kvinbe Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 In this article, Bruce Brothers offers up a little bit of everything. It would have been more accurate if he had labeled the article, "Gopher Fans Lick Their Wounds." Without going overboard, he offers some excuses (injuries and illness), gives the gopher fans something to feel good about (regular season and WCHA tourny banners), and offers hope (incoming recruits) amidst possible early departures. http://www.twincities.com/sports/ci_5527384 I like and mostly respect Brothers coverage, so I'm not going to bash him, but I have to admit that it is pretty sweet to see gopher fans still struggling to find meaning in their season after a defeat at the hands of a bitter rival. This really is a mortal wound to the gopher psyche. "I mean, it's like, this just doesn't happen to our gophers." "I could take the truth about Santa, but no, no, no...not my beloved gophers...not in the State of Hockey." We're fortunate to still be feeling the thrill of victory instead of the agony of defeat. Three years in a row. We really do have it good as Sioux fans. Another championship and I'll be brimming over....not that there's anything wrong with that. Go Sioux in Sweet Saint Lou!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 Minnesota won the WCHA regular-season and playoff titles this season, which means two additional banners will be hoisted to the crowded rafters of Mariucci Arena next fall. Does Minnesota hang WCHA playoff championship banners? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.B.T.G. Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 Does Minnesota hang WCHA playoff championship banners? They are giving up on hanging anymore National Championship banners so they have to get what they can up at the John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fetch Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 according to Gophers coach Don Lucia: "You have to be good, you have to be healthy, and you have to be lucky." I think good coaches helps alittle too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kvinbe Posted March 27, 2007 Author Share Posted March 27, 2007 I think good coaches helps alittle too Good point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FIRE HELMET GUY #26 Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 Does Minnesota hang WCHA playoff championship banners? Yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sappysieve Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 I think good coaches helps alittle too I think we got some pretty good coaches, and so do they. Lucia's stock is still pretty high. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackheart Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 they can also hang "NCAA Participant" for this year.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diggler Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 Just wondering, would it be possible to get a Gophers sub-forum on here? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sioux_Hab-it Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 they can also hang "NCAA Participant" for this year.... Come on now, who amongst us hasn't let their young ones hang some of those "Thanks for Coming Out" participation medals in their room. They help soften the blow to frail little egos that had wished for bigger and better things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HockeyMom Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 Come on now, who amongst us hasn't let their young ones hang some of those "Thanks for Coming Out" participation medals in their room. They help soften the blow to frail little egos that had wished for bigger and better things. Ha ha this has nothing to do with anything (like all my posts) but this morning, when I went into the avatar's room to wake her up, I noticed that she had her WCHA Final Five towel taped to the wall. (ok, it was above the shelf with her USA Hockey participation medals so it does kinda relate to your post) I thought it was kinda cute, and funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hrkac Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 I'd like to see all these goofer threads float to the bottom of the forum and out of sight. who cares about them now? yes, great to beat a rival and watch them squirm and offer excuses, etc.... But, let's move on to the task at hand as the hated rivals are now at home and done playing hockey. if you are still interested in the twin cities media bashing of the apologists, i suggest the 90 minute rant Bareiro had yesterday on the UND win. priceless! you can find it at kfan.com on demand http://www.kfan.com/cc-common/podcast/sing...AN_Barreiro.xml Now, Bring on B.C. ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FIRE HELMET GUY #26 Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 they can also hang "NCAA Participant" for this year.... Come on now, we're not St. Cloud for CHRIST SAKE!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sioux-per Villain Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 They still haven't decided if they'll raise a runner-up to Holy Cross banner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siouxmama Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 They still haven't decided if they'll raise a runner-up to Holy Cross banner. Now that made me laugh out loud! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sioux-cia Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 if you are still interested in the twin cities media bashing of the apologists, i suggest the 90 minute rant Bareiro had yesterday on the UND win. priceless! you can find it at kfan.com on demand http://www.kfan.com/cc-common/podcast/sing...AN_Barreiro.xml Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.B.T.G. Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 if you are still interested in the twin cities media bashing of the apologists, i suggest the 90 minute rant Bareiro had yesterday on the UND win. priceless! you can find it at kfan.com on demand http://www.kfan.com/cc-common/podcast/sing...AN_Barreiro.xml This is awesome! Bareiro exposes the Gophers and ALL of the excuses for why they lost to the FIGHTING SIOUX. Finally a Minneapolis sports talk show host with some perspective on the sham that is Gopher Sports.... Priceless! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 Does Minnesota hang WCHA playoff championship banners? They're like SCSU. If you bring them back a napkin from the Frozen Four Banquet, they'll hang it from the rafters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of Smith Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 That was the best 20 minutes I have ever had listening to that cue ball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dagies Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 I don't really agree with Barreiro in all points he made but will admit to enjoying how worked up he got some of the faithful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let'sGoHawks! Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 This is awesome! Bareiro exposes the Gophers and ALL of the excuses for why they lost to the FIGHTING SIOUX. Finally a Minneapolis sports talk show host with some perspective on the sham that is Gopher Sports.... Priceless! I have heard some bad stuff about Minneapolis/St Paul metro sports and fans in general on KFAN. I think it is the Common Man who primarily rips on everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Time Hockey Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 I'd like to see all these goofer threads float to the bottom of the forum and out of sight. who cares about them now? yes, great to beat a rival and watch them squirm and offer excuses, etc.... But, let's move on to the task at hand as the hated rivals are now at home and done playing hockey. if you are still interested in the twin cities media bashing of the apologists, i suggest the 90 minute rant Bareiro had yesterday on the UND win. priceless! you can find it at kfan.com on demand http://www.kfan.com/cc-common/podcast/sing...AN_Barreiro.xml Now, Bring on B.C. ! Missed the first few minutes of this when it was broadcasted live. Thanks for the link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RexBanner Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 Seriously, this board needs a Gophers section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Time Hockey Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 Seriously, this board needs a Gophers section. I'm all for it! We could title it "the whoopin' post" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iramurphy Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 I'm all for it! We could title it "the whoopin' post" On the other hand we can simply quit gloating and be happy UND won. Thank them for their congratulations and show class. Dick Vinger who was a great BB coach at Kenmare, Rugby and GF Central used to say: "When you win say little, when you lose say less". UND won. That is all there is for us to say. Lets leave the Gopher game and get own with #8 in St. Louis. It makes them more upset to see your UND gear. That speaks loudly enough and says it all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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