Gophers got right to business during their first practice... (Pioneer Press)

...and did not miss a beat (Star Tribune)

Gophers pleased with first practice (GopherSports)

Day One in pictures (GopherGridiron) and video (GopherSports and GopherGridiron)

A hat tip to offensive coordinator Matt Limegrover, who has lost more than 100 pounds (Pioneer Press)

Among other things that Limegrover did to shed the pounds was giving up his 7- or 8-a-day Diet Coke habit (Star Tribune)

Complete Day 1 recap summed up in 1,067 words (1500 ESPN)

More than a few members of the media and fans in attendance were wondering the same thing. Who is No. 23? Turns out he is a familiar face (Star Tribune)

Is Keanon Cooper the fastest player on the team? Let him answer (Pioneer Press)