rushmore88

I for one think this is a serious issue. Crap like this should not be allowed to happen. Lots of people over at GPL can find reasons to defend the hockey team no matter what new evidence surfaces... that ain't cool. I can understand people turning their heads when the first story about underage players broke, but when you're talking about high school kids getting priviledges because they are potential recruits, there are no excuses. As a student, I understand that the hockey players are a vital part of the success of our university. Men's hockey, along with football and men's b-ball, are the only 3 sports that turn a positive profit every year, thus raking in millions of dollars to help our school function. These guys already have so many priviledges: playing in a historic hockey program, free education, meals, etc., the last thing they need is friggin' free drinks at the bar. I'm sure this kind of stuff happens at a lot of schools (unfortunately), and it probably happens with other sports at the U of M, but that's besides the point. I would not be surprised if we ended up getting in trouble for it. And you know what? We very well may deserve it.

I figured someone would point that out. I put that in my sig line because it's a cheer we do at the Gopher games, one that although it sounds bad, is actually a big joke. I mean, we do have Vikings in this state. What do you expect?

Unfortunately, when the snow starts to melt and the playoff season is underway, it's probably not going to be a very long jump down to the river... so, if you guys are jumpin', you better get started soon!

Well, I just wanted to state I felt it was wrong, that's all... And we complain about our own players a ton as well too... the ol' "BENCH HARRINGTON!" thread sees a lot of action virtually every weekend....

Hi. I'm a Gopher fan who regularly posts on Gopher Puck Live and frequents SiouxSports to keep updated on your squad. I feel a little silly making my first post right after the big series this past weekend, but I was really appalled by the above statement and felt I had to do something about it. I know you guys refer to us as the "Goofers" and have cute nicknames for all our players (just like we do for you guys), but has it really gotten than uncivil that you guys feel the need to use homophobic slander to mock us? That is really, really childish you guys, and quite frankly I'm disappointed you let this crap go here. Seriously, we may back different teams, but this is taking it too far... now, I could say something mean about your school's mascot, but I'm going to let it go. Just clean it up, you're embarassing yourselves. Thanks very much. On a hockey related note, Kessel did not have a very productive weekend. Players like Potulny, Irmen, and Stoa really carried the load for us the majority of the weekend. However, I can assure you he is going to turn out to be one amazing player. As Slap Shot noted, he's first on the team in assists, second in goals and points, and has really had a tremendous start to his freshman year. He moves the puck very well, is unselfish, makes great decisions on the ice, and is amazingly quick. Sure, he doesn't take the body, so he is not the most complete hockey player... but you guys are ripping on him for things you are defending Toewes on, and Kessel's production is far superior to this point this year. Just trying to enlighten you guys a little bit... As for the series, what a great weekend of college hockey. You could tell the Sioux weren't always on their game (I'd like to think that's because the Gophs skated well, played smart, and were aggresive and physical), but nonetheless, both teams have a lot of raw talent and have the potential to be good for many years to come. I honestly can't decide which rivalry I enjoy more, the Badgers or the Sioux. You guys have been much more competetive year in and year out for as long as I can remember, and we all built up some resentment towards you during the great championship runs you made with Blais, so I might give the Sioux the edge in the rivarly matchup. I look forward to every weekend we play one another, and I can't wait until we meet again at Mariucci in January. Thanks for listening.