The University of Minnesota Golden Gophers got off to one of their strongest starts in recent memory this fall, winning the first six games of their 2010-2011 season including impressive victories in the Puerto Rico Tip Off  Tournament over then eighth ranked North Carolina, and a strong University of West Virgina squad in the tournament championship game.

After a convincing victory over North Dakota State the following week, the Golden Gophers were poised to showcase their high powered offense and swarming defense in a nationally televised matchup versus the University of Virginia.

Instead, the Gophers suffered a letdown at home against th...

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