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University of Minnesota Athletics
Blog: Practice Report, Gopher News & Notes
4/15/2009 12:00:00 AM | Football
The Golden Gopher football team completed its 10th practice of the spring outdoors in the best weather so far this spring on Tuesday afternoon at the Gibson-Nagurski Football Complex. While the Minnesota football team was practicing, the nationally-ranked Gopher baseball team was racking up a bunch of hits next door at Siebert Field on the way to a 12-2 win over UW-Milwaukee.
But the hits weren’t only coming at Siebert Field. It was a full-contact practice on Rod Wallace Field as well.
One of the biggest hits of the day came late in the session, during some scrimmage work. Wide receiver David Pittman set his sights on linebacker Gary Tinsley, who was attempting to make a tackle on one of Pittman’s offensive teammates. If Tinsley saw the hit coming it was too late and Pittman tallied a classic "de-cleater" that drew plenty of ooh’s and aah’s from the sidelines.
Tinsley’s a tough kid, though. He bounced right back off the turf and completed the series. The offense had one of the bigger hits of the day and also seemed to be gaining a little bit of ground on the defense Tuesday. Coach Brewster praised his offense post-practice, saying that while the defense is still ahead, the offense made some plays. Both the No. 1 and No. 2 offense scored during the team session late in the practice.
There is a photo album from Tuesday’s practice available. Click the link above to view the Golden Gophers working out in the golden sunshine.
There is a lot going on in and around the Gopher football program right now. Here’s a look at some news and notes from Minnesota Football:
- The Minnesota Spring Game is now less than two weeks away. This year’s spring game will be played April 25 at O’Shaughnessy Stadium on the campus of St. Thomas University in St. Paul. Kickoff is set for 1:30 p.m. and admission is free.
- The night before the Spring Game, all Gopher Football Alumni are invited to a Spring Barbecue at Williams Arena in the Club Room. Tours of TCF Bank Stadium will commence at 4 p.m., with dinner served at 6 p.m. Click the link for Spring Barbecue Information.
- The Gophers are practicing this Saturday morning (April 18) at the Gibson-Nagurski Football Complex. Following that workout, the team will be hosting Brew’s Crew Youth Day. The event is free and open to children from grades 2-8. Click the link for more Brew’s Crew Youth Day information.
- Gopher freshman-to-be Bryant Allen is fast becoming one of the more decorated prep athletes in the St. Louis, Mo. area. Allen was recently named the St. Louis Post-Dispatch Prep Basketball Player of the Year. Allen, who plans to play both football and basketball for Minnesota, was also named the Suburban Journal's West County Male Athlete of the Year.
- Practice No. 11 of the spring is slated for Thursday afternoon.
-Andy Seeley
