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Fired Louisville men's basketball coach Rick Pitino said in a recent ESPN interview that he's planning to attend a few upcoming Gophers games. His son Richard, of course, is the Gophers men's head coach.

WATCH THIS

The Gophers men's basketball team faces a string of higher-profile opponents in the next two weeks, but they can't overlook Alabama A&M on Tuesday at Williams Arena (7 p.m., BTN).

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"I've been wondering why Zimmer doesn't just commit to Keenum publicly, but now I honestly think Zimmer thinks the pressure of playing for his job keeps Case focused. It's worked all season as Case seems to get better each game, so who am I to argue?"

"Linkster" commenting on startribune.com.

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"Look at what the Vikings have done. Now that's how a FO and coaching staff work together. They lose Teddy ... trade for Bradford ... lose Bradford ... now have Keenum. Coaches scheming to the QB."

@S_Troy08