This from the “What more can go wrong?” department at the University of Minnesota, via the Star Tribune’s Myron Medcalf:
The Gophers’ worst fears were confirmed Sunday, when the team learned that starting point guard Al Nolen broke his right foot in Saturday’s win at Michigan.
During Monday’s Big Ten media teleconference, Tubby Smith said Nolen will have surgery Wednesday. The timetable for his return has not been determined. Smith said there’s no guarantee he will return this season.
“That’s a real blow to us,” Smith said.
Tubby has got that right. With Devoe Joseph transferring to Oregon, that leaves Chip Armelin and Maverick Ahanmisi running the point for the Gophers men’s basketball team.
Nolen – a senior – is as solid as they come. He’s considered a good manager and point man for the offense. He’s not flashy, but he’s just a solid, reliable player. Other than Trevor Mbakwe, he’s the toughest guy to replace on the team.
And for some Monday late morning links:
- Yahoo published it’s “Pressing Questions” for the Minnesota Twins. Justin Morneau is obviously a big topic.
- Also for you fantasy geeks out there, Yahoo has its fantasy baseball mock draft. Here’s rounds 6-8, which has links to the previous rounds.
- And finally, FanGraphs’ Paul Swydan has a two-part series on why he thinks baseball should go back to two divisions. It’s a good read. Here’s Part 1 and Part 2. It will never happen, but still worth reading.
