Minnesota AD backs Brewster for 2010
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...that he's brought to this program. "We've beaten three bowl teams [Michigan State, Northwestern, Air Force], and every team that's beat us is going to a bowl except Illinois. I want...
Blog | November 19, 2009Midseason review: Minnesota
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...first time since 1981. The Gophers opened the year with hard-fought wins against Syracuse and Air Force and stayed close with Cal until the fourth quarter. Since then, there have been good performances...
Blog | October 20, 2009Gophers lay ground work vs. Cal
Adam Rittenberg, ESPN.comAs Minnesota geared up for its showdown with No. 8 Cal, ESPN.com tagged along for the final stages of game week.
Story | Conversation | September 22, 2009Big Ten spotlight: Minnesota's Simoni Lawrence
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...Gophers' linebackers have stepped up in the team's first two wins, especially last week against Air Force and the triple option, and hopes are high for Lawrence, a 6-foot-1, 218-pound...
Blog | September 18, 2009Blogger debate: UA-Iowa & Cal-Minnesota
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...good vibe about what Cal should expect, particularly after the Gophers struggled to beat Syracuse and Air Force. Who are these guys ... and whose mascot is more golden? Adam Rittenberg: Ted! Buddy! Good to...
Blog | September 18, 2009Patience pays off for Triplett, Gophers LBs
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...studs. AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt Nate Triplett collected an astounding 17 tackles against Air Force, which earned him National Defensive Player of the Week honors. Some undoubtedly asked, 'Who was that...
Blog | September 17, 2009Big Ten thumbs up-thumbs down for Week 2
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...Week, the Gophers had all three starting linebackers record double digits in tackles against run-happy Air Force. Triplett led the way with 17 stops, plus a 52-yard fumble return for a touchdown...
Blog | September 14, 2009A quick look at Week 3 in the Big Ten
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...and Heisman Trophy contender Jahvid Best. Minnesota did a nice job of limiting big runs against Air Force, and containing Best and backup Shane Vereen will be paramount. On the offensive side, Minnesota must...
Blog | September 14, 2009Big Ten Players of the Week announced
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...season and are also the most by a Minnesota player since 2002. Just a week after Air Force scored 72 points, Triplett helped the Gophers defense hold the Falcons to only 13 points in...
Blog | September 14, 2009Big Ten power rankings: Week 3
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...road win against an improved Syracuse team and a hard-fought home victory against always-tough Air Force. Their lack of explosiveness on offense is still a concern, but the defense has taken a...
Blog | September 14, 2009What we learned in the Big Ten: Week 2
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...Stadium, Iowa rebounded strong at Iowa State and both Minnesota and Wisconsin notched nice wins against Air Force and Fresno State. The Big Ten might not be at the SEC's level, but it...
Blog | September 13, 2009Big Ten helmet stickers: Week 2
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...and put Minnesota ahead for good with a 52-yard fumble return for a touchdown against Air Force. He's gone from a special-teams all-star to a major contributor. Wisconsin RB John...
Blog | September 13, 2009Minnesota defense stands tall in victory
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...there, you had to wonder if TCF Bank Stadium was built with end zones. Minnesota and Air Force went nearly three quarters before the Falcons scored the first touchdown in Minnesota's new on...
Blog | September 12, 2009Big Ten mailblog
Adam Rittenberg, Big TenPosted by ESPN.com's Adam Rittenberg Big weekend, burning questions. Beckham from Phoenix writes: Is it fair that the entire reputation of the B...
Blog | September 11, 2009Big Ten picks: Week 2
Adam Rittenberg, Big TenPosted by ESPN.com's Adam Rittenberg My forecast of Big Ten perfection in Week 1 came up a little short, thanks to a miserable performance by Illin...
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