Great weekend to be a sports fan in Minnesota

The Twins continue to hang onto a thread of hope and might just squeak into the playoffs, two down with three to play. At least the last three games of the season are at the homer dome. These will be the last three regular season games at the Metrodome for the Twins. I recall quite a few great memories over the last twenty-eight years for the Twins at the Metrodome (or should I say newly named "Mall of America Field"). The twin cities are buzzing about outdoor baseball next year at the new Target Field.

The Minnesota Wild kick off their season on the road on Saturday at Columbus. I am not a huge hockey fan, but hopefully the Wild will have a good year.

I will be spending Saturday afternoon in Collegeville, MN for Saint John's homecoming football game. I look forward to seeing (82 year-young) coach John Gagliardi in his 57th season at SJU (61st season coaching). Coach Gagliardiis one of the most successful college coaches ever and was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 2006.

I know the Vikings/Packer football game isn't this weekend, but certainly Monday night won't come soon enough for many fans. With all of the Brett Farve drama as the backdrop, it will be interesting to see if this game sets a record for viewers. Bring your earplugs as "the Dome" won't need any outside noise pumped in for this one.