PJ Fleck Previews Ohio State Buckeyes, Talks Drake Lindsey and Much More

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Transcript from today’s press conference following the win over Rutgers and ahead of the big game at Ohio State: Coach PJ Fleck Good morning, everybody. Thanks for being here. I just want to start the press conference by saying happy birthday to my lovely wife, Heather. Tomorrow, September 30, she’s 35 again, so happy birthday […] READ MORE


Minnesota Football Season Ticket Sales Still Haven’t Recovered from 2015 Fee Increases

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The Minnesota  Gophers have experienced one of their most successful stretches of football in decades under head coach P.J. Fleck. From an 11-win season in 2019, to multiple bowl victories, to consistently fielding competitive teams in the Big Ten, Fleck has raised the program’s profile nationally. Yet one number stubbornly refuses to rebound: season ticket […] READ MORE


Rising Star or Freshman Challenge? Drake Lindsey’s Quarterback Journey

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  The Minnesota Golden Gophers opened the 2025 season with two strong non-conference victories, but much of the buzz in Dinkytown centers around their new signal-caller, Redshirt freshman Drake Lindsey. Lindsey has stepped into the starting role and already flashed the composure and accuracy that coaches and teammates admire. Lindsey carries himself with the confidence […] READ MORE


Big Ten Power Rankings

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Where do the teams stand entering Week 3 of the season? Our own Noel Thompson gives us his Big Ten Power Rankings. 1.  Ohio State (2-0) Last Week’s Result: Ohio State 70,  Grambling 0 Last Week’s Ranking: #1 2. Penn State (2-0) Last Week’s Result: Penn State 34,  FIU 0 Last Week’s Ranking: #2 3. […] READ MORE


Rising Stars of the 2025 NBA Season: Players Shaping the Future of the League

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Rising talent is changing the theater of basketball throughout the 2025 NBA season. Young players are giving teams the vitality, talents, and thematic significance they need to be competitive and global. These players carry the responsibility to score, defend, and affect the pace of play for their own teams, and possibly, NBA teams. Fans will […] READ MORE


Physical Fitness and Academic Resilience Might Be Connected. Let’s Look at College Athletes

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College athletes embody a rare balance of strength, endurance, and focus. While their dedication to sports is visible on the field, it also spills over into the classroom. For many new students, especially athletes navigating their first semester, the question isn’t only about fitness or grades in isolation. It’s about how these two areas connect […] READ MORE


Detroit Lions Continue to Be an Underdog Story in NFL Season 2025

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The Detroit Lions began the 2025 NFL season as a paradox. After a historic 2024 campaign where they finished with a franchise-best 15-2 record and secured the NFC’s top playoff seed, they seemed to have finally shed their reputation for failure. For a team that had never hosted multiple playoff games in one year before […] READ MORE


Essay Writing Tips for True Freshmen: How College Athletes Can Excel Academically

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Starting college brings changes that extend far beyond moving into a dorm or meeting new teammates. Freshmen face new academic expectations, heavier reading loads, and a need to manage their own time with little oversight. For athletes, the transition is even sharper. Practices, travel, and competition can quickly crowd out study hours, leaving little room […] READ MORE


Lamb, Mittelstadt, and Thomas Named Captains for 2025-26 Gopher Hockey Season

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The University of Minnesota men’s hockey program has announced its captains for the 2025-26 season, and the “C” and “A’s” will be worn by a trio of seniors who know the Maroon and Gold tradition well. Head coach Bob Motzko confirmed that forward Brody Lamb, defenseman Luke Mittelstadt, and defenseman Cal Thomas will lead the […] READ MORE


March Madness 2025 first round value picks and betting angles

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March Madness has that way of making a quiet Thursday afternoon feel like a final. The 2025 bracket should be no different. Early round wagers are where the market is still figuring itself out, and that uncertainty can be useful. A few lower seeds will probably punch above their weight. They always do. The trick, […] READ MORE