Football practice won't allow for Cole to travel on weekend road trips. Anderson said he'll take Cole whenever he feels able to pitch, although he doesn't want twice the amount of work to affect Cole physically. Especially being that he is a pitcher, and his arm will have to throw both a baseball and football. In five appearances out of the bullpen this season, Cole is 1-0 with a 4.05 earned run average. Opponents are batting just .200 against him.
Competition brings out the best in everyone.
Minnesota welcomes Michigan State to Siebert Field for a four-game set this weekend. The series is supposed to begin Friday afternoon, but Anderson doubts the field will be ready for play. Gophers and Spartans officials are trying to work out a plan to push the series to Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Mason announced the permanent suspensions of defensive tackle Maurice White and defensive back Andre Brown for academic reasons. Mason noted injuries to Greg White, Eric Lee, Thomas Tapeh, Scooter Baugus and Jeremiah Carter will limit the playing time of each in spring practice.