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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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Green Bay Packers
Matt LaFleur Should Earn Consideration for Coach of the Year
By Troy Asseln - Dec 8, 2021
The quality of coaching talent in the NFL is at an all-time high. Aside from a few duds, teams are doing their due diligence and hiring excellent […]
Timberwolves
What Do the Wolves Do With Josh Okogie?
By Troy Asseln - Dec 6, 2021
The Minnesota Timberwolves have returned to an area of familiarity. They are once again utilizing the end of the bench to remain competitive as the team struggles […]
Green Bay Packers
The Best Way Green Bay Can Prevent Big Plays
By Troy Asseln - Dec 1, 2021
Ho hum, another big win for the Green Bay Packers. Last week’s loss to the Minnesota Vikings proved to be nothing more than a blip on the […]
Timberwolves
It’s Leandro Bolmaro’s Time to Shine
By Troy Asseln - Nov 29, 2021
Well, Chris Finch and the Minnesota Timberwolves managed to do it again. The list of complete team wins that the Wolves have thrown together this season is […]
Timberwolves
Efficiency Is the Key To Sustained Success For the Wolves
By Troy Asseln - Nov 22, 2021
In season nine, episode five of South Park, the South Park little league baseball team advances its way (albeit unwantedly) to the divisional playoffs and the state […]
Green Bay Packers
Losing Whitney Mercilus Is Bad, But Not That Bad
By Troy Asseln - Nov 17, 2021
Waking up to see snow on the ground in Green Bay on Sunday morning, I knew something special was on the docket. The flurries ebbed in lieu […]
Timberwolves
It’s Time To Move On From KAT
By Troy Asseln - Nov 16, 2021
This Minnesota Timberwolves season has already gone entirely off the rails. Never mind the notion that all of the team’s young talent will “take some time to […]
Green Bay Packers
Packers Fans Should Want Russell Wilson to Play
By Troy Asseln - Nov 11, 2021
I will be making my second pilgrimage to Lambeau Field this weekend. The last (and first) time I was there was in Week 2 of the 2014 […]
Timberwolves
Jordan McLaughlin Is Only As Good As the Options Ahead Of Him
By Troy Asseln - Nov 8, 2021
It is a tradition like no other to revel in the losses of Minnesota Timberwolves basketball. Just like in years past, there is plenty of blame to […]
Green Bay Packers
Rodgers Likes the Team “The Way it Is,” and For Good Reason
By Troy Asseln - Nov 3, 2021
The NFL trade deadline came and went. No, Jaire Alexander didn’t get traded to the Arizona Cardinals, nor did Green Bay make a move for Odell Beckham […]
Timberwolves
The Wolves Will Win Games If They Hit Their Layups
By Troy Asseln - Nov 1, 2021
We’ve made it to November, and the Minnesota Timberwolves have a winning record at 3-2. Not bad, by anyone’s estimate. The team has dropped a game it […]
Timberwolves
Is This New Wolves Defense Sustainable?
By Troy Asseln - Oct 25, 2021
It wasn’t pretty, nor was it easy, but the Minnesota Timberwolves came through when it counted and grinded out a win against the New Orleans Pelicans. It […]