Kill back on job at Minnesota after seizure
Minnesota coach Jerry Kill is back at work after suffering a seizure on the sideline during Saturday's game but told reporters that he wanted the focus to be on the team and not his health issues.
Kill, who has epilepsy, was escorted off the field at halftime of the game against Western Illinois and was hospitalized briefly before returning home. It was his fourth episode during a game in three seasons at Minnesota.
"I've done talked about all those other things enough," Kill said. "This game's not about a head football coach. This game is about the players and that's how we'll approach it today."
Kill dismissed suggestions that he consider working from the press box to possibly avoid some of the stress on the field during a game.
"It wouldn't make any difference," he said. "That's all I'll tell you."
Kill has received the support of athletic director Norwood Teague and his players.
"We're used to the routine, as bad as that sounds," Gophers defensive back Brock Vereen said. "There's a sense of confidence in our staff and knowing that as bad as it may look sometimes, he's going to be fine."
Unbeaten Minnesota faces San Jose State at home on Saturday.
