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Gophers
August 30, 2015
For Gophers football coach Jerry Kill, success begins with his recruiting philosophy: “I don’t want some kid I’ve got to beg to c

Jerry Kill: Turnaround artist has done it again

Jerry Kill remade Gophers football in his first four seasons. It's not his first magic trick.
Gophers
August 29, 2015
Running back Rodrick Williams Jr. carried the ball. ] JIM GEHRZ ï james.gehrz@startribune.com / St. Paul, MN / August 15, 2015 / 10:15 AM ñ

Gophers' Williams tops talented pack of tailbacks

The Gophers believe they can fill David Cobb's shoes. Rodrick Williams Jr. is expected to be the starter Sept. 3, when the Gophers open against TCU
Gophers
August 28, 2015

Chart: Rodrick Williams' stats with the Gophers

This season, running back Rodrick Williams Jr. gets the first crack at being The Guy.
Gophers
August 28, 2015
Gophers coach Jerry Kill instructed his players during Saturday's scrimmage at Concordia (St. Paul).

Five Big Ten West storylines

This week, as an added feature, Chip Scoggins and Joe Christensen are rolling out a series of Top Five lists each day, looking at the Gophers and the national college landscape.
Gophers
August 28, 2015
Penn State quarterback Christian Hackenberg

Scoggins: College football programs on the upswing

Penn State among programs trending the right direction
Gophers
August 28, 2015

Rand: Many Gophers have fleet feet

By Jalen Myrick's count, he is one of eight Gophers players to top 22 mph on foot — after only two of them bested that mark the previous year.
Gophers
August 28, 2015

Gophers women will close Big Ten season against Frese, Maryland

Home games also include Michigan (Jan. 10), Indiana (Jan. 17), Northwestern (Jan. 20), Illinois (Jan. 26), Rutgers (Feb. 4), Nebraska (Feb. 11), Iowa (Feb. 15) and Ohio State (Feb. 24).
Gophers
August 27, 2015
Minnesota coach Richard Pitino shouted instruction to his team in the second half. Minnesota lost to Penn State79-76 at Williams Arena Sunday March 8,

Gophers get Buckeyes, Spartans early in Big Ten basketball season

Gophers men's basketball kicks off Big Ten play at Ohio State on Dec. 30 and opens conference play at home against Michigan State on Jan. 2, the conference announced Thursday.
Gophers
August 27, 2015
University of Minnesota president Eric Kaler announced the resignation of athletic director Norwood Teague on Aug. 8.

Gophers will take time in the hunt to find new athletic director

Multiple sources told the Star Tribune the process of hiring a new Gophers' athletics director is likely to extend through the football and basketball seasons, leaving interim athletic director Beth Goetz at the helm until at least the spring.
Gophers
August 27, 2015

Under 400 tickets remain for Gophers/TCU game

The Gophers are closing in on their first sellout since 2013 Wisconsin game.
Gophers
August 27, 2015
University of Minnesota running back Rodney Smith (24) could be a break-out star for the Gophers.

Five potential breakout stars for the Gophers this season

This week, as an added feature, Chip Scoggins and I are rolling out a series of Top Five lists each day, looking at the Gophers and the national college landscape.
Vikings
August 27, 2015

Hartman: Fruechte soaks up Vikings' knowledge

The former Gophers receiver is trying to make plays and learning a lot during the preseason.
Gophers
August 26, 2015
Leidner hopes to erase TCU memories

Leidner hopes to erase TCU memories

The Gophers' QB threw three interceptions, lost a fumble and took two sacks in last year's game at TCU but is impressed with how far the team has come since then.
Gophers
August 26, 2015
University of Minnesota running back Rodney Smith (24) could be a break-out star for the Gophers.

Scoggins: Five observations from Gophers camp

Mitch Leidner's development still stands as most critical question
Gophers
August 26, 2015
Clockwise from top, Paige Tapp, Hannah Tapp, Erica Handley, Dalianliz Rosado, Alyssa Goehner, Margaret Eggert

Ultimate road trip brings Gophers' volleyball team together

Gophers volleyball players trained, bonded during March trek to Japan.
Gophers
August 26, 2015
Minnesota linebacker Jack Lynn practiced, Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at Nagurski field at the U of M in Minneapolis.

The Gophers' five most unsung players

This week, as an added feature, Chip Scoggins and I are rolling out a series of Top Five lists each day, looking at the Gophers and the national college landscape.
Gophers
August 26, 2015
University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler, left, with Chris Policinski, president and CEO of Land O'Lakes, who pledged to invest $25 million in U o

U's athletics village project delayed again

Regents chair remains hopeful project still will gain approval this fall.
Gophers
August 26, 2015
Ohio State quarterback J.T. Barrett drops back to pass against Illinois during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 1, 20

Scoggins blog: Heisman hopefuls start at Ohio State

Here's our take on five college football players who could win the Heisman Trophy this season.
Gophers
August 26, 2015
Quarterback Mitch Leidner threw a pass as coach Jerry Kill watched during practice earlier this month.

Souhan: Proficient passer still on Kill's wish list

The Gophers have had a series of QBs with nimble feet and not-so-accurate arms.
Gophers
August 26, 2015
Minnesota head coach Richard Pitino received a raise of $400,000.

Pitino, Stollings among Gophers coaches to get raises

Six receive raises or extensions in the wake of Norwood Teague's resignation.
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