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The Minnesota Daily

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Minnesota athletic director Joel Maturi, left, announced he would step-down from his position during a press conference with University President Eric Kaler, right, on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012, at TCF Bank Stadium.

U favors men’s sports

by Derek Wetmore
Published May 9, 2013

After herpes outbreak, horses recover on campus

by Derek Wetmore
Published December 3, 2012

Harteau approved as new police chief

by Derek Wetmore
Published November 30, 2012

Cold Spring police officer killed in “ambush”; suspect arrested

by Derek Wetmore
Published November 30, 2012

Terror trial now in jury’s hands

by Derek Wetmore
Published October 18, 2012

Jury hears another witness in terror trial

by Derek Wetmore
Published October 11, 2012

Families testify in terror trial

by Derek Wetmore
Published October 4, 2012
Head women's cross country coach Gary Wilson stands in the addition to his barn, which he built with his sons to house his 1950 Chris Craft classic wooden boat, on Friday at his home in Stillwater, Minn. Wilson will retire in June after 28 years coaching the Gophers.

Coach Wilson calls it a career

by Derek Wetmore
Published September 24, 2012

Alumni association CEO headed to Cal-Berkeley

by Derek Wetmore
Published August 23, 2012
Gophers fans cheer along with the Minnesota rouser during Tuesday night's NIT semifinal game at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY.

After NIT loss to Stanford, Gophers fans eye next season with heightened hope

by Derek Wetmore
Published April 2, 2012
A late turnover almost sunk the Gophers when Joe Coleman and Andre Hollins couldn't handle the ball Tuesday at Madison Square Garden. The Huskies converted a basket following the turnover to trim the Gophers' lead.

Gophers lean on Hollins entering championship

by Derek Wetmore
Published March 29, 2012
Gophers thrashed in NIT championship

Gophers thrashed in NIT championship

by Derek Wetmore
Published March 29, 2012
Minnesota guard Andre Hollins came up big in the second half and the overtime period Tuesday in the Gophers' overtime win over Washington at Madison Square Garden.

After OT nailbiter, Gophers advance to NIT championship

by Derek Wetmore
Published March 28, 2012

Lockett asks for release from ASU scholarship

by Derek Wetmore
Published March 21, 2012
Outgoing Athletic Director Joel Maturi leaves the field after the Gophers' game against Iowa on Oct. 29, 2011 at TCF Bank Stadium.

The economics of athletics

by Derek Wetmore
Published March 8, 2012

Men’s basketball marketing preemptively warns fans

by Derek Wetmore
Published February 9, 2012

Column: Fallen star’s misfortune could be blessing for U

by Derek Wetmore
Published November 29, 2011

On strength of top runners, Gophers men take 3rd, women 5th

by Derek Wetmore
Published October 31, 2011

Precocious freshman Banham revives expectations

by Derek Wetmore
Published October 27, 2011
Kill signs $8.4M deal to coach until 2018

Kill signs $8.4M deal to coach until 2018

by Derek Wetmore
Published October 26, 2011
Gophers head football coach Jerry Kill's wife Rebecca embraces him after the game Saturday against Miami Red Hawks at TCF Bank Stadium.

Kill signs seven-year contract

by Derek Wetmore
Published October 25, 2011

Minnesota creates program director position, appoints Bingle

by Derek Wetmore
Published October 20, 2011

Like winners? Here are the sports to follow

by Derek Wetmore
Published October 19, 2011

Hirt done for season after torn ACL

by Derek Wetmore
Published October 18, 2011
Kill may be back in action Saturday

Kill may be back in action Saturday

by Derek Wetmore
Published September 13, 2011
Minnesota head coach Jerry Kill is rushed off the field after collapsing with 20 seconds to go in the fourth quarter on Saturday at TCF Bank.

Jerry Kill collapses from seizure during game

by Derek Wetmore
Published September 12, 2011
Minnesota head coach Jerry Kill is rushed off the field after collapsing with 20 seconds to go in the fourth quarter on Saturday at TCF Bank.

Jerry Kill collapses with seizure during game

by Derek Wetmore
Published September 10, 2011

Gophers lose to USC in tight first game

by Derek Wetmore
Published September 6, 2011
Minnesota freshman quarterback Max Shortell runs the ball Saturday in Los Angeles. Shortell replaced Marqueis Gray after Gray left the game with leg cramps.

Gophers drop season opener to Trojans

by Derek Wetmore
Published September 3, 2011

Uhl receives Big Ten Freshman of the Week honors

by Derek Wetmore
Published August 22, 2011

Mbakwe propels Team USA to fifth in World Tournament

by Derek Wetmore
Published August 22, 2011
Gophers golf announces two head coaches

Gophers golf announces two head coaches

by Derek Wetmore
Published August 10, 2011

Kill press conference quick-hitters

by Derek Wetmore
Published August 4, 2011

Gophers hoops announce 2011 non-conference schedule

by Derek Wetmore
Published August 4, 2011

Video blog: Day 2 media days

by Derek Wetmore
Published July 29, 2011

Video blog: Day 1 media days

by Derek Wetmore
Published July 29, 2011

Big Ten Media Days Update No. 1

by Derek Wetmore
Published July 28, 2011

Big Ten Media Days

by Derek Wetmore
Published July 28, 2011
Head assistant coach Joe Russell demonstrates wrestling moves Tuesday during the summer intensive wrestling camp at Gibson-Nagurski Football Complex.

The Transition: Joe Russell leaving Gophers staff

by Derek Wetmore
Published July 26, 2011

COLUMN: A call for transparent statements, not rumors

by Derek Wetmore
Published June 28, 2011

No Gophers, 5 Big Ten players selected in NBA draft

by Derek Wetmore
Published June 24, 2011

Kill: Eskridge, Eure to leave Gophers

by Derek Wetmore
Published June 17, 2011

CBS, Big Ten extend contract agreement through 2016-17

by Derek Wetmore
Published June 17, 2011

Former closer Matyas signs

by Derek Wetmore
Published June 17, 2011

McCarville update: “I wouldn’t stand for it.”

by Derek Wetmore
Published June 16, 2011

O’Shea latest to sign

by Derek Wetmore
Published June 13, 2011
Recap of the Big Ten baseball tournament

Recap of the Big Ten baseball tournament

by Derek Wetmore
Published May 31, 2011

Gophers’ march through Big Ten tournament halted by No. 2 Michigan State

by Derek Wetmore
Published May 29, 2011
Gophers baseball stayin' alive in Big Ten tournament

Gophers baseball stayin’ alive in Big Ten tournament

by Derek Wetmore
Published May 27, 2011

Gophers stave off elimination with huge inning

by Derek Wetmore
Published May 26, 2011

Gophers drop two of three in final home series

by Derek Wetmore
Published May 25, 2011
Gophers dismissed to loser's bracket by Ohio State

Gophers dismissed to loser’s bracket by Ohio State

by Derek Wetmore
Published May 25, 2011

Dominique Dawson will transfer from U basketball team

by Derek Wetmore
Published May 23, 2011

Gophers drop two-of-three in regular season finale

by Derek Wetmore
Published May 21, 2011

Gardiner to leave U for juniors

by Derek Wetmore
Published May 19, 2011

Gophers take collective step back after three weeks of good baseball

by Derek Wetmore
Published May 16, 2011

Defense keeping Minn. afloat in Big 10

by Derek Wetmore
Published May 5, 2011

Bases-clearing double dooms Minnesota

by Derek Wetmore
Published May 4, 2011

Newly beardless, Puhl hopes to surge

by Derek Wetmore
Published May 3, 2011
A series win, but offense still spotty

A series win, but offense still spotty

by Derek Wetmore
Published May 2, 2011

One hit was enough in 1-0 win over Iowa

by Derek Wetmore
Published April 29, 2011
SDSU beats roulette of Minn. pitchers

SDSU beats roulette of Minn. pitchers

by Derek Wetmore
Published April 28, 2011
Surprise surprise; midweek schedule chopped in half

Surprise surprise; midweek schedule chopped in half

by Derek Wetmore
Published April 27, 2011

Baseball rained out for 9th time

by Derek Wetmore
Published April 26, 2011
The Transition: Jack Hannahan

The Transition: Jack Hannahan

by Derek Wetmore
Published April 26, 2011

Windle named Big Ten Freshman of the Week

by Derek Wetmore
Published April 25, 2011

Bats come alive in sweep of Indiana

by Derek Wetmore
Published April 25, 2011
Gophers must remedy offensive woes

Gophers must remedy offensive woes

by Derek Wetmore
Published April 21, 2011
A pedigree of pitchers, and Gophers

A pedigree of pitchers, and Gophers

by Derek Wetmore
Published April 20, 2011
Junior AJ Pettersen slides into 2nd base Saturday at Target Field.

Loud Friday, bats quieted in 2 losses

by Derek Wetmore
Published April 18, 2011

Dream facility inches closer to reality

by Derek Wetmore
Published April 18, 2011

Gophers baseball drops Game 2 to NW

by Derek Wetmore
Published April 16, 2011

Gophers baseball snaps losing streak, beats NW 7-4

by Derek Wetmore
Published April 15, 2011
At long last, a midweek home game

At long last, a midweek home game

by Derek Wetmore
Published April 13, 2011
A step back, and a drop below .500

A step back, and a drop below .500

by Derek Wetmore
Published April 11, 2011
Petterson streaking from leadoff spot

Petterson streaking from leadoff spot

by Derek Wetmore
Published April 7, 2011

In season full of them, Minn. has another midweek cancellation

by Derek Wetmore
Published April 5, 2011
Purdue’s Stephen Talbott scores as Sophomore Kurt Schlangen attempts to tag him out during a doubleheader Saturday at Target Field. The Gophers won the second game of the day, claiming two of three games in the series against the Boilermakers.

With Twins in Toronto, Gophers open Big Ten at Target Field

by Derek Wetmore
Published April 4, 2011

Gophers top Purdue 9-5 in Big Ten opener

by Derek Wetmore
Published April 2, 2011
Finally home, thanks to Target Field

Finally home, thanks to Target Field

by Derek Wetmore
Published March 31, 2011

Inconsistency, in schedule and play

by Derek Wetmore
Published March 28, 2011
Windle making the most of early-season appearances

Windle making the most of early-season appearances

by Derek Wetmore
Published March 24, 2011
Thorn 3rd, Minnesota 7th at NCAA championships

Thorn 3rd, Minnesota 7th at NCAA championships

by Derek Wetmore
Published March 21, 2011
All seven Gophers earn All-America honors at indoor national championships

All seven Gophers earn All-America honors at indoor national championships

by Derek Wetmore
Published March 21, 2011

Out west, a .500 road trip and a devastating injury

by Derek Wetmore
Published March 21, 2011

Baseball drops two of three vs. Gonzaga

by Derek Wetmore
Published March 15, 2011

Gophers release Target Field schedule, U students get in free

by Derek Wetmore
Published March 11, 2011
Senior Sam Sonnenberg pole vaults on Tuesday during practice at the University Field House.

All-American out of shadows at last

by Derek Wetmore
Published March 10, 2011
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Break finally allows for busy schedule

by Derek Wetmore
Published March 10, 2011

9 wrestlers headed for NCAAs

by Derek Wetmore
Published March 10, 2011

Plasencia named Midwest Region Coach of the Year, 7 Gophers to NCAAs

by Derek Wetmore
Published March 8, 2011
Three finalists, no titles at Big Ten championships

Three finalists, no titles at Big Ten championships

by Derek Wetmore
Published March 7, 2011

Abda breaks school record

by Derek Wetmore
Published March 7, 2011
Big Ten championships provide shot at redemption

Big Ten championships provide shot at redemption

by Derek Wetmore
Published March 3, 2011

Plasencia, Torchia win Big 10 awards

by Derek Wetmore
Published March 3, 2011
Nick Leddy returned home Monday to the Xcel Energy Center as a starting defenseman for the Chicago Blackhawks.

The Transition: Nick Leddy

by Derek Wetmore
Published March 2, 2011

Minnesota only Big Ten team with 10 ranked wrestlers

by Derek Wetmore
Published February 28, 2011

Gophers men earn 5th Big Ten title in a row

by Derek Wetmore
Published February 28, 2011
Men look to 5-peat at indoor Big 10 championships

Men look to 5-peat at indoor Big 10 championships

by Derek Wetmore
Published February 24, 2011
J Robinson publicly reprimanded by Big Ten conference

J Robinson publicly reprimanded by Big Ten conference

by Derek Wetmore
Published February 23, 2011
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