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An announcer jinx struck Purdue's softball team immediately after a student announcer noted the prowess of the opposing hitter. Photo Credit: B1G+ on X.

Announcer jinx quickly hits college softball commentator

"...and there it goes."

By Michael Dixon OnApr 7, 2025 0
Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck had quite the reaction to meeting Flava Flav after he revealed himself as the celebrity mascot at the Duke's Mayo Bowl. Photo Credit: ESPN

Minnesota coach P.J. Fleck had quite the reaction to celebrity mascot reveal at Duke’s Mayo Bowl

"It's Flava Flav, holy crap!"

By Reice Shipley OnJan 4, 2025 0
Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive back Kerry Brown (14) celebrates a stop against the Illinois Fighting Illini during the second half at Memorial Stadium.

Tim Brando’s announcer jinx dooms Illinois’ ’10-win season’

"If they could win this game, somehow, someway … they could possibly have a 10-win season."

By Arthur Weinstein OnNov 3, 2024 0
Minnesota Golden Gophers fifth-year senior Jah Joyner reminds true freshman Koi Perich how to answer probing questions from media.

Fifth-year senior reminds true freshman how to answer probing questions from media

"That was terrible." ... "Um, we can't control what the refs say."

By Sam Neumann OnOct 7, 2024 2
USC coach Lincoln Riley scolded a reporter for asking one of the Trojan players about a controversial game-winning touchdown. Photo Credit: Robert Goddin-USA TODAY Sports

Lincoln Riley ripped for ’embarrassing’ press conference behavior

"Who cares what he says on that? Like what, player’s opinion? Let’s ask a more professional question."

By Michael Dixon OnOct 6, 2024 5
Al Shaver

Longtime Minnesota hockey commentator Al Shaver passes away

Longtime commentator Al Shaver, who called Minnesota North Stars and Minnesota Golden Gophers games, passed away Monday at 96.

By Chris Novak OnApr 24, 2024 1
The Sickos Committee logo from Reddit.

ESPN’s Connor Onion shouts out Sickos Committee on Quick Lane Bowl call

"The Sickos Committee is out there saying 'Ha ha ha...Yes!'"

By Andrew Bucholtz OnDec 26, 2023 1
Doug McLeod Photo Credit: Minnesota Golden Gophers

Longtime Minnesota hockey broadcaster Doug McLeod dies

"McLeod is best remembered as the voice of the Minnesota Golden Gophers."

By Arthur Weinstein OnDec 10, 2023 2
Chicago Tribune sports page

Chicago Tribune print edition jumps gun on Northwestern-Minnesota result

The Chicago Tribune said that "Northwestern's furious rally" against Minnesota fell short, when in fact it didn't.

By Joe Lucia OnSep 24, 2023 0
Nebraska at Minnesota started on Fox Business Network.

Nebraska started a game on Fox Business Network for the second time this season, thanks to Texas Tech-Baylor overtimes

Lou Dobbs got cut off for Nebraska-Minnesota.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnOct 12, 2019 7

Why is Big 12’s best game of the year buried on Fox schedule, in favor of middling Big Ten matchup?

Fox has Oklahoma-Oklahoma State is in the afternoon, while Michigan-Minnesota is in prime time.

By Kevin McGuire OnNov 2, 2017 0

Minnesota football, coach P.J. Fleck talking to ESPN about behind-the-scenes series

"Row the Boat" could get a four-part series on ESPN this year.

By Ian Casselberry OnApr 9, 2017 0
Max Wolpoff Boston U

Max Wolpoff goes nuts on call of Boston University’s women’s hockey OT winner

Hockey’s made for some highly-memorable announcing calls, and the one delivered on Saturday’s Boston University Terriers – University...

By Andrew Bucholtz OnDec 12, 2016 80

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