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(I posted this for the Minnesota Chapter of the National Football Foundation, but wanted to share it here, too.) The National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame announced Minnesota Golden Gophers legend Bob Stein will be inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame. Stein, a...

This season, there were many nights where the Gophers couldn’t make any shots. During Sunday’s game at Williams Arena, the entire team couldn’t miss. The Gophers set a school record with 18 made 3-pointers in a 107-75 win over Nebraska. Minnesota shot a blistering 57 percent and breezed past the...

As the Gophers’ 2020 season comes to a close, fans should just enjoy watching Daniel Oturu. During Wednesday’s game against Indiana, Oturu put together another memorable performance for NBA scouts. The senior big man scored 24 points and snatched 16 rebounds in a 72-67 loss. In the second...

Bamboo plants are found in tropical climates. Over the course of three years, wood textured bamboo slowly develops underground. Each day, sunlight, soil and fertilizer help the plant mature. By its fourth growing season, bamboo often stretches more than 100 feet into the air. The parallels of...

All season, the dynamic duo of Daniel Oturu and Marcus Carr has carried the Gophers. Despite playing a large volume of minutes, Minnesota’s top players continue to fight. The trend continued during Sunday's game in Madison. Oturu scored 26 points and snatched 12 rebounds in a 71-69 loss to...

During critical Big Ten games, the Gophers have watched four double-digit leads dwindle away in the second half. Inefficient offensive possessions, missed free throws and turnovers made a difference in each of those matchups. The trend continued during Wednesday’s 74-73 loss to No. 9 Maryland...

After dropping three consecutive games, the Gophers have their backs against the wall. The margin for error is nonexistent if Minnesota wants to keep its postseason hopes alive. When the Gophers needed it most, guard Marcus Carr and center Daniel Oturu delivered. Oturu scored 22 points and...

When the Gophers hosted No. 21 Iowa, two of the country’s top post players met. Daniel Oturu and Luka Garza didn’t disappoint in front of a sellout crowd at Williams Arena. With its NCAA Tournament hopes dangling by a thread, Minnesota led by eight points with 5:25 remaining. After a deep...

Big Ten road games are never easy, especially when your opponent is on a five-game winning streak. For the first time since 2011, Penn State sold out Saturday’s game at Bryce Jordan Center. In front of a hostile crowd, two top Big Ten players traded punches. Forward Lamar Stevens and Minnesota...

Four Gophers players have received invites to the NFL Scouting Combine later this month. Edge rusher Carter Coughlin, wide receiver Tyler Johnson, linebacker Kamal Martin and safety Antoine Winfield Jr. will participate in the event, which begins on Feb. 24 in Indianapolis. During these...

Within a crowded Big Ten race, Wednesday’s game between Minnesota and Wisconsin felt like it could define the remainder of each team’s season. The difference between a February win and loss is significant, especially in an ultra-competitive conference. After recently struggling to find the...

Sometimes the ball won’t fall through the net. When Minnesota traveled to Champaign for Thursday’s showdown with No. 19 Illinois, opportunties kept clanking off the rim. During a game filled with shooting valleys, the Gophers and Fighting Illini both shot under 31 percent in the first half...

The Gophers have received a commitment from Illinois tight end Jameson Geers. He chose Minnesota over offers from Iowa, Northwestern, Wisconsin, Illinois, Louisville, Purdue and others. The 6-foot-5, 223-pound tight end ranks No. 19 nationally among tight ends in the 2021 class, according to...

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...

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...

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by: Daniel House (@DanielHouseNFL) 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...

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...

Emotions were running high as the Gophers clashed with Penn State Wednesday night at Williams Arena. Big man Daniel Oturu and Nittany Lions center Mike Watkins exchanged words all evening. Throughout the game, two scrappy Big Ten teams battled in the post and traded punches. A blistering first...

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...