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All content by David Nelson

Column: March Madness reminds everyone why expanded CFB playoff wouldn’t work

by David Nelson
Published March 31, 2015

Column: Gophers end season in all too fitting fashion

by David Nelson
Published March 30, 2015
Infielder Luke Pettersen throws the ball to catcher Toby Hanson at first base during a game against Northwestern at Siebert Field on Saturday.

Pitching falters Sunday, Wildcats win two

by David Nelson
Published March 30, 2015

Column: Mental game shook Gophers basketball this season

by David Nelson
Published March 25, 2015

Column: Blackout of women’s national title game a travesty

by David Nelson
Published March 24, 2015
Senior Leandro Toldeo volleys the ball at the Baseline Tennis Center on March 6 against Washington.

Women stumble on road, men win twice

by David Nelson
Published March 23, 2015

Column: Losses cost Gophers this season

by David Nelson
Published March 9, 2015
Freshman Felix Corwin volleys the ball at the Baseline Tennis Center on Friday against Washington.

Corwin rises to challenge

by David Nelson
Published March 9, 2015

Column: Pro day performances overvalued

by David Nelson
Published March 3, 2015

Column: Michigan State victory meaningless without Big Ten tourney success

by David Nelson
Published March 2, 2015
Senior Rebecca Weiland in the Jean K. Freeman Aquatic Center after practice on Monday afternoon. Weiland accepted a position as a graduate assistant at St. Cloud State.

Attitude paramount to Weiland’s success

by David Nelson
Published February 25, 2015

Column: “A Year of Readiness” is a stupid idea

by David Nelson
Published February 24, 2015

Column: Gophers should retire Zahui B.’s number when her Gopher career ends

by David Nelson
Published February 23, 2015

Column: ‘What have you done for me lately?’ mentality alive and well

by David Nelson
Published February 18, 2015

Frost best coach at U

by David Nelson
Published February 16, 2015

Facilities necessary evil for recruiting

by David Nelson
Published February 11, 2015
University student Nikki Graf stands in between alumnae Laura Brown (left) and Nikki Beyer at their practice in Bloomington on Saturday. Their team, the Minnesota Vixen, are the longest continuously operating women's football team in the nation.

Minnesota Vixen team on the rise

by David Nelson
Published February 10, 2015

Gophers deliver at Minnesota Challenge

by David Nelson
Published February 9, 2015

Column: Don’t blame Lucia for woes

by David Nelson
Published February 9, 2015

Column: Education lost in athleticism

by David Nelson
Published February 4, 2015

Column: Gophers need to find Hollins’ partner in crime over break

by David Nelson
Published February 3, 2015
Men's Gopher Tennis player senior Jack Hamberg plays at the Baseline Tennis Center Friday night. The tennis team played Green Bay, Dartmouth, and Oklahoma State over the weekend.

Streaking Gophers win three matches

by David Nelson
Published February 2, 2015

Column: Next stretch of games season defining for Minnesota

by David Nelson
Published January 28, 2015

Column: Blame Big Ten for Minnesota’s destruction

by David Nelson
Published January 27, 2015

Minnesota splits, falls in kick off

by David Nelson
Published January 26, 2015

Stollings clearly perfect choice halfway through season

by David Nelson
Published January 21, 2015

Column: Williams made smart decision in declaring for draft

by David Nelson
Published January 20, 2015

Column: Assessing the men’s hockey team

by David Nelson
Published December 9, 2014

Column: Kill was right choice for coach of the year

by David Nelson
Published December 8, 2014

Potulny continues his winning tradition

by David Nelson
Published December 4, 2014

Column: Mason right man to aid Gophers with McNeil out

by David Nelson
Published December 2, 2014

Column: Lack of improvement passing becomes downfall for Gophers

by David Nelson
Published December 1, 2014

Gophers beat Indiana but miss NCAA tourney

by David Nelson
Published December 1, 2014

Column: Minnesota should continue to start Walker

by David Nelson
Published November 25, 2014

Column: Injured Cobb unable to silence critics

by David Nelson
Published November 24, 2014
Former Gophers basketball player Al Nolen poses at Williams Arena on Monday evening. Nolen now teaches basketball camps as well as private lessons.

Nolen helps young players develop skills

by David Nelson
Published November 18, 2014

Column: Despite loss, no need to panic with Gophers

by David Nelson
Published November 17, 2014

Column: Gophers’ success against Louisville hinges on defense

by David Nelson
Published November 11, 2014

Column: Leidner proved doubters wrong in victory

by David Nelson
Published November 10, 2014

Corwin wins Big Ten indoor championship

by David Nelson
Published November 4, 2014

Column: Iowa is a must-win on Saturday

by David Nelson
Published November 4, 2014

Column: Let American Indians decide future of ‘Redskins’

by David Nelson
Published November 3, 2014

Zeiger sisters make impact in the pool

by David Nelson
Published October 29, 2014

Roysland brings passion to Macalester

by David Nelson
Published October 29, 2014

Column: New players show off Gophers’ potential

by David Nelson
Published October 28, 2014

Zeiger, Gophers dominate North Dakota

by David Nelson
Published October 27, 2014

Column: Barring miracle. Gophers won’t make Big Ten championship game

by David Nelson
Published October 27, 2014

Column: Gophers will thrive from disappointment

by David Nelson
Published October 21, 2014

Column: Gophers deserve top-25 spot

by David Nelson
Published October 20, 2014

Women dominate, men fall short in dual meet

by David Nelson
Published October 20, 2014

Column: Hokey shootouts need to go

by David Nelson
Published October 14, 2014

Column: Gophers could make it to championship game

by David Nelson
Published October 13, 2014

Column: Women’s diving team prepares for successful season

by David Nelson
Published October 8, 2014

Gymnastics fills vacant coach spot

by David Nelson
Published October 7, 2014

Column: Gophers hockey team looks to national championship

by David Nelson
Published October 7, 2014

Gophers defeat ASU

by David Nelson
Published October 6, 2014

Gophers head into new season with confidence

by David Nelson
Published October 2, 2014

Gophers bow out of ITAs singles

by David Nelson
Published September 30, 2014

Column: Gophers volleyball flashes potential amid loss

by David Nelson
Published September 30, 2014

Column: Gophers must take advantage of weak Big Ten

by David Nelson
Published September 29, 2014

Gophers down OSU

by David Nelson
Published September 25, 2014

Les Bolstad on track for renovations

by David Nelson
Published September 24, 2014

Column: Let us grievers grieve

by David Nelson
Published September 23, 2014

Kill should stick with Streveler against Michigan

by David Nelson
Published September 22, 2014

Column: Addition of Johnson just the beginning for Pitino, Gophers

by David Nelson
Published September 16, 2014

Column: Kill should start Streveler next Saturday

by David Nelson
Published September 15, 2014

Column: NCAA shows cowardice in lifting sanctions.

by David Nelson
Published September 10, 2014
Mike Fulton and Seth Vander Tuig watch from the sidelines as the Gophers take on Middle Tennessee at TCF Bank Stadium on Saturday.

Road trip comes to TCF Bank Stadium

by David Nelson
Published September 9, 2014

Column: Gophers’ defense, not offense, will make difference

by David Nelson
Published September 8, 2014

Column: Sophomore volleyball trio shows promise

by David Nelson
Published September 3, 2014

Column: Williams key to solving passing woes

by David Nelson
Published September 2, 2014

Gophers enter NCAA regional as dark horse

by David Nelson
Published May 8, 2014
Head Women's Golf Coach Michele Redman discusses this year's golf team Thursday, March 1, 2012.

Redman leads Minnesota’s turnaround

by David Nelson
Published May 7, 2014
Left; Minnesota's Jon Trasamar plays Sunday, Oct. 6, 2013, at the Edina Country Club. Right; Minnesota's Jose Mendez plays at the season-opening Gopher Invitational at Windsong Farm Golf Club Sept. 8.

Gophers, Mendez capture Big Ten titles

by David Nelson
Published May 5, 2014
Minnesota's Jon Trasamar practices at the Tom Lehman Practice Facility at Les Bolstad Golf Course in St. Paul, Minn., on Friday, April 25, 2014.

Trasamar leads Gophers into Big Ten championships

by David Nelson
Published May 1, 2014

Women’s golf team headed to regionals

by David Nelson
Published April 30, 2014

Mendez impresses in first year

by David Nelson
Published April 29, 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 at Big Tens

by David Nelson
Published April 28, 2014
Carmen Laguna practices putting Tuesday, April 17, 2012, at the Les Bolstad Golf Course in Falcon Heights, Minn.

Gophers appear ready for Big Tens

by David Nelson
Published April 24, 2014
Minnesota gymnasts Hanna Nordquist and Lindsay Mable executes their beam routines at the NCAA regional competition at the Sports Pavillion on Saturday, April 5.

Mable finishes fifth on vault at NCAAs

by David Nelson
Published April 21, 2014
Minnesota's Jose Mendez plays at the season-opening Gopher Invitational at Windsong Farm Golf Club Sept. 8.

Mendez, Gophers take top spot at Rutherford Invite

by David Nelson
Published April 21, 2014
Minnesota's Lindsay Mable executes her balance beam routine at the NCAA regional competition April 5 at the Sports Pavilion. Mable won the all-around competition and qualified for the NCAA individual meet.

Mable, Nordquist prepare for NCAA meet

by David Nelson
Published April 17, 2014

Gophers play in final tune-up tournament

by David Nelson
Published April 17, 2014
Minnesota gymnast Ellis Mannon competes on the pommel horse Friday, April 5, 2013, at the Sports Pavilion.

Mannon wins NCAA title

by David Nelson
Published April 14, 2014
Zack Chase exclaims a shriek of joy after his vault performance on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013, at the Sports Pavilion.

Gophers ready for redemption at NCAAs

by David Nelson
Published April 10, 2014
Hanna Nordquist, left, and Lindsay Mable, right, execute their beam routines at the NCAA Regional competition at the Sports Pavilion on Sunday. Nordquist tied for first on the balance beam with teammate Lindsay Mable and both qualified for the NCAA Individual Event Finals.

Mable, Nordquist advance to NCAAs

by David Nelson
Published April 7, 2014
Minnesota's Kayla Slechta competes on bars March 9, 2013, in a quad meet at the Sports Pavilion.

Minnesota uses toughness to overcome woes

by David Nelson
Published April 3, 2014

Minnesota will not renew Dale’s expiring contract

by David Nelson
Published April 3, 2014
Minnesota sophomore gymnast Ellis Mannon performs his parallel bars routine Saturday, March 2, 2013, at the Sports Pavilion.

Mannon takes home his first title on pommel horse

by David Nelson
Published March 31, 2014
Minnesota's Derek Toomey swims in the men's 100-yard breaststroke during the Minnesota Challenge on Feb. 9, 2013, at the University Aquatic Center.

Minnesota finishes 22nd at NCAA meet

by David Nelson
Published March 31, 2014

Men’s Swimming and Diving at NCAA Championships Recap — Day 2

by David Nelson
Published March 29, 2014

Men’s Swimming and Diving at NCAA Championships Recap — Day 1

by David Nelson
Published March 28, 2014
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.

Gophers’ youth leads group at NCAAs

by David Nelson
Published March 27, 2014

Mannon leads Minnesota into Big Ten championships

by David Nelson
Published March 27, 2014

Minnesota places third at Big Tens

by David Nelson
Published March 24, 2014
Minnesota junior Jessica Plant swims during the 800 yard freestyle relay during the NCAA Women's Division 1 Championships at the Aquatic Center on Friday.

Minnesota places 10th to close season

by David Nelson
Published March 24, 2014

Women’s Swimming and Diving at NCAA Championships Recap — Day 1 and Day 2

by David Nelson
Published March 22, 2014
Minnesota's Justin Morinishi competes on the pommel horse Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013, at the Sports Pavilion.

Gophers seniors close out careers

by David Nelson
Published March 13, 2014
Minnesota's Maggie Keefer and Katie Grunawalt dive Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013, at the University Aquatic Center.

Gophers qualify three for NCAAs

by David Nelson
Published March 13, 2014
Team manager for the women's gymnastics team Megan Alvarez, Friday at the Piek Gymnasium, where the team practices.

Alvarez ends her final season with a smile

by David Nelson
Published March 12, 2014
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