The Free Press, Mankato, MN--Jim Rueda http://www.mankatofreepress.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 01:22:00 +0000 http://www.mankatofreepress.com/columnistJRUEDA/local_story_283012359.html Much-accomplished Kindall has relied on faith http://www.mankatofreepress.com/columnistJRUEDA/local_story_283012359.html Motivation can come from a variety of different sources for both amateur and professional athletes.
 Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:58:00 +0000 http://www.mankatofreepress.com/columnistJRUEDA/local_story_281005756.html Fantasy Forum: Even studs have bad days http://www.mankatofreepress.com/columnistJRUEDA/local_story_281005756.html Some of the best players this season have great stats, but those stats aren't exactly consistent. Thu, 02 Oct 2008 00:36:00 +0000 http://www.mankatofreepress.com/columnistJRUEDA/local_story_276004115.html Olympian Berg visits MSU volleyball practice http://www.mankatofreepress.com/columnistJRUEDA/local_story_276004115.html The members of the Minnesota State University volleyball team were given a rare treat Wednesday as they got to talk to and rub shoulders with U.S. Olympic silver medalist Lindsey Berg at MSU’s Taylor Center.
 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 01:03:00 +0000 http://www.mankatofreepress.com/columnistJRUEDA/local_story_274010618.html It’s wise to look at NFL reality over NFL potential http://www.mankatofreepress.com/columnistJRUEDA/local_story_274010618.html A fourth of the NFL season is over and it’s time to start managing your fantasy football team as if the players and teams who have been struggling may not come around.
 Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:49:00 +0000 http://www.mankatofreepress.com/columnistJRUEDA/local_story_269004827.html East, West keepers say ‘no’ to goals http://www.mankatofreepress.com/columnistJRUEDA/local_story_269004827.html Mankato East and West are fortunate to have to very good goaltenders in net this season. Tue, 23 Sep 2008 00:50:00 +0000 http://www.mankatofreepress.com/columnistJRUEDA/local_story_267005016.html Fantasy Forum: Stud RBs go way of dinasour http://www.mankatofreepress.com/columnistJRUEDA/local_story_267005016.html Fantasy football strategies are changing with the increasing demand of running back-by-committee in the NFL. Tue, 16 Sep 2008 01:01:00 +0000 http://www.mankatofreepress.com/columnistJRUEDA/local_story_260010014.html Lessons from the first weeks of the NFL season http://www.mankatofreepress.com/columnistJRUEDA/local_story_260010014.html Every NFL team, with the exception of the Texans and the Ravens, has now played two games in 2008. Let’s take a look at what we’ve learned fantasy wise after two weeks of competition.
 Thu, 11 Sep 2008 01:04:00 +0000 http://www.mankatofreepress.com/columnistJRUEDA/local_story_255010615.html Giants creating buzz in Le Sueur-Henderson http://www.mankatofreepress.com/columnistJRUEDA/local_story_255010615.html It’s a pretty exciting time to be a volleyball player or fan at Le Sueur-Henderson High School.
 Mon, 08 Sep 2008 23:58:00 +0000 http://www.mankatofreepress.com/columnistJRUEDA/local_story_252235750.html Fantasy Forum: Avoid knee-jerk decisions http://www.mankatofreepress.com/columnistJRUEDA/local_story_252235750.html Week 1 was tough, but don't make any harsh moves until you critically evaluate your roster. Tue, 02 Sep 2008 01:03:00 +0000 http://www.mankatofreepress.com/columnistJRUEDA/local_story_246010253.html Fantasy Forum: Trades and waivers http://www.mankatofreepress.com/columnistJRUEDA/local_story_246010253.html Thu, 28 Aug 2008 01:18:00 +0000 http://www.mankatofreepress.com/columnistJRUEDA/local_story_241011725.html Cougars help others, help themselves http://www.mankatofreepress.com/columnistJRUEDA/local_story_241011725.html East's Amanda Blain came up with an extraordinary fundraising plan. Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:39:00 +0000 http://www.mankatofreepress.com/columnistJRUEDA/local_story_239003750.html Fantasy Forum: Sleepers and busts for '08 http://www.mankatofreepress.com/columnistJRUEDA/local_story_239003750.html A last-minute prep on who to take and who not to take. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 01:57:00 +0000 http://www.mankatofreepress.com/columnistJRUEDA/local_story_234015859.html Who needs Olympics, let the fall sports begin http://www.mankatofreepress.com/columnistJRUEDA/local_story_234015859.html So where did the summer go? Every year it seems the summer ends sooner. The unofficial end of summer is traditionally viewed as Labor Day (even though there’s plenty of nice weather left for at least another month).
 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 01:14:00 +0000 http://www.mankatofreepress.com/columnistJRUEDA/local_story_232011615.html Fantasy Forum: Make those final draft preparations http://www.mankatofreepress.com/columnistJRUEDA/local_story_232011615.html NFL fantasy drafts are just around the corner ... what will you do? Thu, 14 Aug 2008 01:55:00 +0000 http://www.mankatofreepress.com/columnistJRUEDA/local_story_227015115.html Williams gets chance to play against world http://www.mankatofreepress.com/columnistJRUEDA/local_story_227015115.html Kevin Williams of Lake Crystal has made a name for himself in fastpitch softball.