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Kent Youngblood

Reporter | Pro Sports

Phone: 612-673-4365

E-mail: kyoungblood@startribune.com

Kent Youngblood is a general assignment reporter. He writes most often about the Timberwolves and Wild.

Recent content from Kent Youngblood

Despite its record, Illinois is a real threat
The Illini struggled in five Big Ten losses before breaking out last week against Michigan.
Nov 7, 2009
Gameday: Gophers vs. Illinois
The Fighting Illini, underachievers all year, racked up 377 rushing yards and got 220 total yards from QB Juice Williams in a 38-13 rout of Michigan last week.
Nov 6, 2009
McKnight came late to football, but he's emerging just in time
The unheralded receiver took advantage of his chance to fill in for Eric Decker.
Nov 5, 2009
Weber passes out praise
The Gophers quarterback credited his line and receivers for his big game against Michigan State.
Nov 4, 2009
Focus imperative this week
With Illinois due in after a big victory over Michigan, the Gophers can't afford a letdown.
Nov 2, 2009
Oddities abound on Halloween, but U survives
The Gophers set a record for penalties committed and gave up several big plays, and yet they somehow prevailed.
Nov 2, 2009
Young WRs hold up well in absence of their star
The biggest question facing the Gophers football team as it entered Saturday's game against Michigan State? Most would have said how the Gophers receiving corps was going to function without its star.
Nov 1, 2009
A week later, it hits Decker: 'It's over'
The Gophers senior receiver has come to terms that his prolific college career has ended, as he prepares for surgery this week and a nine-month rehabilitation to follow.
Nov 1, 2009
Weber stays grounded through his struggles
The junior quarterback remains optimistic but acknowledges his shortcomings as he tries to help the Gophers salvage their season.
Oct 30, 2009
Who replaces Decker? Everybody who's left
With their best pass-catcher out, U must rely on other receivers.
Oct 30, 2009


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