Recent content by GopherJack

I think most of the reason we signed Michael, was to ultimately get the big prize, his kid brother Matthew. (damn Krzyzewski got in the way)

Yes, Jelly Fam! An Oldie (but no so goodie) Thanks for bringing his name up. I needed a good chuckle.

Yup---years ago, we joked about which directional school from Michigan in the MAC we were competing against.

Then just treat it like the national debt. Move on, and don't worry about it.

Yes---and you can also say that for men's and women's hockey. I wish our instate high school talent in those four sports equated to success for our Golden Gophers. (yes, yes, you can say the hockey teams are successful, but I expect even more from them as we are the State of Hockey)

Plus, wasn't Lou Nanne supposed to be helping out on the fund-raising front? (especially during the time the Athletes Village was built)

Yea, we've never really had any burners at running back with break-away speed.

Like I've said before, what a refreshing change to watch an NFL game and say to my sons, "That guy right there was a Gopher!"

Amen Brotha!

Anyone remember the Madsen twins (Gabe & Mason)? Played down here in Rochester for Mayo High. I knew they were good, but could never have imagined they'd end up playing significant minutes in college for D1 programs (Cincinnati, Boston College, and Utah)

https://www.postbulletin.com/sports/college/rochester-native-pat-ferschweiler-guides-western-michigan-to-first-national-title?utm_source=email&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=dailyam&utm_market=postbulletin Making us Rochesterites proud! (yet, we're stuck with Motzko at a "Blue Blood"...

Ankles identified!

Piggybacking on your comment. Are academics even a thing anymore? You never hear of a player being academically ineligible. Are players just smarter? Are classes easier? Are tutors better? I find it hard to believe the way players are jumping from team to team every year, that they are...

Yup. THE most important position in basketball

Late 70's, early 80's - I stumbled down there a few times from the Quad Dorms to order up a burger and fries late at night. (Red Barn on Oak Street)