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The Gophers received a commitment from Annandale, Minn. offensive tackle Logan Purcell. He chose Minnesota over an offer from South Dakota. The 6-foot-7, 245-pound tackle is a 2021 recruit that offensive line coach Brian Callahan will develop. Purcell has a basketball background and also played defensive end for Annandale. Those athletic traits and footwork can […] READ MORE
When shots aren’t falling, it’s difficult to compete. This is especially the case against top-tier competition. The Gophers shot 28 percent and didn’t convert opportunities in Sunday’s 70-52 loss to No. 11 Michigan State. After scoring 21 points in Thursday’s win over Ohio State, guard Marcus Carr had just 11 points on 3-for-14 shooting. Carr […] READ MORE
by: Daniel House (@DanielHouseNFL) Photo: Fox Sports When Ohio State basketball fans wake up at night, they will be thinking about Marcus Carr. The Gophers’ guard haunted the Buckeyes all season. Earlier in the year, Carr scored a career-high 35 points in an 84-71 win at Williams Arena. On Thursday night, the redshirt sophomore dominated […] READ MORE
It’s not often road games in Piscataway are considered a resume building opportunity. Rutgers has finished dead last in the Big Ten during four of the past five seasons. After creating depth, head coach Steve Pikiell has the program trending upward. On Sunday, the Scarlet Knights dominated the rebounding margin 45-35 (20 offensive boards) and locked […] READ MORE
by: Daniel House Photo: University of Minnesota The Gophers have officially hired Cincinnati assistant coach Chad Wilt. He will replace defensive line coach Jim Panagos, who was hired by Rutgers last month. Pete Thamel reported Wednesday night that Minnesota was nearing a deal with Wilt. The school confirmed the hire Thursday afternoon. Wilt served as Cincinnati’s […] READ MORE
by: Daniel House Photo: University of Minnesota This year, the Big Ten may be more competitive than its ever been. Every matchup counts when teams are fighting for an NCAA Tournament berth. During Sunday’s game, Minnesota continued to maximize its opportunities against quality opponents. The Gophers used a dominant performance from Daniel Oturu to pick […] READ MORE
by: Daniel House Photo: University of Minnesota All year, the Gophers have been tested by a quality schedule. On Thursday night, the trend continued as Minnesota traveled to Breslin Center for a matchup against No. 8 Michigan State. Center Daniel Oturu scored 22 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, but guard Cassius Winston powered the […] READ MORE
by: Daniel House Photo: Ben Blair Minnesota safety Antoine Winfield Jr. has declared for the 2020 NFL Draft, according to a statement on his Instagram account. Winfield will forgo his final two seasons of eligibility and begin preparing for the pre-draft process. He led the Gophers with 88 tackles and seven interceptions in 2019. […] READ MORE
On the road in Big Ten play, a few mistakes can define the outcome. Gophers guard Marcus Carr was sensational for 37 minutes in an 83-78 double overtime loss at Purdue. Carr scored 27 points, including a key acrobatic layup to pull Minnesota ahead by five points with 3:20 remaining. The Gophers were moments away […] READ MORE
When the Gophers play with tempo and create high-energy plays on defense, the entire game changes. Minnesota trailed by six points in the first half, but created defensive deflections to get in a rhythm. Guard Gabe Kalscheur had 23 points, including five three-pointers. Big-man Daniel Oturu was even more dominant in the post. Oturu scored […] READ MORE