Here we are, folks. This is what a double bye feels like. You get to watch other teams go through the motions, struggle, succeed, fail ... whatever. All from the comfort of your couch. How nice is that? I can get used to this.
Unfortunately, the Gophers drew what has been their true kryptonite this year in Michigan State, who got by Penn State easily on Wednesday and now plays their second game in two days. In a game that was never close, the Spartans got good production from their freshmen phenoms Miles Bridges and Nick Ward and also some solid play from Tum Tum Nairn.