From The Barn

Its summer, its Minnesota, regardless or the hail, the rain, the tornadoes, and inevitable mosquito induced mayhem, it is better to be outside than in front of a computer. Though I am barely able to muster enough anguish and regret, I do apologize for the lack of updates, though nothing newsworthy has really taken place.
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INDIANAPOLIS — Turns out Blake Hoffarber can make history standing up, too.
The new undisputed Mr. Big Shot of March made himself a candidate for a second career ESPY late Friday night in Conseco Field House, at age 19. The Minnesota freshman won an ESPY in 2005 for hitting a game-tying shot from his backside in […]

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Check it out here:
• Wednesday: Minnesota over Purdue, 9 p.m. ET
The young Boilermakers have answered the bell for coach Matt Painter all season. E’Twaun Moore, Robbie Hummel and Keaton Grant can all knock down 3s, rebound and pass. Their man defense has great intensity, and they make opponents work for every shot. The Gophers are in […]

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As if regurgitating his preview for tonight’s game against MSU from this and other Gopher blogs, after a two week hiatus he drops this little gem on all of us:
“Use Kevin Payton as a reserve point guard over Al Nolen because of his experience level”
I really don’t think there is a need to comment […]

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Last Friday I had the opportunity to see my alma mater Benilde -St Margaret’s (BSM) play perennial powerhouse Hopkins in a bit of early season basketball. Both teams were ranked second in their respective classes, and it seemed a great opportunity to fill the basketball void brought on by finals, a road trip to visit […]

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