Sports
Reusse: Hamline standout Dick Donlin failed to impress Bud Grant
But the three-sport star was the highest-selected player in the NFL draft out of the MIAC.
Sports
Reusse: St. John's tackle Bartch measures up at Senior Bowl
Ben Bartch, the Johnnies' left tackle who stands out at 6-5, 308 pounds, was the lone D-III athlete among the 110 seniors invited to Mobile, Ala.
Sports
Scoggins: Division uncertainty makes recruiting tougher for St. Thomas coaches
Will St. Thomas be able to to jump directly to Division I without a pit stop at Division II? This interim period has created a weird dynamic in courting the next wave of players.
Colleges
Sports
St. Thomas' move to Division I looking 'very optimistic' after key NCAA meeting
Summit League Commissioner Tom Douple said "very positive progress'' was made at the NCAA convention regarding St. Thomas's bid to reclassify from Division III to Division I.
Gophers
Wrong call at end of game costs St. Olaf win; officials, MIAC apologize
A perfectly executed out-of-bounds tip play was waved off by the officials, who misinterpreted a rule. The apologies that followed, though, didn't change the final score.
Gophers
Reusse: National search searches? St. John's just recruits across the hall
The Johnnies, under coach Pat McKenzie since 2015, are 16-1 and ranked No. 2 nationally in Division III men's basketball.
Gophers
Scene turns ugly at a college basketball shrine
The 2019-20 season was already tough for casual fans to watch with the absence of dominant teams or a transcendent player. Then there was Tuesday night's Fight at the Fieldhouse — Allen Fieldhouse.
Gophers
Reusse: U greats Willie Burton, Clem Haskins unified for all time
On Sunday, Willie Burton's No. 34 jersey will be retired at Williams Arena, a tribute being embraced in incredible fashion by his teammates, coaches and others at the U.
Wild
Do we treat basketball brawls differently than those in other sports?
Is there a double-standard with how we view basketball fights, particularly in relation to hockey fights? In grappling with the "why" in the answer to that question, some theories are practical, others are uncomfortable.
Gophers
Switch to Division I would mean the end of life as St. Thomas knows it
This week, at the NCAA convention, the University of St. Thomas is expected to gain more clarity on how — or even whether — NCAA rules will be changed to allow the school's direct move from D-III to D-I.
Gophers
Former NDSU coach Saul Phillips helps rescue woman in labor trapped in blizzard
You might know Saul Phillips best as the former men's basketball head coach of North Dakota State. Now you can know him for his role in a pretty amazing story.
Sports
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How big of a leap for St. Thomas athletics? Answers start coming very soon
The NCAA will discuss rule changes next week that could pave an easier promotion path for schools such as St. Thomas.
Gophers
Reusse: Finally given chance to lead, Brian Dutcher rides the wave at San Diego State
Brian Dutcher had to wait until age 57 to become a head coach, but he is running with the opportunity. San Diego State, 18-0 overall and 7-0 in the Mountain West, is the last remaining undefeated team.
Sports
Trump welcomes LSU Tigers to White House
The president paid tribute to the college football champions on Friday.
Gophers
Scoggins: Whalen learns difficulties of trying to build her own culture
The departure of star Destiny Pitts shows that just because Lindsay Whalen the basketball player is a beloved icon in Minnesota doesn't mean Lindsay Whalen the coach will be immune to tough times.
Local
Former state teacher of year takes a knee at college football title game
Kelly Holstine said given the platform, it had to be done.
Gophers
From East Ridge bench to Baylor starter, Gillespie has Final Four dreams
Freddie Gillespie's belief in himself took him from being a reserve at East Ridge, to Division III Carleton College to starting for No. 2 -ranked Baylor.
Sports
MSU Mankato's Hoffner named Division II football coach of the year
Todd Hoffner, in his 10th season as the Mavericks' coach, led them to a 14-1 record and to their second national title game in program history.
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