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Gophers Come Back To Win In Overtime

The Minnesota Gophers started their first game in Syracuse hoping to get a good start to a great season. They began the game with Syracuse fumbling the first possession at their own 16 yard-line with the ball ending up with the Gophers...

Written by dave smith about 2 months ago 271 reads 0 comments
Report: Chicago Cubs More Open To Deal Rich Harden to Twins Off Waivers

Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi report in an article that the cubs are more open to moving pitcher Rich Harden. As a Twins fan, I find this exciting and a huge upgrade to what we have right now...

Written by dave smith about 2 months ago 304 reads 5 comments
Is Lopsided Ricky Rubio-Rudy Gay Deal a Rumor or Really on the Horizon?

Earlier today I was checking on the latest on Rubio. I happened to find a questionable trade rumor involving Ricky Rubio and Rudy Gay reported by Dime Magazine. Here's the quote: "Citing the St...

Written by dave smith about 3 months ago 873 reads 41 comments
Adam Weber Will Lead the Gophers Through the Tough Big Ten Schedule

Looking into this year's college football season, there are two players the whole nation should be watching: Eric Decker and Adam Weber. As a quarterback-receiver tandem, there are many reasons why they will be top in the nation...

Written by dave smith about 3 months ago 230 reads 15 comments
Farewell Kenechi Udeze, You Will Always Be In Our Hearts

Here's an article that I dedicate to the 26-year-old Kenechi Udeze. Kenechi fought to make his journy back to the NFL, but the battle against leukemia kept it short. He's a tough man that deserves everyone's love and prayers...

Written by dave smith about 4 months ago 124 reads 1 comments
Lawrence Westbrook Will Be The Man That Will Lead The Gophers

Going into the season, the Gophers are going to need a leader that will take over the game. They need a guy that will make you're last second shot. Looking at last season, I think Lawrence Westbrook is that guy...

Written by dave smith about 4 months ago 362 reads 34 comments
The Non Stop History Of The Brett Favre Saga [Humor]

I read an article from Norman Chad about the on going Brett Favre saga. I found it quite humorous, and I think you will to. It's about how reporters and Favre won't give up. The news keeps coming and coming...

Written by dave smith about 4 months ago 374 reads 16 comments
Five Things I Would Do If I Were Twins General Manager Bill Smith

Right now I think Bill Smith's grade as Twins General Manager is a C-. He just hasn't done anything to impress Twins fans. Now, going into the outdoor ballpark, the Twins are looking to double their salary...

Written by dave smith about 4 months ago 149 reads 7 comments
A Fun Way To Spice Up the NHL

Every time I turn on the TV and watch the NHL, there is no doubt that a shootout tops everything there is to see on a sports program...

Written by dave smith about 4 months ago 488 reads 31 comments
Five Ways to Improve the NBA

It's clear that the NBA has teams that appear in the lottery virtually every year. For those teams fans it's very frustrating. You have to sit through a whole year with players that don't even try...

Written by dave smith about 4 months ago 489 reads 79 comments
What The Twins Should Do If They Want to Contend

We have just ended a frustrating Yankee series coming up short after two games. So now all Twins fans are frustrated...

Written by dave smith about 4 months ago 174 reads 16 comments
The Five Toughest Matchups on the Minnesota Gophers' Schedule

Going into the 09-10 season, I am going to go through the top 5 toughest teams the Gophers are going up against and what they need to do against their opponents to succeed and take victory...

Written by dave smith about 4 months ago 165 reads 2 comments
Why Brad Childress Could Prevent the Minnesota Vikings from Contending

Going into the season the Vikes are looked upon as a Super Bowl contending team. They have a monster defense and an unstoppable offense. Everyone thinks now they have all the pieces in place...

Written by dave smith about 4 months ago 531 reads 8 comments
Why Players Shouldn't Be Allowed To Be In The NBA Until Graduating From College

Every year, the NBA drafts have a ton of freshman and once in a while a high school player taken in the draft. Well people think it's a good way to bring fans in for the NBA to make money...

Written by dave smith about 4 months ago 93 reads 25 comments
Why Favre Would Make an Impact on The Vikings

People are all talking about how Favre is not going to do anything for the Vikes. They make up excuses, such as his arm will fall off or he's too old. Well I'm here to disagree. Why? Because I know he's not going to do as bad as people say he will...

Written by dave smith about 5 months ago 259 reads 5 comments
What To Expect From The Gophers This Year

We are approaching the 2009 season wanting to know what to expect? Well, I could assure you Gopher fans, that with a new stadium, new players, and new coaches, we are definitely going to see something different...

Written by dave smith about 5 months ago 119 reads 1 comments
Why Can't NFL Coaches Be Creative with Plays?

Every time you turn on the TV and watch the NFL, you never see anything creative that makes your eyes glisten in excitement. You see every coach in the league run the same plays every year...

Written by dave smith about 5 months ago 18 reads 4 comments

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dave smith Article Archive

Gophers Come Back To Win In Overtime

Report: Chicago Cubs More Open To Deal Rich Harden to Twins Off Waivers

Is Lopsided Ricky Rubio-Rudy Gay Deal a Rumor or Really on the Horizon?

Adam Weber Will Lead the Gophers Through the Tough Big Ten Schedule

Farewell Kenechi Udeze, You Will Always Be In Our Hearts

Lawrence Westbrook Will Be The Man That Will Lead The Gophers

The Non Stop History Of The Brett Favre Saga [Humor]

Five Things I Would Do If I Were Twins General Manager Bill Smith

A Fun Way To Spice Up the NHL

Five Ways to Improve the NBA

What The Twins Should Do If They Want to Contend

The Five Toughest Matchups on the Minnesota Gophers' Schedule

Why Brad Childress Could Prevent the Minnesota Vikings from Contending

Why Players Shouldn't Be Allowed To Be In The NBA Until Graduating From College

Why Favre Would Make an Impact on The Vikings

What To Expect From The Gophers This Year

Why Can't NFL Coaches Be Creative with Plays?

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