Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images Will this team be better? They need to answer these questions. There were some highs and some lows to the 2023 Gopher season. It ended up being the worst season under PJ Fleck that wasn’t a pandemic season. They finished the regular season with a 5-7 record, earned a bowl because of their academic progress and beat Bowling Green to … [Read more...] about 5 Questions for Gopher football heading into the season
Sacrifice and the Flags of our Fathers: The 1st Minnesota at Gettysburg
Editor’s Note: Since the original post in 2017, we have run this story every year on July 4th. Sacrifice Heroism seldom occurs without a mistake, and it was no different in the early evening of July 2nd, 1863. Union General Sickles, a political appointee without a military background, advanced his men without authorization to higher ground 1000 meters ahead of his original … [Read more...] about Sacrifice and the Flags of our Fathers: The 1st Minnesota at Gettysburg
Gophers find guard depth and defense with Tyler Cochran transferring to Minnesota
Jeff Lange / USA TODAY NETWORK An All-MAC guard is coming to Minnesota With one final scholarship remaining, the Gophers landed a late transfer. Tyler Cochran is coming to Minnesota from Toledo. The MAC Co-Defensive Player of the Year is a Gopher! Welcome to Minnesota, Tyler Cochran! : https://t.co/IFxORSSIeQ pic.twitter.com/NO9LcJYoNM— Minnesota Men's Basketball … [Read more...] about Gophers find guard depth and defense with Tyler Cochran transferring to Minnesota
Cam Christie is drafted by LA Clippers in the 2nd round
Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports The former Gopher guard will suit up for the Clippers next season Cam Christie, after playing just one year for the Gophers, has been drafted by LA Clippers in the 2nd round of the 2024 NBA Draft. Going 46th overall, Christie is the first Gopher drafted since Daniel Oturu was taken 33rd overall by the Clippers in 2020. Height: 6’6”Weight: … [Read more...] about Cam Christie is drafted by LA Clippers in the 2nd round
Ben Johnson leaning on experience for the 2024-25 Gophers
Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports Gopher hoops brings experienced lineup, will that result in winning? Last month we took a look at the new Gopher basketball roster. Who was gone, who was in and who was staying. This new and improved (fingers crossed) roster is on campus for the summer and has begun their summer workouts. Ben Johnson met with the media last week to talk … [Read more...] about Ben Johnson leaning on experience for the 2024-25 Gophers