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While it's very unfortunate the Minn. high school players won't get a h.s. football season; the Gophers can't capitalize on the lack of exposure. For example, the Gophers are looking at various Minn. tight end prospects. It should be much easier for the Gophers to identify the best fit than it...

To me, the important line is "There's a type of player who clicks with a personality like P.J." As more and more players who fit that mold see the success, and the sincerity behind it; I think that Gopher recruiting will be just fine. Who cares what Big 10 coaches or sportswriters think?

Demetrious Douglas is from Portland. Maybe that's the Gopher connection.

I just saw that Jamari Buddin is making his announcement on the 17th. After being "cool" for a long time, Buddin is now shown as "warm" for Minnesota again. I'm making no predictions, but it would be huge if the Gophers somehow beat out Penn State

Of course, Gilliam and Crumpley are bigger stories. However, I was interested to see that the Gophers just offered Leingang, the center from Bismarck. He has some fairly good offers.

Good point! I was surprised to see that Ru'Quan Buckley was just termed a "Top Target" even though he is only "warm" for Nebraska. I don't knew who will be the final commits, but this should be interesting. If Townley and Alt want to be Gophers, I hope that they don't wait too long.

Since the Gophers are still recruiting Montgomery and Townley, maybe Montgomery is seen as more of a hybrid LB/rush DE.

Even before Regis committed, I preferred Murphy!!

Assuming the predictions are correct for Booker and Hood, I'm in no hurry for other commitments. I'm willing to wait until Retzlaff makes a decision. Beyond that, I'm more interested in a high ceiling than a position. Townley would be an example. I'd be fine with having Townley getting #20...

Actually, I think that the Gophers have a fairly good chance. With Minnesota and Oregon listed as "warm", he is open to leaving. the South. Alabama and Auburn are after "better" players. I think that the Gophers would be making a statement if they can get a good player out of Alabama. They...

Besides Ratzlaff, I'd say Bam Booker might be the guy if the Gophers can't land any of the others. He has an offer, his rating is fairly high, and I believe that he is a teammate of Crumpley. Besides, what a great name for a linebacker!

I'm delighted! I've been mentioning him for several weeks. He is the 48th ranked player in Georgia, which should make him comparable to Perry. Steven Ortiz has been recruiting him, which I regard as a plus. I much prefer adding an experienced safety instead of an "athlete" who may, or may...

I'll stick with what I said several weeks ago. My back-up option if the Gophers want a safety is Darius Green of Georgia.

I'm fine with any of them' but I would add Rod Orr from Alabama. He is still listed as "warm". If he plays basketball at 295 lbs. that intrigues me.

I think that the Gophers have a good chance to get Story. PSU has 7 offers out to strongside DE's who are rated higher than Story. I don't know whether the SEC is a draw to him; so I have no idea if Tennessee is a serious contender.

I'm not counting on that. ASU is making a late push. The freebie from Burns is from last week.

My choice at safety is Benjamin Perry from Illinois. Mt back-up is Darius Green out of Georgia.

If he doesn't stay at WR, I would predict S. The Gophers are after a number of OLB.s who are highly-rated prospects and who are bigger than Dino.

With Athan and Steven already acting like leaders, the next few months look interesting!!!!!!!

I'd appreciate it if the people who care about the issue would start a Kill/Claeys vs. Fleck thread. I'm focused on the future.