We Are Maroon and Gold Episode 031

The catastrophic Gophers' and Vikings losses, as well as Aaron's Driveby Trucker and The Hold Steady excursion.

Due to the pressures of school, this is going up a day later than desired. Please forgive the moments that are out of date.

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We Are Maroon and Gold Episode 030

College and pro football roundups, with the usual special foci on the Gophers and Vikings.

Aaron's Album of the Week: Dr. John, In the Right Place

A note: When we recorded on Tuesday and mentioned LeSean McCoy, we did not mention that he might not play because of a rib injury. Nor did we know of the allegations against him of child abuse.

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We Are Maroon and Gold Episode 029

The Gophers' narrow victory over Fresno State and upcoming game against Miami (Ohio), with a bit of 49ers-Vikings thrown in as well.

Aaron's Album of the Week: Bill Frisell, Nashville

A correction on the identity of the BYU quarterback: It's Tanner Mangum. Yes, he's still in school.

More depressingly, an update on Rodney Smith: He is out for the rest of the season.

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We Are Maroon and Gold Episode 028

Chandler reviews the Gophers' win over New Mexico State and briefly previews their game against Fresno State, and Aaron reviews seeing the Avett Brothers and Government Mule in Chicago.

Aaron's Album of the Week: Metallica, ...And Justice for All

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2018 College Football Preview: Predictions

College football's annually grueling hiatus is almost over. To celebrate, Ski-U-Blog previews and predicts the 2018 season, going conference-by-conference across the country.

After all the conference previews, we wrap up with the usual preseason features: a Heisman watch list, a top 25, bowl projections, and Playoff predictions.

Heisman Watch List

1. Khalil Tate, Arizona QB
2. Bryce Love, Stanford RB

3. Jonathan Taylor, Wisconsin RB

4. Trace McSorley, Penn State QB

5. Jake Browning, Washington QB

2018 College Football Preview: Big Ten

College football's annually grueling hiatus is almost over. To celebrate, Ski-U-Blog previews and predicts the 2018 season, going conference-by-conference across the country.

We've finally reached the last conference in FBS: The Big Ten.

Big Ten Conference

West

Predicted standings:

1. Wisconsin

2. Northwestern

3. Iowa

4. Purdue

5. Nebraska

6. Minnesota

7. Illinois

We Are Maroon and Gold Episode 027

Aaron reviews the Smashing Pumpkins, and we discuss the SEC and the Big Ten. Then, Chandler previews the Gophers' season and their Week 1 game against New Mexico State.

Aaron's Album of the Week: Disclosure, Settle

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2018 College Football Preview: Southeastern Conference

College football's annually grueling hiatus is almost over. To celebrate, Ski-U-Blog previews and predicts the 2018 season, going conference-by-conference across the country.

Today, we cover the SEC.

Southeastern Conference

West

Predicted standings:

1. Alabama (conference champions)

2. Auburn

3. Mississippi State

4. LSU

5. Texas A&M

6. Mississippi

7. Arkansas