Gophers' Bennett has new outlook after injury
Adam Rittenberg, Big TenPosted by ESPN.com's Adam Rittenberg Duane Bennett lost a season but gained a healthy dose of perspective, not to mention a new offense that make...
Blog | September 01, 2009Syracuse counting on its running game
Brian Bennett, Big East...power-running philosophy installed by offensive coordinator Mitch Browning -- who designed the schemes that Minnesota's Laurence Maroney and Marion Barber made so successful -- the Orange averaged 4.6 yards per carry, which was...
Blog | August 27, 2009Gophers could add another back for '09
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...away, but Minnesota wants to get back to the not-so distant days when players like Laurence Maroney, Marion Barber III, Tellis Redmon and Gary Russell put up big numbers. The message appears to...
Blog | February 11, 2009Brinkley, Browning give Syracuse running game punch
Brian Bennett, Big East...at Minnesota, a running-based attack that produced stars such as Gary Russell, Marion Barber and Laurence Maroney. There's nothing gimmicky about Browning's schemes. "It's just good old, old-fashioned football...
Blog | November 06, 2008Re-ranking the Big Ten running backs
Adam Rittenberg, Big TenPosted by ESPN.com's Adam Rittenberg After exploring the Big Ten's crop of elite running backs early today, it seems appropriate to take a look back a...
Blog | October 29, 2008A few Ohio State-Wisconsin nuggets
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...haven't allowed a 100-yard rusher in a Big Ten road game since Minnesota's Laurence Maroney rushed for 127 on 25 carries in 2005. Wisconsin During 16-Game Home Win Streak PPG...
Blog | October 03, 2008Big Ten internal affairs for Week 6
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...five touchdowns, he's already halfway to reaching Minnesota's freshman record of 10 set by Laurence Maroney in 2003. Another freshman, Shady Salamon, and junior Jay Thomas also remain in the mix for...
Blog | October 01, 2008Syracuse's Brinkley looks for more 'payoff'
Brian Bennett, Big East...some high-powered rushing attacks at Minnesota, where he tutored the record-setting backfield duo of Laurence Maroney and Marion Barber. "It's the best offense for me that we've had since I...
Blog | September 25, 2008Bennett aims for pronounced improvement this fall
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...up 106 yards against Michigan, becoming the first Gophers true freshman to eclipse 100 yards since Laurence Maroney in 2003. But he averaged just 3.9 yards per carry in the other 10 games...
Blog | August 19, 2008Bargain RBs available in middle rounds
Steve Muench, Scouts Inc.Scouts Inc.'s Steve Muench looks at four potential midround sleepers from the running back class, including Virginia's Cedric Peerman.
Story | Conversation | April 23, 2009
Muench: Midround RBs and where they fit
Steve Muench, Scouts Inc.Finding the right fit is key for midround draft picks. Scouts Inc's Steve Muench has identified four potential midround guards who could become contributors with the right teams.
Story | April 17, 2008
Washington boosting his stock with strong offseason showing
Steve Muench, Scouts Inc.Steve Muench take a look at four midround running backs and where they might find a fit in the NFL.
Story | April 15, 2008
White's three TDs maintain Mountaineers' national-title hopes
Pat White has No. 4 West Virginia on the brink of playing for a national championship.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | November 24, 2007Nittany Lions face secondary issues
Bruce Hooley, Special to ESPN.comFrom Mark Dantonio's countdown clock for Michigan to Penn State's struggling defense, the Big Ten is covered here.
Story | Conversation | October 31, 2007
Michigan stomps Minnesota without Hart, Henne
Mario Manningham had five receptions for a career-high 162 yards and a victory-sealing touchdown early in the fourth quarter, helping Michigan pull away with a 34-10 win over Minnesota on Saturday.
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