That's what we want our identity to be. We want to be a defense that runs and hits. That's what read more

That's what we want our identity to be. We want to be a defense that runs and hits. That's what we want people to talk about.

Ours is not a race to compete dollar for dollar with Ed Rendell. Ours is a race to ensure that read more

Ours is not a race to compete dollar for dollar with Ed Rendell. Ours is a race to ensure that we have the necessary funds to mount the most competitive race possible.

When the devil grows old he turns hermit.

When the devil grows old he turns hermit.

We don't need to have the pitchers ranked 1-2-3. We're going to go out there, and the guy who has read more

We don't need to have the pitchers ranked 1-2-3. We're going to go out there, and the guy who has the fresh arm is going to throw. It's good to have that much depth on the pitching staff, because we can use guys in certain situations.

[Owner Red McCombs has a track record for dumping teams -- he owned both the NBA's Spurs and Nuggets at read more

[Owner Red McCombs has a track record for dumping teams -- he owned both the NBA's Spurs and Nuggets at various times -- and his stadium situation just isn't going to get resolved in the Twin Cities. Even some of his fellow owners have him No. 1 on the relocation list.] I think Red might sell, ... He's been known to sell before.

Starting in April, the lowest tides are in the morning, so that's when we schedule the digs. These morning digs read more

Starting in April, the lowest tides are in the morning, so that's when we schedule the digs. These morning digs tend to be very popular, partly because we often get good weather.

The newspaper takes so long to read. Plus, it has so much in it that no longer applies to my read more

The newspaper takes so long to read. Plus, it has so much in it that no longer applies to my life. So much trivia. I don't fault them for that ? all of it applies to some people's lives but not mine. I feel that I have better things to do.

I'm very pleased with our men's performances. It makes a big statement for the program with where we've been and read more

I'm very pleased with our men's performances. It makes a big statement for the program with where we've been and the direction that we're heading in. Today has been a great accomplishment for our athletes and the school.

However, it is certainly suspicious. Nothing has been ruled out.

However, it is certainly suspicious. Nothing has been ruled out.