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Troy Asseln
Troy Asseln is a teacher, musician, car dude, and big time sports fan living and working in St. Paul. Though the Green Bay Packers were his first love, he remains faithful to the great state of Minnesota through religious support of the Timberwolves and Minnesota United. Troy's only writing experience prior to Zone Coverage comes through his Twitter: @tripxassless
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Timberwolves
3 Viable Trade Options To Solidify Minnesota’s Guard Rotations
By Troy Asseln - Jul 19, 2021
The Minnesota Timberwolves have several needs to address this offseason. That much is clear for a team that, once again, missed the playoffs. General manager Gersson Rosas […]
Green Bay Packers
Amos and Savage Are the Underrated Backbone Of the Packers Defense
By Troy Asseln - Jul 15, 2021
It is well-known that the Green Bay Packers employ one of the best cornerbacks in the business with Jaire Alexander. While narrowly missing out on a first-team […]
Timberwolves
On Rachel Nichols, and the National Media’s Unique Relationship With Wolves Fans
By Troy Asseln - Jul 12, 2021
It has been over a week since the New York Times leaked the Rachel Nichols “hot mic” phone call. If you missed some of the hottest extracurricular […]
Green Bay Packers
Kenny Clark Has Become a Linchpin In Green Bay’s Defense
By Troy Asseln - Jul 8, 2021
Offensive players get all the attention in the news. However, it’s the defensive side of the ball that will be the most important variable for the Green […]
Green Bay Packers
What the Packers Can Learn From the Bucks
By Troy Asseln - Jun 22, 2021
While I am a Minnesota Timberwolves fan first and foremost, let me say this: It has been incredibly satisfying to follow the Milwaukee Bucks during this incredible […]
Timberwolves
Chris Finch’s Influence Extends To the Iowa Wolves
By Troy Asseln - Jun 21, 2021
A tumultuous Minnesota Timberwolves season has finally seen a sea change in its coaching staff. Chris Finch was brought in after former head coach Ryan Saunders was […]
Green Bay Packers
Jermichael Finley and What Could Have Been
By Troy Asseln - Jun 17, 2021
Oftentimes, the culture around social media and the general way in which fans interact with sports in their daily lives errs on the side of frenetic and […]
Timberwolves
Hear Me Out, Kyle Kuzma Could Help the Wolves
By Troy Asseln - Jun 15, 2021
For teams that missed the post-season, the playoffs are a great time to scout talent. Playoff experience adds a degree of intensity and vigor that is otherwise […]
Green Bay Packers
You Should Listen to James Jones
By Troy Asseln - Jun 10, 2021
The Aaron Rodgers saga is the biggest story in the NFL right now. I don’t make the rules; that’s just the way things are. In a league […]
Timberwolves
Nerlens Noel Would Bring a Toughness the Wolves Are Lacking
By Troy Asseln - Jun 8, 2021
For as long as I have followed the Minnesota Timberwolves, the team has lacked one distinct attribute: toughness. No, we’re not counting the Jimmy Butler-era Wolves as […]
Green Bay Packers
What If Jordy Nelson Had Finished Out His Career in Green Bay?
By Troy Asseln - Jun 3, 2021
A few years ago, a buddy of mine and I were out at a townie bar in small-town Minnesota. He’s a big Pittsburgh Steelers fan, so our […]
Green Bay Packers
Making Sense of Rodgers’ Perplexing SportsCenter Appearance
By Troy Asseln - May 27, 2021
The most recent interview with Aaron Rodgers has been perplexing, to say the least. Rodgers guest-starred on Kenny Mayne’s last SportsCenter showing, a rare public speaking appearance […]