ANNUAL GOPHERHOLE PICTORIAL COUNTDOWN TO GOPHERS SEASON OPENER 2026!

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# 74. KARL MECKLENBURG

 

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.....and let's not forget the Great Gale Gillingham!

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Interesting story, too!
Gale Gillingham - Wikipedia https://share.google/XkBuRsq8M3aE2Oyog

 

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74 days away.

The late Nick Connelly, who passed away at 22 in 2018.


Gale Gillingham, 1965 Second Team All Big Ten


Karl Mecklenburg, 1981 Second Team All Big Ten, 1982 Second team All Big Ten


Rian Melander, 2003 Second Team All Big Ten


Marek Lenkiewicz

 

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Jalen Myrick intercepted a ball and scored a touchdown for the Gophers in September 2014 (against Middle Tennesee State). Credit: Star Tribune June 21, 2026.

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Myrick also had a 103-yard kickoff return for a TD against Northwestern later in that same season.

Good times.

Speed kills...

 

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Speed kills...

Yep, beat the kicker and you've got it from there.

 

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Monday brings us to 73 days out.

Jason Meinke


Joe Bjorklund


Donnell Greene, 2022 All Big Ten Honorable Mention

 

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Leo Nomellini - M Club Hall of Fame - University of Minnesota Athletics https://share.google/obHh3u4AfadiDvYgf

They should retire his #, 73, based on his accomplishments!

Great professional, too! Great story!

 

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Speed kills...

Myrick would be great on these PJ teams.

 

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72 Days out!

Bronko Nagurski. 1927 Big Ten Champion, 1929 First Team All Big Ten, 1929 All American, College Football Hall of Famer. Also won 3 NFL championships, 4 time All-Pro selection, Pro Football Hall of Famer and 3 x World Heavyweight Wrestling Champion.

 

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While he was born in Canada, Bronko Nagurski just reeks of Minnesotan. Hard to imagine a more "one of us" type of guy

 

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While he was born in Canada, Bronko Nagurski just reeks of Minnesotan. Hard to imagine a more "one of us" type of guy

I believe he was born in Rainy River, Ontario, but grew up, just over the border in International Falls, MN. HENCE, International Falls High School's nickname The Broncos! Parents were Ukranian!

 

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Check out this video, "bronko nagurski gophers fb" https://share.google/7cYOqJsEe5TPKxZxn

If you have 20 minutes to spare the Bronco Nagurski Story is set forth quite well. He was the Heisman Trophy winner before it was established.

 

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72 Days out!

Bronko Nagurski. 1927 Big Ten Champion, 1929 First Team All Big Ten, 1929 All American, College Football Hall of Famer. Also won 3 NFL championships, 4 time All-Pro selection, Pro Football Hall of Famer and 3 x World Heavyweight Wrestling Champion.
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72 now retired!

 

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I believe he was born in Rainy River, Ontario, but grew up, just over the border in International Falls, MN. HENCE, International Falls High School's nickname The Broncos! Parents were Ukranian!

 

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71 Days Away!

Jeff Wills


Ben Davis


Martes Lewis

 

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70 days to Minnesota Golden Gophers football!

Louis Midler, 1934 National Champion, 1935 National Champion, 1936 National Champion, 1937 First Team All Big Ten


Fred Nord


Todd Meisel


Sam Schlueter, 2019 All Big Ten Honorable Mention, 2020 All Big Ten Honorable Mention, 2021 All Big Ten Honorable Mention


Aluma Nkele

 

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Phil Bengtson - Wikipedia https://share.google/o2O9YWYbk0zMy9CNk

All American!

 

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We're in the 60s everyone! Friday has us at 69.

Mike Falls


Thomas Brown, 1959 Second Team All Big Ten, 1960 First Team All Big Ten, 1960 All American, 1960 Lineman of the Year, 1960 Outland Trophy Winner, 1960 Big Ten MVP, 1960 Big Ten Champion, 1960 National Champion


Jeremiah Carter, 2002 All Big Ten Honorable Mention


Aireontae Ersery, 2022 All Big Ten Honorable Mention, 2023 First Team All Big Ten, 2024 First Team All Big Ten, 2024 All American, 2024 Offensive Lineman of the Year

 

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68 days away!

Everett Gerths


Derek Burns, 2001 All Big Ten Honorable Mention.


Mark Setterstrom. 2004 First Team All Big Ten, 2005 First Team All Big Ten, 2005 All American


John Jakel


Jewhan Edwards


Chris Bunders

 

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Rene Capo, Gopher FB. Then wrestling!

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68 days away!

Everett Gerths
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Derek Burns, 2001 All Big Ten Honorable Mention.
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Mark Setterstrom. 2004 First Team All Big Ten, 2005 First Team All Big Ten, 2005 All American
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John Jakel
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Jewhan Edwards
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Chris Bunders
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It would have been interesting if Jew Jew could have taken advantage of NIL.