Plenty of goings on for the Big Ten’s northernmost member these days, and it’s high time we caught up on it. SKI-U-MAH! First and foremost, University President Eric Kaler’s search for a new AD has begun (if it hadn’t already behind the scenes), and he’s hired a search committee and assembled a 21-person advisory committee.  Parker Executive Search will also be retained […]

A few notables to share from Golden Gopherland this week: Gopher Hoops:   - Minnesota went on the road this week and lost to Draymond Green and his merry band of Spartans.  Despite what the lower score would indicate, the game was frequently up-tempo, and the Gophers hung around in striking distance most of the way.  The […]

A few highlights and quick hitters to share from Golden Gopher Land this week, so let’s get to it: Gopher Hoops: Tubby has the team on a 2-game winning streak.  Big deal you say? It is when you started out 0-4, with several very close losses.  At least one person is not happy with Tubby though, for his […]

The two prime winter sports at the University of Minnesota are in full swing.  Gopher hoops is circling the drain, while the hockey team has been solid, if not excellent at times. But both are now entering critical, but different junctures in their respective seasons. Men’s basketball seemingly pulled themselves off the mat after the gut punch that […]