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Growing up basketball had always been my favorite but my vested interest is really being tested. 1) I can't stand college basketball anymore. Crazy how a sport went from being one of my favorite sports to least... 2) It is hard to follow the team when you don't have 3-4 years to get to know the...

All this means nothing, but I totally just geeked out on a deep dive of Minnesota football recruits. According to 24/7, - the 19th best player in Minnesota this last year was Zach Vanderpool, a defensive lineman from Byron, MN, who is going to NDSU. Interesting, the #14 player was Koi's...

Totally off topic, but how crazy is it the 73rd ranked player in Florida has this type of offer list and signs with Clemson. The talent in that state is unreal. No idea, but guessing the 73rd ranked player in Minnesota ends up in the MIAC.

Yep - I can tell you at the time I was coaching at a small 1A school. The U of M recruiter was the WR coach I believe and was the only college scout to come through our building that year.

He did, it was tied into the Minnesota Football Coaches Association coaching clinic. I attended once or twice.

This is a big question. Obviously having an invidivual who donates a ton of money would help, but even with that, Oregon for example has been on the doorstep a few times but has not been able to seal the deal. Not sure if this is leading to National Championships, but it actually started with...

I still like my idea.... 5 years of college eligibility - no redshirts (unless medically). - You can transfer at any semester break and gain immediate eligibility. - Each transfer costs you one year of college eligibility. - Grad transfers get a free transfer and can retain all 5 years of...

I actually agree with Matt on this. NCAA, Conferences, or schools have no control over athletes getting NIL but it would be awesome (as a fan) if they could figure out a way to make a period of ineligibility for an athlete who receives NIL. I don't think this would hold up in the court of law...

I am too young for a lot of this discussion - I never saw OJ, Gayle Sayers, or Jim Brown play. I feel the best running backs in my lifetime are Barry Sanders, Marshall Faulk, and Adrian Peterson. I have never seen someone straight up run the ball like Peterson, Faulk was great in ever facet of...

Agree with both - the 2019 PSU game was probably the most fun sporting event I have ever been to and easily the most fun Gopher event I have ever attended. The stadium was rocking, everyone was into the game, and our best playmakers made big plays. The Bateman TD is still my favorite Gopher TD...

I don't mind this rule. If it keeps the kickoff a play it is good enough for me. If we are making wholesale changes to the kickoff, more severe penalty for a touchback, etc... Let the teams earn a bonus point (or points) if the kicker can kick it through the upright.

I was just going to say the same. Vast majority of college football players have an NIL deal in place. But, to PJ's defense... he isn't wrong and when he says it the average person on the street thinks "Wow, the Gophers must be doing something right."

I get it and support him with this decision. Still kind of sucks for a very small portion of the fan base... mainly those under 10. I am not sad I am not wasting a Saturday afternoon watching a glorified football practice, but I am sad I am not getting to experience seeing my son around some of...

Has anyone done this? Do they actually give you a decent credit?

I get it. I know the spring game is kind of an outdated tradition, but I do think it is something fun for fans. I know my second grader would die to watch them and if he could run down on the field afterwords and get autographs it would be one of the best days of his life. Again, I totally get...

Not so fast, my friend!

When I was younger I had to coach 7th grade basketball. One kid got in trouble in class. I made him sit in the bleachers and watch the rest of the team run. Not sure if it was the right thing to do or not, but the message was sent by the rest of the team to have that kid behave in class.

Agree and disagree with you. In the NFL where you can truly pick and buy your players... do you change your scheme or simply go find the peg that fits that hole? 100% agree with you in high school coaching and to a lesser extent college. Coaches need to adapt their style to fit the players...

Blake is one of my favorite Gophers. Walked on and made plays every single time he was on the field!

Crazy thing, I would say the SEC has Georgia and Alabama and then put LSU and Auburn on par with Wisconsin/Iowa - LSU's top end is better but they only get there about once every ten years.