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Gophers vs. Indiana: Out for revenge

Posted on 20. Feb, 2010 by JF.

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With one tongue wagging push off and an obvious travel, Minnesota’s season fell apart. Verdell Jones, on track to become one of the least likeable player in the Big Ten was giddy, not because his fall away jumper knocked off the Gophers, but because he knew he got away with another one on a day [...]

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Missing Links

Posted on 18. Jun, 2008 by JF.

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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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Jones to Indiana

Posted on 05. May, 2008 by JF.

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Key words when making a prediction on a blog, or analyzing this year’s Democratic primary: apparent presumably likely assuming probable prospective I clearly should have used more. Good luck to Verdell and the crumbling Hoosier program. Playing time is good, but not if its because everyone else got kicked off the team.

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Gophers get Verdell Jones, 2008-2009 roster presumably set

Posted on 01. May, 2008 by JF.

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The Gophers got their man, incoming freshman point guard Verdell Jones, over Kentucky and Indiana. Sources, including radio station KFAN, are saying that Jones will announce his intention to play for the Gophers during his Monday afternoon press conference. Arizona was his first choice, but earlier this week it became clear that Wildcat coach Lute [...]

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Krys Faber to Depaul

Posted on 18. Apr, 2008 by JF.

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Krys Faber, the mildly touted great rebounder but horrible free throw shooter has signed with DePaul. The Gophers were reportedly at the top of his list until last weekend. While it would have been nice to have a big body, the Gophers are already bringing in plenty of size, and still have Jonathan Williams from [...]

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Recruiting a point guard is now a necessity

Posted on 22. Jan, 2008 by JF.

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Minnesota’s lack of point guard depth was on full display on Sunday, and it may be enough of a concern that Tubby Smith will recruit another point guard for the upcoming season. Devoe Joseph is a shooting guard who will need to develop in a point guard. Lawrence Westbrook has a long way to go [...]