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There are several prime head coaching positions that are awaiting new leadership and there'll probably be several more at seasons end. Will Bo Pelini return to the FBS next year? He's presently coaching at Youngstown State. Given his record at Nebraska, I would think he's on some of the...

Responses and comments by Coach Tracy Claeys on today’s Sports Huddle following last night’s defeat to the Iowa Hawkeyes – 40 to 35. 1) Sid said he thought the Gophers played great in defeat. He also ranted briefly about the officiating. He cited four straight penalties against the Gophers...

Comments and responses by Interim Head Coach Tracy Claeys to queries by Sid Hartman and Dave Mona are as follows: 1) Sid opined that the Ohio State Buckeyes was hard to run on, and asked about the non-call (picking up the flag) on a hit to Mitch Leidner that led to an interception for a pick...

Minnesota’s former head coach, Jerry Kill, and Interim Head Coach Tracy Claeys were on this morning’s Sports Huddle. Kill appeared at his usual time slot, and Claeys was on at 10:330 a.m. Jerry Kill: Before turning the questioning over to Sid Hartman, Dave said to Jerry Kill: “You’ll always...

My weekend contribution to GopherHole. This morning I was moving some boxes that hold my collection of football magazines dating back to 1957, including Gopher Goal Post (game day programs). Two of the programs that I looked at were of games played in Memorial Stadium: Minnesota vs. Wisconsin...

I have a family commitment this Sunday, so I won't be transcribing the Jerry Kill segment on 'CCOs Sports Huddle. I'm glad it's a bye week for the Gophers; a good time for a family outing, as I'm not sure what or how many new questions, if any, will be asked of Jerry Kill. Maybe someone will...

Coach Kill's responses and comments on today's Sports Huddle following the Gophers home-field loss, yesterday, to Nebraska: 1) Sid opened the show opining that he thought the first drive for the opening touchdown was big, but the answering touchdown by Nebraska might have turned the game...

An upbeat and at times a jocularJerry Kill – what a convincing win, 41-13, can do – answered questions by Sid Hartman and Dave Mona on ‘CCOs Sports Huddle. 1) Sid opened the stating the coaching staff did an outstanding job last week preparing the team for their trip to Purdue. Sid then cited...

Coach Kill’s comments and responses to queries by Sid Hartman and Dave Mona on today’s Sports Huddle. IMO, Coach sounded very frustrated and subdued in his responses. His answers were short and usually without much elaboration. 1) Sid opened up the segment wanting to know if Kill and his...

Mix Max filled in for Dave Mona on today’s Sports Huddle. Some of Coach Kill’s responses and comments related to yesterday’s come from behind victory over the Ohio Bobcats, 27-24, are as follows: 1) Mike Max opened the segment opining that the Minnesota Gophers are battle-tested going into...

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Coach Kill’s responses and comments related to Minnesota’s win over Kent State, 10-7. 1) Sid opened the segment asking for Coach Kill’s assessment of the team now that they’ve had a chance to view the game films of yesterday’s win. Sid opined the defense looked good, but the offense not so...

Former Gopher offensive lineman in the mid-1980s will be walking the sidelines as acting head coach for Rutgers while Kyle Flood serves his three-week game suspension. Wilson has head coaching experience. He was Columbia's head coach a few years ago. Norries Wilson played one year for Joe...

Coach Jerry Kill discussed the Golden Gopher victory over Colorado State, 23-20, and upcoming games – needing to get healthy and not taking any opponent for granted. 1) Sid asked for an assessment on yesterday’s game in Fort Collins: “It’s a big win for us . . . couldn’t afford to lose the...

I was deeply saddened when I heard the news of Tyler Sash's passing. I decided I'd let a couple days pass before I'd write this post. I'll never forget when Tyler Sash came to our grandson's high school graduation party in May 2012. A few months earlier, the New York Giants had defeated the...

For the second consecutive Sunday, WCCO’s Sports Huddle with Minnesota Gopher Coach Jerry Kill originated from the Minnesota State Fair. The Minnesota Alumni Band opened the show playing the Minnesota Rouser. As always, Jerry Kill sounded proud and positive when discussing his team’s play in...

Today’s Sports Huddle was at the Minnesota State Fair. There were several questions for Jerry Kill that were related to the opening game (Thursday night) with TCU. http://www.gopherhole.com/news_article/show/548849?referrer_id= 1) Sid asked about the Horned Frogs: Jerry Kill spoke highly...

The Sports Huddle will be aired tomorrow at the Minnesota State Fair. Gopher-related schedule: Jerry Kill at 10:05 a.m. Players at 10:20 a.m. ?? (According to Dave Mona, they hope to have some players on following the Jerry Kill segment.) Interim AD Beth Goetz at 11:05 a.m. I'll be...

It’s good to be back covering the Sports Huddle with Jerry Kill! The following is a re-cap of Coach Kill’s comments and responses to questions by Sid Hartman and Dave Mona: http://www.gopherhole.com/news_article/show/542005?referrer_id= 1) Sid opened the show asking for Kill’s thoughts and...

First, kudos to hungan1 and Bleedgopher for stepping up and doing an outstanding job transcribing the Sports Huddle with Jerry Kill. I will listen and transcribe this Sunday's show; however, the following two weekends I'll be busy with family commitments. On August 30 I'll start covering the...