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The Minnesota Daily

All content by Dane Mizutani
Minnesota players charge onto the field before the start of the Gophers' season opener against UNLV on Thursday at TCF Bank Stadium.

Vereen avoids NFL draft hype, climbs draft boards

by Dane Mizutani
Published May 8, 2014

Report: University could renovate Mariucci Arena

by Dane Mizutani
Published May 1, 2014
Minnesota running back Rodrick Williams Jr. scampers for a 37-yard touchdown run against Western Illinois Sept. 14 at TCF Bank Stadium.

Williams shines with hopes of a comeback

by Dane Mizutani
Published April 15, 2014

Reports: Ellenson intends to transfer at season’s end

by Dane Mizutani
Published April 14, 2014
Minnesota high jumper Wally Ellenson practices at Bierman Field on April 30, 2013.

Ellenson, Yedoni both win titles in Arizona

by Dane Mizutani
Published April 14, 2014

Gophers take third in Iowa

by Dane Mizutani
Published April 14, 2014

Gophers finish tied for sixth

by Dane Mizutani
Published April 9, 2014

Courter returns from injury, leads team

by Dane Mizutani
Published April 3, 2014

Teague denies $70 million practice facility

by Dane Mizutani
Published March 28, 2014

Northwestern players could unionize

by Dane Mizutani
Published March 27, 2014
Minnesota's Jon Trasamar plays Sunday, Oct. 6, 2013, at the Edina Country Club.

Mendez leads Gophers to second place

by Dane Mizutani
Published March 26, 2014
Minnesota's Jose Mendez plays at the season-opening Gopher Invitational at Windsong Farm Golf Club on Sept. 8.

Minnesota sits alone in fourth after Monday

by Dane Mizutani
Published March 25, 2014
Minnesota junior Jack Hamburg plays against Nebraska at Baseline Tennis Center on Sunday during a doubles match. Doubles tandem Jack Hamburg and Mathieu Froment have reached No. 16 in the country with a nine-match winning streak this season.

Gophers men, women blow past Nebraska

by Dane Mizutani
Published March 24, 2014
Penn State guard Tim Frazier dribbles the ball during the game against the Gophers on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2014.

Gophers need to stop Frazier, Penn State

by Dane Mizutani
Published March 6, 2014

Gophers’ depth fuels their success

by Dane Mizutani
Published March 6, 2014
Minnesota's Jon Trasamar plays Sunday, Oct. 6, 2013, at the Edina Country Club.

Gophers take first at Del Walker Classic

by Dane Mizutani
Published March 5, 2014
Minnesota junior Mathieu Froment plays doubles against Drake at the Baseline Tennis Center on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014.

Minnesota men, women beat Wisconsin

by Dane Mizutani
Published March 3, 2014
Minnesota head coach Jerry Kill expresses his discontent with a review of a Gophers touchdown against Wisconsin on Oct. 20, 2012.

Kill speaks after signing new deal

by Dane Mizutani
Published February 25, 2014
University of Minnesota head football coach Jerry Kill discusses his football career in his office Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2013.

Gophers extend Kill’s contract

by Dane Mizutani
Published February 24, 2014

Gophers place focus on doubles point

by Dane Mizutani
Published February 20, 2014
Minnesota's Jessika Mozia returns the ball against Montana on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, at the Baseline Tennis Center.

Minnesota splits weekend matches

by Dane Mizutani
Published February 17, 2014

Minnesota comes in fifth at Big Ten Match Play

by Dane Mizutani
Published February 17, 2014
Carmen Laguna practices putting Tuesday at the Les Bolstad Golf Course in Falcon Heights, Minn. A native of Spain, Laguna is one of three international golfers on this year’s team.

Minnesota finishes fifth in Florida

by Dane Mizutani
Published February 12, 2014

Vikings sign Lawrence

by Dane Mizutani
Published February 12, 2014
Minnesota doubles partners Mathieu Froment and Jack Hamburg celebrate after a victory in a match against Tulsa at Baseline on Friday.

Gophers lose two straight, aim to rebound

by Dane Mizutani
Published February 10, 2014

Gophers aim to continue home success

by Dane Mizutani
Published February 6, 2014

Signing Day Central: Gophers ink No. 1 recruit Jones

by Dane Mizutani
Published February 5, 2014
Minnesota's Leandro Toledo sits on the courts at the Baseline Tennis Center on Monday morning. Toledo has assumed he No. 1 singles position for the Gophers this season.

Toledo takes reins as No. 1 singles player

by Dane Mizutani
Published February 4, 2014

Gophers recruit Ragnow chooses Arkansas

by Dane Mizutani
Published January 31, 2014

Nelson to enroll at Rutgers to continue career

by Dane Mizutani
Published January 30, 2014

Former Gophers QB headed to Rutgers

by Dane Mizutani
Published January 29, 2014
Sophomore Jessika Mozia returns the ball against North Dakota at Baseline on Sunday.

Minnesota’s women’s dominate weekend slate

by Dane Mizutani
Published January 27, 2014
Minnesota's Jack Hamburg returns a shot against Purdue on Sunday, April 14, 2013, at Baseline Tennis Center.

Minnesota led by upperclassmen

by Dane Mizutani
Published January 23, 2014
Minnesota quarterback Philip Nelson avoids a tackle on Saturday Oct. 26 versus Nebraska at TCF Bank Stadium.

Nelson announces he will transfer

by Dane Mizutani
Published January 21, 2014
Minnesota guard Malik Smith looks for a pass in the game against Montana on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2013, at Williams Arena.

Gophers fall to Michigan State in overtime

by Dane Mizutani
Published January 11, 2014
Sophomore forward Kyle Rau skates against Minnesota State on Nov. 2 at Mariucci Arena.

Minnesota falls to Colgate in Mariucci Classic

by Dane Mizutani
Published January 3, 2014
Connor Cosgrove, a member of the University of Minnesota football team, was diagnosed with leukemia in September 2010. Cosgrove will have his final chemotherapy treatment Friday.

Cosgrove finishes chemotherapy

by Dane Mizutani
Published December 11, 2013

Alum to raise funds for athletics complex

by Dane Mizutani
Published December 10, 2013
The Gopher mens hockey team celebrates forward Seth Ambroz's game winning goal with seconds left in the game against Wisconsin, Saturday evening at Mariucci Arena.

Gophers sweep Wisconsin in first Big Ten weekend

by Dane Mizutani
Published December 2, 2013
Minnesota defensive lineman Ra'shede Hageman moves to tackle a Hawkeye Saturday Sept. 28, 2013 at TCF Bank Stadium.

Gophers stumble in season finale

by Dane Mizutani
Published December 2, 2013
University of Minnesota head football coach Jerry Kill discusses his football career in his office Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2013.

Still coaching: Kill’s battle with seizures

by Dane Mizutani
Published November 20, 2013

U officials, athletes testify in Brenny trial

by Dane Mizutani
Published November 14, 2013
Gophers players celebrate after beating Penn State 24-10 on Saturday at TCF Bank Stadium. It was the fourth straight Big Ten win for Minnesota.

Gophers bowl past Penn State

by Dane Mizutani
Published November 11, 2013

Halftime: Gophers lead Penn State 24-10

by Dane Mizutani
Published November 9, 2013
Minnesota forward Kelly Terry controls the puck against Minnesota State-Mankato on Friday at Ridder Arena.

Gophers dominate in sweep of Mavericks

by Dane Mizutani
Published November 4, 2013
Minnesota guard Rachel Banham pushes though Illinois' defense Monday, Jan. 28, 2013, at Williams Arena.

Banham leads Minnesota in exhibition

by Dane Mizutani
Published November 4, 2013

Women wrap up fall season with fifth-place finish

by Dane Mizutani
Published October 30, 2013

Nelson, Cobb pace squad to signature win

by Dane Mizutani
Published October 28, 2013
Minnesota senior Derek Toomey swims in the men's 100-yard freestyle against Arizona State on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2013, at the University Aquatic Center.

Minnesota has a strong showing against Badgers

by Dane Mizutani
Published October 21, 2013
Minnesota senior Derek Toomey swims in the men's 100-yard freestyle on Saturday at the University Aquatic Center.

Women dominate, men fall to ranked Florida

by Dane Mizutani
Published October 14, 2013
Minnesota athletics director Norwood Teague announces that head football coach Jerry Kill will take a leave to continue focusing on his epilepsy treatment on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2013 at TCF Bank Stadium. Tracy Claeys will serve as the acting head coach in Kill's absence.

Kill takes leave to manage epilepsy

by Dane Mizutani
Published October 14, 2013

Macura chooses Xavier over Gophers, Creighton

by Dane Mizutani
Published September 10, 2013

Gophers suspend freshman Guertler indefinitely

by Dane Mizutani
Published September 1, 2013
Former Gophers quarterback MarQueis Gray participates in the San Francisco 49ers' training camp. Gray has played mostly tight end through the first two weeks of training camp.

Gray shifts focus at 49ers training camp

by Dane Mizutani
Published August 7, 2013
Former Gophers forward Nick Bjugstad and New York Islanders left wing Eric Boulton play during the Defending the Blue Line charity game on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2013, at Ridder Arena.

Stars gather to defend blue line

by Dane Mizutani
Published August 7, 2013
Gophers' defensive back Brock Vereen addresses the media at the Big Ten media days in Chicago on Wednesday, July 24, 2013.

Vereen emerges from brother’s shadow into leader

by Dane Mizutani
Published July 31, 2013
University football coach Jerry Kill addresses the press at the Big Ten media days in Chicago on Wednesday, July 24, 2013.

[Photo] Kill aims to continue third-year magic

Published July 31, 2013
University football coach Jerry Kill addresses the press at the Big Ten media days in Chicago on Wednesday, July 24, 2013.

[Photo] Kill, players raise bar for 2013

Published July 25, 2013

Crawford-Tufts drops football for track

by Dane Mizutani
Published July 29, 2013

Blake Wheeler signs six-year, $33 million extension

by Dane Mizutani
Published July 29, 2013

Two Gophers join lawsuit against NCAA

by Dane Mizutani
Published July 24, 2013

Minnesota tourney to unite former WCHA teams

by Dane Mizutani
Published July 24, 2013
Ashley Steenvoorden practices with her former team Friday morning at the University Aquatic Center. Steenvoorden recently won silver in the 1,500-meter freestyle and bronze in the 800 freestyle at the World University Games in Russia.

Steenvoorden shows growth at third international stint

by Dane Mizutani
Published July 24, 2013

Gophers to face Syracuse in first round of Maui Invitational

by Dane Mizutani
Published July 17, 2013
Blackhawks defenseman and former Gopher hockey player Nick Leddy holds the Stanley Cup on July 12, 2013, at Mariucci Arena. Leddy brought the cup to various locations around the Twins Cities area during his two days with the trophy.

Leddy shares Stanley Cup with state

by Dane Mizutani
Published July 17, 2013
Former Gopher forward Eric Haula skates during a development camp scrimmage with the Minnesota Wild on July 11, 2013, at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul. In April, Haula left the Gophers and signed a two year contract with the Wild.

Haula impresses at Wild development camp

by Dane Mizutani
Published July 16, 2013
Vancouver Canucks defenseman Keith Ballard covers Minnesota Wild's center Kyle Brodziak in an NHL hockey game Thursday at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.

Ballard returns home after eight NHL seasons

by Dane Mizutani
Published July 10, 2013
Wisconsin Playground guard Rashad Vaughn plays at the Nike Elite Youth Basketball League tournament Sunday, May 26, 2013, at the High Performance Academy in Eagan, Minn.

Vaughn chooses Findlay Prep for senior season

by Dane Mizutani
Published July 10, 2013
Minnesota middle blocker Tori Dixon spikes during a game against North Dakota State Monday at the Sports Pavilion. Dixon had 15 kills with two aces and threes block assists.

Dixon embraces Team USA experience

by Dane Mizutani
Published July 10, 2013
Minnesota's Derek Toomey swims in the men's 100-yard breaststroke during the Minnesota Challenge on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013, at the University Aquatic Center.

Five Gophers prepare for World University Games

by Dane Mizutani
Published July 3, 2013
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Incoming freshman turns from draft to Gophers

by Dane Mizutani
Published July 3, 2013

Vannelli leads group of Gophers in 2013 NHL draft

by Dane Mizutani
Published July 1, 2013

Gophers linebacker Edwards kicked off team

by Dane Mizutani
Published June 26, 2013
Wisconsin Playground Elite guard Rashad Vaughn plays at the Nike Elite Youth Basketball League tournament Sunday, May 26, 2013, at the High Performance Academy in Eagan, Minn.

Vaughn chooses prep school, keeps Gophers in the mix

by Dane Mizutani
Published June 26, 2013
Former Gophers middle blocker Lauren Gibbemeyer, right, celebrates a key point for the U.S. versus Argentina.

Gibbemeyer excels after college, preps for Olympics

by Dane Mizutani
Published June 26, 2013
** ADVANCE FOR WEEKEND EDITIONS AUG. 20 - 21 ** Southern Illinois University-Carbondale head football coach Jerry Kill talks with his players following practice on the campus, Carbondale, Ill., Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2005. Kill has lead his football team to back-to-back 10-2 seasons and the Salukis were ranked atop the Division 1-AA for several weeks last year and are again favored to win the conference and vie for their first national title in 22 years. (AP Photo/James A. Finley)

Change in culture aids Gophers’ academic turnaround

by Dane Mizutani
Published June 20, 2013
Former Minnesota pitcher Drew Ghelfi throws the ball against NDSU on March 27, 2013 at the Metrodome.

With draft, Ghelfi fulfills dream in surprise fashion

by Dane Mizutani
Published June 19, 2013
Former Gopher Stephanie Price runs around Lake Calhoun on June 17, 2013, in Minneapolis.

Ex-running star dreams bigger

by Dane Mizutani
Published June 19, 2013
Camper Aj Mazzucchi, 11, tackles a weighted bag during one of a series of football camps for youth which were hosted by Jerry Kill at TCF Stadium on Monday June 17th, 2013.

Kill’s camps educate, influence youth

by Dane Mizutani
Published June 19, 2013

Kill talks offseason progress

by Dane Mizutani
Published June 17, 2013

Malik Smith close to gaining eligibility after APR report released

by Dane Mizutani
Published June 12, 2013
Musician and Minnesota wrestler Joel Bauman rehearses in the studio on Monday, June 10, 2013, in Minneapolis. By performing music under his own name and identifying himself as a Minnesota wrestler, Bauman was ruled ineligible to compete by the NCAA this past season.

Bauman chooses music, preps album

by Dane Mizutani
Published June 12, 2013
Pitcher Tom Windle throws a strike on Friday, April 5, 2013, against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Siebert Field.

MLB draft turns best friends into rivals

by Dane Mizutani
Published June 12, 2013

Snelten drafted in the ninth round by San Francisco Giants

by Dane Mizutani
Published June 7, 2013
DJ Snelten pitches during Saturday evening's game against The Citadel at the Metrodome. The Gophers had a shutout victory with a score of 3-0.

Junior enters draft with better discipline

by Dane Mizutani
Published June 5, 2013
Mounds View High School senior Max Knutson pitches to Roseville Area High School on May 25, 2013, at Midway Stadium in St. Paul.

High-schoolers prepare for draft

by Dane Mizutani
Published June 4, 2013
Minnesota softball head coach Jessica Allister, right, volunteer assistant Dannie Skrove and pitching coach Piper Ritter coach in the dugout on May 5, 2013 against Indiana. Arriving three years ago, Allister has helped the Gophers win over 30 games in their last three seasons.

Coach Allister leads Gophers’ turnaround in third season

by Dane Mizutani
Published May 29, 2013
Minnesota senior Rok Bonin returns a shot against Boise State on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013, at the Baseline Tennis Center.

Bonin’s career ends with first-round NCAA loss

by Dane Mizutani
Published May 24, 2013
Minnesota senior Rok Bonin returns a shot against Boise State on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013, at the Baseline Tennis Center.

Bonin set for NCAA finale

by Dane Mizutani
Published May 9, 2013
Architecture junior Jordan Dalluge lifts Monday, May 6, 2013, at the University Recreational Center. Dalluge has been training since September for the Mr. & Ms. Natural Minnesota Bodybuilding show in Bloomington on May 11.

U student Dalluge shows balance as bodybuilder

by Dane Mizutani
Published May 7, 2013

Gophers to face VCU

by Dane Mizutani
Published May 2, 2013

Men’s tennis draws VCU in first round of NCAA tournament

by Dane Mizutani
Published May 1, 2013
Minnesota sophomore Leandro Toledo plays an opponent from Drake University at the ITA Central Regional Championship on Sunday.

Men fall in Big Ten semifinals, eye NCAAs

by Dane Mizutani
Published April 29, 2013
Minnesota's Jessika Mozia returns the ball against Montana on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, at the Baseline Tennis Center.

Youth fills void for women’s team

by Dane Mizutani
Published April 25, 2013
Gophers assistant women's tennis coach Whitney Taney cheers on her players Friday, April 19, 2013, at the Baseline Tennis Center. Taney, who went 166-0 during her career at Edina High School, was promoted to assistant coach this season.

Assistant brings hometown swagger back to the Gophers

by Dane Mizutani
Published April 23, 2013
Doron Muravnik returns a ball Friday, April 19, 2013, at Baseline Tennis Center. The Gophers were defeated 6-1 by No. 14 Nebraska.

Men roll into postseason

by Dane Mizutani
Published April 22, 2013

Men, women bring different goals into final regular-season weekend

by Dane Mizutani
Published April 18, 2013
Minnesota's Jack Hamburg returns a hit from Purdue Sunday, April 14, 2013, at Baseline Tennis Center.

Men bolster NCAA résumé with two wins

by Dane Mizutani
Published April 15, 2013

Freshman settles into lineup 4,000 miles from home

by Dane Mizutani
Published April 11, 2013
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