Ashley Goettl

01 Apr 2011

March Madness equals big profits for NCAA and schools

With all eyes glued to the television sets during the NCAA’s Division I Men’s Basketball tournament, it is easy to be caught up in the action and excitement of the games.  While flipping through channels, it is hard to find […]

24 Mar 2011

Brewers offseason additions have columnist thinking World Series title

There is a buzz around the Milwaukee Brewers’ clubhouse.  A buzz filled with optimism and hope as the start of a new season is just days away.  With key offseason additions, new manager Ron Roenicke, and three returning all-stars, the […]

10 Mar 2011

Columnist gives insight into March Madness

How many of you fill out a tournament bracket for the NCAA Division I basketball tournament? For most of us the answer is an obvious yes, and for some of us, we fill out multiple. There are also many strategies […]

03 Mar 2011

UWRF winter sports teams continue to find success in postseason play

The winter sports season at UW-River Falls is far from being over. The No. 1 women’s hockey team is just getting started in their quest for a national title, and the men’s basketball team earned their first ever birth to […]

24 Feb 2011

Columnist thinks Twins might actually compete with NY

Up until this past weekend, spring was in the air.  But as the world of Major League Baseball descends south, the countdown has begun for the boys of summer to return. The Minnesota Twins head into Spring Training on a […]

17 Feb 2011

Women’s hockey ranked No. 1

In case you have not noticed, the women’s hockey team is kind of a big deal.  Actually, they are a really big deal. They are ranked No. 1 in the country. According to the UW-River Falls athletic website, “This is […]

10 Feb 2011

We must endure all things: love and sports

There are two types of “love” that encompass my life.  One is for my beloved professional sports teams, and the other is for family and friends. However, there is a gray area that connects family and friends, and passion for […]

03 Feb 2011

Why the Packers will lose the Super Bowl

There is some “game” that is to be played on Feb. 6.  If you lived anywhere except in the state of Wisconsin (or Pennsylvania) you will know that life does go on. This will be a key lesson that the […]

09 Dec 2010

Falcon winter athletics reveal early, positive improvements

The Falcon athletic teams have been mighty impressive thus far. What could arguably be the most exciting game ever played at the Karges Center, the Men’s Basketball team upended the No. 1 team in the country and defending national champion, Stevens Point, 73-60.

02 Dec 2010

Minnesota sports need more than Christmas wish list

The holidays are fast approaching, and since the world of Minnesota sports cannot separate their dreams from reality, I thought it would be appropriate to make a Christmas wish list for them.