Broncos agree to deal with Eric Decker - ProFootballNews.com - July 26, 2010
Josina Anderson of FOX 31 in Denver reports that the Broncos have agreed to terms on a rookie contract with third-round pick Eric Decker.

Chadron star Eliason gets an early taste of Division I - Omaha.com -
Elliott Eliason already has had his “first moment” as an NCAA Division I basketball player.

M-Hockey: Gardiner to join Gophers this season - Star Tribune - July 26, 2010
Max Gardiner, a 6-3, 176-pound center for Minnetonka, will play for the Gophers this coming season, according to a source close to Gardiner.

Select Group Players Learn The Gopher Baseball Way - WCCO - July 26, 2010
It's been a busy June and July for University of Minnesota baseball coaches as they have run 17 different camps.

Plan of attack: Do all you can do - Star Tribune - July 25, 2010
Gophers QB Adam Weber asked a specific question, then came to his own general conclusion about the coming season.

Ex-catcher Dan Wilson earns his U degree, with a personal honor - Star Tribune - May 9, 2010
The former Gopher was drafted before graduating, and finally fulfilled a longstanding commitment.

Gophers could go pro - Star Tribune - May 7, 2010
For the first time in Tubby Smith's tenure at Minnesota, the Gophers might have a few players who will consider their pro options before graduation.

Big Ten names to know after spring ball - ESPN.com - May 6, 2010
4. Minnesota LB Mike Rallis: A converted safety, Rallis locked up a starting spot at strongside linebacker with an excellent performance this spring.

Blog: Gophers Ready for Spring Practice - GopherSports.com - March 22, 2010
According to Gopher football head coach Tim Brewster, spring football practice at the University of Minnesota is going to be a fairly straightforward affair

Brewster says Gophers quarterback job is open - Star Tribune - March 22, 2010
MINNEAPOLIS - The Minnesota football team is starting spring practice with the usual open competition at every position, and that includes quarterback.

Big Ten Q&A: Tim Brewster, Part I - ESPN.com - March 22, 2010
Competition will be in the air Tuesday as Minnesota kicks off spring practice. The Gophers lose 11 starters from a team that reached the Insight Bowl, and the depth chart is wide open entering the spring.

Video: Key issues for Gophers - ESPN.com - March 22, 2010
Adam Rittenberg takes a look at the key issues facing Minnesota this spring.

Sid Hartman: Gophers still have a lot of unknowns - Star Tribune - March 21, 2010
The team's future will be a lot brighter if they get the services of such players as Mbakwe, White and Nolen.

With Tubby and a new point guard, Gophers could be a better team next season - Pioneer Press - March 20, 2010
MILWAUKEE — Tubby Smith's Gophers are done with the NCAA tournament, but Tubby Smith is apparently not done with the University of Minnesota.

W-Track: Minnesota Begins Defense of Big Ten Title with Early Lead on Day One - BigTen.org - February 28, 2010
With six events in the books, Minnesota surged to an early lead after the first day of competition at the 2010 Big Ten Indoor Track and Field Championships in University Park, Pa

M-Track: Minnesota Surges to Early Lead after Day One at Big Ten Championships - BigTen.org - February 28, 2010
Minnesota had a strong showing on the opening day of the Men's Big Ten Indoor Track and Field Championships, collecting four medals to take the lead with 49.50 team points after Day One.

Finally, Gophers win one at the end - Associated Press - February 28, 2010
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Devoe Joseph scored 16 points and Minnesota helped its NCAA tournament chances while dealing a blow to Illinois' hopes with a 62-60 road victory on Saturday.

After injury, Eric Decker gets ready for NFL - Star Tribune - February 28, 2010
Decker continues to be slowed by the left foot injury he suffered last October. But that didn't stop him from attending the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis.

After guilty plea, White ponders indefinite future - Star Tribune - February 11, 2010
Even though he's left school, Royce White said he hasn't ruled out returning to the Gophers. Coach Tubby Smith said he expects to talk to White "at some point."

U women's gameday: Gophers at Penn State - Star Tribune - February 11, 2010
The Gophers visit Happy Valley trying to end a six-game losing streak

U's new offensive coordinator talks about simplifying - Star Tribune - February 11, 2010
Jeff Horton will add his own touches to the old framework, and Adam Weber and MarQueis Gray will be expected to learn the whole package.

Westbrook earns coach's praise, scorn - Pioneer Press - February 11, 2010
Tubby Smith has sat Lawrence Westbrook late in games, but the senior guard doesn't seem to be affected by the coach's criticism.

W-hoops: U suffers lopsided loss to Michigan - Star Tribune - February 8, 2010
ANN ARBOR, MICH. - This was exactly what the Gophers women's basketball team didn't need.

Ness' 15th pin helps keep Gophers wrestlers perfect in Big Ten - Pioneer Press - February 8, 2010
Top-ranked Jayson Ness recorded his 15th pin of the season, and the University of Minnesota wrestling team remained unbeaten in Big Ten matches with a 23-18 victory over 14th-ranked Indiana

Q&A: Lancers forward Seth Ambroz - Omaha Daily Herald - February 8, 2010
Seth, a Minnesota recruit, will be skating for the Lancers against Chicago at 4:05 p.m., while Matt and the Mavs will try to defeat Michigan three hours later.

Sampson only scratching the surface - Pioneer Press - February 7, 2010
Gophers coach Tubby Smith said his big man Ralph Sampson III could have played even more aggressive than his 13-point, 10-rebound performance Saturday in a 66-64 win at Penn State.

Uphill climb ends for gritty Gophers - Star Tribune - February 5, 2010
Things heated up at the end after a chilly start for the Gophers women's basketball team, but a late turnover kept them from closing it out.

Brewster's new deal buoyed by bonuses - Pioneer Press - February 5, 2010
U wouldn't be liable for full salary if it fired coach

Minnesota recruiting analysis - ESPN.com - February 5, 2010
Recruits: 25 (20 high school seniors, four junior college players, one prep school player)

Performance will pay dividends for Brewster - Star Tribune - February 5, 2010
The Gophers football coach received a two-year contract extension that includes incentives worth up to $350,000.

Wrestlers Head to Illinois, Indiana - GopherSports.com - February 4, 2010
The Gophers and Illini have met 51 times since their initial meeting in 1926, with Minnesota leading the all-time series 27-22-2.

Mbakwe's trial 'most likely' to be rescheduled - Pioneer Press - February 4, 2010
Trevor Mbakwe's scheduled Monday trial for felony battery could be postponed, Miami Dade State Attorney's Office spokesperson Terry Chavez said today.

Busy Signing Day At Woodbury - KARE 11 - February 4, 2010
Busy Signing Day At Woodbury

Brewster talks about Edwards - David Shama - February 4, 2010
Brewster said if running back Lamonte Edwards from Woodbury had played high school football in Florida or Texas he likely would have had 100 or more scholarship offers.

Minn. has work to do for postseason - Minnesota Daily - February 4, 2010
March seems like a long way away in Minnesota, and not just because of cold temperatures or snow on the ground.

Minnesota gets its man in Horton - ESPN.com - January 25, 2010
I just got a chance to catch up with Minnesota head coach Tim Brewster, who on Friday tabbed Detroit Lions quarterbacks coach Jeff Horton as his new offensive coordinator.

Lions' QB coach leaving for Golden Gophers - Detroit Free Press - January 22, 2010
Detroit Lions quarterbacks coach Jeff Horton has left to become the offensive coordinator at the University of Minnesota, according to a person close to the situation.

Fisch departs U, but his offense is expected to remain - Star Tribune - January 21, 2010
As expected, the Gophers lost their offensive coordinator to the NFL and -- again -- will search for a replacement.

Gophers face key decision after losing Fisch - ESPN.com - January 21, 2010
Jedd Fisch's departure from Minnesota is a done deal, as the Seattle Seahawks tabbed him as their new quarterbacks coach earlier Wednesday.

White returns to Gophers practice - Star Tribune - January 21, 2010
Royce White, who is suspended indefinitely because of legal trouble, practiced with the Gophers men's basketball team for the first time in months Wednesday, according to team spokesman Matt Slieter. But Slieter said White remains suspended indefinitely.

Gophers' Nolen ruled ineligible - Star Tribune - January 21, 2010
The point guard has a "slight glimmer of hope" to play again this season.

Let the speculation begin - Star Tribune - January 21, 2010
Already names have surfaced in connection with the Gophers offensive coordinator position, for whatever reason. In no particular order:

Big Ten programs of the decade - ESPN.com - January 21, 2010
8. Minnesota: Eight bowl games in the decade certainly counts for something, as Minnesota had only one terrible season (2007) and averaged 6.2 wins.

A first look: Minnesota - Ft. Wayne Journal Gazette - January 5, 2009
No. 4 Purdue plays its first Big Ten home game of the season Tuesday against Minnesota.

Good Start For Gopher Men In Big Ten, Purdue Next - WCCO - January 5, 2009
The Gopher men's basketball team has done what it needed and what it expected to do: the team won the first two games in the Big Ten. Tuesday night will be the ultimate test at Purdue, who is a national title contender and the conference favorite.

Minnesota-Purdue Preview - SI.com - January 5, 2009
With an impressive win over a top 10 opponent on New Year's Day, Purdue concluded its non-conference slate with a perfect record. Now, coach Matt Painter says the focus is winning the Big Ten.

Sampson Likely Out For Minnesota V. Purdue - Associated Press - January 5, 2009
The cupcakes have been devoured, the trash has been taken out. Now it's time to find out just what the Minnesota Golden Gophers are made of.

Rodney Williams Jr. has put early slump behind him - Pioneer Press - December 29, 2009
The transition to college basketball wasn't as tough as Rodney Williams Jr. thought it would be — at first.

Contract extension for Brewster would help recruiting - Pioneer Press - December 29, 2009
Trying to recruit without a contract extension would have been a big crutch for Tim Brewster, especially in a year in which the nation's No. 1 recruit, Cretin-Derham Hall senior Seantrel Henderson, is on his wish list.

Big Ten opener is wrong from the start for U women - Star Tribune - December 29, 2009
The Boilermakers scored the first 10 points, and the Gophers went nearly 10 minutes before they scored.

Haskins returns to Barn tonight - Star Tribune - December 29, 2009
The disgraced former Gophers coach will be back at Williams Arena for the first time since his ouster more than a decade ago.

Minnesota's Campbell, Triplett dynamic on defense - azcentral.com - December 29, 2009
Linebackers Lee Campbell and Nate Triplett are cut from the same mold. They're both 6 feet 3 and weigh about 250 pounds. They could be brothers. They even sound alike.

So long, farewell to some NFL stars - ESPN.com - December 28, 2009
Neither gone nor forgotten, it seems odd to bid farewell to Tony Dungy, when thanks to network television we're likely seeing and hearing more of him than ever.

Gray Adds Intrigue to Insight Bowl - David Shama - December 28, 2009
It’s likely that No. 2 quarterback MarQueis Gray will be a regular target for Adam Weber’s passes in Thursday night’s Insight Bowl in Tempe, Arizona.

Gophers giving football coach Tim Brewster a contract extension - Pioneer Press - December 28, 2009
University of Minnesota athletics director Joel Maturi said on the radio this morning that he would offer Gophers football coach Tim Brewster a contract extension.

Leadership comes natural to Gophers' young guard - Star Tribune - December 28, 2009
Kiara Buford has the background and pedigree -- along with the ability -- to be a leader for the Gophers despite being just a sophomore.

Maturi says Brewster will get extension - Star Tribune - December 28, 2009
The Gophers athletic director said negotiations already have begun and will intensify after Thursday's bowl game.

Gatorade(R) National Volleyball Player of the Year: Ashley Wittman - Gatorade - December 21, 2009
The Gatorade Company, in collaboration with ESPN RISE, today announced Ashley Wittman of Shakopee High School (Shakopee, Minn.) as its 2009-10 Gatorade® National Volleyball Player of the year.

All-Decade Team: College Football - SI.com - December 17, 2009
Greg Eslinger School: Minnesota Seasons: 2002-05... Eslinger started all four years for the Gophers ...

Wilhite, Allen Earn Freshman Honors From TSN - GopherSports.com - December 16, 2009
Two University of Minnesota freshmen earned Big Ten All-Freshman team honors from The Sporting News, as announced by the magazine on Wednesday. Defensive lineman D.L. Wilhite and wide receiver/punt returner Bryant Allen were honored.

Gophers' White says he's being punished unfairly - Star Tribune - December 16, 2009
Suspended U of M basketball player Royce White says he didn't have anything to do with a laptop theft on campus and wants to clear his name.

U's Hoffarber goes on a three spree - Star Tribune - December 16, 2009
The junior guard set a team record by making eight three-pointers in a romp over Northern Illinois and led the way with 26 points.

Hoffarber breaks Gophers record with eight three-pointers - Pioneer Press - December 16, 2009
Blake Hoffarber hit four consecutive three-pointers in a two-minute span to start Tuesday night's game against Northern Illinois

Gophers get top high school receiver James Green on the rebound - Pioneer Press - December 16, 2009
James Green wants to be the next Eric Decker. He knows the University of Minnesota football team will need someone to replace the school's all-time leading receiver next season. And as one of the best recruits coach Tim Brewster has landed for the progr

Ticket Revenues Drive U Basketball Schedule - David Shama - December 14, 2009
Fans may believe the Gophers home basketball nonconference schedule needs upgrading but don’t expect change in the foreseeable future.

Gophers Hold Senior Banquet, Distribute Awards - GopherSports.com - December 13, 2009
The University of Minnesota football program held its annual Senior Banquet Sunday afternoon in the DQ Club Room at TCF Bank Stadium. Head coach Tim Brewster and his staff handed out numerous team awards during the ceremony.

Brewster Not Interested in Kansas Job or Others - David Shama - December 10, 2009
Gophers football coach Tim Brewster addressed rumors about his interest in the Kansas football coaching vacancy this afternoon.

Rumors, competition and the like - Star Tribune - December 10, 2009
After the Gophers first pre-bowl practice, coach Tim Brewster reiterated that he is not a candidate at Kansas -- or any other school, for that matter -- and said he hadn't contacted Kansas about the position.

Brewster quells Kansas rumors, says he's discussing extension - Star Tribune - December 10, 2009
fter the Gophers football team's first pre-bowl practice Wednesday, coach Tim Brewster said he had not contacted Kansas about the open position there, was not a candidate for that or any other job and intended to be the Gophers coach "for a long time."

Alamo Bowl exec says U still in mix - Star Tribune - December 1, 2009
The San Antonio-based bowl passed over the Gophers in 2003 and 2006, however, so Insight Bowl bid is likely.

Big Ten needs big basketball victories - Star Tribune - December 1, 2009
A poor weekend took some luster off the conference; it can regain some if it could just win the ACC/Big Ten Challenge for once.

Maturi: Dungy Not Coming to Coach U - David Shama - November 30, 2009
Joel Maturi hasn’t decided whether to extend the contract of Gophers football coach Tim Brewster and likely won’t make that determination until January.

Broncos WR Stokley reaches out to injured college player - Colorado Springs Gazette - December 1, 2009
ENGLEWOOD – Brandon Stokley had never met or talked to University of Minnesota receiver Eric Decker, but he wanted to help him.

Gophers ride their bench to another easy win - Pioneer Press - November 17, 2009
Besides the Louisville game last season, Minnesota coach Tubby Smith's team mostly tested itself against lesser competition in nonconference play.

At least one freshman is making an impact for U - Star Tribune - November 17, 2009
Rodney Williams came off the bench to provide much-needed energy during a lackluster first half vs. Stephen F. Austin.

U women gameday: Gophers at Utah - Star Tribune - November 17, 2009
Preview: This will be Minnesota's first tough test of the regular season after Sunday's 84-45 home-court rout of Lamar.

Postgame: Tubby Smith might make Rodney Williams a starter - Star Tribune - November 17, 2009
The Gophers didn't look good in the first half of an 82-42 win over Stephen F. Austin Monday night.

Humbling victory as U survives Jacks - Star Tribune - November 15, 2009
The Gophers became bowl-eligible, but not before the Jackrabbits handed the game to them late.

Reusse: Recruit's welcome needed a caveat - Star Tribune - November 15, 2009
Tubby Smith errred when he failed to admonish Royce White before his baggage tarnished the U program.

In the annals of ineptitude, 'The Drive' will stand the test of time - Star Tribune - November 15, 2009
Eric Ellestad's third field goal saved the day after the Gophers failed to capitalize on a late Jackrabbits turnover.

Gameday: Gophers vs. South Dakota State - Star Tribune - November 14, 2009
The Gophers are expected to exploit their size advantage over SDSU, and that could mean a big running day for backs, such as Kevin Whaley, left.

Once a Gophers fan, O'Brien wants to show them what they missed - Winona Daily News - November 14, 2009
We all grew up pretending to be part of that one team....

Gophers seniors leave proud legacy of handling adversity - Star Tribune - November 14, 2009
Leaders of a Gophers team that has endured high and lows are hungry to go out with a bowl bid.

SDSU continues to raise its profile - Star Tribune - November 12, 2009
The Jackrabbits have made steady progress since going up a division six years ago. This year, a playoff berth is likely.

New Gophers stadium to greet SDSU players - ArgusLeader.com - November 12, 2009
It's fitting that South Dakota State will be the last football team to visit TCF Bank Stadium during its inaugural season Saturday, because the Jackrabbits would also be the last ones to fawn over the $288.5 million venue.

Maturi backs how Gophers coaches handled recent disciplinary actions - Pioneer Press - November 12, 2009
Eight players from football, men's basketball teams linked with trouble

Tow-Arnett heals, wants to play - Star Tribune - November 11, 2009
The Gophers center returned to practice well ahead of schedule.

Gophers roll in first exhibition - Minnesota Daily - November 6, 2009
It was hard to see much weakness in Minnesota’s 114-47 win over Minnesota-Duluth at Williams Arena Thursday night.

Gophers Impressive In Exhibition Debut - GopherSports.com - November 6, 2009
In the first preview of 2009-10 Golden Gopher basketball, Minnesota played host to Minnesota Duluth this evening (Nov. 5) in an exhibition tilt at Williams Arena, with the Gophers claiming a 114-47 win over the Bulldogs.

Mbakwe, White Losses Change U Outlook - David Shama - November 6, 2009
The announcement earlier this week that junior forward Trevor Mbakwe will not play for the Gophers basketball team until his pending legal matter has been resolved means Minnesota is less capable of contending for the Big Ten championship.

Weber Feels Better After Career Day - David Shama - November 6, 2009
In an interview earlier this week Adam Weber didn’t try to avoid questions about his feelings during a season that has at times seen criticism directed his way but also praise and recognition.

Big Ten picks: Week 10 - ESPN.com - November 6, 2009
Minnesota 30, Illinois 24: Both offenses got some much needed confidence last week and will continue to make plays early in this one. Adam Weber turns in another good performance and finds tight end Nick Tow-Arnett for two touchdown passes.

Gophers, Illini are mirror images no longer - Pioneer Press - November 6, 2009
Gophers slowly making progress, while Illini have crashed

Minnesota offense could pose problems - Daily Illini - November 6, 2009
It’s safe to say the Illini were a different football team last season heading into a homecoming matchup with Minnesota at 3-2, coming off of a 45-20 blowout of Michigan.

Illini, Gophers sort out puzzles on field - Associated Press - November 6, 2009
The supposedly high-performance offenses at Illinois and Minnesota spent most of the first seven weeks of the season stuck in the shop, sputtering and struggling to get going. Until last week.

Rose Bowl seems like long time ago for Illinois QB - Star Tribune - November 6, 2009
Juice Williams has struggled to move the ball this year, and the Illini have struggled to win.

U rout puts attention on the floor (exhib.) - Star Tribune - November 6, 2009
With three players sitting out for the forseeable future, the Gophers showed how they might look without them in an exhibition victory over UMD.

Cory Joseph enjoys weekend trip to Minnesota - Star Tribune - November 2, 2009
Joseph said he spent his time in Minneapolis talking to players and learning more about the program

U's Mbakwe won't play until assault charge 'resolved' - Star Tribune - November 2, 2009
Trial is scheduled for mid-December

Big Ten power rankings: Week 10 - ESPN.com - November 2, 2009
5. Minnesota (5-4, 3-3): It was a crazy game on Halloween night at TCF Bank Stadium, but Minnesota came out on the winning end.

Gophers Plan To Use Both QBs Against Spartans - Associated Press - October 30, 2009
Minnesota quarterback Adam Weber's junior season has been tainted by a series of turnovers and stalled drives.

WCC: Women try for third-straight Big Ten title - Minnesota Daily - October 30, 2009
The Minnesota men’s and women’s cross country team begin the championship portion of their schedule Sunday with the Big Ten Championships.

Joseph visits ’Nova, heads to Minnesota - Las Vegas Sun - October 30, 2009
Three down, two to go for Findlay College Prep ace guard Cory Joseph.

U 18th, 25th in first polls - Pioneer Press - October 30, 2009
The University of Minnesota men's basketball team will enter the season nationally ranked for the first time since 2002, at No. 18 in the ESPN/USA Today coaches' preseason poll and at No. 25 in the Associated Press poll.

Brewster Praises Offensive Line Coach - David Shama - October 30, 2009
While the Gophers offensive line has often been a source of frustration this season, the man who coaches the unit receives high praise from head coach Tim Brewster.

Fisch shows the wear of trying to fix the attack - Pioneer Press - October 30, 2009
Tim Brewster was asked Wednesday why first-year offensive coordinator Jedd Fisch looks so tired all the time, as if he never gets any sleep.

Who replaces Decker? Everybody who's left - Star Tribune - October 30, 2009
With their best pass-catcher out, U must rely on other receivers.

Hockey: Gophers trying to rediscover missing offense - Star Tribune - October 30, 2009
With only three goals in four games, the U must fix its problems against a stingy Alaska Anchorage defense.

Another look at Saturday's game - Star Tribune - October 30, 2009
Some interesting posts following my blog about how I felt the Gophers would win Saturday. Some liked it. Some called me a Gophers apologist. I would humbly say that I was just calling it the way I feel it.

The Forgotten Ghosts Of College Football - Wall Street Journal - October 30, 2009
There was a time once when the University of Chicago was known for something other than economics and eggheads.

Minnesota ranked 18th, 25th in first coaches, AP poll - Associated Press - October 30, 2009
2010 NCAA Men's Basketball Rankings - Preseason

Gophers deeper and more athletic, so what's next? - Associated Press - October 30, 2009
In his third season at Minnesota, Tubby Smith will truly be coaching his team. Only four players remain on the roster who were recruited by the previous staff

Youngblood: Prepping for Michigan State - Star Tribune - October 29, 2009
I'm not sure exactly why, but I get the feeling the Gophers, still officially an underdog in Saturday's game against Michigan State, are going to pull off the upset.

Similar teams trying to bounce back - Minnesota Daily - October 29, 2009
Michigan State visits after a last-minute loss to Iowa and brings the conference’s top defender and pass offense to TCF.

Gophers offense depleted with loss of star receiver - StateNews.com - October 29, 2009
After implementing a unique strategy to cope with a frustrating loss, the Spartans are heading back out on the road to unchartered Big Ten waters.

Forecast is Gray for Gopher football - Minnesota Daily - October 29, 2009
Freshman MarQueis Gray deserves a shot as Gopher’s starting QB.

Gopher football notes - David Shama - October 28, 2009
Weber said yesterday at a news conference that he will do his best to be supportive of his friend but won’t pretend to know the disappointment that Decker is experiencing.

Bad weather or not, Michigan State ready to adjust at Minnesota - Detroit Free Press - October 28, 2009
In 1982-2008, the Gophers played in the Metrodome in downtown Minneapolis, which provided a comfortable, albeit sterile, environment for football.

Gophers' young receivers to get larger roles with Decker out - Pioneer Press - October 28, 2009
Eric Decker watched Tuesday's practice silently from the background on crutches.

Gophers women golf in 15th at Nevada tournament - Star Tribune - October 28, 2009
The Gophers women's golf team shot a second-round 310 on Tuesday, slipping one place to 15th in the second round of the Las Vegas Collegiate Showdown.

Gophers will have to adjust to life without Decker - Star Tribune - October 28, 2009
The star's sprained foot might recover in time if U gets to a bowl game.

Maturi says he won't rush to judge Brewster - Pioneer Press - October 28, 2009
Joel Maturi, expanding on his comments from last week about Tim Brewster's future, said Tuesday that the University of Minnesota football coach's job appears safe, even if the team loses the rest of its games this year.

Gophers' Season Record Looking Like 6-6 - David Shama - October 27, 2009
The Gophers' season record may end at 6-6 if they can win November home games against slumping Illinois and small school South Dakota State.

U's Decker out for rest of regular season - Star Tribune - October 27, 2009
The Gophers will play the remainder of their 2009 regular season without Eric Decker, the school’s all-time leader in receptions (227).

Gray makes sustained appearance - Minnesota Daily - October 26, 2009
The freshman quarterback completed the first pass and touchdown of his career.

Latest biggest game looms for U - Star Tribune - October 26, 2009
The Gophers are set for a showdown with Michigan State, which took undefeated Iowa to the wire.

With Decker hurt, depth is tested - Star Tribune - October 26, 2009
Eric Decker left because of a sprained foot, ending up on crutches by the end of the day.

Gophers reflect on worst loss of the season - Pioneer Press - October 25, 2009
Gophers sophomore receiver Troy Stoudermire tried to explain what happened to cause him to fumble the opening kickoff of the second half that swung the momentum to Ohio State in Saturday's 38-7 loss.

Struggling Pryor gets healthy against Gophers defense - Pioneer Press - October 25, 2009
Gophers defense good for what ails Ohio State's QB

Losing Decker to a foot injury adds to Gophers' pain - Pioneer Press - October 25, 2009
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The last time the University of Minnesota football team had to play without Eric Decker, it lost five straight games to end the 2008 season.

Video: Gophers, Big Ten football highlights - Star Tribune - October 25, 2009
Video highlights from the Gophers and around the Big Ten.

Gopher Hockey's problems continue to snowball - Star Tribune - October 25, 2009
The U was shut out for the third time and has a flaccid power play.

No plans to change two-QB system - Star Tribune - October 25, 2009
MarQueis Gray was impressive -- leading the Gophers to their only score -- in his backup role to Adam Weber. But Tim Brewster says he's not ready to switch.

Rout is downer all around - Star Tribune - October 25, 2009
The erratic Gophers paid for a wave of mistakes, enabling the Buckeyes to turn a close game at the half into a laugher.

Give Brewster more time — maybe a game - Star Tribune - October 25, 2009
A loss to Michigan State at home this week, and maybe this really is the beginning of the end.

Gophers are getting to third down, but not out - Star Tribune - October 21, 2009
The defense needs more big plays and to force more punts to defeat Ohio State.

Weber Solid as Gophers Quarterback - David Shama - October 21, 2009
Don’t expect MarQueis Gray to replace Adam Weber as the Gophers starting quarterback. Fans and media are directing criticism at Weber after the Gophers produced only 138 in total yards ...

Weber, Gophers try to get their offense going - Associated Press -
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- The Minnesota offense is struggling, and quarterback Adam Weber is in the middle of it.

Gray is Gophers' QB in training - Pioneer Press - October 21, 2009
MarQueis Gray could be learning and struggling as a young starting quarterback in the Big Ten, a la Ohio State's Terrelle Pryor, but he hasn't been thrown into that role.

Second-half outlook: Minnesota - ESPN.com - October 21, 2009
There should be a strong sense of urgency for Tim Brewster's squad in the second half...

Midseason review: Minnesota - ESPN.com - October 20, 2009
It has been a bit of a mixed bag so far for Minnesota, which continues to search for consistency from its offense to complement an improved defense.

Tubby Smith won’t sweat playing-time puzzle - Associated Press - October 19, 2009
Minnesota has the top nine scorers from last season’s NCAA tournament team returning this fall, plus a nationally lauded recruiting class

Minnesota Gophers' Weber rues wasted opportunities - Pioneer Press - October 18, 2009
One late possession Saturday summed up a forgettable afternoon for the offense in the University of Minnesota's 20-0 loss to Penn State at Beaver Stadium.

QB question remains after woeful performance - Star Tribune - October 18, 2009
Adam Weber didn't provide any clarity by coming up with one big play out of 40 run at State College.

Lee Campbell pleads for another WR to step up - PennLive.com - October 18, 2009
Maybe this best explains why Minnesota’s offense was such a wreck in today’s 20-0 loss to Penn State at Beaver Stadium: The only player to offer any sort of diagnosis for a wounded offense played on the other side of the ball.

Third-down defense remains U's sore spot - Star Tribune - October 18, 2009
The Gophers allowed Penn State to convert 11 of 17 third-down plays and forced no turnovers as the defense spent 42 minutes on the field.

Trevor Mbakwe's status clouds the Gophers men's basketball team as it begins practice - Pioneer Press - October 17, 2009
Excitement and uncertainty. Trevor Mbakwe's situation embodies both

Shooter Now: Westbrook 'liked the old floor better' at Williams Arena - Pioneer Press - October 17, 2009
After 80 years, the University of Minnesota Gophers' basketball teams are playing on a new floor at storied Williams Arena

Optimism fills rafters at U - Star Tribune - October 17, 2009
The latest Gophers recruiting class made a statement for the team's depth

U Can Use Long Gainers at Penn State - David Shama - October 16, 2009
Troy Stoudermire had a sensational spring game for the Gophers and if he could produce anything similar tomorrow against Penn State it will enhance Minnesota’s chances against a Nittany Lions team that is more than a two touchdown favorite.

PSU defense poses a big challenge for Gophers' revived offensive line - Pioneer Press - October 16, 2009
The University of Minnesota's offensive line is feeling pretty good right now. It blocked for a season-best 207 rushing yards in last week's 35-20 win over Purdue.

In-house backfield battle is nonstop - Star Tribune - October 16, 2009
Three effective runners have created a good problem -- competition for carries.

Penn State will need to catch a wily Gopher - Philadelphia Inquirer - October 16, 2009
Once the 100,000-plus blue-clad Penn State fans watch Eric Decker catch his first couple of passes for Minnesota tomorrow at Beaver Stadium, they're going to wish that he had decided to go play baseball with the Twins when presented with the chance.

Lions prep for battle in the trenches - The Daily Collegian - October 16, 2009
The second-biggest starting offensive line in the Big Ten has surrendered the second-most sacks in the conference -- and has yet to face its toughest test.

Penn State secondary prepares for Gophers' Decker - Associated Press - October 16, 2009
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Penn State coach Joe Paterno is fond of saying that he doesn't know how good his players are until they've been tested.

Upper 'Decker' - Gophers star a big concern for Penn State - Centredaily.com - October 15, 2009
The question was the same one Big Ten defensive coordinators have been asking themselves for nearly three seasons — how do you cover Minnesota wide receiver Eric Decker?

WCHA Preview 2009-10 - CollegeHockeyNews.com - October 15, 2009
Over the last two seasons, Minnesota goaltender Alex Kangas has shown he can be among the best goaltenders in the nation. After single handedly carrying Minnesota to a series win over Minnesota State two years ago...

Campbell finally gets chance at Beaver Stadium - pennlive.com - October 15, 2009
One of the best middle linebackers in the Big Ten, despite having both a given name and zodiac sign (Leo) that connote he should be a Lion at "Linebacker U," is actually a Minnesota Gopher.

Gophers have a secret weapon: special teams - Pioneer Press - October 15, 2009
Tim Brewster's offenses and defenses have been inconsistent amid changes in style and coordinators.

Talented U class brings with it plenty of questions - Star Tribune - October 15, 2009
Legal, academic and maturity issues past and present surround the group, but Tubby Smith says he "didn't see any red flags."

Nittany Lions' Royster has picked up quite a following - Star Tribune - October 15, 2009
The tailback hasn't been 100 percent healthy this season but has his own fan club.

Big Ten picks: Week 7 - ESPN.com - October 15, 2009
Penn State 28, Minnesota 16 -- Minnesota star wide receiver Eric Decker will be a load for Penn State's secondary, but the Nittany Lions defensive front produces a big performance in this one.

Freshman Whaley gives Gophers' ground game some pop - Pioneer Press - October 11, 2009
Freshman shows his explosiveness in breakout effort

Linebacker Campbell comes up big in Gophers' win - Pioneer Press - October 11, 2009
The entire Minnesota football team dedicated Saturday's 35-20 victory over Purdue to Jeff Tow-Arnett, who is out for the season after fracturing his leg a week earlier against Wisconsin.

Gophers come together to defeat Purdue - Star Tribune - October 11, 2009
Injured center Jeff Tow-Arnett provided the motivation for a crucial Big Ten victory over the Boilermakers.

Fiery middle linebacker does it all - Star Tribune - October 11, 2009
Gopher Lee Campbell was the king of big plays in a crucial game vs. Purdue that was defined by big plays.

Purdue stung, but not surprised, by stumbles - Star Tribune - October 11, 2009
For the second week in a row, an early lead became moot when the Boilermakers were done in by missteps in all aspects of their game.

Whaley speeds his way to prominence on offense - Star Tribune - October 11, 2009
Saturday the Gophers' running backs-by-committee gained another full-fledged member. And Kevin Whaley couldn't wait.

Decker: ‘Must Win’ for U Tomorrow - David Shama - October 9, 2009
Although some observers are in a funk about the Gophers after losing to Wisconsin last Saturday, it’s a good bet the players will be sharp in tomorrow’s homecoming game at TCF Bank Stadium against Purdue.

Minnesota, Purdue aching for a win - Associated Press - October 9, 2009
For all the robotic, one-game-at-a-time talk that plagues college and professional athletics these days, Weber and the rest of the Minnesota Golden Gophers know what lies ahead.

Playing with a Full Decker - Chicagonow.com - October 9, 2009
But while many acknowledge the solid career of Minnesota's Eric Decker, one could easily argue that he still doesn't get enough national recognition... and that has to change.

Gophers' offense hasn't found best use of manpower - Pioneer Press - October 9, 2009
Jedd Fisch's diversified offense hasn't taken off this season, but it's not because the Gophers' first-year coordinator lacks playmakers.

Stoudermire: 'One of these days' - Star Tribune - October 9, 2009
The Gophers' Troy Stoudermire has done everything as a kick returner except score a touchdown. He believes his time to break a big one is near.

Simoni Lawrence: Bulk needed - Nationalfootballpost.com - October 9, 2009
The play of Minnesota OLB Simoni Lawrence runs about as hot and cold as any defensive prospect I’ve see so far this year.

U opens new stadium for homecoming bash tonight - Star Tribune - October 9, 2009
The University of Minnesota will open the gates of its new football stadium tonight for its homecoming festivities.

“Tubby’s Tipoff” Set for Oct. 16 at Williams Arena - GopherSports.com - October 8, 2009
The Gopher version of the traditional college basketball's "Midnight Madness" will begin at 7:30 p.m., at Williams Arena.

Weber striving to find his footing - Pioneer Press - October 7, 2009
Being an accomplished veteran quarterback can't save you from being benched.

Vikings VP of player personnel on Eric Decker - David Shama - October 7, 2009
Vikings vice president of player personnel Rick Spielman talking to Sports Headliners about Gopher senior wide receiver Eric Decker: “Very good football player. Sure handed guy.

Prepping for Purdue - Star Tribune - October 7, 2009
The Gophers practiced inside today as they began preparing for Saturday's game against Purdue. There aren't any official changes on the team's depth chart, other than Trey Davis taking over for the injured Jeff Tow-Arnett.

Purdue close to being surprise team - Associated Press - October 7, 2009
INDIANAPOLIS - Purdue coach Danny Hope wished he had a better story for the reporters at his weekly news conference on Tuesday.

Quiet sophomore ready to fill in for injured center - Star Tribune - October 7, 2009
Trey Davis was standing in the Gophers' team meeting room Tuesday talking about Saturday's game against Purdue, when he'll start at center for the first time since the Gophers' bowl game last season.

Meet Purdue's next opponent: Minnesota - Indy Star - October 6, 2009
Minnesota is coming off a wild loss against Wisconsin, which currently sits at 5-0 and atop the conference.

A student-ticket reminder - Star Tribune - October 2, 2009
The U issued a reminder Thursday that all Gophers student tickets must be accompanied by a valid U of M ID card to gain admission to games at TCF Bank Stadium.

Henderson, Gjere selected to All-American game - KARE 11 - October 2, 2009
It was a big honor for a big kid today in St. Paul. Cretin-Derham Hall senior Seantrell Henderson was selected to play in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl in January.

Rivalry Weekend: Gophers Want Payback - Fox9 - October 2, 2009
Minneapolis - Just call it Rivalry Weekend. The Packers are in town to face the Vikings on Monday Night (with some quarterback stealing the spoltlight) and the Badgers are in town to face the Gophers on Saturday (with some stadium stealing the spotlight).

Badgers hope to retain the Axe - Daily Cardinal - October 2, 2009
Wisconsin and Minnesota will renew the FBS' longest rivarly Saturday

Big Ten schools find Georgia ‘abundant' in talent - Atlanta Journal Consitution - October 2, 2009
There are 23 players from Georgia on eight Big Ten rosters, most notably Ohio State defensive end Cameron Heyward, a junior from Peachtree Ridge High who has started since his freshman season. Others include Minnesota cornerback Traye Simmons...

U's Nick Tow-Arnett: Grunt work, great results - Star Tribune - October 2, 2009
Nick Tow-Arnett isn't afraid to get his hands dirty, and that's helping him become a threat at tight end.

Who will get most carries against Wisconsin? - Pioneer Press - September 30, 2009
You would think the Northwestern game made it easier to determine who the workhorse running back for the Gophers will be this week -- and maybe for the rest of the season.

Royston wants to show Badgers what they're missing - Pioneer Press - September 30, 2009
wide-eyed Kim Royston looked awkward answering questions Tuesday about the Gophers playing against his former team, Wisconsin, in the Border Battle rivalry Saturday.

Badgers transfer Royston keeps his focus on the field - Star Tribune - September 30, 2009
Kim Royston spent much of his time answering questions with his eyes cast toward the floor.

U's defensive linemen ready for challenge - Star Tribune - September 30, 2009
Anthony Jacobs and Ray Henderson will be asked to fill in for defensive end Cedric McKinley, who is suspended.

Quarterback Reports: Gophers and Vikings - David Shama - September 30, 2009
Gophers’ coach Tim Brewster told Sports Headliners that fans will be pleased when they see the passing ability of second team quarterback MarQueis Gray.

Gophers' Royston maintains focus for former team - ESPN.com - September 30, 2009
The Wisconsin-Minnesota game will always be known as the Battle for Paul Bunyan's Axe, but this year's contest could carry a different title: The Kim Royston Classic.

Safety measures of revenge - Royston has carried grudge against UW - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - September 29, 2009
Madison — More than a year has passed since Jay Valai and Kim Royston played their final game as University of Wisconsin teammates.

U is No. 6 in hockey poll - Star Tribune - September 29, 2009
The Gophers men's hockey team, coming off a season in which it missed the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2000, is ranked No. 6 in the USA Today/USA Hockey preseason poll.

Bennett, Whaley return to give Gophers offense a boost - Pioneer Press - September 28, 2009
When the Gophers opened Big Ten Conference play last year, tailbacks Duane Bennett and Kevin Whaley were relegated to the sidelines with season-ending injuries.

Brewster's recruits stepping up - David Shama - September 28, 2009
Among the subtle storylines in the Gophers’ 35-24 win over Northwestern in Evanston on Saturday were contributions by players coach Tim Brewster and his staff have recruited in their brief time running the program.

Big Ten power rankings: Week 5 - ESPN.com - September 28, 2009
6. Minnesota (3-1, 1-0) -- The Gophers are tied with Iowa for the most road victories (2) of any Big Ten team and now return home to face rival Wisconsin.