The internet was a buzz regarding potential coaching rumors to replace ousted Minnesota coach Tim Brewster. It appears the university has tempered those rumors and will name Northern Illinois’ Jerry Kill as the next head coach of the Golden Gophers on Monday. Kill, who is coming off of a 10-3 season and a 34-23 win over Minnesota back in September, had much success at Northern Illinois amassing a 23-16 record and 3 bowl appearance during his 3 seasons at...
The clock is ticking as 2010 is just around the corner and The Matador wants you to start the new year off right. As a New Year’s gift, we are picking the Iowa State Cyclones (+2.5) over the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the Insight Bowl. So place your bets early and make it rain as we ring in 2010! Good luck to everyone and have a HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Minnesota Golden Gopher goes nuts on a Saturday night. LB Gary Tinsley apparently decided to work on his “swing a wooden board routine” during a huge drunken brawl involving at least 15 -20 people. As a result, he was arrested Sunday morning by university police. The Startribune.com states Tinsley was cited for underage drinking and fleeing from police on foot after the huge fight in Dinkytown. The school did not issue a statement as to any disciplinary actions for Tinsley. But let’s hope the team...
