Minnesota Golden Gophers forward Rodney Williams is a bonafide NBA draft prospect. Not so much this year, but for 2013 (where we have him projected as a mid-2nd rounder), and I can't for the life of me understand why. (But I'm a NFL draftnik, not an NBA draftnik) When fighting for their NCAA Tournament lives this week, the 6-7, 205 junior forward from Minneapolis just … [Read more...] about Gophers Rodney Williams: most overrated NBA Draft prospect ever?
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Gophers Tubby Smith wears bow tie in honor of cancer survivors
If you were following Twitter during the Michigan State Spartans 66-61 victory at the Minnesota Golden Gophers contest last night, you may have noticed UM Coach Tubby Smith rocking a blue bow tie. There was praise, but there was of course plenty of jokes and insults. There was even speculation that the blue was in reference to his old job leading the Kentucky Wildcats. I do … [Read more...] about Gophers Tubby Smith wears bow tie in honor of cancer survivors
Rapid Reaction: Minnesota Gophers 72, Augustana Vikings 60
I guess that's why they play preseason games. Last Tuesday we saw division two Bemidji State go blow for blow with the Gophers. Last week, division two Northern State Wolves upset the Butler Bulldogs in their preseason contest. While on paper these games seem like sure blowouts. One must remember that for these small division two schools, this is their shot to show that … [Read more...] about Rapid Reaction: Minnesota Gophers 72, Augustana Vikings 60
Michigan St-Minnesota was an Edgy, Gritty Affair
Jeff Ghiringhelli and Mike Gallagher discuss a very gritty, defensive Big Ten battle in which #7 Michigan State survived Minnesota's upset bit 60-53. … [Read more...] about Michigan St-Minnesota was an Edgy, Gritty Affair