Minnesota Golden Gophers football under Glen Mason

The Minnesota Golden Gophers were head coached by Glen Mason for ten seasons, from 1997 to 2006. In those ten seasons, the Golden Gophers had 64 wins and 57 losses. In the Big Ten, they won 32 games and lost 48. The Golden Gophers went to seven bowl games, more than all other Golden Gopher head coaches combined (5 other bowl appearances in university history).

Eleven players were award All-American status under Mason. Laurence Maroney was named the Big Ten Freshman of the Year. Twenty-four players were named All-Big Ten first team. Sixteen players were named All-Big Ten second team. Four players were named Academic All-American second team. Tyrone Carter was named the Jim Thorpe Award winner in 1999. In 2005, Greg Eslinger was awarded the Outland Trophy and Dave Rimington Trophy. Matt Spaeth was awarded the 2006 John Mackey Award.

1997
The 1997 season was the Golden Gophers' first season under head coach Glen Mason. The Golden Gophers only won three games, but nearly defeated the #1 ranked team in the AP Poll, the Penn State Nittany Lions. Total attendance for the season was 269,385, which averaged out to 44,897 per game. The season high for attendance was against rival Wisconsin.

Defensive end Lamanzer Williams was named an All-American by the College Football Writers Association and the Football Writers Association of America. Williams was also named All-Big Ten first team. Wide Receiver Tutu Atwell and strong safety Tyrone Carter were named All-Big Ten second team. Linebacker Luke Braaten, cornerback Jason Hagman, placekicker Erin McManus, fullback Brad Prigge, long snapper Derek Rackley, quarterback Cory Sauter, defensive tackle Theron von Behren and linebacker Parc Williams were named Academic All-Big Ten.

1998
The 1998 season was the Golden Gophers' second season under head coach Glen Mason. The Golden Gophers won five games and four of their losses came against ranked opponents. Total attendance for the season was 249,764, which averaged out to 41,627 per game. The season high for attendance was against rival Iowa.

Tyrone Carter was named an All-American by Football News and The Sports Network. Carter was also named All-Big Ten first team. Running back Thomas Hamner was named All-Big Ten second team. Defensive tackle Matt Anderle, linebacker Luke Braaten, cornerback Jason Hagman, linebacker Justin Hall, fullback Brad Prigge, long snapper Derek Rackley, offensive guard Ryan Roth, tight end Zach Vevea, linebacker Jim Wilkinson and linebacker Parc Williams were named Academic All-Big Ten.

1999
The 1999 season was the Golden Gophers' third season under head coach Glen Mason. The Golden Gophers won eight games and lost four. Total attendance for the season was 318,086, which averaged out to 45,441 per game. The season high for attendance was against rival Wisconsin.

Tyrone Carter was named an All-American by the Walter Camp Football Foundation, Associated Press, The Sporting News, Sportsline.com, American Football Coaches Association, College Football News and Football Writers Association of America. Carter, center Ben Hamilton, running back Thomas Hamner and defensive end Karon Riley were named All-Big Ten first team. Defensive tackle John Schlecht and corner back Willie Middlebrooks were named All-Big Ten second team. Carter was awarded the Jim Thorpe Award, given to the best defensive back in the country. Offensive lineman Akeem Akinwale, linebacker Luke Braaten, Free Safety Jack Brewer, offensive lineman Derek Burns, defensive end Mike Cernoch, punter Preston Gruening, Linebacker Justin Hall, wide receiver Ron Johnson, defensive end Astein Osei, full back Brad Prigge, long snapper Derek Rackley, defensive tackle Dave Sykora and tight end Zach Vevea were named Academic All-Big Ten.

2000
The 2000 Minnesota Golden Gophers football team represented the University of Minnesota in the college football season of 2000–2001. The team's coach was Glen Mason, he led the team to an 6–6 record and an appearance in the. Minnesota played its home games at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

The 2000 Minnesota Golden Gophers football team was not ranked in either the final USA Today/AFCA Coaches poll or Associated Press poll.

Ohio State
Minnesota snapped a 16-game losing streak to Ohio State and beat Glen Mason's alma mater in Columbus for the first time since 1949.

2001
The 2001 Minnesota Golden Gophers football team represented the University of Minnesota in the college football season of 2001–2002. The team's coach was Glen Mason. It played its home games at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

The 2001 Minnesota Golden Gophers football team was not ranked in either the final USA Today/AFCA Coaches poll or Associated Press poll.

2002
The 2002 Minnesota Golden Gophers football team represented the University of Minnesota in the college football season of 2002–2003. The team's coach was Glen Mason. It played its home games at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

2001 was the fifth season under head coach Glen Mason. He led the team to an 4–7 record.

The 2002 Minnesota Golden Gophers football team was not ranked in either the final USA Today/AFCA Coaches poll or Associated Press poll.

Redshirt freshman defensive end Brandon Hall was shot and killed on September 1, 2002 in downtown Minneapolis after a fight that involved other teammates and other individuals. Hall's killer was convicted in his murder.

2003
The 2003 Minnesota Golden Gophers football team represented the University of Minnesota in the college football season of 2003–2004. The team's coach was Glen Mason. It played its home games at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

2002 was the sixth season under head coach Glen Mason. He led the team to an 8–5 record and an appearance in the Music City Bowl.

The 2003 Minnesota Golden Gophers football team was ranked 17th in the final USA Today/AFCA Coaches poll and 20th in the final Associated Press poll.

Wisconsin

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