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Big Ten Power Rankings
Where do things stand after Week Ten? Noel Thompson gives us his Big Ten Power Rankings. Follow Noel on Twitter: @N0elthompson 1. Michigan Last week: #1 2. Ohio State Last week: #2 3. Penn State Last week: #3 4. Iowa Last Week: #7 5. Rutgers Last Week: #4 6. Minnesota Last week: #5 7. Nebraska Last […] READ MORE
Saturday loss encapsulated the PJ-Fleck era in 60 minutes
–> Follow @Tony Liebert on Twitter If you have been in a coma since 2016 and just woke up, Saturday’s loss to Illinois encapsulated everything that has happened since P.J. Fleck became head coach of the Gophers. This will not be an article bashing Fleck and calling for his job, but his entire program is built […] READ MORE
Erik van Rooyen cards 2nd PGA Tour Victory
Former Gopher Erik van Rooyen picked up his 2nd PGA tour victory this afternoon winning the World Wide Technology Championship. It was an emotional victory as he dedicated this round to his former Gopher teammate, John Trasamar, who is battling cancer. van Rooyen mentioned this on the broadcast, but there is a GoFundMe in place […] READ MORE
Are The Gophers Headed in The (W)right Direction?
So as Minnesota is heads into the one-week Illinois season, I think the Gophers are indeed headed in the right direction. Now in a four tie in the Big 10 West at 3-2, and 5-3 overall, Minnesota is once again in a position that they control their own destiny in the West. Right now that’s […] READ MORE
Gophers turn around three game skid with a convincing 5-1 win over Minnesota Duluth
November 3rd, 2023: The Gophers cleaned up their mistakes and played a much more complete game then their three previous losses. A much more structured game results in a 5-1 win over Minnesota Duluth. –> Follow @Dylanloucks4 on Twitter Minneapolis – Coming into the game the Gophers had lost three straight games which was the first […] READ MORE
Know Your Opponent: Illinois Fighting Illini
Before every game, I ask a reporter who covers the Gophers upcoming opponent to give us a view from the opponent’s perspective. I asked Doug Bucshon from Orange and Blue News six questions about the Illinois Fighting Illini Minnesota hosts Illinois in Minneapolis on November 5th, this will be the 76th meeting between the two […] READ MORE
Gophers v. Illinois: Week 10 Preview
–> Follow @Tony Liebert on Twitter Broadcast Info: Date: Sat., Nov. 4 TV channel: BTN Time of kickoff: 2:30 p.m. (CST) Betting line: Minnesota (-2.5) vs. Illinois, o/u: (43 points) Opponent Information (Illinois): 2023 record: 3-5 V. Toledo 30-28 W @ Kansas 23-34 L V. Penn State 13-30 L V. Florida Atlantic 23-17 W @ Purdue 19-44 L […] READ MORE
Gophers to play Macalester for first time in 101 years | Interview with HC Abe Woldeslassie
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Marathon Journey to Selection Sunday Is Upon Us
ROAD TO SELECTION SUNDAY, MN– Welcome to the 2023-24 college basketball season. Opening Night (Monday) begins our 133-day journey to Selection Sunday (March 17), which unofficially will kick off a nearly three-week sprint to our next national champion. My plan along the road is to pen periodic college hoops musings with a national lens, but […] READ MORE