The Week 1 games of high school football season are Thursday and Friday. We're getting you there:
Monday: It's the year of the offensive lineman in Minnesota, with three players committed to the Gophers and others who are highly regarded.
Tuesday: Hill-Murray running back Sawyer Seidl, who packs power and speed into his 170 pounds, heads into his fourth season as a starter.
Today: Meet Jim Paulsen's Dream Team, his picks for the best players in the metro at each position.
Thursday: Paulsen, his 25 years of experience showing, reveals his Metro Top 10 teams.
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