If the Gophers are going to become consistent contenders in the Big Ten's West Division, they will need to consistently compete against Nebraska and Wisconsin.
Nebraska's coaching situation could not be uglier than it is right now, with Bo Pelini lighting a match in the cornfield and watching it all burn on his way out. Wisconsin's situation is different, with two coaches bolting for other teams since 2012, leaving the Badgers to introduce yet another head coach, Paul Chryst, on Wednesday.
Among the Gophers, Badgers and Huskers, Minnesota has the most stable coaching situation.
brewer moving on? Trade rumors involving the Wolves' Corey Brewer are heating up again, per a report from ESPN.com.
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