It's March, and spring is in the air. And the third Big Ten team to begin spring practice in 2016 hits the field today.
Minnesota will open its first spring practice with head coach Tracy Claeys at the helm. The Golden Gophers went 6-7 last year, finishing 5-7 in the regular season but winning the Quick Lane Bowl against Central Michigan. Here's a quick preview of what to expect this spring in Minneapolis.
Spring schedule: The Gophers start today, and six of the first 14 workouts will be open to the public, with the first one on March 10.