Tag Archives: Central Michigan Chippewas

Gophers roll but what are we learning?

Posted on 14. Dec, 2011 by .

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After a slow start out of the gate against Central Michigan, the Gophers recovered to post a 76-56 victory in their second to last non-conference tune-up before starting Big Ten play. As expected the Chippewas featured a heavy dose of three-point shots and a fairly inept inside game, which the Gophers took advantage of. In [...]

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From Ahanmisi to Zeigler

Posted on 12. Dec, 2011 by .

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2010 was the year of the high school point guard. That year’s graduating class had more top flight point guards, and more teams in dire need of a floor general than any in recent memory. The Gophers were involved in that sweep stakes if your remember, putting too much faith in the brother of a [...]

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Picking the non-conference season

Posted on 30. Oct, 2011 by .

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An exercise in futility can best be described as predicting the future based on incomplete information about 18-22 year olds, who of course always act rationally, make wise decisions, and perform to expectations. Feel free to leave your picks in the comments if you so desire, so five months from now I can at the [...]

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An ugly win is still a win

Posted on 24. Nov, 2007 by .

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Tonight’s match-up against Central Michigan had the potential to be a trap game, and for the first 18 minutes, that potential was in danger of being realized. Eventually, Minnesota shrugged off its sluggishness long enough to win 77-59. The Gophers came out flat, stood still on offense, weren’t careful with the basketball, and forced Tubby [...]

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Gophers try to avoid trap game against Central Michigan

Posted on 23. Nov, 2007 by .

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* On Tuesday the Gophers won their first non-conference road game since 2005, and this coming Tuesday face an even tougher test at Florida State. Sandwiched between these two big games are the lowly Central Michigan Chippewas, who despite their mediocre basketball skills, were fortunate to keep their team’s nickname thanks to their strong relationship [...]

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