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Wilf Joins In Viking Stadium Celebration

Jay Caldwell — Fri, 11 May 2012 12:36:09 +0000

Minnesota Viking owner Zigi Wilf arrived in Minnesota Thursday afternoon after the Minnesota Senate passed the Stadium bill 36-30. The passage means the bill needs only to be signed by supportive Governor Mark Dayton and by needs to be approved by the Minneapolis City Council. The Governor has been a long-time supporter of the Stadium [...]

Gophers' Tinsley Died Of Enlarged Heart

Jay Caldwell — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:25:08 +0000

The Henepin County medical examiner’s office says University of Minnesota linebacker Gary Tinsley died of an enlarged heart. He was found dead in his campus apartment on April 6. The medical examiner on Wednesday ruled the 22-year old’s death natural. Tinsley was a 4-year letter winner who was just 2 weeks away from graduated with [...]

BC Pounds Gopher Hockey At Frozen Four

Jay Caldwell — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 13:23:16 +0000

The Gopher men’s hockey team lost 6-1 to Boston College Thursday night in the Frozen Four National Semifinals in Tampa, Florida. Minnesota trailed 1-0 after the first period and were down 4-0 after 2. The Gophers got as close as 4-1 before Boston College scored 2 more goals to put the game out of reach. [...]

Stanford Routs Gophers For NIT Title

Jay Caldwell — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 12:34:58 +0000

The Gopher men’s basketball team lost 75-51 in the NIT title game to Stanford Thursday night at Madison Square Garden in New York. Minnesota trailed by 6 at halftime and were quickly down double figures early in the 2nd half. Rodney Williams led the Gophers with 12 points before fouling out. Joe Coleman and Austin [...]

Gophers In NIT Championship Tonight

Jay Caldwell — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 17:36:25 +0000

The Gopher men’s basketball team will play Stanford tonight in the NIT Championship game at Madison Square Garden in New York at 6pm, pregame on AM 1390-the Fan at 5:30. Minnesota is 23-14 while Stanford is 25-11. The Gophers are coming off a 68-67 overtime win over Washington Tuesday night. The Gophers won NIT titles [...]

Gophers Top Washington to Advance to NIT Finals

Jay Caldwell — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 12:36:31 +0000

The Gopher men’s basketball team defeated the University of Washington 68-67 in overtime at Madison Square Garden in New York in the NIT semifinals to advance to the NIT finals in New York Thursday night against Stanford at 6pm, pregame on AM 1390-the Fan at 5:30. Minnesota led by 12 at halftime and by as [...]

Gopher Basketball Gets NIT Bid

Jay Caldwell — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 13:05:05 +0000

The Gopher men’s basketball team received a bid into the NIT tournament Sunday night. Minnesota is seeded 6th in 1 of 4 regions and will play 3rd seeded La Salle in Philadelphia at 6pm (CT) Wednesday night, pregame on WJON at 5:30. The Gophers are 19-14 while La Salle is 21-12. Minnesota is one of [...]

#22 Badgers Beat Gophers In Overtime

Jay Caldwell — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:30:25 +0000

The 22nd ranked Wisconsin Badgers beat the Gopher men’s basketball team 68-61 in overtime Thursday night at Williams Arena in Minneapolis. Minnesota came from down 13 points in the 2nd half to tie the game at 51 and had a chance to win the game at the end of regulation but shot attempts by Andre Hollins and Austin Hollins did not go in for the Gophers

Gopher Football Expect To Sign 21 Today

Jay Caldwell — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:47:37 +0000

The Gopher football team expects to sign 21 players to National Letters of Intent today on College Football National Signing day. Among the 21 players, 17 are considered 3-star recruits according to rivals.com. The Gophers are already signed 8 players including 3-star quarterback Philip Nelson from Mankato West. Among the top recruits to sign today [...]

#10 Spartans Rout Gopher Basketball

Jay Caldwell — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:32:00 +0000

The 10th ranked Michigan State Spartans routed the Gopher men’s basketball team 68-52 Wednesday night in East Lansing, Michigan. Minnesota trailed by 10 at halftime and cut the lead to as close as 5 points in the 2nd half. Rodney Williams led the Gophers with 15 points and both Joe Coleman and Julian Welch each [...]

Gopher Men's Basketball Routs Northwestern

Jay Caldwell — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:35:10 +0000

The Gopher men’s basketball team defeated Northwestern 75-52 at Williams Arena Sunday afternoon. Minnesota jumped all over Northwestern early and led 41-24 at halftime. Joe Coleman led the Gophers with 16 points and 5 rebounds and Julian Welch added 14 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for Minnesota. The Gophers shot 58 percent from the [...]

TCF Bank Stadium Being Readied For Monday Night Football

Jenna — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 15:36:42 +0000

Outdoor football is coming to Minnesota!