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As NFL teams ramp up offseason programs and minicamps, it’s the perfect time to check in on former Gopher football players making noise in professional leagues. From rising stars to undrafted free agents looking to carve out roster spots, the University of Minnesota’s footprint across the NFL continues to expand. This year’s list of Gophers […] READ MORE
From tailgate experiences to viral halftime performances, college sports know how to turn fans into fervent, lifelong supporters. Their marketing strategy also includes more than messages on banners and taglines—it involves getting people to feel part of a group, elevating the experience and rewarding loyalty. Such models can be compelling when applied to online casino […] READ MORE
Let’s take a look at my latest bracket projection, this time for the h*ll of it with 72 teams, which is where we foolishly may be headed as soon as next March. Hey NCAA, all change is not necessarily good. I digress. Herewith are my current selections, but teams are numbered 1 to 72 (in […] READ MORE
The Big Ten Conference has officially announced kickoff times for six of the Minnesota Golden Gophers’ 2025 football games: 2025 Gophers Football Schedule Highlights Thursday, Aug. 28 vs. BuffaloKickoff: 7:00 PM CT | TV: FS1The Gophers will open their season at Huntington Bank Stadium against Buffalo, continuing their tradition of Thursday night season openers. Saturday, […] READ MORE
In recent years, alliances between a university and its athletic department with a casino or gambling company have increasingly become the impetus for developing local casino slot games. This relationship allows universities to open new revenue streams and, in turn, inspire casino operators and game developers to produce novelty slot games centered on college athletics, […] READ MORE
In what has become an annual tradition, Athlon Sports released its preseason college football preview complete with anonymous quotes from rival Big Ten coaches sizing up the Minnesota Golden Gophers—and this year’s comments paint a familiar, but fascinating, picture of where P.J. Fleck’s program stands heading into 2025. The headline takeaway? There’s respect for what […] READ MORE
The Minnesota Gophers are set to host their annual “Summer Splash” recruiting weekend from May 30 to June 1, 2025. This event is a cornerstone of Coach P.J. Fleck’s recruiting strategy, bringing together top prospects to experience the program’s culture and facilities firsthand. Key Recruits Visiting Include (this list will grow) Rico Blassingame (WR, committed) […] READ MORE
Before he was a Hall of Fame power forward, a Timberwolves executive, or a familiar face behind the microphone, Kevin McHale was a proud Gopher—dominating the paint at the Barn in the late ’70s. But for all his accolades on the court, one of his most unexpected and memorable moments came on television, not hardwood: […] READ MORE
The 2024-25 NBA season is down to the Conference Finals. The first game of the NBA Finals is scheduled for June 5, and either the Oklahoma City Thunder or the Minnesota Timberwolves of the West will take on the Indiana Pacers or the New York Knicks of the East for a place in basketball’s history […] READ MORE
It’s been a season of transition, grit, and a few “what ifs” for the Minnesota Golden Gophers baseball team. Under first-year head coach Ty McDevitt, the Gophers have shown fight—even if the results haven’t always followed. Minnesota sits at 22–27 overall and 8–19 in Big Ten play. That record doesn’t fully capture the ups and […] READ MORE