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U confirms Kill suffered postgame seizure

October 13, 2012 at 11:09PM
Gopher Head Football Coach Jerry Kill talked with players near the end of the game, as the Gophers wrapped up spring football practice with the spring game at TCF Bank Stadium on 4/21/12.
Gopher Head Football Coach Jerry Kill talked with players near the end of the game, as the Gophers wrapped up spring football practice with the spring game at TCF Bank Stadium on 4/21/12. (Dml - Star Tribune/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

A University of Minnesota spokesperson has confirmed that football coach Jerry Kill suffered a seizure in the locker room after Saturday's 21-13 loss to Northwestern at TCF Bank Stadium.

Kill was taken to a hospital. He is alert and resting comfortably. There was no further information. An official release from the University said an update was likely Sunday.

Kill suffered a seizure on the field last season.

This is a developing story. Check back for more updates at www.startribune.com

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