Posts Tagged ‘University of Minnesota’
Pick 6: Minnesota, Baylor among dark horse league contenders
College football is a chalky sport. Parity tends to be found in the middle class. The favorites usually win the championships. For some teams, though, simply being in contention late…
Read MoreUPDATE: Inspiring Minnesota runner, battling rare cancer, dies at 32 #BraveLikeGabe
MINNEAPOLIS — Gabriele “Gabe” Grunewald, once the country’s best runner, who inspired so many as she battled cancer and kept running, has died at the age of 32. Gabriele Grunewald’s…
Read MorePitino, Minnesota seek more progress in 6th year at program
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota has had no bigger fan over the last six seasons than coach Richard Pitino’s father, with Rick Pitino taking plenty of opportunities along the way to…
Read MoreMade for TV NCAAs: Louisville-Minnesota hits Pitino intrigue
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Richard Pitino sat calmly in the middle of the room, his eager players flanking him and his restless children in front of him on the floor, as…
Read MoreUniversity of Minnesota students test for fatal deer disease
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — As deer hunting season reaches its peak, University of Minnesota students have traveled across the state to test the animals for a lethal disease. The chronic wasting…
Read MoreTrue freshman QB overcomes early stumble to lead Minnesota in blowout of New Mexico
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Zack Annexstad was less than one quarter into his debut for Minnesota when he lost a fumble deep in his own territory. The brief sideline conversation afterward…
Read MoreStarting fresh: Annexstad takes over at QB for Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The forward pass at Minnesota has been more of a challenge to master than ever in the last several seasons, and this is a program that was…
Read MoreEric Decker, former Golden Gopher, retires from NFL
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Receiver Eric Decker says he is retiring from the NFL after an eight-year career with the Broncos, Jets and Titans. Decker had been in training camp…
Read MoreMinnesota names walk-on freshman Zack Annexstad starting QB
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota has tabbed true freshman walk-on Zack Annexstad as the starting quarterback to open the season. Gophers coach P.J. Fleck announced after practice on Monday that Annexstad…
Read MoreUniversity of Minnesota settles harassment claims for $300K
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The University of Minnesota paid nearly $300,000 to settle sexual harassment complaints related to former athletic director Norwood Teague, newly released documents show. Teague resigned in 2015…
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