Shannon Brooks

Rodney Smith, Gophers run over Illinois on way to 40-17 win

By BRIAN HALLOctober 6, 2019 GMT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Tanner Morgan saw the defense sink towards the line of scrimmage preparing to stop Minnesota's surging rushing attack. The Gophers quarterback stepped back and connected with receiver Rashod Bateman for a 59-yard pass on the first play of the second half.

Season over for Gophers running back Shannon Brooks

By Randy JohnsonNovember 4, 2018 GMT

CHAMPAIGN, ILL. – And just like that, Shannon Brooks’ 2018 season is over after one game.

Gophers coach P.J. Fleck said after Saturday’s 55-31 loss at Illinois that Brooks, a senior running back, will miss the rest of the season because of a knee injury suffered in last week’s victory over Indiana.

Gophers’ Shannon Brooks will not face charges in alleged assault

By Randy JohnsonNovember 2, 2018 GMT

Gophers running back Shannon Brooks will not face charges for an October incident in which he allegedly assaulted a roommate, the Minneapolis City Attorneys office announced Friday.

After reviewing the evidence, the City Attorneys Office has declined to charge Mr.