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ESPN: Gophers study RG3 in quest to help Gray

Minnesota coaches know that MarQueis Gray is their best player. At the same time, Gray doesn't fit into a conventional view of quarterback play.

A 6-foot-4, 240-pounder who played receiver before last season, Gray is an imposing runner in the open field who needs more polish as a pocket passer. So the Gophers went looking for ways to best utilize his talents this offseason, and that quest led them to study the reigning Heisman Trophy winner.

Three Minnesota offensive assistants visited Baylor last month.

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