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Jerry Kill remains hospitalized, expected to coach Saturday

Gophers head coach Jerry Kill remains hospitalized but is expected to be on the sidelines when Minnesota hosts Miami (Ohio) on Saturday. Defensive coordinator Tracy Claeys said Kill is feeling better and ready to get back to football.
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Gophers head coach Jerry Kill remains hospitalized but is expected to be on the sidelines when Minnesota hosts Miami (Ohio) on Saturday. Defensive coordinator Tracy Claeys said Kill is feeling better and ready to get back to football.

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