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Minnesota Goldy the Gopher Mascot Punched in the Face!

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As the Minnesota Golden Gophers tip off their opening game in the Big Ten Tournament in a matter of few minutes, it's good to know they will have the services of their mascot, Goldy. He is present courtside in Indianapolis, and retains the ability to perform his trademark gesture, the ability to rotate his head. And this is important because his head just suffered a blow … [Read more...] about Minnesota Goldy the Gopher Mascot Punched in the Face!

Minnesota vs. Northwestern Tips Off Big 10 Tourney: Injuries Aplenty

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In this corner, you have the Minnesota Golden Gophers, a tean that's been a train wreck ever since losing their starting point guard Al Nolen. And in this corner, you have the Northwestern Wildcats, a team missing one of their starters in Jershon Cobb, a key reserve (and fill-in starter) in Mike Capocci. Not to mention their star player, John Shurna is still not even … [Read more...] about Minnesota vs. Northwestern Tips Off Big 10 Tourney: Injuries Aplenty

Northwestern 68, Minnesota 57: Rapid Reaction

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The at-large bid chances are long gone for the Minnesota Golden Gophers. And it took another hit tonight. They were on the bubble until they hit a three games losing streak, all against Big Ten bubble teams (Michigan State Spartans, Michigan Wolverines, Penn State Nittany Lions). Now their path to a NCAA bid is the exact same as the Northwestern Wildcats- run the conference … [Read more...] about Northwestern 68, Minnesota 57: Rapid Reaction

Al Nolen Out Indefinitely: Minnesota Gophers Suffer Setback

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The Minnesota Golden Gophers college basketball program announced that senior point guard Al Nolen will be out indefinitely with a broken bone in his right foot. Nolen suffered the injury Jan. 22 in the first half versus the Michigan Wolverines. Nolen also missed five games (11/29-12/15) this season during the non-conference schedule with a stress reaction in his right … [Read more...] about Al Nolen Out Indefinitely: Minnesota Gophers Suffer Setback

Blake Hoffarber Emerging as #13 Minnesota’s Main Scoring Weapon

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For the #13 Minnesota Golden Gophers, senior two guard Blake Hoffarber is going from "shooter" to "scorer." And he has to, especially since their fourth leading scorer Devoe Joseph has now left the program. After this significant defection, the Gophers should (if I may quote Dave Chappelle playing Prince in a basketball themed comedic sketch) "purify yourself in the waters … [Read more...] about Blake Hoffarber Emerging as #13 Minnesota’s Main Scoring Weapon

Tim Brewster’s Struggles Continue vs. USC

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Tim Brewster came to Minneapolis with the reputation as a top notch recruiter who would bring college football excitement and energy back to the Golden Gophers’ program. To those Minnesota faithful who have seen this before, with none other than Jim Wacker, the hiring was puzzling. This is especially the case when Gary Patterson, head coach of Texas Christian, and Lane … [Read more...] about Tim Brewster’s Struggles Continue vs. USC

Evan Turner Makes Anything Possible

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By Hans Hetrick I believe Evan Turner can take an inbounds pass from under the opposition’s basket at the key, bring the ball 40 feet up the floor in two dribbles, jump stop into the air, and drain a 37-foot jump shot to beat Michigan at the buzzer—all in under 2.2 seconds. I believe he can rim in a baseline 3-pointer, pick Mike Tisdale’s pocket, and glide down the court for … [Read more...] about Evan Turner Makes Anything Possible

Selection Sunday and Big Ten Final Live Blog/Chat!

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By The Sports Bank Staff That day has finally arrived! Paul Schmidt and Paul Banks are still live in Indy with the Big Ten Championship game, and then the Selection Show all at Conseco Fieldhouse. The rest of the staff will be here too talking #1 seeds, bubbles bursting and potential Cinderellas. Join us and be the most informed person on your block! Championship and … [Read more...] about Selection Sunday and Big Ten Final Live Blog/Chat!