KNOW THIS
Roger Goodell might have
reinstated Saints coach Sean Payton, but he's still in for a long couple of weeks with the Super Bowl in New Orleans.
WATCH THIS
The Gophers men's hoops team lost back-to-back games to Indiana and Michigan. There's no shame in that, but getting back on track at Northwestern (8 p.m., BTN) is critical.
RANDOM FANDOM
"How can't this team hold a lead to save their lives? I just don't get it."
-- mtsilly3, commenting about the Timberwolves on
Weigh in on what you're thinking about to mrand@ startribune.com
TWEETED
"I can't believe I've never watched this game till now."
-- The Lakers' @kobebryant,
who live-tweeted an NBA TV replay of his 81-point game on Jan. 22, 2006