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5 Guys On A Shortlist: If Gophers Decide Change Is Needed, Aim High & Don’t Be Cheap With That Big Ten Cash

This article was initially posted on our message board with robust conversation, which can be found here: https://gopherhole.com/boards/threads/five-guys-on-a-shortlist-if-the-u-decides-change-is-needed-aim-high-dont-be-cheap-with-that-big-ten-cash.117216/ ROAD TO SELECTION SUNDAY — A look back at the week in college basketball, as always starting with our weekly “Field of 68” projection. Projected automatic qualifiers in multiple-bid conferences are noted with an *. Teams are listed in […] READ MORE

Post-Week 6 Field of 68 Projection: Where’s Arizona? Wildcats Season’s Biggest Bust So Far

This was originally posted on our message board and corresponding conversation can be found here: https://gopherhole.com/boards/threads/post-week-6-field-of-68-projection-wheres-arizona-wildcats-seasons-biggest-bust-so-far.117146/ ROAD TO SELECTION SUNDAY — Our look at Week 6 of the college basketball season, as always starting with our weekly “Field of 68” projection. Projected automatic qualifiers in multiple-bid conferences are noted with an *. Teams are listed in order […] READ MORE

Recruiting Q&A: Twin Brothers Joel and Titan Friderichs Continue a Family Legacy of Wrestling for Hometown Gophers

Joel Friderichs, 114- pound and Titan Friderichs, 121-pound are twin brothers from Watertown-Mayer High School, in Watertown-Mayer, Minnesota and are the newest additions to the Gophers wrestling program having recently committed to Minnesota, following a tradition as their Uncle wrestled for Minnesota. Titan Friderichs had an unbelievable season last year going 45-0 and winning state […] READ MORE

Purdue Football Hires Barry Odom: Can The Enigmatic Coach Turn Around Their Football Program?

What a rough season. After a painful 1-11 record, Purdue’s looking to Barry Odom as their quarterback coach—except he’s not throwing passes, he’s rebuilding an entire program. Let’s be clear. Odom’s not here to just improve. He wants championships. ‘‘Ultimately, the goal is to win a championship, playing meaningful games in November, chasing a Big […] READ MORE

Injury Tested Gophers Force Tie To Michigan State

December 13th, 2024: Despite five key players out, the Gophers were able to force a tie with the No. 2 ranked Michigan State.  –> Follow @Dylanloucks4 on Twitter MINNEAPOLIS, MINN – Coming into the weekend there was a lot of excitement and hype surrounding the matchup against the NCAA’s best teams, the Minnesota Golden Gophers […] READ MORE

Q&A: Bennett Skinner on Committing to Gophers Baseball: “It’s not just baseball it’s a family.”

Bennett Skinner, a 6-foot-1, Minnesota Gopher baseball commit from East Ridge High School in Woodbury, Minnesota accepted his offer to play for the Gophers in September. Skinner plays as Short Stop and Second Base on his varsity team. Skinner also plays for the Selects American club team. In Skinner’s sophomore season, East Ridge High School […] READ MORE

Gophers Shut Out Michigan In Back-To-Back Games For The First Time Since 1943

December 7th, 2024: Liam Souliere picked up a 22-save shutout in the Gophers’ 2-0 win over Michigan on Saturday.  –> Follow @Dylanloucks4 on Twitter MINNEAPOLIS, MINN – A border battle between Wisconsin and Minnesota is always a fun series but nothing seems to compare to a Michigan vs Minnesota series, especially recently. On Friday, the […] READ MORE

Nathan Airey Picks Up His First Collegiate Shutout In 6-0 Stomping Over Michigan

December 6th, 2024: Nathan Airey picked up a 32 save shutout in the Gophers’ 6-0 win over Michigan on Friday.  –> Follow @Dylanloucks4 on Twitter Minneapolis, Minn – The Gophers have opened countless games this season with as many shots and chances as they did on Friday night against Michigan. This time, the only difference […] READ MORE