YOUR GUIDE TO THE TWIN CITIES
Dennis Brackin
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Feb. 4: Joel Maturi's pay doesn't play well at Capitol
Two legislators warn that the compensation package for the soon-to-be former athletic director will affect U's chances for funds.
Updated: February 04, 2012, - 09:36 AM
Donors will fund Maturi's new job at old salary
Compensation won't be from tax dollars, yet critics are upset at the extravagance of the pay.
Updated: February 03, 2012, - 06:43 AM
Non-revenue sports wonder what lies ahead
Joel Maturi's mixed legacy is support of smaller programs, expensive buyouts of high-profile coaches.
Updated: February 02, 2012, - 11:31 PM
In Minneapolis, a lack of college football recruits
As players leave for private or suburban schools, the Minneapolis City Conference struggles to produce major-college recruits.
Updated: January 25, 2012, - 08:36 AM
Division III hockey: High schoolers pushed aside by older players
Division III hockey used to be a reliable Plan B for high school players failing to land on a Division I roster. But now college coaches -- even in the MIAC, which has no athletic scholarships -- are recruiting older junior hockey players.
Updated: January 12, 2012, - 09:06 AM
MIAC coaches go far and wide to find junior hockey talent
The basic components of economics -- supply and demand -- is behind the MIAC's switch to recruiting mostly junior hockey talent.
Updated: January 11, 2012, - 10:46 PM
U hopes hope keeps fans coming
The athletic budget relies heavily on the football team, which doesn't figure to be much of a draw next season.
Updated: November 25, 2011, - 04:19 PM
Iowa QB gets bigger, better
James Vandenberg was skinny in high school, but his statistics sold Kirk Ferentz on recruiting him. Now the QB is rewarding that leap of faith.
Updated: October 27, 2011, - 07:06 AM
U's Edwards could play both ways
Lamonte Edwards says his only preference as to whether he's playing linebacker or running back is where he's needed most.
Updated: October 19, 2011, - 01:01 AM
Upbeat Gray doesn't dwell on past
Quarterback is confident he and the Gophers can rise to the challenge.
Updated: October 18, 2011, - 11:57 PM
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