Phil Miller

Reporter | University of Minnesota football
Phone: 612-839-3827
Phil has covered college football, basketball, the NBA (Utah Jazz) and major-league baseball (Minnesota Twins) since for more than 20 years.

Recent content from Phil Miller

Former Gophers coach still can taste Champaign

When the 2010 Gophers scored two late TDs to beat Illinois, it left a lasting memory for Jeff Horton.

Updated: November 09, 2012, - 07:06 AM

Prolific U pass rusher Wilhite sees finish in sight

After enduring some lows in the Gophers program, senior D.L. Wilhite is pursuing sack milestones on the field and multiple degrees off it.

Updated: November 08, 2012, - 01:34 PM

Gophers running out of healthy options at wide receiver

With leading pass-catcher A.J. Barker sidelined, someone needs to step up -- if they aren't already limping themselves.

Updated: November 06, 2012, - 09:58 PM

Kill, despite fury, understands calls

It was third down from the Gophers 4-yard line, so a stop likely would have forced Michigan to kick a field goal Saturday. Wolverines tight end Devin Funchess cut toward the right corner, hoping to catch a fade pass. When the football came, however, cornerback Martez Shabazz put his arm over Funchess' shoulder and knocked the ball away.

Updated: November 06, 2012, - 09:43 PM

Gophers failed to grab momentum in Michigan loss

The Gophers saw opportunities come and go often in the first quarter in Saturday's loss to Michigan.

Updated: November 05, 2012, - 11:46 AM

Gophers knock many times but exit quietly

Frustration in the red zone left its own bad taste, as did failure to contain the Wolverines on several downfield bombs.

Updated: November 04, 2012, - 07:23 AM

Ruling goes against U cornerback

Maybe the NFL is like the Supreme Court. Rulings are followed as precedent by lower courts -- or the NCAA.

Updated: November 03, 2012, - 08:18 PM

The Call: Gophers vs. Michigan

The Wolverines are tied for first in the Legends Division, but after losing to Nebraska, they will need help to reach the Big Ten championship game.

Updated: November 03, 2012, - 09:15 AM

Gophers vow to compete with Wolverines

Last season's 58-0 pasting aside, the Gophers believe they can recapture the Little Brown Jug if they play smart and believe.

Updated: November 03, 2012, - 09:13 AM

College football insider: Many Big Ten teams still a mystery

With Ohio State and Penn State ruled out, Indiana, believe it or not, is a viable contender for the Big Ten football title game.

Updated: November 02, 2012, - 06:56 AM

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