Defensively we're so banged up right now. It seems like we've got more projected starters standing on the sideline than I've ever seen. Nothing major, but they're out right now.

He's a tough kid, ... He's rock solid. I don't want my QB to play scared and play cautious.

Joel and I feel that's going to be a reality sooner rather than later.

We're proud of the progress we've made. But we don't feel the job is done yet.

I can't adequately express how happy I am, speaking not only for me, but for my family and coaching staff, that we will be able to continue making progress in our football program. I take great pride in being the head coach at the University of Minnesota.

I think Laurence's performance last night was really kind of indicative of the way our offense went,