From The Barn

Game 7 non-review, Game 8 non-preview: The season at a cross roads

Posted on 03. Dec, 2009 by JF.

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I’ll spare you the gory details of what has become a disturbing trend; Minnesota’s inability to close the door on a winnable game. I could throw statistic after statistic at you, try to determine the exact moment that things began to slip away, and bemoan what has become of a team that just last week [...]

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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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Liveblogging the Selection Show

Posted on 15. Mar, 2009 by JF.

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Join us at 4:30 pm for a last second bubble breakdown, plenty of frayed nerves, and either depressed excuse making or jubilant celebration and travel advice. Right now it looks like we are on the right side of the bubble, but 1996 did happen (the NCAA didn’t take away tournament snubs unfortunately). We’ll be here [...]

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Barn Blurbs 3/10/09

Posted on 10. Mar, 2009 by JF.

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Gopher hoops: Tense bubble watch
Michael Thompson gets added to NU’s “Big Two” but we all know Moore and Coble are the real threat.
Breaking down the Big Ten Tournament bracket
Northwestern in a blow out?
Minnesota Gophers men not out of hunt for an NCAA tournament berth
Florida, Miami, and Maryland are on your root against list.
Nolen, Westbrook [...]

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Barn Blurbs 3/9/09 [Bracketed]

Posted on 09. Mar, 2009 by JF.

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The Bubble Hath not Burst
Near universal consensus still has the Gophers in decent shape, still needing only one win to lock themselves in the tournament. Potential seeds range anywhere from 10-12 with potential opponents including Tennessee, LSU, and Gonzaga.
Big Ten Basketball Insider: Big Ten may be playing for eight bids
Barring Big Ten Tournament craziness of [...]

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Barn Blurbs 2/25/09

Posted on 25. Feb, 2009 by JF.

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Examining the Minnesota Golden Gophers’ NCAA Tournament Chances
Gopher are a safe bet to get in, and do very little once they are in.
Men’s Basketball: Cats vow to defeat bout of illnesses
So…the Gophers got a bit of help on Sunday night.
Gophers basketball player Travis Busch and a buddy do video podcasts and discuss campus life
Better headline: [...]

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Barn Blurbs 2/23/09: We aren’t done yet!

Posted on 23. Feb, 2009 by JF.

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Bubble Bump!
Everything fell into place on Sunday, and the Gophers now find themselves tied for fifth place. If, and it is a big if, they win the rest of their games, they could jump all the way to a #3 seed in the Big Ten Tournament.
Set your alarm clocks
The Gophers will play Michigan in the [...]

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Barn Blurbs 2/16/09

Posted on 16. Feb, 2009 by JF.

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Offensive Offense
Minnesota’s futility when they have the ball is now worse than it was a year ago, and quickly approaching 2007 levels. Change it up Tubby.
Bubble still inflated
All the experts have the Gophers in the NCAA tournament for the time being, but the bubble could be about to pop.
No votes in the coaches poll
For the [...]

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Barn Blurbs 2/09/09

Posted on 09. Feb, 2009 by JF.

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Hoosiers coach suspends Dumes indefinitely after being ejected against Spartans
Discipline returns to Indiana.
Bubble Watch
Despite two losses, the Gophers should still be in.
Younger Joseph watches big brother
He likes Tubby.
Coach finds worth in loss to Buckeyes
The teams rejuvenated toughness makes the loss easier to take.
Trent Tucker – A Basketball Life
Trent Tucker to have jersey retired tomorrow [...]

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Barn Blurbs 2/6/09

Posted on 06. Feb, 2009 by JF.

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Bracketology
Gophers are a #6 seed, but face cindeeralla-lock Utah State in the first round.
Higher salaries often mean more victories
One would certainly hope so.
Jim Souhan: Cold spell slaps Twin Cities sharpshooters
Its contagious!
Bubble bounce!
Gophers pick up two convenient wins from Big Ten under dogs.

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Barn Blurbs 2/2/2009

Posted on 02. Feb, 2009 by JF.

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UConn, Oklahoma 1-2 in coaches’ poll
Gophers up to #19 in both polls.
Bracketology
Gophers are a #5 seed.
With Mills out with broken hand, St. Mary’s NCAA hopes take hit
Gophers jump to “Should be in”.
Minnesota Gophers men’s basketball team going after bigger goal – NCAA tournament
Why stop there with an outside shot at the Big Ten title?
Hoop [...]

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Tuesday’s Barn Blurbs

Posted on 27. Jan, 2009 by JF.

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Bubble Watch
Gophers listed as “in the mix” and on the verge of “should be in”. The Illinois game is looming large for Minnesota’s March hopes.
The Poll Attacks
Gary Parrish goes on a bit of a rampage in defending Minnesota’s rankings cred. If you [...]

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Lunardi moves Gophers up to a 6-seed

Posted on 05. Jan, 2009 by JF.

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The Gophers, according to this projection, would play #11 Stanford.
For real: The resurgent Big Ten is absolutely legit. Preseason afterthoughts Michigan, Illinois and Minnesota would have to collapse to miss the NCAA tournament at this point, and even Northwestern is in the mix. Who knew?
Though Mr. Lunardi should know that Minnesota teams can collapse [...]

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The Gophers as a ten seed?

Posted on 23. Dec, 2008 by JF.

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That’s what Joe Lunardi thinks at least. They would join five other Big Ten teams according to ESPN’s bracketologist. If they are the #23 team at the end of the season, they should get a much better seed, but I’m just happy we are even in the running at this point