Golden Nugz - 01.17.13 - Positivity Thursday

Yesterday we delved into fandome and had some fun at others expense. With a huge hockey series coming up with hated hockey rivals and the news that AJ Barker was busted for pot, why not have some fun with it? GoAUpher's hockey-hate piece made for some interesting Google Search words landing people at The Daily Gopher.

You can't make it up.

• Perhaps you have heard about some controversy surrounding Manti Teo? One Foot Down if nailing the coverage of it, check them out.
• Gopher basketball plays a relatively big game tonight. OK, maybe just the biggest home game since the 1996-97 season.
• Marcus takes a look at why the Gophers, who have scored 50+ second half points in three straight games, is so different in the 2nd half.
• The Star Tribune says this a battle of guards.
• UMHoops.com looks at how Michigan rarely utilizes their post players. 1.8% of all possessions run through the post. More on that later today.
• ESPN breaks down some numbers on tonight's match-up.
• Finally, check out the SBN produced video on the bizarre Teo situation.