SLU is the only team Michigan has played in the NCAA Tournament that was closer than 10 points with 12 minutes remaining:
SLU down 7
Alabama down 10
Howard down 18
Arizona down 27
Tennessee down 29
Former Cardinals QB Kyler Murray is signing a one-year deal with the Vikings, per sources. Murray now will become part of a QB room that includes former No. 10 overall pick J.J. McCarthy.
With Murray already owed $36.8 million from Arizona, his one-year contract with the Vikings will be for the veteran league minimum.
Picture this:
Saturday, Chaifetz Arena is packed to the rafters. Fans are cheering their heads off as SLU heads into halftime with a comfortable lead over La Salle. All of a sudden, the lights go down. “SLU fans, we have a surprise for you.”
Out runs a Billiken. THIS Billiken:
Vikings fans are in a tough spot right now, but if this season has shown us anything, it’s that this league has a development and patience problem.
You’ve got a proven coach who knows how to develop players, now you’ve got to be patient with JJ and sit with the frustrations that come with growth. He needs time, more time than you probably want to give, but he’s shown enough flashes to believe he can be special.
I believe Kevin O’Connell will get him right, and that we’ll see a completely different player next season.