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Gophers' poise has become identity

Tubby Smith says the identity of the Gophers is the players' poise. Minnesota showed little poise starting the Big Ten season 0-4, but has since turned things around winning four of five. The Gophers aim for their fifth conference win Wednesday night at Iowa.
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Tubby Smith says the identity of the Gophers is the players' poise. Minnesota showed little poise starting the Big Ten season 0-4, but has since turned things around winning four of five. The Gophers aim for their fifth conference win Wednesday night at Iowa.

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