ESPN has released its fifth annual ranking of “The Ultimate Standings,” and we have to say, at least as the numbers pertain to the four local pro franchises, they’ve fairly well summed up the sentiments of the local sporting public. Out of 122 pro teams, graded in a variety of different areas, on the basis of fan satisfaction:

Minnesota Twins: 14

Minnesota Wild: 29

Minnesota Timberwolves: 109

Minnesota Vikings: 119

Of particular note: The Wolves plummeted 70 spots (though that’s somewhat misleading because there was a smaller sample last year with NHL teams not being ranked). The Wolves took a huge hit in ownership and coaching rank, which seems fair at this point. … The Wild earned the distinction of having the No. 1 stadium experience in all of pro sports. … No. 1 overall: The Buffalo Sabres. No. 2: San Antonio Spurs. No. 3: Dallas Mavericks. No. 122: Detroit Lions.

ESPN.com has a link to the entire list. Your thoughts?

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