PHILIP NELSON RUMORS
Nelson, Gophers defining their identity
MINNEAPOLIS A year ago, the Gophers began spring football practice to a very clear tune: This is Jerry Kill's team.
It was the beginning of the coach's second season in the Twin Cities. He'd recruited a class of players by that point, gotten that first 3-9 season and all the initial kinks of being new and turning a program around out of his system. And it was Jerry...
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March 26, 2013
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Gophers return to practice with Nelson as QB
MINNEAPOLIS Philip Nelson got his shot as the University of Minnesota quarterback last season, burning a redshirt year and getting a shot to replace Marqueis Gray as his freshman season progressed.
Last year's experience has put Nelson in the lead to replace Gray on a full-time basis now as Minnesota begins spring practice this week. Head coach Jerry Kill confirmed Nelson would...
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March 26, 2013
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Bowl offers big chance for Gophers' Nelson
MINNEAPOLIS Whether it's criticism or praise, the focus of a football team seems to be centered more often than not on the quarterback. Gophers freshman Philip Nelson was no exception to that rule this season.
Nelson, the true freshman from Mankato, was thrust into the starting role in Week 7 against Wisconsin when MarQueis Gray and Max Shortell were both out with injuries...
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December 20, 2012
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Nelson hoping to start a Gophers revival
MINNEAPOLIS Philip Nelson likely could have had plenty offers from colleges across the country, but he shut down the recruiting process early by committing to stay in state and play for the University of Minnesota.The former Mankato West star quarterback loved the approach new Gophers coach Jerry Kill brought to campus. From the day he took the job prior to last season, Kill preached...
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November 01, 2012
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GDTV: Philip Nelson
MINNEAPOLIS - Freshman Philip Nelson threw three touchdowns in Minnesota's 44-28 victory over the Purdue Boilermakers. The star of the game spoke to the media following the game.
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October 27, 2012
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Gophers start freshman Nelson at QB
Minnesota freshman quarterback Philip Nelson has made his college debut at Wisconsin.
Nelson started the season as the third-stringer, but starter MarQueis Gray has been bothered by a sprained left ankle for the last month and backup Max Shortell hurt his neck in last week's loss to Northwestern. So coach Jerry Kill decided to burn Nelson's redshirt season and start him...
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October 20, 2012
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QB Nelson getting surprise start for Gophers
MADISON, Wis. The University of Minnesota quarterback carousel took another turn Saturday against Wisconsin.Gophers freshman Philip Nelson got the start at quarterback, making his college debut against Wisconsin. Nelson started in place of injured senior MarQueis Gray and struggling sophomore Max Shortell.Nelson was a standout at Mankato West High School and was the top-ranked quarterback...
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October 20, 2012
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