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The Gophers nearly beat Indiana after a brutal first half, and that confidence should help them vs. Michigan.
Updated: January 14, 2013, - 06:30 AM
The Gophers also ranked No. 3 in the Ratings Percentage Index, the system that the NCAA uses to help determine the field for the NCAA tournament. That rating will take a slight dip after Indiana shot 65.6 percent in the first half, making seven three-pointers on 11 attempts, while the Gophers committed 12 turnovers that led to 19 Hoosiers points and a 52-29 halftime deficit.
Updated: January 13, 2013, - 08:17 AM
Indiana coach Tom Crean, whose Hoosiers face the Gophers on Saturday, was Trevor Mbakwe's coach at Marquette his freshman year and has a lot of respect for the Gophers center.
Updated: January 11, 2013, - 11:53 AM
After replacing 19 free agents last offseason, the team's roster is a lot more stable --and youthful.
Updated: January 10, 2013, - 12:37 AM
Leslie Frazier said he was encouraged by Joe Webb's first drive, but the backup QB couldn't keep it up.
Updated: January 06, 2013, - 09:47 PM
Putting the inexperienced Joe Webb at quarterback because of Christian Ponder's injury neat the Vikings didn't have a chance.
Updated: January 06, 2013, - 09:16 AM
The center, a leader both for the offensive line and the entire team, says Vikings players have always believed.
Updated: January 03, 2013, - 08:48 PM
The injured wide receiver doesn't appear happy with management, which might listen to trade offers for him.
Updated: January 03, 2013, - 05:55 AM
The quarterback found his wide receivers when he had to, and they came up big for him at the end.
Updated: December 31, 2012, - 08:57 AM
The Vikings quarterback is not going to put any added pressure on himself for the season finale against the Packers.
Updated: December 29, 2012, - 10:02 PM
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