Tuesday, February 15, 2005

Minnesota Sports Update

Flip Saunders was fired by Kevin McHale, who has taken over as head coach of the Timberwolves. Remember the Joe Smith debacle. Thanks McHale.

Red McCombs accepted a purchase offer from Reggie Fowler to buy the Vikings, pending approval.

3 comments:

klink said...

McHale is a huge pussy. He had 2 choices. One was to go to the owner and say "sorry, I guess I am inept. Perhaps you were blinded by KG's loyalty to the franchise and attributed that success to me. thanks, by the way. However, I tried to sign Joe smith to a secret deal and that screwed us in drafting young talent. Then, when we did have a chance, we drafted Ndudi Ebi. Then, I went out and got us Sprewell and Cassell. It was a two year experiment that turned into a disaster when Spree was undernourished and Cassell reminded the league that he is made of glass. Guess it was really a one-year window. Oh, and not to forget the gem of last year, Kandi-man. yeah, he sure didn't try very hard in LA until his contract year. We assumed he would continue to improve. I ignored the fact that he declined to participate in off-season work-outs with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. It's OK, i thought he would change and really, what could he have learned from Kareem? Did I mention Joe Smith? Perhaps you should fire me."
His other option was to fire Flip and shake things up again this off-season. the good news is that they will be drafting a lot higher than usual.
Good to see Johan get locked up for a bit. I think we can look forward to another central division title this year.
Vikings being sold is fantastic. Now the team should deal Moss for a first rounder and a defensive starter. Don't be greedy. The money saved by not getting another high draft pick in the deal could be used on a free agent.

klink said...

It will be a shame when Flip is coaching against us next year.
My moss proposal: Trade him to the Ravens. Get a stud DB and their first rounder (and perhaps next year's 2nd or 3rd....just to spice it up). The vikings upgrade the secondary, spend 2 first round picks on defense, and resign Wiggins. A young receiver or free agent WR can help fill the gap. Kyle Boller becomes an all-star.

Anonymous said...

Minnesota sports? What about Williams women beating the whole MIAC in a dual meet?