Dennis Brackin
Team Leader | Sports
Phone: 612-673-1740
E-mail: dbrackin@startribune.com
Dennis Brackin is an assistant sports editor mainly responsible for coverage of the Twins and University of Minnesota sports.
Recent content from Dennis Brackin
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Rubio: Diamond in rough, an elusive crown jewel, both?
The Timberwolves took a big gamble picking Spain's 18-year-old Ricky Rubio with their first choice in the draft, but the payoff could be tremendous.
Jul 3, 2009 -
Moorhead receives NCAA reprimand after arrest of wrestler
A member of the Minnesota State, Moorhead wrestling team was among eight individuals, including five wrestlers, from eight schools penalized for misconduct during the NCAA Division II wrestling meet in March in Houston.
Jun 23, 2009 -
Billy Bye given U of M farewell
Hundreds paid their respects to Billy Bye, the Gophers great whose alma mater was always close to his heart.
Jun 18, 2009 -
Q&A with Eric Decker
Might pro baseball beckon the Gophers wide receiver? He says: "My consistent message has been that I want to come back and play football in the fall, and have a summer to work out and prepare for the football season."
Jun 7, 2009 -
Gophers, Mississippi only BCS teams to get academic penalities
The Gophers and Mississippi, a member of the Southeastern Conference, each lost three scholarships because of poor academic performance.
May 7, 2009 -
Academic progress issues cost U football three scholarships
Discipline-related football defections dropped the program below the minimum standard. Graduation rates remain a concern, too.
May 2, 2009 -
U stadium gets prime-time opening
The Gophers successfully lobbied the Big Ten Network for an evening game on September 12 to unveil TCF Bank Stadium.
Apr 16, 2009 -
Maresh to join Gophers for spring practice
The former Champlin Park standout might be allowed to participate in contact drills.
Mar 24, 2009 -
Big Ten lags in NCAA tourney success
Among the power conferences, the Big Ten has shown the least amount of power over the past three years in the basketball tournament.
Mar 18, 2009 -
Tubby Smith: Minnesota’s new rouser
In two years, Tubby Smith has breathed life into Gophers basketball on and off the court.
Mar 12, 2009
