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Shortly before tipoff Monday, the new AP men's basketball poll was released, with the Gophers at No. 9 -- their first top-10 ranking in 16 seasons. The victory over Michigan State only helped confirm the ranking is legit.
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It's the first day of 2013, which hardly seems like the time to be planting a flower. But what about the Rose Bowl? (4 p.m., ESPN).
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"As far as I am concerned, the Vikings won the Super Bowl last night."
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