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Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...the Thorpe Award and head coach Tim Brewster receives a lengthy contract extension." ... "Heisman Trophy candidate Jahvid Best leads Cal into the Twin Cities on Sept. 19, but Minnesota running backs Duane Bennett, DeLeon...
Blog | December 15, 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, 2009Cal starting to believe after tough road win
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...a fourth-quarter deadlock against Minnesota to prevail, 35-21. Bruce Kluckhohn/US Presswire Running back Jahvid Best's five touchdowns made a big statement on the road for Cal. If only the Bears...
Blog | September 19, 2009Cal's Best sets modern-era record with 5 TDs
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...by ESPN.com's Adam Rittenberg MINNEAPOLIS -- Forget about the quarterbacks for a minute. Cal's Jahvid Best has put himself in the thick of the Heisman Trophy race. Best set a Cal modern...
Blog | September 19, 2009Final: California 35, Minnesota 21
Adam Rittenberg, Big TenPosted by ESPN.com's Adam Rittenberg MINNEAPOLIS -- It was too much Jahvid Best as California's offense ignited in the fourth quarter to beat a scrappy Minnesota team. Best...
Blog | September 19, 2009Riley leads Cal on potential decisive drive
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...by ESPN.com's Adam Rittenberg MINNEAPOLIS -- After dominating the first half with three rushing touchdowns, Jahvid Best disappeared in the third quarter, only to be revived by his quarterback in the fourth. Kevin...
Blog | September 19, 2009Halftime analysis: California-Minnesota
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...for 19:56 vs. 10:04. Best player in the half: The best is Best, as in California running back Jahvid Best, who strengthened his case for Heisman Trophy consideration with 114 rush yards and...
Blog | September 19, 2009Stars show up for both teams in Best, Decker
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...The two best players in this game have showed up big time in the first half, adding some flavor to the Cal-Minnesota matchup. Golden Gophers wide receiver Eric Decker answered Jahvid Best's...
Blog | September 19, 2009Cal's Best way too good for Minnesota
Adam Rittenberg, Big TenPosted by ESPN.com's Adam Rittenberg MINNEAPOLIS -- California star running back Jahvid Best has taken over this game, with plenty of help from his offensive line. The Bears have...
Blog | September 19, 2009Cal extremely efficient on first scoring drive
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...of formations at Minnesota and exploited the middle of the Gophers defense several times, including on Jahvid Best's 33-yard touchdown run. Minnesota needs to shore up the middle and force Cal into...
Blog | September 19, 2009It's game day at TCF Bank Stadium
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...seen. The Gophers face an enormous test in eighth-ranked California, led by Heisman Trophy candidate Jahvid Best at running back. For the first time in my journalism career, I'm happy to provide...
Blog | September 19, 2009Big Ten spotlight: Minnesota's Simoni Lawrence
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...Minnesota linebacker Simoni Lawrence doesn't lack confidence, and that's a good thing this week. Jahvid Best is coming to town, and Lawrence and his fellow defenders must find a way to slow...
Blog | September 18, 2009Blogger debate: UA-Iowa & Cal-Minnesota
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...play this time around for a 9 a.m. Pacific kickoff, and can anyone slow down Jahvid Best and Shane Vereen? How has Kevin Riley looked so far? Paul Jasienski-US PRESSWIRE Cal QB...
Blog | September 18, 2009Patience pays off for Triplett, Gophers LBs
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...played on coverage teams but couldn't crack the starting lineup at linebacker. "He's been the best special-teams player in the Big Ten the past two years," Minnesota head coach Tim Brewster said...
Blog | September 17, 2009What to watch in the Big Ten: Week 3
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...improved defense in two victories. But things get much harder this weekend as Heisman Trophy candidate Jahvid Best visits TCF Bank Stadium with eighth-ranked California. Minnesota gets a chance to show off its...
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