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Minnesota Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 17:23:01 PDT

Minnesota coach Tim Brewster said this spring practice was the most physical he's ever been associated with, but it remains to be seen if that will lead to better results on the field.

The Gophers have only one way to go after finishing 1-11 last season, including 0-8 in the Big Ten. Brewster insists his team made progress this spring. But the team again will rely heavily on a large number of incoming freshmen and junior college transfers, and many are not on campus yet.

The Gophers installed a new defense under first-year coordinator Ted Roof and worked extensively on tackling after finishing last nationally in total defense. The defense also found a leader in free safety Tramaine Brock, a junior college transfer who made a big impression this spring with his speed,...

Kick times set for Montana State, FAU games (Rivals.com)

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:48:00 PDT

Minnesota athletics officials received word from the Big Ten Conference Wednesday that the Gophers' home...

Maresh undergoes successful heart surgery (Rivals.com)

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 19:54:00 PDT

University of Minnesota football recruit Sam Maresh underwent successful heart valve replacement surgery at...

Minnesota recruit has heart surgery (AP)

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 18:08:55 PDT

Prized Minnesota football recruit Sam Maresh underwent open heart surgery at the Mayo Clinic on Thursday. Doctors deemed the procedure, which replaced a valve in Maresh's heart, a success. The procedure was performed by Dr. Hartzell Schaff, the same physician who operated on former Timberwolves guard Fred Hoiberg three years ago.