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Gopher Basketball Unable to attend next weekend’s Maroon and Gold scrimmage, I took the opportunity to travel down Highway 52 on perhaps the last beautiful Sunday of the year to get my initial glimpse of Monson’s crew at the impressive facilities at Rochester Community and Technical College. I was able to step in and catch […] READ MORE
Gopher Basketball Ask any casual sports fan what the Black Sox mean, and you’ll likely receive a basic explanation about the 1919 World Series which was thrown by several of the White Sox players and jeopardized the legitimacy of Major League Baseball. How many sports fans can offer much insight into the point shaving scandals […] READ MORE
Gopher Basketball The upcoming 2006-07 Gopher basketball season will bring change. The change includes the addition of a sharp-shooting transfer who is now eligible, two redshirt freshman, two highly rated high school players and two junior college additions. But the programs change doesn’t stop on the court, as Learfield Communications recently announced that Mike Grimm […] READ MORE
Gopher Basketball For long-time denizens of the Hole, you may be familiar with my love affair with Darcy Frey’s The Last Shot. I love to read, and I particularly enjoy sports books, and this one ranks among the best sports books I have ever read. I recently re-read The Last Shot (for the third time) […] READ MORE
Gopher Basketball * What did it take to push the Dan Monson fiasco to the recesses of people’s memories? An almost complete exodus of the Gophers women’s basketball team. From the Mason contract squabble to the embarrassing Monson “firing” to this, it seems as if the athletic program is plumbing new depths. What happens if […] READ MORE
Gopher Basketball Defense was supposed to be the Minnesota Gophers’ identity this season, but all too often it failed to sustain the pressure and left Coach Monson searching for answers. When the defensive stops were there ““ the wins followed. But unfortunately it was the lack of defense both in transition and in half court […] READ MORE
Gopher Basketball Game Info Opponent: Cincinnati Bearcats When: 8 pm, March 21st, 2006 Where: Fifth Third Arena ““ Cincinnati, OH Television: ESPN One game down and two to go before the Gophers can book their trip to New York City for the NIT semifinals. After Wednesday’s comfortable home win over Wake Forest, things have gotten […] READ MORE
Gopher Basketball * One thing that can be said about the Gophers run in the NIT-at least they are playing some quality competition and big names. Although Wake was obviously a disappointment this season, they did showcase Eric Williams and Justin Gray and this week we’ll see the Gophers match up against Eric Hicks, James […] READ MORE
Gopher Basketball Vincent Grier made sure that his season did not end against high school rival Justin Gray. Behind his stifling defense and creative offense, the Gophers rolled to a 73-58 thumping of Wake Forest. Minnesota’s strong defense forced Wake Forest into turnovers and poor shots to fuel the victory. Minnesota and the Demon Deacons […] READ MORE
Gopher Basketball Game Info Opponent: Wake Forest Demon Deacons When: 6 pm, March 15th, 2006 Where: Williams Arena ““ Minneapolis, MN Television: ESPN2 It’s not the Big Dance, but it’s still one more chance to see Minnesota’s seniors, one more visit to The Barn, and one more game against a major college opponent. That’s why […] READ MORE