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Gophers' Bennett has new outlook after injury

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

Posted 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, 2009

Syracuse 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, 2009

Gophers 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, 2009

Brinkley, 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, 2008

Re-ranking the Big Ten running backs

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

Posted 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, 2008

A 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, 2008

Big 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, 2008

Syracuse'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, 2008

Bennett 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, 2008

Bargain 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.

ESPN Insider 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.

ESPN Insider 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.

ESPN Insider 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, 2007

Nittany Lions face secondary issues

Bruce Hooley, Special to ESPN.com

From Mark Dantonio's countdown clock for Michigan to Penn State's struggling defense, the Big Ten is covered here.

ESPN Insider 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.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | October 27, 2007