Tag Archives: gophers

What can the NIT do for you?

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Hayden Goethe

If you opted to read beyond the headline of this post, chances are you are more a Gophers fan than just a casual sports fan. But if you are the latter, keep hanging with me for a second. Tell me if … Continue reading →

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Minnesota pays for not following Pittsburgh stadium model

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Hayden Goethe

The Minnesota Vikings took another big step this week to getting a stadium of their own when team officials agreed to a deal with city and state officials. However, history may judge that the biggest decision during Minnesota’s recent stadium … Continue reading →

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Gophers basketball team still has plenty to prove

Posted on November 26, 2011 by Hayden Goethe

A Thanksgiving work shift and a complete lack of desire to go Black Friday shopping meant only one thing: I watched a whole lot of sports these past couple of days. For the first time this season, I got a … Continue reading →

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Nothing short of a Big Ten title will do for Gophers

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Hayden Goethe

After hearing so much about the recent struggles of the University of Minnesota men’s basketball team, I had to watch the Gophers for myself yesterday. I should start by saying sorry about not blogging much recently. The first few weeks … Continue reading →

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Gophers guard Nolen could miss rest of season

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Hayden Goethe

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 … Continue reading →

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Devoe Joseph to leave Minnesota men’s basketball team

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Hayden Goethe

Just a year ago, Devoe Joseph looked like the best player on the University of Minnesota men’s basketball team. And here we are on Tuesday, and Joseph has decided to leave the program. That’s according to a report by the … Continue reading →

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Football outside? You know you love it!

Posted on December 15, 2010 by Hayden Goethe

I have to admit that it just seems right that the Minnesota Vikings will honor their 50th anniversary team with a setting more like the one most of the players in franchise history played in. Of course, that’s ignoring the fact … Continue reading →

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Gophers depth to be tested, plus NFL picks

Posted on November 27, 2010 by Hayden Goethe

The University of Minnesota men’s basketball team will have its depth tested at one key position for the forseeable future. Point guard Al Nolen will miss the next couple of weeks and maybe more with a foot injury. The 15th-ranked … Continue reading →

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Gophers are good. Vikings are not.

Posted on November 22, 2010 by Hayden Goethe

Yesterday, I encouraged Minnesota Vikings fans on Facebook to turn their attention to the University of Minnesota men’s basketball team. Now, I ask GSB (Goethe Sports Blog) Nation to do the same. What do you want first? Good news or … Continue reading →

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Gophers win over No. 8 Tar Heels impressive on the surface

Posted on November 20, 2010 by Hayden Goethe

I had to work last night - ’tis the season – but went home afterwards and watched the Minnesota-North Carolina men’s basketball game that I recorded. Working in sports can be great. The one thing that’s tough from a sports fan … Continue reading →

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