KNOW THIS
If you've never been to a college wrestling match, give the National Duals at Williams Arena a try. It will change your perception of the sport.
WATCH THIS
The Wolves won their first postbreak game, but getting a streak going will be tough tonight at Oklahoma City (7 p.m., FSN).
RANDOM FANDOM
"This doesn't even look like the same Gophers team that played earlier in the season. Where is the high flying, running and dunking team?"
-- ryanton
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"count me in for a couple g's." --Twins P and ex-Gopher @Glen_Perkins tweeting about a buyout for Tubby Smith.
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