Richard Pitino capped off a strong spring recruiting period with his biggest move yet. Utah transfer Both Gach committed to the Gophers on Monday. Gach, an Austin, Minn. native, brings much-needed experience to Minnesota’s backcourt. The 6-foot-7 guard can handle the ball or play on the wing. His versatility, athleticism and shooting ability will make […] READ MORE
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Assessing the Impact of Minnesota’s Cornerbacks in 2019
Photo: University of Minnesota by: Daniel House (@DanielHouseNFL) Consistent defensive back play is one of the most important aspects of success. In 2019, Minnesota’s secondary proved it could handle difficult challenges. The Gophers have built a depth chart headlined by players with unique physical profiles. Last season, their cornerbacks adequately handled man coverage situations and […] READ MORE
Indiana DE Austin Booker commits to the Gophers
The Gophers have received a commitment from Greenwood, Indiana, defensive end Austin Booker. He chose Minnesota over offers from Iowa, Indiana, Oregon, Purdue, Arizona State and others. The 6-foot-5, 235-pound pass rusher is a three-star prospect, according to 24/7 Sports. Booker ranks No. 10 among Indiana recruits, per 24/7 Composite rankings. He posted 67 tackles (14 for […] READ MORE
Florida offensive tackle Austin Barber commits to the Gophers
The Gophers have received a commitment from three-star Jacksonville, Florida, offensive tackle Austin Barber. He chose Minnesota over offers from Duke, Louisville, North Carolina, Illinois, Ole Miss and others, according to 24/7 Sports rankings. Barber, a 6-foot-7, 315-pound offensive tackle, brings power, physicality and a big frame to the Gophers’ offensive line room. On film, he […] READ MORE
Four-star Chicago offensive tackle Cameron James commits to the Gophers
The Gophers have received a commitment from Chicago offensive tackle Cameron James. He chose Minnesota over offers from Michigan State, Kentucky, Indiana, Missouri and others. The 6-foot-8, 280-pound offensive tackle is a four-star recruit, according to 24/7 Sports’ “Top 247” rankings. Within the composite rankings, he earned a three-star rating. James is an offensive tackle with […] READ MORE
Gophers receive a commitment from Turkish guard David Mutaf
The Gophers have received a commitment from Turkish guard David Mutaf, according to Evan Daniels of 24/7 Sports. While playing four games with the Fenerbahce Ulker Junior Team, he averaged 22 points per game. Mutaf also showed off his deep range by converting 44 percent of his three-point attempts. He brings 6-foot-5 size and potential positional versatility to […] READ MORE
Analyzing the Gophers’ Explosive Passing Plays in 2019
When an offense is balanced, it becomes difficult to defend. Last season, the Gophers effectively utilized their personnel to create one of the nation’s most explosive passing attacks. Dynamic wide receivers and an efficient quarterback guided Minnesota in 2019. The explosiveness on the perimeter was complemented by a well-executed zone-blocking scheme. This meant opposing defenses […] READ MORE
Four-star Illinois running back Mar’Keise Irving commits to the Gophers
The Gophers received a commitment from four-star Country Club Hills, Illinois running back Mar’Keise Irving. He chose Minnesota over offers from Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Purdue, South Carolina, Wisconsin and others. Irving is a four-star prospect with a 0.8949 composite rating, according to 24/7 Sports. With the addition of Irving, the Gophers have now landed three players […] READ MORE
Gophers AD Mark Coyle: “The collaboration that we have right now in the Big Ten is unbelievable.”
Right now, there is so much uncertainty in the world. Nobody knows when the economy or sporting events will resume. College athletic programs and other organizations are preparing for every possible scenario. Minnesota athletic director Mark Coyle has been collaborating with college administrators across the nation to develop a plan. These leaders, including Big Ten […] READ MORE
Gophers AD Mark Coyle: “The collaboration that we have right now in the Big Ten is unbelievable.”
Right now, there is so much uncertainty in the world. Nobody knows when the economy or sporting events will resume. College athletic programs and other organizations are preparing for every possible scenario. Minnesota athletic director Mark Coyle has been collaborating with college administrators across the nation to develop a plan. These leaders, including Big Ten […] READ MORE