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Episode 36: Gophers turn to Ben Johnson to keep in-state talent

In this week's episode of the "Weekly Rundown," our staff discusses new Gophers men's basketball coach Ben Johnson, Johnson's introductory press conference and his recruiting aspirations in the state of Minnesota.

Episode 35: With Pitino out, Gophers men's basketball begins its coaching search

In this week's episode of the "Weekly Rundown," our staff discusses the firing of Richard Pitino, recruiting in-state talent and who might fill the void as the next head coach of the Golden Gophers.

Episode 34: Gophers women's hockey stunned by tournament snub

In this week's episode of the "Weekly Rundown," our staff discusses the NCAA tournament committee's decision to leave the Gophers women's hockey team out of the tournament, the team's reaction and whether seniors will elect to return next season. 

Episode 33: Gophers men's basketball drops sixth straight, looks to Rutgers

In this week's episode of the "Weekly Rundown," our staff discusses the Gophers' last three losses, the team's tournament hopes and whether John Beilein will be the next head coach of Minnesota.

Episode 32: Gophers hockey bounces back with sweep over Notre Dame

In this week's episode of the "Weekly Rundown," our staff discusses the Gophers men's hockey team's latest series against Notre Dame, Jack LaFontaine's rise at goaltender and the team's upcoming matchup against Michigan State. 

Episode 31: Gophers men's basketball ends three-game skid, looks towards Purdue

In this week's episode of the "Weekly Rundown," our staff discusses the Gophers men's basketball team, their latest win against Nebraska, the team's difficulty shooting the three and what to expect on Thursday against Purdue. 

Episode 30: Gophers volleyball off to 4-0 start to 2021 campaign

In this week's episode of the "Weekly Rundown" our staff discusses the Gophers volleyball team's start to the season, the team's top-ranked recruiting class and what to expect from the team this weekend against Purdue.

Episode 29: Gophers drop first home game to Maryland, up next is Purdue

In this week's episode of the "Weekly Rundown" our staff discusses the Gophers men's basketball team's first home loss of the season to Maryland, the team's shooting struggles and what to expect on Saturday against Purdue. 

Episode 28: Catching up with Gophers basketball

In this week's episode of the "Weekly Rundown" our staff discusses the Gophers men's basketball team, recaps the first 15 games of their season and looks ahead to the next stretch of Big Ten teams on the schedule.  

Episode 27: Defensive struggles hurt Minnesota in its first two games

In this week's episode of "The Weekly Rundown" our staff discusses the Gophers early season defensive woes, special team's struggles and how the team can get back on track Saturday against Illinois.