Shooter's little birdie...

Charley Walters offered this speculation today...

"The Gophers football team is close to agreement for its opening opponent in its on-campus stadium in 2009, but the opponent first has to get out of a deal with another school. Don't be surprised if it's San Diego State, where former Gophers associate athletics director Jeff Schemmel is AD."

San Diego State isn't quite the big name competition that it seemed like Maturi was shooting for. Having said that, at least it's not University of Louisiana-Monroe.

Shooter also mentions that Glen Mason would be considered for the Michigan job should it be open at the end of this year. Not sure I buy that one.