Football - Gophers 44, Wildcats 7

Sep. 08, 2012
Minnesota defeated New Hampshire 44-7. Read more here http://www.mndaily.com/2012/09/10/gray-rebounds-gophers-crush-unh
Mikayla Orbin, 2, examines a frozen statue of Goldy Gopher on Saturday morning outside TCF Bank Stadium.
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Sean Dulin, a University of Minnesota alumnus, flips a brat on Saturday morning outside TCF Bank Stadium.
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Minnesota marching band drum major Brandon Folkes dives from the student section before Saturday’s game against New Hampshire at TCF Bank Stadium.
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Minnesota players charge onto the field before the start of the Gophers' home opener against New Hampshire on Saturday at TCF Bank Stadium.
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Minnesota defensive back Troy Stoudermire evades a tackle by New Hampshire safety Tre Williams on Saturday at TCF Bank Stadium. The Gophers defeated the Wildcats 44-7.
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Gopher fans look in on TCF Bank Stadium during the first quarter of Saturday's game.
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Minnesota quarterback MarQueis Gray dashes into the Wildcats’ end zone for a touchdown during Saturday’s game against New Hampshire at TCF Bank Stadium. Gray ran for 109 yards and a pair of touchdowns.
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Minnesota running back Donnell Kirkwood attempts to break through the New Hampshire defense on Saturday at TCF Bank Stadium.
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Minnesota cheerleaders rally fans during Saturday’s game against New Hampshire at TCF Bank Stadium.
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New Hampshire quarterback Andy Vailas escapes the grip of Minnesota linebacker Spencer Reeves on Saturday at TCF Bank Stadium. Vailas was harassed by Gophers defenders all game long.
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Minnesota wide receiver Devin Crawford-Tufts is taken down by New Hampshire safety Manny Asam on Saturday at TCF Bank Stadium.
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Minnesota running back Donnell Kirkwood breaks through the New Hampshire defense for a touchdown Saturday at TCF Bank Stadium. Kirkwood had 70 yards and distinguished himself as the team's top running back in the process.
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Dance team members perform during Saturday's game against New Hampshire at TCF Bank Stadium.
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The Minnesota student section cheers during Saturday's game against New Hampshire at TCF Bank Stadium.
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Minnesota defensive back Derrick Wells disrupts a pass intended for New Hampshire wide receiver Joey Orlando on Saturday at TCF Bank Stadium.
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Minnesota quarterback Marqueis attempts to break through the New Hampshire defense Saturday at TCF Bank Stadium.
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Minnesota quarterback Max Shortell receives a hard hit during Saturday’s game against New Hampshire at TCF Bank Stadium. Shortell played much of the fourth quarter as the Gophers routed the Wildcats.
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Minnesota wide receiver A.J. Baker runs into the New Hampshire end zone for a touchdown Saturday at TCF Bank Stadium.
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Minnesota players celebrate after a 44-7 victory over New Hampshire on Saturday at TCF Bank Stadium.
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