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    A few things to expect from Gophers men’s basketball under Niko Medved

    Per Greder: Medved shared what he expects from his first squad, harkening to what he did at Colorado State. Last March, the Rams came within a buzzer-beater against Maryland from making the Sweet Sixteen of the NCAA Tournament. “They played an unselfish brand,” Medved said on BTN. “You look at...
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    NBA GMs say Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards is best shooting guard, Micah Nori best assistant coach

    Per Chris: An NBA tradition — the league’s annual survey of general managers, who weigh in this time of year on 49 different questions regarding the best coaches, teams and players in the league. It’s always helpful to know what the decision makers of the league think about the state of the...
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    Gophers men’s basketball coach Niko Medved accepts the Big Ten challenge

    Per Rippel: In a poll compiled by the Columbus Dispatch and Indianapolis Star that was released this week, the Gophers were predicted to finish 16th in the Big Ten this season. Last season, the Gophers finished in a tie for 12th place in the league with a 7-13 conference record. The Gophers...
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    Jon K: Terrence Shannon Jr. isn’t at the top of the Wolves’ rotation yet — but he’s on his way

    Per Jon K: Once a long draft night was over for Terrence Shannon Jr. and he knew he was headed to the Minnesota Timberwolves, it was time for a conversation with his close circle of friends. He was an All-American in his final year at Illinois, the center of the Illini universe. His support...
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    Ranking the top 10 freshman QBs in college football (9. Drake Lindsey, Minnesota)

    Per Tom 9. Drake Lindsey, Minnesota The 6-foot-5 230-pounder isn't much of a running threat, but he's steadily progressing in the passing game completing close to 65% of his passes with only two INTs. He threw for 324 yards and three touchdowns against Rutgers but struggled to push the ball...
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    "If Minnesota wants to entertain a modicum of hope, it must beat Nebraska."

    Per Scott: Minnesota (3-2, 1-1) Path to contention: The Gophers have an advantageous schedule. Only one of their final seven opponents is ranked, and five of them played in the old Big Ten West (all but Illinois). Redshirt freshman quarterback Drake Lindsey has quietly made strides, and running...
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    STrib: Gophers defense will make or break the rest of the season

    Per Randy: Sunday is film day for the Gophers football team. Coach P.J. Fleck and his staff break down the plays from the previous day’s game and show the players what they did right and what they did wrong, what to correct and what to continue doing. Fleck even jokes that his players must...
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    All Things 2025-26 College Basketball Coaches Fired/Hired/Retired Thread

    Missed this one a few weeks ago, didn’t have a HC resigning because his assistant was pimping on the card… Go Gophers!!
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    Bill Belichick has banned Patriots scouts from attending UNC practices to scout their players

    Per Dylan: Bill Belichick’s days in Chapel Hill may already be numbered. 247 Sports’ Andrew Jones reported that “potential exit strategy discussions” took place at North Carolina on Tuesday as the Belichick experiment goes off the rails. The school has reportedly had “preliminary...
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    RandBall: If the Gophers are a ‘really good football team,’ it’s time to show it

    Why the shot at RandBall? He's spot on. Enough of the hyperbole from Fleck. Go win 3 of next 4, heck, go win all 4. What are we afraid of? This isn't a crazy 4 game stretch. It's OK to win a few games on the road, it's OK to beat Iowa. Go win 6 of last 7 (I'll concede the game at Oregon). If we...
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    RandBall: If the Gophers are a ‘really good football team,’ it’s time to show it

    Per RandBall: There is a certain amount of audacity in declaring you have “a really good football team,” as Gophers coach P.J. Fleck did shortly after a 39-point defeat. But if we take him at his word and buy into the not-wrong idea that Ohio State is just a different class of program than...
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    In-depth article by Chip on former Henry HS/Fresno State star and convicted murderer Terry Pettis, and his Father

    Heck of a read, well done as usual Chip. Terry Pettis, once the most promising prospect in Minnesota basketball, is living out his life sentence in a California prison. His father never let go of his love for his son, or his city...
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    Let the music play - new Concert Reviews/Experiences

    I went to the worst concert performance of my life last weekend, Sister Hazel. I love a good late 1990's college band (Gin Blossoms, Toad the Wet Sprocket, Blues Traveler, etc.) and figured Sister Hazel would be fun, especially since it was a free concert as some city here in AZ that I've never...
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    Week 7 Big Ten Power Rankings

    MLive.com chimes in: 12. Minnesota (3-2, 1-1) Previous rank: 12 Last week: Lost to No. 1 Ohio State, 42-3 Up next: vs. Purdue, 7:30 p.m. Saturday The Gophers had a glimmer of hope against the Buckeyes, marching 66 yards on their opening drive to take a 3-0 lead. It was all Ohio State after...
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    Week 7 Pick'ems - Sponsored by GOPHERHOLE

    Minnesota Golden Gophers Iowa St. Cyclones Oklahoma Sooners Iowa Hawkeyes Go Gophers!!
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    Gopher Picked 16th by Media

    For those looking for context: USA TODAY Network Big Ten basketball preseason poll Purdue Michigan Illinois UCLA Michigan State Wisconsin Oregon Ohio State Iowa Indiana USC Maryland Washington Northwestern Nebraska Minnesota Rutgers Penn State 2025-26 preseason All-Big Ten basketball team...
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    Season-Long College Basketball Contest (pick 12 teams & follow their journeys)

    Love the depth of this!! Count me in. Go Gophers!!
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    Game times and TV announced for Gophers season

    They sure don't make these graphics easy to read. Go Gophers!!
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    All Things Cedric Tomes Recruitment Thread (2026 Guard, East Ridge HS, Commits to Gophers)

    East Ridge senior quarterback and Gophers basketball recruit Cedric Tomes has been cleared to play after recovering from a broken finger. Tomes had surgery on his left index finger after he was injured during a Sept. 2 loss against Minnetonka. It’s uncertain whether he will start Friday against...
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    Movies: Best Opening Scene Far Superior To The Rest of the Film

    I will put this scene setting opening up against any movie...I can't think of a better opener in the aspect that it sets the scene for the entire movie, the music, the location, the love of basketball, etc. Brilliant. Go Hickory!!



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