... and the fanatics are already crawling out of the woodwork.

"Wood? Did you say WOOOOOD?!?!"

Yes Goldy, I said 'wood.' Even our good friend 'Goldy,' the mascot of the Minnesota Golden Gophers, is ready—and for a very good reason.

For the first time in nearly 30 years, the University of Minnesota will be playing football. Real football. Outdoor Football. Big Ten Football.

With the completion of TCF Stadium, located a mere four miles from the University, in the heart of beloved 'Dinkytown,' the Gophers are making their final preparations for the 2009 season. Slated for a Sept. 12 opener against Air F...

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