I wanted to make sure this story was told today. Remarkable people in this part of the world.

The Mets traded Pete Crow-Armstrong for Javier Baez. Not sure if it’s Scott Kazmir for Victor Zambrano bad, but it’s up there. Only the Mets.

#NDSUSeasonOpenerCountdown: #43: Entering his third year as a starting linebacker, a two-time Missouri Valley first-team selection. Came up with three huge interceptions last year, including sealing the Dakota Marker game with a tremendous play. Number 43, Logan Kopp.

West Fargo Sheyenne state champion commits to #NDSU baseball. Recruiting interest was picking up, good local get for the Bison.

#NDSUSeasonOpenerCountdown: #44 (x4): A day after winning the Walter Payton Award, Trey Lance put on a show in the 2020 FCS Title Game. With the Bison leading 21-13 in the 4th quarter, Lance scampers 44 yards for a touchdown to go up two scores. The play came on 3rd and 23.

#NDSUSeasonOpenerCountdown: #44: A four year starter at linebacker, who played all three positions during his career. A captain in his senior year, he saved two of his best games for his last in leading NDSU to the 2011 title. From Sioux Falls, number 44, Preston Evans.

#NDSUSeasonOpenerCountdown: #44: An FCS All-American, the 2022 FCS Championship Game MVP. Played in 43 career games and scored 33 touchdowns. Entering year three with the Dallas Cowboys, started four games last season. Flourished at both FB+RB, number 44, Hunter Luepke.

Summit League announces that the conference basketball tournament will remain in Sioux Falls through 2029. Seemed like a no-brainer, the city makes it a huge deal and the place is always packed.

#NDSUSeasonOpenerCountdown: #44: One of the great linebackers in school history, a two-team Great West first team selection. He racked up 249 tackles during his time with the Bison and was a part of a great trio of LB's. A Super Bowl Champion, number 44, Ramon Humber.

Mustard. The color of the 2020's. Remember who started the trend.

After our horrendous travel story from Fargo to Syracuse took 40 hours over two days, this is immediately relatable. Was just trying to get home.

#NDSUSeasonOpenerCountdown: #45 (x3): John Crockett had a monster playoff performance against Coastal Carolina in the 2014 quarterfinals. Crockett ran for 227 yards and two touchdowns, this 45-yard run gave the Bison a 39-32 lead as they would knock off the Chanticleers.

#NDSUSeasonOpenerCountdown: #45 (bonus): A junior college transfer that arrived in 2010 and became an instant playmaker. He racked up 173 tackles in two seasons and was a force in the middle in helping NDSU to its first Division 1 championship. Number 45, Chad Willson.

RT @ChrisVannini: MW commissioner Gloria Nevarez says the league is still on pause for adding any more schools. Might look back after the n….

#NDSUSeasonOpenerCountdown: #45: A former walk-on that became a starter by the time he left NDSU. Saved his biggest play for his last game, an interception in the 2019 #FCSChampionship Game. The pride of Dickinson, number 45, Levi Jordheim.

Dilemma for today: company picnic at noon, dentist appointment at 1:30. Do I eat before going to the dentist or not make my hygienist mad by eating?.

RT @HotMicWDAY: What did you think of the ending of the All-Star Game?.

This is wild stuff that baseball is doing. Don’t mind it, but seems like most of the players had no idea there wasn’t extra innings, like the viewers.

Tell me why we can’t use this system immediately when the second half begins. Makes too much sense….

How hard was this to do baseball? . Only took six years to complain about it!.

#NDSUSeasonOpenerCountdown: #46 (x4): One of the great playoff performances in school history came from Lance Dunn against Montana State in 2018. Dunn scored four touchdowns, including this 46-yarder in a Bison 52-10 win over the Bobcats in the 2nd round.