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The Minnesota Daily

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Hess and Emil teaming up to pace cross country’s success

by Adam Fink
Published September 25, 2002

It was on a joint recruiting trip to Minnesota last October when cross country runners Jen Hess and Carly Emil first met. Both were the top runner at their state high schools, Hess in Minnesota and Emil...

Rowers press on despite recent adversity

by Brett Angel
Published September 24, 2002

When Wendy Davis arrived in Minnesota as the first head coach of the University's women's rowing program in 2000, she brought with her high expectations for a school that had never before competed in the...

Vladea leads women’s tennis

Published September 24, 2002

Minnesota's women's tennis team wrapped up play at the William and Mary Invitational on Sunday afternoon. The team resumes play at the Rice Invitational this weekend. In the "William" top flight, Valerie...

Cross country competition aids Henkels more than he planned

by Adam Fink
Published September 19, 2002

The thought kept reoccurring in Minnesota men's cross country runner Toby Henkels' mind as he lay in his hospital bed on a fateful day in 2000. The Worthington, Minn., native had just competed in his first...

Defense attempts to grasp reasons for poor tackling

by Brian Stensaas
Published September 18, 2002

For an explanation on how to properly tackle, Minnesota football coach Glen Mason took reporters on an imaginary trip back to the good old days of hard-nosed football Tuesday afternoon. He recalled legendary...

Guard Hemberg leaves University hoops

by Adam Fink
Published September 18, 2002

Junior Ebba Hemberg has left Minnesota's women's basketball team for personal reasons, the guard confirmed Tuesday. Hemberg is in the process of leaving school and returning to her native Sweden. She informed...

Captain honors next in long line of accolades for juniors

by David La Vaque
Published September 17, 2002

Minnesota's men's hockey team, widely regarded a flagship college hockey program, is currently rudderless. The defending national champions conducted captain's practice on Monday afternoon though captains...

Vander Well recognized as spikers move to No. 8

Published September 17, 2002

The Minnesota volleyball team moved up five spots to No. 8 in the USA Today/AVCA Top 25 on Monday. The Gophers' ranking is their highest since Nov. 20, 2000 when they climbed to No. 7. Minnesota is only...

Tentative approach costs women’s cross country

by Adam Fink
Published September 16, 2002

The strategy for Minnesota women's cross country team at Saturday's Memorial "Oz" Run was simple: let Wisconsin dictate tempo for the first 3,000 meters, then take the lead for the final 3,000 meters. Somewhere...

Inspirational captain aims for strong finish

by Adam Fink
Published September 13, 2002

Minnesota women's cross country runner Jill Field's face broke into a big smile before trying to describe her role on the team. As one of three senior captains, Field is looking to break into the top seven...

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