MINNESOTA GOLDEN GOPHERS RUMORS & GOSSIP
Report: Gophers interested in top Izzo assistant
The Minnesota Golden Gophers would like to wrap up their coaching search, and they attempted to hit a home run shortly after firing Tubby Smith, but Shaka Smart showed zero interest in leaving VCU. But now that the well is drying up, it appears Minnesota is willing to look into the ranks of assistants, even if they have zero head coaching experience. The name being floated around...
Donald Rumsfeld, media vs. journalists, and the Golden Gopher coaching search
There is only one person who ever enjoyed a coaching search, and he was fictional. Take it away Alfred. And the world does burn during a coaching search, especially for those with the unfortunate task of sorting through the rumors, innuendo, and the semi-transparent attempts by coaches involved to extract larger and longer contracts out [...]
On a more thoughtful approach to the coaching search
If the past few days have shown us anything it’s that this Gopher fan base is one demanding group. Crazy indictments on the administration, Norwood Teague in particular, and the media frenzy to come down with the most ridiculous takes that further inflame the search process continue to amaze me. Take a chill pill, people. [...]
Coaching changes from the player perspective: An interview with Damian Johnson
Lost in the flurry of rumors and innuendo during the search to replace Tubby Smith is that the Golden Gophers basketball team is also awaiting news about who will coach them next. Damian Johnson, former Golden Gophers forward, was a redshirt freshman when Dan Monson was fired and Tubby Smith was hired. He kindly agreed to answer a few questions about what a coaching search is like...
Report: Minnesota offers $21 million to Shaka Smart
Oh let the unsubstantiated rumors begin. The Minnesota Golden Gophers want to hit a home run with the hiring of their next head basketball coach. Tubby Smith did an admirable job trying to resurrect a program that was in disarray, but it wasn’t good enough for the current Athletic Department. They are one of several teams that want to lure Shaka Smart away from VCU, and believe...
2013 NCAA Tournament Round of 32 Preview: Minnesota vs. Florida
The Minnesota Golden Gophers were a popular pick to win in the second round of the NCAA Tournament as a No. 11 seed, and they took care of business with a decisive 83-63 victory over No. 6 seed UCLA on Friday night. Andre Hollins led the way for the Gophers with 28 points (5-for-8 on three-pointers), nine rebounds [...]
GUS JOHNSON LOVES IT
Illinois beats Minnesota with a buzzer beater
Yes it's only the first round of the Big Ten Tournament, yes it's not March Madness... but still, how great is it to hear Gus Johnson call a buzzer beater in March once again? Brandon Paul hits this shot at the buzzer to send Illinois into the Big Ten quarterfinals and defeat Minnesota 51-49 and Gus into his trademark histrionics with a great call. ("WELCOME TO THE...
Hollins on Hollins: We know he can shoot
MINNEAPOLIS During Wednesday's loss to Nebraska, the Minnesota men's basketball team didn't get any scoring from senior Rodney Williams, junior Austin Hollins or sophomore Joe Coleman. The trio, normally among the Gophers' leaders on offense, was a combined 0-for-9 from the floor as Minnesota fell 53-51 on the road to the Cornhuskers.Hollins' scoreless night...
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Minnesota coach Tubby Smith danced in locker room after win over Wisconsin (Video)
Minnesota Golden Gophers men's basketball coach Tubby Smith celebrated Thursday's 58-53 victory over Big Ten rival Wisconsin by breaking out some MC Hammer-style moves while dancing to Ke$ha's "Die Young".
Not sure what Smith was more excited about: the big win, or the fact that it happened to be Valentine's Day. Either way, it certainly was a great...
Tubby Smith grooving after Gophers beat Badgers might be best thing ever (video)
Being a resident of the fine state of Minnesota, I have unfortunately witnessed up-close the Tubby Smith Era of Minnesota Golden Gophers basketball. Smith arrived with much fanfare, leading many Gophers fans to believe that the worst days for the program were behind it and that only great things were on the horizon. Sadly — and surprisingly — things have not gone as planned....
LOOK AT TUBBY GO
Gophers beat Badgers, steal victory dance
Minnesota coach Tubby Smith knew exactly what he was doing when he started dancing in the locker room following his team’s 58-53 win over Wisconsin on Valentine’s Day evening. Tubby had his staff crank up the music in the locker room to blast Ke$ha’s “Die Young,” he kept the cameras running, and then cut a rug. The dance was a not so subtle jab at Wisconsin who had their...
How good is Minnesota Basketball?
The Minnesota Golden Gophers are currently 12-1 this season and are tied with Illinois for the second best record in the Big Ten Conference.
They have proven that they are a good basketball team, but the real question is how good is Minnesota Basketball this season?
The Minnesota Golden Gophers are probably the most underrated team in the Big Ten. They are currently ranked 11th...
Video: Minnesota player pulls off 360-degree dunk
On Tuesday, Minnesota played host to North Dakota State in a little roundball action. Minnesota won the game, 70-57, and did so partly because of this 360-degree dunk by senior forward Rodney Williams Jr.Watch as Williams picks off a pass and then proceeds to take it all the way to the other end and finishes with an acrobatic flush. The landing didn't go so well, but who cares...
HEAVY ROTATION
Gophers' Rodney Williams with a 360 dunk
Minnesota's Rodney Williams scored a season-high 19 points, including this 360-degree dunk against ND State last night. No. 13 Minnesota beat North Dakota State, 70-57. **Follow us on... Full story at Bob's Blitz ~ http://www.bobsblitz.com
Fans Losing Patience for Tubby Smith
Fans Losing Patience for Tubby Smith
Last week, men’s basketball coach Tubby Smith was honored with his 100th win at Minnesota and first postseason tournament win since he first took the job five years ago. It’s a nice omen to his efforts at the Gophers, but it cannot conceal the fact that his basketball is underachieving and patience is running thin.
A recent Star Tribune...
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