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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...

Nagging injuries provide Hanson with new resolve

by Adam Fink
Published September 12, 2002

It was the longest distance of his career, but the pain of a 17-mile run was far from the mind of Minnesota's men's cross country runner Neil Hanson. Following the two-hour run during the team's training...

Trips overseas give U athletes uniqueperspectives

by Brian Stensaas
Published September 11, 2002

On a typical Tuesday afternoon inside a stuffy Williams Arena, Minnesota men's basketball point guard Ben Johnson works preseason drills with coach Mike Petersen. Across 4th Street, men's hockey defenseman...

Abdul-Khaliq embraced as Muslim, American

by Brian Hall
Published September 11, 2002

Following the events last Sept. 11, Minnesota quarterback Asad Abdul-Khaliq, a devout Muslim, feared the repercussions or reactions he might face as people sought revenge for the terrorist attacks. Osama...

Hahn wrestles with new realities on home front

by Anthony Maggio
Published September 11, 2002

Since the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001, Gophers wrestler Damion Hahn has come to a realization. The United States of America is much like Minnesota's wrestling squad. "Minnesota is a top program, but...

Sept. 11 causes 3 coaches to pause, reflect on tragedy

Published September 11, 2002

WBy Ben Goessling and Adam Fink hen recruiting in the New York area last spring, Minnesota women's soccer coach Barbara Wickstrand knew she would encounter many people who lost friends and family in the...

Dear freshmen, won’t you come out to play?

by David La Vaque
Published September 10, 2002

Homecoming kings and queens, stars of the gridiron, Ms. Popularities and all other high schoolers new to campus, apologies are in order. Sorry for the long bookstore lines last week, the "Is this Math...

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