‘The criticism naturally comes with the territory of coaching in college or professional sports.’
Gophers
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Diversity makes gains in hockey
‘I feel hockey’s diversity is growing every day. Having players like us Black people can look up to.’
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Whalen steps down as Minnesota women’s basketball coach
Since Whalen’s announcement, several names already have been floated out by some local media as possible successors—all thus far have been White.
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Twins in Florida
The Minnesota Twins are now in Florida for spring training.
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McKenzie comes home to help Illini defeat Gophers
University of Illinois basketball player Adalia McKenzie seemed right at home as her team faced the University of Minnesota recently.
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Gophers fall to Badgers in Madison
The Gophers, now 1-4, hope to get their second conference win when they host Rutgers Thursday, Jan. 12 at Williams Arena.
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Californian adapts to Minnesota winter, college hoops
This Gopher 100 column features freshman Jaden Henley.
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Instate freshmen bond as teammates, roomies
Amaya Battle at first glance seemingly has the best of worlds as a first-year college student: close to home and family, among other things.
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The Week in Review: Former prep stars shine in collegiate victories
This past week was busy as prep stars contributed to victories for the University of Minnesota men’s and women’s basketball teams.
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New ‘Dinkytown Marketplace’ helps Gopher athletes ‘monetize’ themselves
‘The venture is dedicated to creating opportunities for Gopher players to connect with local fans, donors and businesses.’
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Black-on-Black coach matchups ‘definitely special’
The first-ever HBCU men’s basketball trifecta at Williams Arena started Dec. 14 when Minnesota hosts Arkansas-Pine Bluff.
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Black coaches happy to be where they are
‘We understand the assignment and the responsibility.’
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Video highlights: Hawkeyes defeat Gophers 13-10
PJ Fleck is still looking for his first win against Iowa since becoming the Gopher’s head coach.
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Top-ranked volleyball blocker has untapped potential
This week’s Gopher 100 series features freshman volleyball player Carter Booth.
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New Auggies coach finds the job ‘eye-opening’
‘We are seeing a lot more diversity in high school volleyball.’
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Memories of Clyde
‘I think about how much he prepared me for life.’
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Helping his sister launched new Gopher coach’s career
‘I’m gonna coach. I’m going to recruit. I’m going to coach on the floor. I’m going to coach you hard.’
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Gophers football coach learned patience from autistic son
As passionate as he is about his coaching, Brick is equally as passionate about raising awareness for autism and his Brick Road to Success foundation.
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Glimpse of a rarity—a Black Gopher fan
Contrary to some people’s belief, Blacks do like Gopher football.