick first touch foul on CSU.

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by PJS on Nov 22, 2008 10:07 PM CST reply actions  

It really does suck for Utah

they deserve to play one of the big boys…they will probably end up playing Cincinnati or Miami either of whom they will CRUSH

by rencito on Nov 22, 2008 10:08 PM CST reply actions  

3 chances here on this first posession. Need to capitalize.

And we do . Westbrook for a long 2.

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by PJS on Nov 22, 2008 10:09 PM CST reply actions  

Then a turnover.

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by PJS on Nov 22, 2008 10:09 PM CST reply actions  

That was all DJ!

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by PJS on Nov 22, 2008 10:10 PM CST reply actions  

DJ, Westbrook, and Nolen

are going to be fun to watch…now if the new guys can step up a little…Iverson, Carter, Bostick, RSIII…someone

by rencito on Nov 22, 2008 10:11 PM CST reply actions  

Oklahoma 65-14

over #1 in the Nation…YIKES

by Tony_O on Nov 22, 2008 10:12 PM CST reply actions  

Iverson running the floor and fouled

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by PJS on Nov 22, 2008 10:12 PM CST reply actions  

Iverson nice!

baby hook

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by PJS on Nov 22, 2008 10:13 PM CST reply actions  

That was just textbook press break.

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by PJS on Nov 22, 2008 10:13 PM CST reply actions  

Bad pass there by Nolen

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by PJS on Nov 22, 2008 10:15 PM CST reply actions  

Hoffarber for 333333333333333333333333

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by PJS on Nov 22, 2008 10:15 PM CST reply actions  

Ogide taking Johnson off the dribble.

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by PJS on Nov 22, 2008 10:16 PM CST reply actions  

crap

iverson and DJ in foul trouble

by rencito on Nov 22, 2008 10:16 PM CST reply actions  

what are they at?

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by PJS on Nov 22, 2008 10:16 PM CST up reply actions  

Please Win Tubby

This is just a bad day for sports in Minnesota…Including the Wolves Slaughtering last night

by Tony_O on Nov 22, 2008 10:16 PM CST reply actions  

RSIII and Carter are in.

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by PJS on Nov 22, 2008 10:17 PM CST reply actions  

Carter is trying to play D on Vanderbeer. That guy is very big.

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by PJS on Nov 22, 2008 10:18 PM CST reply actions  

Wow. This officiating is getting annoying.

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by PJS on Nov 22, 2008 10:18 PM CST reply actions  

the radio guy said...

they are calling a bushel basket amount of screens.

whatever that means.

by rencito on Nov 22, 2008 10:19 PM CST up reply actions  

yeah, they are calling a ton of moving screens.

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by PJS on Nov 22, 2008 10:20 PM CST up reply actions  

RSIII with the offensive rebound. Nice.

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by PJS on Nov 22, 2008 10:21 PM CST reply actions  

I don't think Bostick has been in tonight.

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by PJS on Nov 22, 2008 10:21 PM CST reply actions  

Nice Carter to Sampson for a dunk!

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by PJS on Nov 22, 2008 10:23 PM CST reply actions  

These refs are really, really awful.

That double dribble call on CSU was bullshit.

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by PJS on Nov 22, 2008 10:26 PM CST reply actions  

Carter crashing the boards nice there.

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by PJS on Nov 22, 2008 10:26 PM CST reply actions  

but then Carter goes underneath a screen and CSU hits a 3.

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by PJS on Nov 22, 2008 10:26 PM CST reply actions  

And then a bad shot near halfcourt from Carter.

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by PJS on Nov 22, 2008 10:27 PM CST up reply actions  

er bad foul.

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by PJS on Nov 22, 2008 10:27 PM CST up reply actions  

Are they in the bonus already?

Not good.

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by PJS on Nov 22, 2008 10:30 PM CST reply actions  

Iverson w/4?

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by PJS on Nov 22, 2008 10:31 PM CST reply actions  

Sampson another brick.

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by PJS on Nov 22, 2008 10:32 PM CST reply actions  

Sampson isn't ready.

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by PJS on Nov 22, 2008 10:33 PM CST up reply actions  

I think Tubby is going small ball again.

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by PJS on Nov 22, 2008 10:34 PM CST reply actions  

Hows this for Shocking

Abilene Christian set a record for points in an NCAA playoff game, beating West Texas A&M 93-68 in the second round of the Division II playoffs Saturday.

by Tony_O on Nov 22, 2008 10:35 PM CST reply actions  

WTF.

Why do we come out of a timeout and have Busch shoot a 3?

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by PJS on Nov 22, 2008 10:35 PM CST reply actions  

Current lineup: Nolwn, Devoe, Johnson, JAS, Busch.

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by PJS on Nov 22, 2008 10:36 PM CST reply actions  

10 second violation!

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by PJS on Nov 22, 2008 10:37 PM CST reply actions  

Nice. Give and go. DJ to Busch.

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by PJS on Nov 22, 2008 10:38 PM CST reply actions  

did they say he commited a foul on the radio after the shot?

The TV cameras went away from the action.

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by PJS on Nov 22, 2008 10:39 PM CST up reply actions  

Joseph nice control on that break!

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by PJS on Nov 22, 2008 10:38 PM CST reply actions  

OMG.

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by PJS on Nov 22, 2008 10:41 PM CST reply actions  

DJ at the line. He wasn't great there last year!

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by PJS on Nov 22, 2008 10:43 PM CST reply actions  

i'm going out for the night

will listen in the car…have a great night all. Go Gophers!!!

And remember all the reasons our school is WAY better than iowa.

by rencito on Nov 22, 2008 10:44 PM CST reply actions  

Jeez. 71-70 CSU. Our ball 39 seconds left.

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by PJS on Nov 22, 2008 10:58 PM CST reply actions  

CSU can take the last shot.

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by PJS on Nov 22, 2008 11:00 PM CST reply actions  

No Kidding

well then again…Most People Dont jump on the Tubby Bandwagon this early in the season.

by Tony_O on Nov 22, 2008 11:01 PM CST reply actions  

nine-tenths of a second left.

CSU another TO.

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by PJS on Nov 22, 2008 11:01 PM CST reply actions  

I can't take a heartbreak here. No cigarettes left.

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by PJS on Nov 22, 2008 11:02 PM CST reply actions  

WHEW

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by PJS on Nov 22, 2008 11:03 PM CST reply actions  

I've already had 3 heartbreaks today

Gopher Football….The Wild and My Girlfriend of 4 years and i Whent our separate Ways….THANK GOD TUBBY GOT THE WIN!

by Tony_O on Nov 22, 2008 11:03 PM CST reply actions  

Tubby's here for you!

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by PJS on Nov 22, 2008 11:04 PM CST reply actions  

alright folks. i'm off to bed...Good Night

and hopefully tomorrow brings a vikings Win.

by Tony_O on Nov 22, 2008 11:08 PM CST reply actions  

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