Comments on: 2011-12 ITH Season Preview: Minnesota Golden Gophers

By: IU_Fan_99

IU_Fan_99 — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 20:46:00 +0000

uh oh… from ESPN…

“We have been working with Eli Holman for some time to assist him in addressing his personal matters. At this time, we feel it is in Eli’s best interest to step away from basketball to allow him to concentrate on these matters. He has been excused from all team-related activity for an indefinite period while actively addressing these issues. We continue to support Eli during this time and we are asking everyone’s cooperation in respecting his privacy.”

By: iubase

iubase — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 17:02:00 +0000

A good litmus test for CTC

By: 11th and Done (Dunn)

11th and Done (Dunn) — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 16:56:00 +0000

The real reason for the collapse is still my wallpaper. The “Pritch-slap”, it demoralized the Gophers so badly that the players felt like they had no purpose in life.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 14:47:00 +0000

In reply to Anonymous.

Well, at least we know we will be coming off of a win when we go up there (the North Carolina Central game is right before @ Minn). Mbakwe is a beast, but at least he is not a jump shooter. If we keep him from getting offensive rebounds, and put backs, that takes half his game away. This will be another huge example of why we need Derek Elston to be healthy, you need a 3 man rotation at least, to go against this front court. They are really guard deficient though. Hulls, Oladipo, and Sheehey need to dominate this matchup, and I think we can win both in the series this year…………

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 12:46:00 +0000

This is one Big 10 team that we must handle head to head this season. And finishing ahead of Minnesota in the standings will be a must to make the tourney. Keeping our frontcourt out of foul trouble to contend with Sampson and Mbakwe will be crucial. If I recall we struggled with this against them on the road last year and still almost pulled out a win. I believe this is one of the opponents where having Zeller will be a huge factor and where they will have to prove they are the better team to be successful.