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Poock received offers to play football from Minnesota, Illinois, Texas Christian and others. Cody Poock, a 6-3, 230 pound freshman linebacker from Iowa Western Community College who visited Minnesota for the Wisconsin game, committed to the Golden Gophers Saturday. Poock, who is from Spirit Lake, Iowa, was a full qualifier and will enroll in […] READ MORE
Jerry Gibson, a 6-foot-3, 220-pound senior from Theodore (AL) High, recently became the tenth player to commit to Minnesota. He visited Minnesota for the Penn State game and committed three weeks later. Gopher Hole caught up with Theodore head coach Eric Collier to learn the latest on his commitment. Gopher Hole: What do […] READ MORE
Connor Mayes, a 6-foot-5 320-pound center from Van Alstyne, is the younger brother of current freshman Alex. He committed to Minnesota in June, but has received plenty of interest from schools such as Baylor, Kansas, Kansas State, Oklahoma, TCU, Texas Tec {C}Minnesota is expected to host four official visitors, including two commitments this weekend. The […] READ MORE
Alex Hart, a 6-3, 210-pound junior fullback/linebacker from Prior Lake, is one of the top players in Minnesota’s class of 2015. Alex Hart, a 6-3, 210-pound junior fullback/linebacker from Prior Lake, is one of the top players in Minnesota’s class of 2015. He is the younger brother of current Gopher freshman Nick. Alex was a […] READ MORE
Blake Weber, a 6-1, 215-pound linebacker running back from Prior Lake (MN) High, was one of ten finalists for the Minnesota Mr. Football award this past week. Weber had 1247 total yards (810 rushing/437 yards receiving) with 14 touchdowns. He had 72 tackles and was a two-time All-Suburban Conference selection. Weber was named Star […] READ MORE
Olson was a finalist for Minnesota’s Mr. Football. Robert Olson, a 6-foot-5, 250-pound offensive tackle from Eden Prairie (MN) High, is one of the top offensive lineman in the state. Olson was recently named to the KARE 11 and Star Tribune All-Metro team and helped lead the Eagles to their third straight state title last […] READ MORE
Washburn RB Jeff Jones had a busy weekend – official visit to home state Gophers and was named Mr. Football. Jeff Jones, a 5-10, 180-pound senior running back from Minneapolis Washburn, took his official visit to Minnesota this weekend, Jones capped off the weekend by being named Minnesota’s Mr. Football. The two-sport standout talked with […] READ MORE
Elmore, who is one of the top football players in the Midwest, picked the Golden Gophers over offers from Wisconsin, Nebraska and Iowa State. Minnesota is expected to host seven official visitors, including four commitments this weekend. The Golden Gophers have ten commitments to date and are likely to sign 19 to 21 players this […] READ MORE
Ragnow (#70) is down to seven schools, including the Gophers. Frank Ragnow, a 6-foot-6, 300-pound senior tackle/defensive end from Chanhassen, is the top available Minnesota player and will make an official visit to Minnesota this upcoming weekend. Gopher Hole caught up with Ragnow after Chanhassen’s 75-51 basketball win over Henry Sibley Thursday to learn the […] READ MORE
Johnson has already attended one Gopher game this year and said that Pitino’s style of play reminds him of DeLaSalle’s. Jarvis Johnson, a 2015 point guard from Minneapolis (MN) DeLaSalle, received a scholarship offer from Minnesota in April. Johnson helped lead the Islanders to its second Class AAA state title as they finished 30-1 and […] READ MORE