Leading up to the 2009 NIT Season Tip Off on November 16th, Pickin’ Splinters will be counting down the top 25 of the college hardwood nation. By Paul Gotham '08 - '09 Results: 22-11 (9 - 9 Big Ten) Lost first round NCAA tournament to Texas, 76-62. Coach: Tubby Smith 42 - 25 - 2 years at Minnesota. 407 - 159 -17 seasons overall. Key returners: Ralph Sampson III … [Read more...] about College Hoops Countdown | #23t Minnesota
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Performance Of The Week 9/14-9/20
Some records are made to be broken. Others are meant to be tied. At least that was the case yesterday at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Jahvid Best led the Calfornia Golden Bears to a road victory over the Minnesota Gophers, 35-21. Best's effort earns my POTW. Best rushed for 131 yards on 26 carries - an average of 5 yards per carry. But that doesn't earn the … [Read more...] about Performance Of The Week 9/14-9/20