Minnesota Golden Gophers calendar and results
Thu, Aug 30 TBD
Sat Sept 8
2011 OVERALL FBS RANKINGS
PASSING YARDS
RUSHING YARDS
POINTS FOR
POINTS AGAINST
| 2012 Minnesota Golden Gophers Schedule | |||
| DATE | OPPONENT | RESULT/TIME | RECORD/TICKETS |
| Thu, Aug 30 |
| TBD | Tickets |
| Sat, Sept 8 | TBD | Tickets | |
| Sat, Sept 15 | TBD | Tickets | |
| Sat, Sept 22 |
| TBD | Tickets |
| Sat, Sept 29 |
| TBD | Tickets |
| Sat, Oct 13 | TBD | Tickets | |
| Sat, Oct 20 | TBD | Tickets | |
| Sat, Oct 27 |
| TBD | Tickets |
| Sat, Nov 3 |
| TBD | Tickets |
| Sat, Nov 10 | TBD | Tickets | |
| Sat, Nov 17 | TBD | Tickets | |
| Sat, Nov 24 | TBD | Tickets | |
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The Big Ten's 3,000-yard passers in 2012
When it comes to passing statistics in college football, 3,000 yards is a pretty good benchmark. If you've reached that milestone as a quarterback, you're in pretty elite company.
about 1 day ago | Brian Bennett | Big Ten Blog -
Big Ten lunchtime links
Hope everyone has a terrific Memorial Day weekend. I can already smell the grilled meats. Ohio State's John Simon talks about his "Tebowish" dedication. Buckeyes players are following Urban Meyer's marching orders and putting in extra work this summer.
about 1 day ago | Brian Bennett | Big Ten Blog -
Cooper has three more offers

Corey Cooper has three more scholarship offers to consider as his announcement date draws closer. Maryland, Miami and Minnesota are the latest schools to offer the receiver from Raleigh (N.
about 1 day ago | Dave Hooker | Football Recruiting - Southeast Region -
Your comments: Most hated B1G coach
As part of ESPN.com's Hate Week, we asked you on Tuesday to vote for the most hated coach of all time in the Big Ten. Now to wrap up Hate Week -- and we promise it's only going to be love from now on in this space (ahem) -- here are some of your comments on that topic.
about 1 day ago | Brian Bennett and Adam Rittenberg | College Football Nation Blog -
Big Ten Thursday mailbag
Let's all go to the mail: Mike from Chicago writes: I can't begin to explain how utterly confused I am as to your stance on Big Ten expansion. My question is why can't the Big Ten just sit on their hands while every other conference expands to 16 teams.
about 2 days ago | Brian Bennett | Big Ten Blog -
Jerry Kill seeks fast facilities upgrade
Norwood Teague's fundraising success at VCU was one of the biggest reasons he landed the job as Minnesota's athletic director. Last year, Teague launched a campaign to build a $10 million practice facility for men's and women's basketball.
about 2 days ago | Adam Rittenberg | Big Ten Blog -
Big Ten lunch links
Look, I know that you're concerned, but I'm designing T-shirts now. They're gonna be huge. Also medium and small. Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith says the department isn't facing any major violations right now.
about 2 days ago | Adam Rittenberg | Big Ten Blog -
Email exchange: Legends spring wrap-up
During the course of spring practice, Big Ten bloggers Adam Rittenberg and Brian Bennett visited 11 of the 12 league schools, getting an up-close look at the players and coaches who will shape the 2012 season.
about 5 days ago | Adam Rittenberg and Brian Bennett |
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Goals for 10 second-year coaches

Ryan McGee grades 10 first-year college football coaches from 2011 and says what each must accomplish in 2012. In some cases, like with Randy Edsall and Maryland, there's quite a bit of work to do.
about 23 days ago | Ryan McGee | ESPN.com -
Gophers back at practice after Tinsley's death
Whistles were blown, instructions were shouted and drills were conducted, as the Minnesota football team resumed practice for the first time since the death of former teammate Gary Tinsley.
about 46 days ago | Associated Press - more
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2011 Team Leaders
| PASSING | COMP | ATT | YDS | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Gray | 108 | 213 | 1495 | 8 |
| M. Shortell | 26 | 54 | 309 | 2 |
| RUSHING | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD |
| M. Gray | 199 | 966 | 4.9 | 6 |
| D. Bennett | 166 | 639 | 3.8 | 3 |
| RECEIVING | REC | YDS | AVG | TD |
| D. McKnight | 51 | 760 | 14.9 | 4 |
| B. Green | 15 | 190 | 12.7 | 1 |
2011 Big Ten STANDINGS
| BIG TEN - LEGENDS | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan State | 7-1 | 11-3 |
| Michigan | 6-2 | 11-2 |
| Nebraska | 5-3 | 9-4 |
| Iowa | 4-4 | 7-6 |
| Northwestern | 3-5 | 6-7 |
| Minnesota | 2-6 | 3-9 |
| BIG TEN - LEADERS | CONF | OVR |
| Wisconsin | 6-2 | 11-3 |
| Penn State | 6-2 | 9-4 |
| Purdue | 4-4 | 7-6 |
| Ohio State | 3-5 | 6-7 |
| Illinois | 2-6 | 7-6 |
| Indiana | 0-8 | 1-11 |
Award Winners
| YEAR | PLAYER | AWARD |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Matt Spaeth | John Mackey Award |
| 2005 | Greg Eslinger | Outland Trophy |
| 2005 | Greg Eslinger | Rimington Trophy |
| 1999 | Tyrone Carter | Jim Thorpe Award |
| 1962 | Bobby Bell | Outland Trophy |
2012 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| I. Hayes | OG | Signed | 81 |
| J. Harbison | WR | Signed | 80 |
| A. McDonald | WR | Signed | 80 |
| J. Pirsig | OT | Signed | 79 |
| L. Plsek | DE | Signed | 77 |
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