Smith and Minnesota an unlikely pairing
Jeff Shelman, Special to ESPN.comTubby Smith's departure from Kentucky to Minnesota may have been the unlikeliest coaching move this offseason. But his arrival has brought a rare optimism to the Golden Gophers' program, writes Jeff Shelman.
Story | Conversation | November 06, 2007Where does Humphries really rank?
Jeff Shelman, Special to ESPN.comFreshman Kris Humphries led the Big Ten in scoring and rebounding. So, why isn't he an All-America candidate?
Story | Conversation | March 05, 2004No denying Big Ten's down
Jeff Shelman, Special to ESPN.comWhen it come to underachieving teams, Michigan State has plenty of company in the Big Ten.
Story | Conversation | January 07, 2004No question, this Gopher has game
Jeff Shelman, Special to ESPN.comMinnesota knew freshman Kris Humphries was good, but not as good as his gaudy early statistics.
Story | Conversation | December 24, 2003Summit League undergoes major changes
Jeff Shelman, Special to ESPN.comGone is Valparaiso, perhaps the most recognizable team in the conference. But the Summit League, with a new name and three new teams, is ready to move on, writes Jeff Shelman.
Story | Conversation | August 23, 2007Spartans' struggles seem so long ago
Jeff Shelman, Special to ESPN.comYes, the Big Ten's second-place team is Michigan State, which got beat up in its non-conference schedule.
Story | Conversation | February 17, 2004Badgers on road to three-peat
Jeff Shelman, Special to ESPN.comWisconsin sits atop the Big Ten. But to remain there, the Badgers must bring a few wins home to Madison.
Story | Conversation | February 04, 2004Midwest contenders at crossroads
Jeff Shelman, Special to ESPN.comAs the final month of the regular season nears, contenders find themselves making up for lost time.
Story | Conversation | January 28, 2004Back to playing Boilermaker brand of basketball
Jeff Shelman, Special to ESPN.comPurdue's on top of the Big Ten, playing a brand of hoops its hard hat-wearing mascot would love.
Story | Conversation | February 06, 2003Cowboys just can't seem to lose in Big 12
Jeff Shelman, Special to ESPN.comThe Big 12's only unbeaten team isn't Kansas, OU or Texas. It's Eddie Sutton's surprising Cowboys.
Story | Conversation | January 30, 2003Battling for every W part of life in Big Ten
Jeff Shelman, Special to ESPN.comCrowning co-champs ... losing on the road ... playing in front of hostile crowds. It's all part of life in the Big Ten.
Story | Conversation | January 15, 2003Sutton filling Cowboys' free time with court work
Jeff Shelman, Special to ESPN.comOklahoma State is 9-1, but Eddie Sutton is working his Pokes overtime on the court during their semester break.
Story | Conversation | January 02, 2003TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "minnesota golden gophers" make the list?