The University of Minnesota has sent out season ticket renewal forms for men’s basketball tickets earlier than any time in memory. Conversation about Williams Arena often includes talk about the obstructed view seats in the corners of the lower level but some season ticket holders sitting near the court have partial views too. Customers sit so low that when looking up at the players their views are obstructed by coaches and referees.
Gopher football coach Tim Brewster and director of football operations Randy Taylor made time recently to visit 94-year-old Murray Warmath, head coach of the 1960 Minnesota national champions.
Look for the Gophers to use some trick players next fall in their new spread offense.
Rick Majerus boosters were proven right when the 59-year-old coach with a history of health problems accepted the St. Louis University basketball coaching job in late April. When his name was mentioned as a candidate for the Gopher job supporters said he would be a great hire, while doubters countered that Majerus wasn’t interested in a return to college coaching.
Canterbury Park has a new promotion, Extreme Race Day on July 22 involving camel and ostrich races.
Did you know America’s three most popular sports in the first half of the 20th century were baseball, boxing and horseracing?
Tickets, ranging in price from $102 to $32, are on sale for the Matt Vanda–Kenny Kost 10 round middleweight fight scheduled for Friday, June 15 at the Roy Wilkins Auditorium. Tickets can be purchased at the auditorium box office, all Ticketmaster locations, online at Ticketmaster.com or charge by phone at 651-989-5151.