Minnesota linebacker Keanon Cooper tackles Texas Tech wide receiver Tyson Williams.

Minnesota defensive back Michael Carter intercepts a pass.

Minnesota head coach Jerry Kill congratulates Texas Tech interim head coach Chris Thomsen on their win.

Gophers run onto the field at Reliant Stadium on Friday, Dec. 28, 2012 in Houston, Texas.

Minnesota quarterback Philip Nelson rushes through Texas Tech's defense.

Minnesota head coach Jerry Kill complains to official about a call.

Minnesota running back Rodrick Williams Jr. scores a touchdown.

Minnesota running back Rodrick Williams Jr. celebrates after a touchdown.

Minnesota defensive back Antonio Johnson tackles Texas Tech running back Eric Stephens Jr.

Minnesota quarterback MarQueis Grayson rushes the ball.

Minnesota defensive back Michael Carter tackles Texas Tech wide receiver Darrin Moore.

Texas Tech's Tre' Porter and Blake Dees tackle Minnesota wide receiver Derrick Engel.

Minnesota head coach Jerry Kill walks out off the field at Reliant Stadium with players after losing the Meineke Car Care Bowl on Friday, Dec. 28, 2012, at Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas.

Natalie Darwitz discusses strategy with the Lakeville South High School girls' hockey team during a game against Burnsville High School on Nov. 6 at Hasse Arena in Lakeville, Minn.

Natalie Darwitz coaches Lakeville South players during a game against Burnsville High School on Nov. 6 at Hasse Arena in Lakeville, Minn. Darwitz is in her second season as Lakeville South's head coach.

Former Gophers hockey star Natalie Darwitz instructs her Lakeville South High School players during a game against Burnsville High School on Nov. 6 at Hasse Arena in Lakeville, Minn.

Minnesota outside hitter Ashley Wittman spikes through Creighton's block Dec. 1 at the Sports Pavilion.

State Sen. John Marty goes through boxes of archives Tuesday after moving into his new office at the state Capitol in St. Paul.

Minnesota outside hitter Katherine Harms serves against Creighton on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, at the Sports Pavilion.

Minnesota outside hitter Ashley Wittman digs the ball during a match against Liberty on Friday, Nov. 30, 2012, at the Sports Pavilion.

on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, at William Arena.

Minnesota wide receiver A.J. Barker scores a touchdown against Western Michigan on Sept. 19 at TCF Bank Stadium. Barker announced Sunday that he would leave the team and transfer to another school.

Minnesota guard Joe Coleman makes a jump shot during a game against Toledo Monday at Williams Arena.

From left, Minnesota forward Maurice Walker, Minnesota forward Andre Ingram, back, and Toledo Rian Pearson fight for the ball after a rebound during a game Monday at Williams Arena.

Four-time Olympic gold medalist Missy Franklin competes in a final round of 100-yard backstroke in USA Swimming's Minneapolis Grand Prix on Saturday at the University Aquatic Center.

Eleven-time Olympic medalist Ryan Lochte competes in a final round of 100-yard backstroke in USA Swimming's Mnneapolis Grand Prix on Saturday at the University Aquatic Center.

Olympian Melissa Franklin signs autographs after USA Swimming's Minneapolis Grand Prix on Sunday at the University Aquatic Center.

Associate principal second violin for the Minnesota Orchestra Jonathan Magness at his home Saturday in Eden Prairie, Minn. Magness studied violin performance at the University of Minnesota's School of...

Minnesota wide receiver Derrick Engel scores a touchdown against Purdue on Oct. 27 at TCF Bank Stadium.

Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan supporters cheer while waiting for Ryan's appearance Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012, at the Sun Country Airlines hanger at the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport.

Republican Michele Bachmann speaks at a rally supporting Mitt Romney for President on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012, at the Sun Country Airlines hanger at the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport.

Vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan and his wife Janna Little arrive at a rally Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012, at the Sun Country Airlines hanger at the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport.

Vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan speaks at a rally Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012, at the Sun Country Airlines hanger at the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport.

Vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan speaks at a rally Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012, at the Sun Country Airlines hanger at the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport.

Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan supporters cheer for Ryan on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012, at the Sun Country Airlines hanger at the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport.

Vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan shakes hand with his supporters after a rally Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012, at the Sun Country Airlines hanger at the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport.

Vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan and his wife Janna Little wave at supporters before their departure after a rally Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012, at the Sun Country Airlines hanger at the Minneapolis/St....

Vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan speaks at a rally Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012, at the Sun Country Airlines hanger in Minneapolis.

Circus students walk on balls during a balance practice Friday at Circus Juventas in St. Paul.

Students sit on trapezes waiting for class to start Friday at Circus Juventas in St. Paul.

Seventeen-year-old Libby Ulm, center, of White Bear Lake, practices on a hoop Oct. 26 at Circus Juventas in St. Paul. Ulm has been practicing in the circus for 12 years.

Minnesota outside hitter Daly Santana spikes during a match against Wisconsin on Wednesday at Sports Pavilion. The Gophers won 3-0.

Minnesota redshirt freshman Kayla Hirt grabs a rebound during a practice Tuesday at Williams Arena.

Minnesota redshirt freshman Kayla Hirt makes a layup during a practice Tuesday at Williams Arena.

Minnesota welterweight state champion Jamal James warms up with a double end striking bag Tuesday at Circle of Discipline in Minneapolis. “Everybody who does this sport has a pretty big heart and has...

A collection of medals John Carter Holmes won throughout his running career lies on display in his home.

Minnesota alumnus John Carter Holmes uses the grab bar that was installed by Freedom by Design members to make his house more accessible. Holmes suffered a heart attack in 2008 and now uses a walker to...

Minnesota alumnus John Carter Holmes enters his home Saturday in South Minneapolis. More modifications to Holmes's home will be completed by Freedom by Design members to make his house more accessible.

University of Minnesota police officers inspect the Ford Tempo that hit six pedestrians Sunday afternoon at the intersection of Washington Avenue and Oak Street Southeast. All six victims were taken to...

University of Minnesota Police officers inspect the Ford Tempo that hit four pedestrians Sunday afternoon at the intersection of Oak Street and Washington Avenue. All four victims were taken to Hennepin...