Kill plans Thursday announcement in conjunction with Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota

Gophers coach Jerry Kill's announcement will coincide with Minnesota's Rise Above Seizures Day.

May 13, 2014 at 7:07PM

According to a press release, Gophers coach Jerry Kill plans to make a "major announcement" Thursday in conjunction with the Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota's Rise Above Seizures Day.

Kill, who suffers from epilepsy, will speak at Kieran's Irish Pub in Minneapolis at 10:45 a.m., and take questions from the media, before throwing out the ceremonial first pitch at the Twins/Red Sox game.

"Coach and Rebecca Kill's partnership continues to help thousands of people and elevate epilepsy awareness to a level we never dreamed possible," Executive Director Vicki Kopplin said in the release.

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