Minnesota's Saul Smith Will Keep Job; Return Soon
Minnesota assistant Saul Smith will keep his job and return to the team next month after a drunken-driving arrest that put him on unpaid leave for the last five days.
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Minnesota assistant Saul Smith will keep his job and return to the team next month after a drunken-driving arrest that put him on unpaid leave for the last five days.
There's some good news for University of Minnesota student-athletes. They are graduating at an all-time high, according to a report from the NCAA.
It's the fall season's version of March Madness. The State Girls Tennis Tournament and State Soccer Tournaments are this week, and the football section playoffs are getting underway across the state.
The Philip Nelson era has begun earlier than Minnesota expected. The Gophers not only made the move to the freshman from Mankato to keep a healthy quarterback behind center, but they're getting a head start on next season and beyond.
University of Minnesota men's basketball assistant coach Saul Smith was speeding on the shoulder of Interstate 394 early Saturday morning before being arrested for DWI, according to new details released by the Minnesota State Patrol.
The University of Minnesota assistant men's basketball coach and head coach Tubby Smith's son, Saul Smith, has been placed on indefinite unpaid administrative leave Sunday after being arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol.
James White raced 15 times through Minnesota's defense for 175 yards rushing and three touchdowns, carrying Wisconsin to a 38-13 victory over Minnesota on Saturday, the ninth straight time the Badgers have beaten the Gophers to keep Paul Bunyan's Axe.
Minnesota freshman quarterback Philip Nelson has made his college debut at Wisconsin.
Gophers basketball player Trevor Mbakwe went before a Florida judge Friday morning in a sentencing hearing hoping to avoid jail time after violating probation.
Just three weeks ago, Minnesota looked like it would be more than ready to challenge Wisconsin.
Minnesota coach Jerry Kill is back at work this week after his latest seizure.
The second half of the season couldn't arrive fast enough for the Big Ten Conference. With most everyone having six games under their belts, the official second half of the season is beginning this week.
Minnesota coach Jerry Kill is trying to build up the program by keeping the nonconference schedules as nonthreatening as possible.
University of Minnesota officials announced significant changes to the Gopher football season Tuesday morning that will affect the 2013-16 football seasons.
University of Minnesota football coach Jerry Kill has been released from the hospital, after suffering another seizure following the Gophers' home game on Saturday.
