has been fired. He was the hockey boss there for 14 seasons. Won a natty in 2006, played in the title game in 2010.

Just 8-19-8 this season. Lost in the B1G Tournament to Penn State yesterday.

Today, Barry told him to pack his bags.

's former university VCU in the 1st round.

I had that picked correctly as I was pretty sure VCU would lick the Beavers handedly

Check out this link. There is a video of the movie trailer there. The movie deals with the NCAA and amatuer athletes, CTE and the long term affects from concussions. I've had the opportunity to view the entire movie. Very though provoking. There will be an screening in the Twin Cities area sometime in April. Not sure of the date yet.

https://m.facebook.com/NCAAdocumentary/

Caught some clips of him in the State on line.
My question is. He doesn't really look physically strong for the rigors of the B1G. I think he has marvelous court sense, but will he be ready to handle the physical part of it?

Head Coach: Gary Anderson ( 2nd year)
2015 record 2-10 ( 0-9 in PAC 12 play)
2016 Recruiting Class: #41 by Rivals ( Two 4 star recruits)
2015 Class: Red Shirted 24 freshmen
MINNESOTA RECRUIT: Robert Olson 6'5" 290# from Eden Prairie( Fr)
What to look for: The Beavers have a deep stable of RB's and WR's.
Key Player:Transfer QB Darrell Garretson from Utah State.
Defensive help: 6 early enrollees from the 2016 class.
Where they need to improve: Last in the conference in QB sacks.
Reason for hope: With a short roster they outscored the Ducks 35-21 in the second half in the last game of 2015.
Looking Ahead: Anderson is a proven winner although he indicated the situation is tougher than he expected. With a top shelf staff the trajectory is on the rise. The Beavers will move the chains this fall. With focus by Anderson on the defensive line this will be a much improved football team.

After everything going on here lately, the first time I read the RIP Nancy thread title I thought it was rip as in ripping. Am I the only one?

Minnesota's Hannah Brandt, Dani Cameranesi, and Lee Stecklein were honored as 2016 CCM Hockey Division I Women's Ice Hockey All-Americans and freshman Sarah Potomak was named the National Rookie of the Year at the 2016 NCAA Women's Frozen Four banquet Thursday night.

Potomak is the first Gopher to earn National Rookie of the Year honors since Cameranesi earned the award in 2014.

Drake Deluliis, a 6-6 tight end from North Carolina, received an offer from the Gophers on Tuesday. Deluliis is rated as a 2-star recruit, but has offers from Duke, South Carolina, Boston College and Wake Forest, so his rating could very well go higher.

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Drake Deluliis, a 6-6 tight end from North Carolina, received an offer from the Gophers on Tuesday. Deluliis is rated as a 2-star recruit, but has offers from Duke, South Carolina, Boston College and Wake Forest, so his rating could very well go higher.


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a thing of the past? Site is going down fast.

Don't know if it's been officially confirmed, but I believe Lincoln is officially done playing football.

Minnesota has offered 2017 DE Olalere Oladipo, a three star recruit out of Huntley, IL.

Oladipo has an offer from Illinois, as well as Indiana and Illinois State.

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High School teammate doing big things. Future Gopher Coach?

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Is there a better guard in the state in this class?

Over UW- Milwaukee. Banham with 48 points.
Catlie Wagner had a rough night going 3-19 from the floor and just 10 points.....

Minnesota has offered 2017 DE Olalere Oladipo, a three star recruit out of Huntley, IL.

Oladipo has an offer from Illinois, as well as Indiana and Illinois State.

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You little leprechaun you!

By this time last year Caughlin and Barber had already committed. Are we close to getting the first 2017?

Minnesota freshman Eric Schierhorn has been named the 2016 Big Ten Goaltender of the Year, along with being named a First Team All-Big Ten honoree and a Big Ten All-Rookie Team.

Minnesota also added three Second Team All-Big Ten honorees in Justin Kloos, Hudson Fasching and Michael Brodzinski while Jake Bischoff was named All-Big Ten Honorable Mention and Minnesota’s Sportsmanship Award winner.

I doubt Reid would transfer, but on the off chance he did, I think you absolutely have to take him. Reid would have to sit a year, but he would have at least 2 years remaining. Reid would also have a chance at a 6th year of eligibility down the road since he only played 8 games this season.

What's the latest into the year before we picked up our first football commitment? Have we gone into the spring game with no commitments before? It seemed we always picked up a OL or two before the spring game rolled around.

endorsed a candidate for president?

I mean, he's entitled to his beliefs but it seems like a strange move from a PR perspective.

Especially considering it's a guy like John Kasich, who recently voted to defund planned parenthood.

Seems like a possible source of negative recruiting:

'Urban Meyer doesn't want you to be able to get an anonymous STD check, and he doesn't want your sisters, mothers, or lovers to have access to health care. Why would you wanna play for a guy trying to deny healthcare to average people?'

I'm not trying to start a big flame war. Just pointing out the inherent risk of a high profile coach endorsing anybody.

Anyone care to catch me up?

Looks like all hell broke loose on something

I think the Big Ten has a couple teams that will do well in the tourney and the rest, so-so.

Here are my thoughts:

Michigan State did not play all that well in the 2nd half against Purdue but their best basketball is still ahead of them, I think.. I like their draw, especially heading back to Chicago. I think they will make a serious run. On the other side of their bracket, I feel Virginia is a bit overrated but they play really good defense.. I still think Virginia's last couple years were better teams and would not surprise me to see Purdue come out of the other side of the bracket. Back to Michigan State, Denzel Valentine and their shooting guards have played well.. Matt Costello has developed nicely and Davis is going to be a stud. At least to the Elite 8. Seton Hall is a team to be wary of for them as they play well as a team

Purdue is a tough team to match up against with their back-to-the basket old school bigs.. They alter things on defense, as well. If they can get a strong start, that is key.. I honestly think they can beat Virginia on their half of the draw as I don't think the Cavaliers can score enough points to beat everyone in their region. Purdue gets to the second weekend at least.

Indiana.. Looking forward to the matchup with Kentucky... With Indiana, everything is about hitting early shots and consistency in defense.. They start strong and they can beat anyone with that shooting.. They can look as bad as they are good... I say to the Sweet 16.

Iowa......Another McCaffrey dud on the way... Don't know if they escape their first weekend

Wisconsin.. Never know about that team.. Depends how Koenig and Hayes play, of course. Gard is a good preparation coach so I am up in the air on this one.

Michigan - Got to hit the 3 ball early and often, in their play-in game and all others.. Don't think they will have the horses to go real far but you never know with a team that can shoot the 3's. Don't think they will get to the second weekend.

Maryland.... Everything is about guard play, especially with Trimble and consistency of Jon Layman, up front. Robert Carter is underrated.. Diamond Stone is very good as a freshman.. Trimble can carry the team as can Sulaimon.. Can they put it all together, is the question.. Might get knocked out early but I can see them squeaking into the second weekend.

This game is annoying me, so why not start the thread?

I vote Motzko.