Brent's Big Blog's Blog on the Big Ten Network lists what he feels are the top 5 Minnesota stories from the 2008-09 year. Some interesting ideas, but I'm curious what you all think? His list is pretty good and you can find it here, but this would be my top 5 Gopher stories of 2008-09.
- The basketball team returning to NCAA Tournament and beating Louisville along the way
- The baseball team reversing their worst season in decades, missing a Big Ten Championship by a 1/2 game and finishing 2nd in their NCAA Tournament Regional.
- The football team finishing with a five game losing streak after a 7-1 finish.
- Hassan Mead dominating the Big Ten in any long distance race. Leading a strong Men's track team to the Indoor and Outdoor Big Ten titles.
- MarQuies Gray! His inability to get admitted followed by his spring game splash.
Please give us your top 5 Gopher stories of the year.
- Sid Hartman assures us that regardless of how high Eric Decker is drafted on Tuesday, he has promised Tim Brewster he will be playing football this fall.
- You will have a chance to purchase a portion of the Williams Arena floor. Details will be coming.
- Cal RB, Jahvid Best will be the focus of the Gopher defense come September. Here is some video and Dr. Saturday's thoughts on the Cal season.