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Lessons learned from spring practice: Minnesota Golden Gophers

Spring camp is over and the annual scrimmages are in the books. So, as part of an ongoing series this week, we're taking a look back at what we've learned so far this offseason.

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1. This stable of running backs is only getting stronger.

Shannon Brooks and Rodney Smith combined for 1,379 rushing yards and nine touchdowns last season. So it's worth reminding that they're only sophomores. (Brooks a true sophomore, Smith a redshirt sophomore.)

As a result, it should be no surprise that both showed a lot of growth this spring.