Gophers' Bennett has new outlook after injury

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...

Syracuse counting on its running game

...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 third best in...

Gophers could add another back for '09

...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 be resonating...

Brinkley, Browning give Syracuse running game punch

...one he had 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...

Syracuse's Brinkley looks for more 'payoff'

...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've been here...

Big 12 doesn't fare well among top NFL players

Posted by ESPN.com's Tim Griffin A recent story in the Houma (La.) Today newspaper indicated that the Big 12 ranks fourth among confere...

...1 in preseason action at the Excel Energy Center,in St.Paul,Minnesota. 10 August,2007.Marion Barber III(24) of the Minnesota Vikings during the Vikings 23-10 preseason win over the St...

...1 in preseason action at the Excel Energy Center,in St.Paul,Minnesota. 10 August,2007.Marion Barber III(24) of the Minnesota Vikings during the Vikings 23-10 preseason win over the St...

Dolphins, Rams take Jake, Chris Long; Falcons go with Ryan

Long appears to be the name of the day. With Jake Long safely squirreled away by the Miami Dolphins as the overall No. 1 pick, the St. Louis Rams decided to take Chris Long with the No. 2 pick.

Muench: Midround RBs and where they fit

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 take a look at four midround running backs and where they might find a fit in the NFL.

Story | April 15, 2008

McFadden will be a top pick, while Lee might not get picked

Some underclassmen, like Darren McFadden, made the right choice to turn pro. One junior who should be returning to school but isn't is Florida State's Xavier Lee.

Story | Conversation | January 14, 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.

Minnesota dismisses head coach after 6-7 season

Minnesota fired coach Glen Mason on Sunday, two days after the Gophers blew a 31-point third quarter lead against Texas Tech and exactly one year after he was signed to a four-year contract extension.

Former Golden Gopher running back worth watching

Laurence Maroney is off to a fast start in the NFL. His former Minnesota teammate, running back Gary Russell, might join him next season. Mel Kiper Jr. explains.

Story | Conversation | October 09, 2006