Big Ten Preview: Minnesota Golden Gophers

Can Jerry Kill get the Gophers a fourth straight bowl appearance?
Read moreCan Jerry Kill get the Gophers a fourth straight bowl appearance?
Read moreIt’s awards season, and the WNUR Sports staff is getting in on the act. 19 staffers voted for Northwestern’s offensive, defensive, and breakout players of the year, as well as Big Ten player and coach of the year. Results are below, along with comments from voters defending their selections. Offensive player of the year: Justin Jackson Voting Totals: Jackson 18,
Read moreWNUR’s Nick Scoliard breaks down the Gophers’ positions and explains how Northwestern can capitalize against them. Northwestern is coming off one of their worst performances in recent memory, losing 35-6 to the Wisconsin Badgers last Saturday. The ‘Cats have to make a quick turnaround, facing the Minnesota Golden Gophers on Saturday. The Golden Gophers are coming off a bye, but
Read moreFormer WNUR Sports Director Jim Sannes (@JimSannes) previews the Minnesota Golden Gophers as part of our summer Big Ten Preview series. To check out our previous previews, click: Illinois | Purdue | Michigan | Indiana | Nebraska When I think of the Minnesota Golden Gophers, three things come to mind: 1) Jerry Kill could easily step in for Goldy Gopher
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