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Things You Can Do During and After an Athletic Career
During their career, athletes need to find things to occupy their time or ways to unwind before and after a big game. Still, professional sports careers don’t last forever. So, what do professional athletes do to keep busy after they retire? Some choose another career path to pursue, while others focus on their hobbies or […] READ MORE
Pitino gets win No. 100 in 86-67 win over North Carolina A&T
It wasn’t necessarily the prettiest game in a historic night at Williams Arena, but Minnesota secured win No. 10 of the season with an 86-67 win over North Carolina A&T. The win was Richard Pitino’s 100th win as Head Coach of the Golden Gophers in his sixth season in Dinkytown. VIDEO: Pitino reacts to picking […] READ MORE
Q&A: Lakeville North Junior RaJa Nelson Talks State Championship, Gophers and Recruiting
RaJa Nelson, a 5-foot-10, 175-pound junior from Lakeville North, helped lead the Panthers to a 13-0 record and a Class 6A state title as they defeated defending champion Eden Prairie 28-21 in the Prep Bowl. Nelson was named to the KARE-11 All-Metro team as an athlete after finishing with 142 carries for 874 yards […] READ MORE
2019 Gopher Football Recruiting Guide
On Wednesday, the Gophers will be officially signing 23 players to the 2019 recruiting class. There are two spots open and those will likely be filled in the coming days. Pending additional moves, P.J. Fleck and his staff will add a second consecutive top-35 class to Minnesota, according to 24/7 Sports’ rankings. The entire cycle […] READ MORE
Q&A: Jalen Suggs on Recruitment: “I have always had high interest in Minnesota. They are definitely high on my list.”
Jalen Suggs, a 6-foot-4, 198-pound junior guard from Minneapolis (MN) Minnehaha Academy, is one of the top guards in the Class of 2020 and is considered the number one prospect from Minnesota in the class. He is ranked #10 in the Class of 2020 by ESPN. Suggs averaged 16.0 points per game last season […] READ MORE
Gophers honor Dupree McBrayer’s mother with an emotional comeback win
The ball smoothly slid through the net as guard Dupree McBrayer buried a critical three-pointer on the Williams Arena hardwood. Everyone in the building rose to their feet as the senior guard played Tuesday night for one of the most important people in his life. McBrayer lost his mother, Tarya, to cancer earlier this […] READ MORE
House Report: Stagnant shooting plagues the Gophers in a 68-56 loss at Boston College
The Gophers continued the early stages of non-conference play with another test against a Power-5 opponent. This time, Minnesota traveled to the east coast for a matchup with Boston College. It quickly became a night they’ll soon forget. The Gophers shot just 29 percent from the floor, including 5-for-30 from behind the arc. They had […] READ MORE
By the Numbers: Gophers leave Wisconsin with Paul Bunyan’s Axe and a 37-15 win!
Since 2003, the Gophers schedule has always ended with one thing missing….a win vs. Wisconsin. That changed on Nov. 24, 2018, when P.J. Fleck and Co. rowed into Madison and emerged with a 37-15 win vs. the Badgers. The win not only gave the Gophers the Axe, but it also made the team bowl […] READ MORE
The wait is over: Gophers trounce Badgers, bring the Axe back to Dinkytown
Camp Randall Stadium’s clock struck zero as college football’s oldest trophy rested on the goal post. The stage was set for a celebration 15 years in the making. “Row the Boat” chants filled the air in Camp Randall Stadium as head coach P.J. Fleck braced himself for a full cooler of water. An icy shower […] READ MORE