During last year's spring practices, the Gophers football team was struggling to piece together an offense that would complement its improving defense. Some things never change, as exhibited by Saturday's...

Gophers defensive end Karon Riley had been waiting for this opportunity since his arrival at Minnesota one year ago. The Gophers were expecting big things from Riley, as well, and the 6-foot-4, 248-pound...

Minnesota senior Lee Hutton is a busy man these days, but his obligations are hardly related to his course work. Hutton, a four-year letterwinner with the Gophers football team, is shuffling between starting...

There were times last season when the Gophers secondary was an object of pity. During the 1998 football campaign, Minnesota's defensive backfield was exploited by voracious pass offenses looking for the...

Today begins a new season for the Gophers men's basketball team, but it could be over as soon as it starts. From this point on, Minnesota (17-10, 8-9 Big Ten) doesn't need to worry about polls or power...

Entering the season, the Gophers men's basketball team had a number of questions that needed to be answered. While some questions -- such as who will be the leading scorer -- were answered within the first...

There were few surprises at Monday's awards banquet for the Gophers men's basketball team. Forward Quincy Lewis, who was overlooked for the Big Ten Most Valuable Player award despite being the nation's...

For the Gophers, the wait is over. It's time to play. After spending most of the weekend recuperating from a first round loss to Illinois in the Big Ten tournament, on Sunday Minnesota (17-10, 8-9 Big...

Gonzaga basketball coach Dan Monson and his team, fresh off a 25-6 season and a West Coast Conference title, watched impatiently Sunday afternoon as the brackets for the NCAA tournament were announced. "It's...

CHICAGO -- Moments after its stunning 67-64 loss Thursday night, the Gophers men's basketball team walked off the United Center court stunned and bewildered, still trying to grasp what had just hit them. The...

If Gophers forward Quincy Lewis is upset about being snubbed for the Big Ten Player of the Year award, he's not showing it. As Minnesota (17-9, 8-8) prepares to play Illinois (11-17, 3-13) tonight in the...

Five years ago, twin brothers Jason and Jermaine Stanford walked on with the Gophers men's basketball team, continuing almost a lifetime of playing basketball together. For four years, the twins earned...

The Gophers entered Thursday night's game with one strike against their NCAA tournament chances, courtesy of their 54-42 humiliation against Purdue earlier this week. One strike equated to one chip on...

As he entered Cooke Hall Thursday morning, Gophers great Sandy Stephens could feel the emotions he felt as a student-athlete 37 years ago. "This is a real deja vu," said Stephens, the first black quarterback...

It wasn't too long ago that a gangly forward from Little Rock, Ark., would step onto the court at Williams Arena, score eight quick points, and then return to the Gophers' bench. Those were the days of...

Three games, one week. That is all that separates the Gophers' basketball team from a date with March Madness, or perhaps a less-than-glamorous trip to the National Invitation Tournament. For Minnesota...

At his weekly press conference, Gophers coach Clem Haskins was told by a reporter that Purdue coach Gene Keady was upset about playing back-to-back games against Minnesota. "Well, I guess I'd better leave...

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. -- Road woes keeping you down? Afraid that the NCAA tournament selection committee may pass you over? Well, look no further than Penn State, which has provided a sort of therapy for...

The fact that February is the shortest month of the year might be a mixed blessing for the Gophers. For Minnesota (14-8, 5-7 Big Ten), the March 4-7 conference tournament will give the team an opportunity...

He came to Minnesota with a basketball pedigree, formerly one of the most highly touted high school players in the nation. Naturally, for Gophers' guard Terrance Simmons, the hardest words to accept were,...

Fate -- and the top-ranked team in the Big Ten -- can be so cruel. This was a game the Gophers wanted so badly they could taste victory for 39 minutes and 58 seconds. This was a matchup that was supposed...

IOWA CITY, Iowa -- Iowa coach Tom Davis said that after his team defeated the Gophers 76-73 Wednesday at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, he looked at Gophers' coach Clem Haskins and shook his head. "It's just unbelievable,"...

The Gophers men's basketball team has five games left and an NCAA tournament bid at stake. Yes, it's crunch time. Minnesota (14-6 overall, 5-5 in the Big Ten) is one of seven conference teams vying for...

ANN ARBOR, Mich -- Multiple personality disorder is an affliction that can be treated -- and eventually eradicated -- through therapy and rehabilitation. That may be a blessing for Gophers men's basketball...

There are certain times during a college basketball season when a game goes beyond the realm of bad play and sinks into the depths of ugliness. The Gophers' 75-63 dismantling of Illinois was simply ugly. It...

Illinois boasts a roster full of no-names, and its 1-7 record in the Big Ten indicates a monumental rebuilding effort lies ahead. But make no mistake, Illinois is a team the Gophers men's basketball squad...

When asked about her team's two losses on the road last weekend, Gophers forward Sonja Robinson frowned. Her expression was more of an indication of how far the womens' basketball team has come, and how...

Prior to Tuesday night's game against Indiana, Gophers men's basketball coach Clem Haskins made a prediction: "We've always had some battles in my 13 years here, and Tuesday will be no different." Moments...

Considering its inability to win road games, there is no place like home for the Gophers men's basketball team. Coming off an 89-60 humiliation at Ohio State, Minnesota (12-4, 3-3 Big Ten) will try to...

In 14 previous tries, the Gophers gymnastics team had been unsuccessful in earning a victory against Utah, a team whose reputation was only matched by its success. For a little while on Saturday, it looked...

Gophers coach Cheryl Littlejohn wrapped up practice with short run drills designed to keep her players on their toes and on task. When the tempo of the drills wasn't to Littlejohn's liking, she made her...

Gophers' forward Miles Tarver stepped up to the line, hoping to extend the team's streak of consecutive free-throw conversions, as well as their perfect mark from the foul line. He missed. Fortunately...

There was a time when the mere mention of the Michigan men's basketball team struck fear in the hearts of opponents. The Wolverines were an indomitable force in the country, dispatching both Big Ten and...

It's hard to guess which Minnesota men's basketball team might show up next. Will it be the hesitant group of young men who lacked aggressiveness and whose on-court rhythm was about as far off as their...

What a difference a year makes -- especially for the Minnesota women's basketball team. Last season, in the beginning stages of coach Cheryl Littlejohn's rebuilding effort, the Gophers dwelled at the bottom...

At his weekly media luncheon, Clem Haskins was asked if his Gophers and their Wednesday opponent, Michigan State, were equal in their talent and abilities. "If we had Mateen Cleaves, we'd be even," Haskins...

Over the phone on Friday morning, Gophers' coach Clem Haskins' voice indicated both surprise and dismay. He wasn't alone. Haskins was reacting to the announcement that legendary Georgetown basketball coach...

When Gophers guard Ryan Keating -- who could be easily mistaken for a member of a campus chess club -- entered the ballgame with a little more than a minute to go, everyone, including the Penn State Lions,...

As point guard Terrance Simmons' last-gasp shot bounced off the backboard, the Gophers found themselves in a position they had been in only once before this season. Losers. In a game that was about as...

Even though his team is off to a solid 4-0 start heading into December, Gophers men's basketball coach Clem Haskins was less than overjoyed. In the spirit of the holiday season, as well as the fact the...

Gophers' guard Kevin Nathaniel has made the leap from backup utility player to backcourt starter, but the transition pales in comparison to an even bigger leap: Air Force veteran to college basketball...

Mike Dougherty With all signs pointing to a seven-win season next year (refer to lightweight schedule below), let's take a moment and reflect on this season's highlights and lowlights. Team MVP: Hands...

For 12 young men at the University of Minnesota, it's time to lace up the high-tops, rip off the warm-ups and get ready for some basketball. With two former state basketball players of the year (freshman...

Approximately 20 reporters huddled outside the Iowa locker room waiting for Hawkeyes coach Hayden Fry. But it was clear they weren't going to ask him about the game. In fact, there wasn't much to ask about...

As exhibited in the Gophers men's basketball team's 81-67 win over Applachian State, size does matter. The Gophers, using a lineup superior in size, speed and quickness, broke open a narrow halftime lead...

With its bowl aspirations gone, the Gophers football team heads into this week's game against Iowa playing for one thing: pride. Gophers' coach Glen Mason has preached cohesiveness to his team all season,...

Gophers forward/center Antoine Broxsie wants to go home. And if Minnesota makes it to the Final Four in St. Petersburg, Fla., he'll get his wish. The 6-foot-10, 232-pound sophomore is looking to become...

While the Gophers' 20-19 loss to Indiana might have been one of the team's toughest to swallow, there were certainly some bright spots. The play of quarterback Billy Cockerham: Cockerham put together his...

Moments after the Gophers' 20-19 loss, coach Glen Mason put his hands over his face in dejection. He, like his players, was at a loss for words over what had just happened. As the team bus was boarding...

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- The Gophers prepared for Indiana's freshman phenom quarterback Antwaan Randle El all week. But in the end, their bowl hopes were blind-sided by his brother, cornerback Curtis Randle...