BleedGopher
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per Pat:
The issue for the Gophers is their major men’s programs are becoming second-class citizens more than ever.
When have football, men’s basketball and men’s hockey been more overwhelmed for attention by their pro counterparts as right now? Consider:
HOCKEY. Here’s the bottom line on interest levels in St. Paul’s NHL team and what used to be the university’s “Pride on Ice”:
The Wild’s disappointing play was greeted with weeks of public angst. The Gophers’ failure to make the NCAA tournament drew yawns.
http://www.startribune.com/pro-teams-lapping-gophers-in-fan-interest/377703491/
Go Gophers!!
The issue for the Gophers is their major men’s programs are becoming second-class citizens more than ever.
When have football, men’s basketball and men’s hockey been more overwhelmed for attention by their pro counterparts as right now? Consider:
HOCKEY. Here’s the bottom line on interest levels in St. Paul’s NHL team and what used to be the university’s “Pride on Ice”:
The Wild’s disappointing play was greeted with weeks of public angst. The Gophers’ failure to make the NCAA tournament drew yawns.
http://www.startribune.com/pro-teams-lapping-gophers-in-fan-interest/377703491/
Go Gophers!!