The Free Press, Mankato, MN--Sports Columns http://www.mankatofreepress.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:51:00 +0000 http://www.mankatofreepress.com/sportscolumnists/local_story_287004934.html Bartlett represented a crucial change for Rays http://www.mankatofreepress.com/sportscolumnists/local_story_287004934.html It says something that the people who cover the Tampa Bay Rays named Jason Bartlett the team’s MVP.
 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 01:22:00 +0000 http://www.mankatofreepress.com/sportscolumnists/local_story_283012359.html Much-accomplished Kindall has relied on faith http://www.mankatofreepress.com/sportscolumnists/local_story_283012359.html Motivation can come from a variety of different sources for both amateur and professional athletes.
 Wed, 08 Oct 2008 01:22:00 +0000 http://www.mankatofreepress.com/sportscolumnists/local_story_282012150.html WCHA clearly stacked top to bottom http://www.mankatofreepress.com/sportscolumnists/local_story_282012150.html The Western Collegiate Hockey Association is going to be one tough men's hockey college in 2008-09. Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:58:00 +0000 http://www.mankatofreepress.com/sportscolumnists/local_story_281005756.html Fantasy Forum: Even studs have bad days http://www.mankatofreepress.com/sportscolumnists/local_story_281005756.html Some of the best players this season have great stats, but those stats aren't exactly consistent. Sun, 05 Oct 2008 22:45:00 +0000 http://www.mankatofreepress.com/sportscolumnists/local_story_279224453.html Dealing Delmon? He’s still Young http://www.mankatofreepress.com/sportscolumnists/local_story_279224453.html The Twins should think first before jumping into a trade with Delmon Young. Fri, 03 Oct 2008 01:33:00 +0000 http://www.mankatofreepress.com/sportscolumnists/local_story_277013429.html Parking/grilling restrictions create tailgate confusion http://www.mankatofreepress.com/sportscolumnists/local_story_277013429.html The chili was hot, the non-alcoholic drinks were being cooled. The attendant at the parking lot across the road from Blakeslee Stadium delivered the first puzzling message: You can tailgate in this lot, but you can’t park in it.
 Thu, 02 Oct 2008 00:36:00 +0000 http://www.mankatofreepress.com/sportscolumnists/local_story_276004115.html Olympian Berg visits MSU volleyball practice http://www.mankatofreepress.com/sportscolumnists/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.
 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 02:20:00 +0000 http://www.mankatofreepress.com/sportscolumnists/local_story_275022152.html Expectations will be high for MSU hockey team http://www.mankatofreepress.com/sportscolumnists/local_story_275022152.html If you aren’t seeing a lot of casual Gopher hockey fans around Mankato this year, there’s good reason.
 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 01:03:00 +0000 http://www.mankatofreepress.com/sportscolumnists/local_story_274010618.html It’s wise to look at NFL reality over NFL potential http://www.mankatofreepress.com/sportscolumnists/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.
 Mon, 29 Sep 2008 01:30:00 +0000 http://www.mankatofreepress.com/sportscolumnists/local_story_273012939.html MVP? Think Mauer, not Morneau http://www.mankatofreepress.com/sportscolumnists/local_story_273012939.html The Minnesota Twins have two very good candidates to be the American League MVP, but only one really deserves it. Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:49:00 +0000 http://www.mankatofreepress.com/sportscolumnists/local_story_269004827.html East, West keepers say ‘no’ to goals http://www.mankatofreepress.com/sportscolumnists/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/sportscolumnists/local_story_267005016.html Fantasy Forum: Stud RBs go way of dinasour http://www.mankatofreepress.com/sportscolumnists/local_story_267005016.html Fantasy football strategies are changing with the increasing demand of running back-by-committee in the NFL. Mon, 22 Sep 2008 01:30:00 +0000 http://www.mankatofreepress.com/sportscolumnists/local_story_266013217.html A bullpen blueprint: Think more fast balls http://www.mankatofreepress.com/sportscolumnists/local_story_266013217.html Regardless of whether the Twins can overcome all those losses imposed by their imploding bullpen and make the 2008 playoffs, their 2009 relief staff ought to look a good deal different.
 Fri, 19 Sep 2008 01:12:00 +0000 http://www.mankatofreepress.com/sportscolumnists/local_story_263011416.html Jackson not the only culprit for Vikings' woes http://www.mankatofreepress.com/sportscolumnists/local_story_263011416.html For those of you who are energized by the announcement that Gus Frerotte will be the Minnesota Vikings’ starting quarterback on Sunday, remember these two words: Kelly Holcomb. Or Brad Johnson. Or Brooks Bollinger.
 Thu, 18 Sep 2008 11:06:00 +0000 http://www.mankatofreepress.com/sportscolumnists/local_story_262002634.html Column: Childress had no choice but Frerotte http://www.mankatofreepress.com/sportscolumnists/local_story_262002634.html Tarvaris Jackson wasn't getting the job done. If Gus Frerotte can't eithr, Brad Childress' job might be in jeopardy.