The 1968 cross-field lateral on a kickoff return in the 4th quarter that gave the Gophers a lead against USC and OJ (which we couldn't hold:(); pelting Wisconsin cheerleaders with snowballs a year or two earlier; graduation ceremony in spring of '69. We marched in and you could see the storm...
Was pretty sure he wasn't announcing that he was going to decommit when I saw the thread pop back up. But was preparing myself for for a career-ending injury. Life of a Gopher fan.
I think Illinois is the game you remember. But I still cringe remembering some of those no touch passes in other games he would fling at a receiver as hard as he could even though the guy was about 10 yards away.
I think it makes sense for all non-revenue sports, especially the outdoor ones. No way in hell with our climate can we compete with the Southern and Western schools for titles in baseball, softball, golf, etc.
Probably behind a paywall, but this story makes you want to cheer for Taylor even more. Had no idea he has overcome so much.
https://www.startribune.com/gophers-football-darius-taylor-jr-running-back-father-prison-murder/600379326/
Almost like getting feedback and advice from professionals and a family who has gone through this before is more valuable than some guidance one could get from GH.
But he'll always love us. I can accept changing your mind or waiting for more cash, but spare me the bullshit of being grateful or always having a special place in your heart. F' him.
They're well compensated doing what they have dreamed about, but I can't imagine the pressures on a college coach in this landscape. Elsewhere in the article:
"Nonstop calls until that last day when the portal closes [on May 1]," Mitchell said. "It's real tough because you have a lot of stuff...