This is it- the final Northwestern Wildcats football game at Wrigley Field. The series at the Friendly Confines will not continue once the Cats move into the new digs. At least not for any time in the foreseeable future. They've lost all six here in recent years, so NU will be extra motivated to finally break the streak, and leave the Friendly Confines with a chance to Fly … [Read more...] about Northwestern Wildcats vs Minnesota Golden Gophers Game Preview
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Minnesota Golden Gophers LB Gary Tinsley found dead
Twenty-two year old Gary Tinsley, a recent University of Minnesota football player was found dead in his dormitory room Friday morning, April 6. University Police Chief Greg Hestness “there was no evidence of foul play,” but that this death is suspicious, like most deaths that involve college football and college basketball players. … [Read more...] about Minnesota Golden Gophers LB Gary Tinsley found dead
College Football 77 in 77: #77 Minnesota Golden Gophers
At the 2010 Big Ten Tournament, I made a joke about how much I wanted to punch the University of Minnesota mascot, Goldy in the head. I'd love to watch his trademark head swivel around, except in this case put into motion by the force of a right-handed uppercut. Three days before the 2011 BTT, a fan did just that. So when I saw Goldy Gopher again in Indy, I gave him a hug and … [Read more...] about College Football 77 in 77: #77 Minnesota Golden Gophers
Jerry Kill Was All Gophers Football Could Hope For
And that is not as much of an insult as it sounds. … [Read more...] about Jerry Kill Was All Gophers Football Could Hope For
When Will Joel Maturi Fire Tim Brewster?
Tim Brewster signed a contract extension this offseason that will keep him as the Gophers head coach through the 2013 season. In a town that has been famous for terrible football coaches (Glen Mason, Mike Tice, Brad Childress), this should come as no surprise. But only three days after the Gophers lost to USC in a game that had no business being as close as it was, it is … [Read more...] about When Will Joel Maturi Fire Tim Brewster?
With Signing Day Here, Gophers Look Out of Running for Seantrel Henderson
By Mike Gallagher Seantrel Henderson is one of the best recruits to ever come out of Minnesota, and it looks as if he’ll be the best one ever to get away. With signing day on February 3rd, Henderson is set to announce his decision on CBS College Sports Network at 4:30 p.m. central time. Not a person that can be found on earth knows what school Henderson is going to go … [Read more...] about With Signing Day Here, Gophers Look Out of Running for Seantrel Henderson
Gophers, Brewster Talking Contract Extension
By Mike Gallagher If this were a bar, Gophers AD Joel Maturi would be cutoff. “The fact of the matter is we’re 6-6, if we win our bowl game, we’ll be 7-6. That’s one game better than when Brewster took over the program three years ago.” Wow. That was Maturi a few days before the Gophers DID NOT win the Insight Bowl vs. Iowa State, thus making the Gophers record the … [Read more...] about Gophers, Brewster Talking Contract Extension
Gophers Are in Familiar Territory at Insight Bowl
By Mike Gallagher Success is measured by where expectations were set for a certain team or player for the period of time in question. Take, for instance, Chris Johnson of the Tennessee Titans. He had six 125 yard games in a row heading into the contest against the undefeated Colts last week. His 113 yards, while it was tied for second-best performance of the week, was … [Read more...] about Gophers Are in Familiar Territory at Insight Bowl
Gophers Football Has Long Road Ahead
By Mike Gallagher When Tim Brewster took over the University of Minnesota’s football program three years ago, it was not a pretty sight. That was reflected on the field in the 2007 season, when the Gophers went 1-11. The idea from there was that the program would begin a rebuilding process that would have the team in the Big Ten’s contenders by at the earliest the third … [Read more...] about Gophers Football Has Long Road Ahead
Seantrel Henderson Key for Minnesota Football
By Mike Gallagher You might not have heard of Seantrel Henderson. But if you follow the college recruiting scene at all, you’re probably jumping out of your chair just by reading his name. But for those of you not familiar, here’s what he brings to the table. Henderson is a 6-8, 301 pound offensive tackle currently attending Cretin Derham-Hall in Saint Paul, MN. He is … [Read more...] about Seantrel Henderson Key for Minnesota Football