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Game 3 Preview: Gophers vs. Utah Valley Wolverines

Posted on 18. Nov, 2009 by JF.

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Golden Gophers vs. Utah Valley Wolverines

7:00 pm (CST) at Williams Arena (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
Radio: WCCO 830 AM

TV: Big Ten Network (actual live TV!)

Tickets: Best available- Row 11 upper deck, center court

Naming a college basketball conference is an exercise in redundancy. There are really only three ingredients in a conference name; a synonym of large, a number, [...]

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Barnblurbs 11/18/09: Twitter, in-game coverage, and a look around the Big Ten

Posted on 18. Nov, 2009 by JF.

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By request, we are trying to add some Twitter functionality. We have already added the widget on the right hand side of the site. If you or anyone else uses the hash tag #umnhoops it will be fed through the widget and appear there. For those of you gifted with a good cell phone, skinny [...]

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Game 2 Review: A slow start, and then a slaughter

Posted on 17. Nov, 2009 by JF.

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I’d be lying if I didn’t admit to being a bit nervous throughout most of the first half of the Gophers 82-42 win over the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks. Over the weekend Iowa lost to Southland Conference also-ran UT-San Antonio, and for a while at least it appeared that the Lumberjacks had an upset on [...]

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In-game chat: Gophers vs. Stephen F. Austin

Posted on 16. Nov, 2009 by JF.

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The game is being streamed at www.bigtennnetwork.com, so I’m not exactly expecting much success with this, but if you are watching the game, you are at your computer, so why not type while you watch?
The comments are open for your observations and whatever else you want to discuss.

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Barn Blurbs 11/16/09

Posted on 16. Nov, 2009 by JF.

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The Gophers play Stephen F. Austin tonight. If my preview was insufficient, here are a couple more to check out.
As usual, it will be up to the Gopher basketball team to keep us all sane.
Why we do out best to avoid publishing unsubstantiated rumors.
There are injury bugs, and then the injury plague. Both Kevin Coble [...]

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Game 2 Preview: Gophers vs. Stephen F. Austin

Posted on 15. Nov, 2009 by JF.

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Golden Gophers vs. Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks
7:00 pm (CST) at Williams Arena (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
Radio: WCCO 830 AM

TV: BigTenNetwork.com

Tickets: Best available- Row 10 upper deck, baseline
Minnesota may face its toughest home non-conference test of the season on Monday night against the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks. That it is coming against last year’s Southland Conference champion, who [...]

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Game 1 Review: A little rust, but Gophers roll past Tennessee Tech

Posted on 14. Nov, 2009 by JF.

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Even good shooting teams have bad shooting nights. What often separates good shooting teams from bad shooting teams is shot selection. Open shots won’t always fall, but they have a much better chance of going in than well covered, rushed or reckless shots. All too often last season, most possessions for the Gophers seemed to [...]

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Game 1 Preview: Gophers vs. Tennessee Tech

Posted on 12. Nov, 2009 by JF.

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Golden Gophers vs. Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles
7:00 pm (CST) at Williams Arena (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
Radio: WCCO 830 AM

TV: Bigtennetwork.com (Streaming for $2.99)
Tickets: Best available- Row 6 upper deck, baseline

Another week, another distraction, and another game just in time. If you are looking for the latest on allegations, possible poor decisions, and other issues that have little [...]

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The threes finally fall as the Gophers win again

Posted on 10. Nov, 2009 by JF.

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Another exhibition game, another big win, and another positive development that may only be result of an exhibition game. After last season’s atrocious three-point shooting, the Gophers may have broken out of their funk last night during their 98-49 victory over the Minnesota-Moorhead Dragons.
Last year the Gophers made less than 33% of their three pointers, [...]

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Gophers – Minnesota-Moorehead preview: And you thought a 67 point win was ugly

Posted on 08. Nov, 2009 by JF.

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Golden Gophers vs. Minnesota State University-Moorhead Dragons

7:00 pm (CST) at Williams Arena (Minneapolis, Minnesota)

TV: Bigtennetwork.com (Streaming for $2.99)

Tickets: Best available- Row 11, upper deck, center court
The Gophers’ 67 point win over Minnesota-Duluth wasn’t ugly, or at least it won’t be when compared to what we will see tomorrow night when Minnesota plays Minnesota State University-Moorhead. [...]

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Gophers run past, soar over Bulldogs

Posted on 06. Nov, 2009 by JF.

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Down with Goldy is right. It was only an exhibition. It is entirely meaningless. It may have even been unfair. However, it doesn’t mean we can’t get a bit excited.
In a game that wasn’t even really that (by definition a game involves competition, and I’m not sure what transpired can in any way be defined [...]

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And finally a positive distraction

Posted on 04. Nov, 2009 by JF.

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Golden Gophers vs. University of Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs

7:00 pm (CST) at Williams Arena (Minneapolis, Minnesota)

Radio: WCCO 830 AM
TV: Bigtennetwork.com (Streaming for $2.99)

Tickets: Best available- Row 11, upper deck, center court

It has been pointed out many times here and by many others elsewhere that Gopher basketball is the perfect distraction from the cold dark winters that embrace [...]

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Rules Violation Specified: Royce White arrested for stupidity

Posted on 03. Nov, 2009 by JF.

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So maybe he hasn’t grown up. Word leaked late this afternoon that Royce White was arrested in October for shop lifting and fifth degree assault. For non-legal scholars, fifth degree assault is defined here. Both crimes appear to be firmly on the idiotic side of the idiotic-harmful pendulum, and the indefinite suspension punishment appears appropriate [...]

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Things fall apart: White and Bostick suspended

Posted on 03. Nov, 2009 by JF.

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Royce White and Devron Bostick have been suspended indefinitely for, you guessed it, an unspecified team rules violation. No word what this violation is, and how long the suspension will be.
Hopefully this is a minor violation and that both players will atone for their mistakes and re-join the team soon. Regardless, this, along with the [...]

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Barn Blurbs 11/03/09

Posted on 03. Nov, 2009 by JF.

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The Trevor Mbakwe Round-up
Two bizarre quotes stand out. “The decision is not at all based on whether I feel he is innocent or guilty. It’s an educational decision that I feel will allow Trevor to learn from.” -Joel Maturi. Mr. Maturi, what lesson are you attempting to teach?
“But credit Minnesota as an institution for taking [...]

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The Unknowns

Posted on 02. Nov, 2009 by JF.

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Every new season brings with it a host of questions about incoming players. For the Gophers, three players bring an unusual amount of uncertainty to the team. The playing status of Trevor Mbakwe and Bryant Allen will remain a mystery until at least December, while walk-on Dominique Dawson has a chance to be more than [...]

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Barn Blurbs: It is about that time

Posted on 01. Nov, 2009 by JF.

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With the season, or at least the beat up on the local Division II team portion of the season arriving on Thursday, Barn Blurbs is back.
The nation has taken notice that the Gophers should be very good this season. The AP and ESPN both have the Gophers ranked in their pre-season Top 25 polls, with [...]

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Notes from Tubby’s Tip-off

Posted on 19. Oct, 2009 by JF.

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And off we go on another adventure with the University of Minnesota Golden Gopher basketball team. There is always something magical about this time of year. March madness is great with so much meaningful basketball crammed in to two short weeks, but I might just prefer the two weeks leading up to the season.
Optimism is [...]

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Tubby’s Tip-off- The Youtube Roundup

Posted on 18. Oct, 2009 by JF.

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I know I haven’t provided my usual nerdy recap of Tubby’s Tip-off. There was a nice weather emergency this weekend. The sun was actually out, and I wasn’t about to waste the last opportunity to clean out the garage. You’ll get your recap, I promise.
In lieu of the recap, more videos of the fun night [...]

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Tubby’s Tip-off turns into the Rodney Williams show

Posted on 17. Oct, 2009 by JF.

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At least during the dunk contest. We’ll be back later today with a more in-depth breakdown of last night, but until then, wow…

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Half-Time schedule announced

Posted on 13. Oct, 2009 by JF.

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I’m not sure why this showed up in our in-box this morning, but if the half-time show was going to determine which games you bought tickets for, you can make that decision now.
The best: The 20 year anniversary of the 1989-90 Elite 8 team will bring back lots of memories and make a lot of [...]

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Kevin Payton playing profesionally in Austria

Posted on 12. Oct, 2009 by JF.

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Kevin Payton has signed a contract to play with Basketclubs Vienna in the Austrian Bundesliga, at least that’s what I was able to decipher from the amazingly not quite English google translation.
The most spectacular undertaking the Viennese certainly succeeded with that of coach Aaron Mitchell. In addition, the homecoming of the Minnesota University Kevin [...]

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Rodney Williams will fly high

Posted on 10. Oct, 2009 by JF.

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Never underestimate the importance of momentum in college basketball. An important defensive stop and a big bucket can lead to an avalanche of points and an eruption of noise that can turn a game around in a matter of minutes. When this occurs in front of a ruckus crowd in an historic arena, it can [...]

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A preview of the Gophers for Big Blue

Posted on 10. Oct, 2009 by JF.

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I had the opportunity to answer some questions about the upcoming season for Dylan over at UM Hoops. My responses are reprinted below. I’d especially like to read your thoughts about a possibly developing rivalry with the Wolverines.
Similar to Michigan, Minnesota returns practically their entire team. Tell me a little bit about the optimism surrounding [...]

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And we’ll see you tomorrow night!

Posted on 06. Oct, 2009 by JF.

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Go crazy folks!

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Tickets, Tubby’s Tip-off

Posted on 04. Oct, 2009 by JF.

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Just a short FYI that I am sure more than a few of you are interested in.
Regular season single-game tickets go on sale October 5th, 2009 at 9:00 am, in person, over the phone, and on-line.
The official release from the U of M ticket office:
Single-game tickets for the 2009-10 University of Minnesota men’s basketball season [...]

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Justin Cobbs: Pushing the point

Posted on 24. Sep, 2009 by JF.

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If you needed any proof that Tubby Smith has remade the Gophers into a national program, look no further than Justin Cobbs. The native of Los Angeles passed on offers from several west coast programs and the opportunity to bask in year round sun shine and beautiful people for Minnesota, its lack of sunshine, and [...]

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Austin Hollins is a Gopher

Posted on 23. Sep, 2009 by JF.

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According to Memphis Roar via Twitter (gosh darn that newfangled technology) Austin Hollins has committed to the Gophers. The 6′4” shooting guard was also being recruited by Memphis, Georgia, and Arizona State among others. In securing the shooting guard, the Gophers now have one scholarship left, most likely reserved for Cory Joseph if he wants [...]

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Elliott Eliason, the local perspective

Posted on 23. Sep, 2009 by JF.

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Last week Elliott Eliason became the first freshman to commit to the Gophers for the 2010-2011 season. Con Marshall, a writer for The Chadron News, Elliason’s home town paper, has graciously agreed to answer a few questions about the future Gopher. For even more on the newest Gopher, check out Con’s great article about Elliot’s [...]

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