Recent content by fanfromthevalley

NIL money, wanting to get away from home (either near by or far away), a major they want that no one else offers and more. All come into the picture. That's never going to change - and all coaches face that in trying to recruit in 2026.

Well, what he did is against the law. A dumb thing for a smart player to do. And, he broke rule #1 - stay off the front page of the news section. Only front page you want to be on is in the sports section.

Yes, we'd all like to hear some news. But, I have faith in Dawn and her staff - we can be sure they are working hard behind the scenes. Until someone donates $10 million to Dinkytown Athletes, we won't have the NIL pot some other schools have. But, we have a great program, a great staff and a...

The "One Shining Moment" concept and song is likely copyrighted by CBS. But, no reason ESPN can't put a highlight package out there right after the championship like the men's tourney does.

Indeed, making it to the Sweet Sixteen got us that final ranking. Great job, ladies!!

No harm in the Gophers falling to the eventual national champions in the Sweet Sixteen. Did not see the blow out today's game is becoming coming.

And, NIL money is not where either of these corporations spends their money. And that is not going to change anytime soon.

She is considered a redshirt junior in terms of eligibility due to injuries (as is Mara Braun).

If you donate through the Golden Gopher Fund, your contribution should go to the women's basketball enhancement fund. That fund is used by staff in a multitude of ways by the program. It can not be used to pay the players. And, there are a number of ways to support the program through the GGF...

Thanks for the correction!!

I believe that 6:30 pm time is Pacific time, which would be 8:30 pm Central time.

Channel 4 did a story today and had the Creative Charters folks interviewed. Sounded like they were looking for something smaller than a 737 at this time in terms of interest.

Some updated info on their site. Depart on Thursday, March 26, return late on Sunday, March 29. $1350 per person based on double occupancy.

Creative Charters has information on a trip to Sacramento after we win on Sunday! Creative Charters will have a Travelin’ Gopher trip to Sacramento when the Gopher Women advance in the NCAA Tournament. Depart Friday morning, March 27 – return Monday, March 30. Roundtrip air, 3 nights hotel...

I suspect it all driven by TV and who wins Friday games around the country. I'd still think it is mid-afternoon start, but we'll find out.