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Golden Gophers Shine Bright: Making History in the Big Ten Women’s Tournament
Excitement buzzes through the streets of downtown Minneapolis as the sound of drums fills the air. Fans in maroon and gold rush towards the Target Center, anticipation dancing in their eyes. It’s a historic night for the Big Ten Women’s Tournament, with tickets sold out for the first time ever. The Gopher women’s basketball team […] READ MORE
A Look at Trey Edmonds’ Transfer to Gophers and His Impact on Basketball
Meet Trey Edmonds, a promising basketball talent from Denver. With a strong family connection to the sport, Trey has made his mark at George Washington High School and now at UTSA. Recently transferring to the Gophers, Trey brings potential and a determination to shine on the court. Who Is Trey Edmonds? He’s a psychology major, […] READ MORE
Time Management: How Students Balance Studies and Football
A number of students struggle to balance school and football. On the one hand, the student has academics, and on the other hand, football, which the student loves playing. The balancing of both comes with a certain amount of difficulty, as the student needs to be able to manage time in order to be good […] READ MORE
Inside the NFL: Secrets of Winning Teams
The National Football League (NFL) is more than just a collection of teams competing for the Super Bowl. It’s a complex ecosystem where strategy, leadership, and culture play pivotal roles in determining success. While every team has its unique approach, there are common threads that run through the most successful franchises. This article delves into […] READ MORE
Why Minnesota Students Love Gopher Events So Much
Minnesota is known as the Gopher State and Goldy Gopher started his career as a mascot at the University of Minnesota in 1940. The university aims at providing transformational academic and athletic experiences for every Gopher student-athlete. It has received recognition as the nation’s top public school for student-athlete academic performance. Gopher Athletics is one […] READ MORE
Gophers Fall to Iowa Hawkeyes: Reporter Maya Aflakpi Witnesses Historic Hoops by Caitlin Clark
MINNEAPOLIS—On February 28, there was a cold wind in the air over Minnesota with cloudy skies. It was the type of weather where you just hope your body somehow gets warm, teeth clenching as you try to keep yourself distracted. Two hours before game time, hundreds of bundled-up fans were outside patiently waiting in a […] READ MORE
Gophers NFL Season in Review
Another NFL season in the books, and sadly for the 3rd season in a row no Gopher took home a Super Bowl ring. We do have plenty of Gophers to celebrate though! Antoine Winfield Jr. was named first team All-Pro. Blake Cashman and Boye Mafe had breakout seasons. Terrel Smith, John Michael Schmitz, and Jordan […] READ MORE
Erik van Rooyen Cards Top 8 Finish at Mexico Open
Gopher Alum Erik van Rooyen continued his elite play into 2024 after winning the WWT Championship in November. He finished -12 under over 4 days leading to a T8 finish and a $220,725 payday. He also provided one of the best shots of the tournament with his iron shot from 262 yards out leading to […] READ MORE
Gophers Legends—Ranking the Three Greatest Gophers as of 2024
As many of you will agree, it means something special to be known as a Gopher in college athletics. But while it’s a privilege to represent the University of Minnesota at the college level, the pride of being a Gopher doesn’t end there. Athletes who go on to play professionally in their given sports keep […] READ MORE