- Al Nolen will undergo surgery to insert a pin in his broken foot. The bad luck continues for Tubby's Gophers. Losing Devoe Joseph hurt the team's scoring ability, and without Nolen the team will be thin at point guard.

- FBT has a solid overview of the Big Ten coaching hires at this link. A great read that puts the Kill hire in perspective.

- Gophers quarterback commit Max Shortell affirmed his loyalty to the Gophers, and dispelled rumors that he was considering a switch to Michigan.

- It is rumored that Wedley Estime has committed to the Gophers to play football. Here's a highlight video: