This year's Gophers hoops teams seems to believe that they can hang with anyone. I really believe that this, more than anything else, is what will allow them to force their way into the national conversation. Their strengths (rebounding and defense) are supported by the stats, but their toughness and belief in themselves is seemingly endless. I think they get it done tonight against a very tough Michigan team. Any thoughts?

Gophers turning into one of the elite teams in the country. An impressive road win at Champagne was exactly what this team needed before playing IU and hosting UM.

Very interesting. Tommy Tubberville is pulling a Bert and abandoning his team in its moment of need for a possibly less-desirable job. How will this affect our bowl match-up? It seems like it has to help us...

Jason Kirk talks athletes in Costume and votes Goldy #1

I missed this, so perhaps others did as well. Looks like the Gophers landed a 3-star WR from the state of Florida. He has offers from a bevy of MAC schools as well as Purdue, Cincinnati, and Iowa State. Apparently, he decommitted from Cincinnati earlier in the year. The guy isn't big, at 5'10" and 175 lbs. At that size, I wouldn't be surprised if he is converted to CB

$10 Football and hockey, $5 basketball

We aren't the only BCS team not willing to play another BCS team.

The Axe Game should be a good battle this year. But, the Gophers hesitancy to name a starter (even though the decision might be made for them) and stick with that guy, could prove to be problematic. But, the Gophs are not alone. The Badgers have had their own problems. Unfortunately, the Badgers may have found their guy - if the play-calling expands. That could be the difference.

For hockey and football this weekend until 5pm!