Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN), February 4th, 2006
Byline: Chip Scoggins; Staff Writer
Gophers sophomore running back Gary Russell is no longer in school because of academic shortcomings, and his future with the program is in serious jeopardy, a major blow to a team that already lost star tailback Laurence Maroney this offseason.
The school announced only that Russell is not enrolled in classes this semester. Citing privacy laws, school officials did not give a reason for his departure, but Russell said he did not meet academic requirements.
"I'm mostly frustrated and disappointed with myself because I could have avoided this problem," Ru...
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