Kill, who succeeds interim Gophers coach Jeff Horton, said the following in a news release:
“I am so excited to have the opportunity to be the head coach at the University of Minnesota. It is a tremendous opportunity and — I think — great timing. I can promise all the people at the University of Minnesota and throughout the entire state that I am going to give them every single ounce that I can give them. I have done that on every job that I have taken.
“I was raised the old-school way by my father and mother to do my job to the very best of my ability. You go full speed at it and you don’t let anyone out-work you. I have lived by that motto my entire life and that is what I intend to do at the University of Minnesota.”
If healthy enough to play, Vikings quarterback Brett Favre makes consecutive start No. 300 next Sunday against the Giants.
Bills owner Ralph Wilson, 92, arrived via limousine inside Mall of America Field yesterday about 30 minutes before kickoff. It had to be a long airplane ride home for Wilson after his team was inept during a 38-14 loss to the Vikings.
Speculation continues about the coaching security of Wild coach Todd Richards whose team has been inconsistent and needs better players.
When the college basketball polls come out later today the Gophers figure to retain a top 25 ranking despite two disappointing performances last week, a loss to Virginia and win over Cornell.
Vikings defensive end Ray Edwards said his nephew, Dominique Edwards from Chaska High School, is going to start working out with the older Edwards’ trainer. His nephew is a senior and likely headed to prep school.
A favorite catered lunch for Vikings players at Winter Park is provided by Popeyes.