University of Minnesota Athletics
Gopher Athletics: Week in Review (Jan. 2-9)
1/9/2021 6:04:00 AM | Athletics
NYTimes.com: Former Men's Tennis player Juan Pablo Ramirez has a byline in the New York Times after writing about his experience in the Colombia Emerald Mines.
GopherSports.com: Four Gophers remain alive in the 2021 NFL Playoffs. Tampa Bay's Antoine Winfield Jr., and Tyler Johnson advanced following a win at Washington. Damien Wilson (Kansas City) and Kamal Martin (Green Bay) have first-round byes.
GopherSports.com: A trio of Gophers - Brock Faber, Ryan Johnson and Jackson LaCombe – helped lead Team USA to gold at the World Juniors following a 2-0 upset of host Canada.
GopherSports.com: The trio joined Frank Mazzocco to talk about the experience in Canada.
@GopherWGolf: On her final day on Monday, current Gophers shared their messages of thanks for Coach Redman.
GopherSports.com: Get a season preview as Women's Indoor Track & Field opens its season this weekend.
GopherSports.com: The Gopher Men's Track & Field program begins its 2021 campaign this weekend in Iowa.
GopherSports.com: The seven Track & Field captains shared what they are most looking forward to this season.
GopherSports.com: Fox Sports North announced the addition of 10 Men's Hockey games to its live schedule. Those without access, can watch via a subscription with BTN Plus.
@GopherHockey: Two-time All-American Mike Crowley joined the Gopher Radio Network to talk about 100 seasons of Gopher Hockey.
FloHockey.com: Goaltender Lauren Bench is off to a strong start with Women's Hockey following a transfer from Bemidji State.
GopherSports.com: Seven Women's Hockey alums are part of the PWHPA All-Star team which will compete this month in Tampa, Fla.
GopherSports.com: Women's Gymnastics will open its season at Maturi Pavilion on Saturday, January 16 against Iowa. The team will host four meets in 2021.
GopherSports.com: Men's Gymnastics will kick off its 2021 season on January 30 against Iowa at Maturi Pavilion.
WCCORadio.com: Mark Coyle joined WCCO's Dave Lee on Tuesday to give an update on Gopher Athletics.
GopherSports.com: Liam Robbins was named the Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week as announced by the U.S. Basketball Writers Association.
GopherSports.com: Catch a replay of the latest Gopher Basketball Weekly with Richard Pitino.
GopherSports.com: Get to know Men's Basketball grad transfer Brandon Johnson.
GopherSports.com: Gopher point guard Marcus Carr was named to the John R. Wooden Award Midseason Top 25 Watch List.
GopherSports.com: Former Gopher punter Peter Mortell is this week's guest on the Golden Gopher Podcast.
GopherSports.com: Led by Mohamed Ibrahim, five Gophers were named to Phil Steele's All-Big Ten teams.
GopherSports.com: Antoine Winfield Jr., was named to Pro Football Focus' 2020 NFL All-Rookie Team.
GopherSports.com: Twenty-four Gopher alumni are headed to NHL training camps. The season begins on January 13.
GopherSports.com: Former Gopher and current Nashville Predator assistant coach Todd Richards was a recent guest on the Golden Gopher Podcast.
GopherSports.com: With its season set to begin January 23, Volleyball will enter the season ranked No. 7 in the AVCA preseason poll.
KSTP.com: Coach McCutcheon gave an early season preview with KSTP.
WCCORadio.com: Coach Whalen joined WCCO's Cory Hepola to talk about the win at Wisconsin and the upcoming week.
GopherSports.com: True freshman Andrew Sparks had a spectacular Gopher debut, but the No. 13 Wrestlers dropped it season opener at #5 Nebraska.
GopherSports.com: Gable Steveson previewed the 2021 Wrestling season.
GopherSports.com: Get to know new Gopher grappler Michael Blockhus, an honorable mention All-American transfer from Northern Iowa.
@NFL: Rodney Smith scored his first career NFL touchdown for the Carolina Panthers.
Umn.edu: Distance runner Alec Basten is preparing for his final season as he looks ahead to gaining his masters degree.
GopherSports.com: Softball posted a Q&A with new grad transfer Megan Dray.
GopherSports.com: Baseball's "Rounding the Bases" feature continues with Arden Hills freshman Brett Bateman.
WCCORadio.com: WCCO's Mike Max caught up with Men's Basketball alum Blake Hoffarber.
WCCORadio.com: Catch up with former Gopher administrator (2006-09) and current Big Sky Commissioner Tom Wistrcill. He joined Mike Max on WCCO on Tuesday night.
@GopherSports: Take a look back at the top images from 2020.
@Canucks: Former Gopher Nate Schmidt was mic'd up for a recent practice with his new team, the Vancouver Canucks.
GopherSports.com: Four Gophers remain alive in the 2021 NFL Playoffs. Tampa Bay's Antoine Winfield Jr., and Tyler Johnson advanced following a win at Washington. Damien Wilson (Kansas City) and Kamal Martin (Green Bay) have first-round byes.
GopherSports.com: A trio of Gophers - Brock Faber, Ryan Johnson and Jackson LaCombe – helped lead Team USA to gold at the World Juniors following a 2-0 upset of host Canada.
GopherSports.com: The trio joined Frank Mazzocco to talk about the experience in Canada.
@GopherWGolf: On her final day on Monday, current Gophers shared their messages of thanks for Coach Redman.
GopherSports.com: Get a season preview as Women's Indoor Track & Field opens its season this weekend.
GopherSports.com: The Gopher Men's Track & Field program begins its 2021 campaign this weekend in Iowa.
GopherSports.com: The seven Track & Field captains shared what they are most looking forward to this season.
GopherSports.com: Fox Sports North announced the addition of 10 Men's Hockey games to its live schedule. Those without access, can watch via a subscription with BTN Plus.
@GopherHockey: Two-time All-American Mike Crowley joined the Gopher Radio Network to talk about 100 seasons of Gopher Hockey.
FloHockey.com: Goaltender Lauren Bench is off to a strong start with Women's Hockey following a transfer from Bemidji State.
GopherSports.com: Seven Women's Hockey alums are part of the PWHPA All-Star team which will compete this month in Tampa, Fla.
GopherSports.com: Women's Gymnastics will open its season at Maturi Pavilion on Saturday, January 16 against Iowa. The team will host four meets in 2021.
GopherSports.com: Men's Gymnastics will kick off its 2021 season on January 30 against Iowa at Maturi Pavilion.
WCCORadio.com: Mark Coyle joined WCCO's Dave Lee on Tuesday to give an update on Gopher Athletics.
GopherSports.com: Liam Robbins was named the Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week as announced by the U.S. Basketball Writers Association.
GopherSports.com: Catch a replay of the latest Gopher Basketball Weekly with Richard Pitino.
GopherSports.com: Get to know Men's Basketball grad transfer Brandon Johnson.
GopherSports.com: Gopher point guard Marcus Carr was named to the John R. Wooden Award Midseason Top 25 Watch List.
GopherSports.com: Former Gopher punter Peter Mortell is this week's guest on the Golden Gopher Podcast.
GopherSports.com: Led by Mohamed Ibrahim, five Gophers were named to Phil Steele's All-Big Ten teams.
GopherSports.com: Antoine Winfield Jr., was named to Pro Football Focus' 2020 NFL All-Rookie Team.
GopherSports.com: Twenty-four Gopher alumni are headed to NHL training camps. The season begins on January 13.
GopherSports.com: Former Gopher and current Nashville Predator assistant coach Todd Richards was a recent guest on the Golden Gopher Podcast.
GopherSports.com: With its season set to begin January 23, Volleyball will enter the season ranked No. 7 in the AVCA preseason poll.
KSTP.com: Coach McCutcheon gave an early season preview with KSTP.
WCCORadio.com: Coach Whalen joined WCCO's Cory Hepola to talk about the win at Wisconsin and the upcoming week.
GopherSports.com: True freshman Andrew Sparks had a spectacular Gopher debut, but the No. 13 Wrestlers dropped it season opener at #5 Nebraska.
GopherSports.com: Gable Steveson previewed the 2021 Wrestling season.
GopherSports.com: Get to know new Gopher grappler Michael Blockhus, an honorable mention All-American transfer from Northern Iowa.
@NFL: Rodney Smith scored his first career NFL touchdown for the Carolina Panthers.
Umn.edu: Distance runner Alec Basten is preparing for his final season as he looks ahead to gaining his masters degree.
GopherSports.com: Softball posted a Q&A with new grad transfer Megan Dray.
GopherSports.com: Baseball's "Rounding the Bases" feature continues with Arden Hills freshman Brett Bateman.
WCCORadio.com: WCCO's Mike Max caught up with Men's Basketball alum Blake Hoffarber.
WCCORadio.com: Catch up with former Gopher administrator (2006-09) and current Big Sky Commissioner Tom Wistrcill. He joined Mike Max on WCCO on Tuesday night.
@GopherSports: Take a look back at the top images from 2020.
@Canucks: Former Gopher Nate Schmidt was mic'd up for a recent practice with his new team, the Vancouver Canucks.
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