Gopher fans it wasn't pretty but its a win and that's all that matters and we live to fight another day and face Indiana tomorrow night in the second round of the Big 10 Tournament at Conseco Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN.
The day started with a dismal Michigan and Iowa game that was brutal to watch and saw Iowa do nothing as Michigan pulled away to capture the first win of the tourney and now face number one seeded Wisconsin tomorrow at noon. Game two was a better match up as Illinois beat Penn State on a last second layup to win in regulation. Illinois now will face Purdue tomorrow in game three.
Game three of the day displayed the Gophers come out like they belonged in the women's tournament as the rodents saw themselves down 13 at halftime. The second half was a different story as the Gophers came out quick and cut the deficit to 6 and eventually took the lead and held on the for the crucial win. Spencer Tollackson rolled his ankle early and tried to return to the game but could not go and sat the rest of the game which left the Gophers undersized in its lineup. Lawrence Westbrook was great and Dan Coleman, for once, was exceptional and sealed the deal with a pair of free throws late.
It was an exciting win for me especially being in attendance surrounded by Wisconsin faithful and Madison queers. I am currently having a few Coors Lights in the hotel room watching Sportscenter and there is a high school (have to be) girls volleyball team staying here and once again I feel old and perverted being in there presence (see previous blog). I really don't like being 26 years-old and would love to be in high school again about now!
The games begin at noon tomorrow (11 am MN time) with Wisconsin taking on Michigan followed by Michigan State and Ohio State. After a short break in action Purdue plays Illinois and then the mighty Golden Gophers of your beloved state take on the home state team Indiana Hoosiers.
My day would start great if Michigan could somehow knock off the Badgers first thing Friday afternoon; actually, it would maybe make my year so far. Seriously though, Wisconsin people are completely idiotic and are morons. I do have a camera and am not afraid to use it and will post pictures with vintage brat guzzling, cheese eating sconnies.
From old ladies in Wisconsin jumpsuits to roadkill cleaner-uppers wearing their Oakleys indoors this is what I have been dealing with....seriously Badger fans conform to 2008!
Time to have a few more Coors before I hit the hay. Until tomorrow Gopher Fans, good night and stay Minnesotan!
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