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Berkley Edwards, a 5-9 running back from Chelsea, Mich., has NFL bloodlines, a solid work ethic and outstanding speed.

Former NFL linebacker Bill Romanowski went off on Randy Moss during a 49ers post-Super Bowl wrapup.

Matt Birk won a Super Bowl on Sunday, at a point in his life when he appreciates the rarity of achievement.

The Huskers held the Big Ten's top scorer to 11 points.

The Vikings wide receiver celebrated when former teammates got that call but is "shocked" to be elected.

Gophers basketball coach Tubby Smith has received plenty of criticism for Minnesota's inability at times to draw up and execute a successful play out of breaks. Consider his most important such play in Sunday's 62-59 victory over Iowa a winner.

Charlie Coyle's arrival from Houston beefs up front line. Other moves are aimed at motivating underachievers.

The return of Alexey Shved and Nikola Pekovic to the lineup finally gives Rick Adelman a reasonable rotation.

After allowing a 12-point first-half lead to dissolve by halftime, No. 23 Minnesota got some late magic from Austin Hollins and held on in the final minutes to top the Hawkeyes.

Minnesota is still trying to work its way back from a four-game slide.