Official 2015 Gophers Football Signing Day Thread! Real-Time Updates, Tweets etc

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O-line and WRs are the two groups im most excited about from this group. One guy on the O-line, I think it was Stieber, looks like he has a bit of that Epping nastiness to him. O-lines need a guy like that IMO as long as he can stay out of too many penalties.
 


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<blockquoteclass="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>He already signed elsewhere. RT <a href="https://twitter.com/MVofDT">@MVofDT</a>: So, four star whom Kill just turned down. We just lost out on a couple guys. Call us maybe?</p>— Ryan Burns (@RyanBurnsGI) <a href="https://twitter.com/RyanBurnsGI/status/563041057185992707">February 4, 2015</a></blockquote> <script asyncsrc="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
 

Jeshurun said:
O-line and WRs are the two groups im most excited about from this group. One guy on the O-line, I think it was Stieber, looks like he has a bit of that Epping nastiness to him. O-lines need a guy like that IMO as long as he can stay out of too many penalties.
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I, too, love a nasty O lineman. He just sets a tone.
 


PhillyGopher said:
<blockquoteclass="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>He already signed elsewhere. RT <a href="https://twitter.com/MVofDT">@MVofDT</a>: So, four star whom Kill just turned down. We just lost out on a couple guys. Call us maybe?</p>— Ryan Burns (@RyanBurnsGI) <a href="https://twitter.com/RyanBurnsGI/status/563041057185992707">February 4, 2015</a></blockquote> <script asyncsrc="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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Anyone able to elaborate on what Burns tweeted?
 

I just saw Adam Mayer's dad is former Gopher running back Barry Mayer:
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PiPress: Gophers football team loads up on defensive backs

The Gophers football team added seven defensive backs in their 24-member recruiting class on Wednesday, addressing a need after four players departed last season.

Minnesota signed three members of the secondary in its two previous classes combined.

"It was important that we get some kids with some height and length to replace some kids," Gophers defensive coordinator Tracy Claeys said in a video on GopherSports.com.

http://www.twincities.com/sports/ci_27457725/gophers-football-team-loads-up-defensive-backs

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Red Wing Republican Eagle: Connelly inks NLI with Golden Gophers

A simple change in terminology capped off what was a surreal moment for the Red Wing standout as he finally signed on the dotted line.

“Instead of saying ‘The U’ this or ‘The U’ that, I’m now part of ‘The U,’” Connelly said. “I can officially say it’s my home. It’s my home state, that’s where I’m going and that’s where I’m settled. It’s a great feeling.”

Connelly continued, “I’m finally, finally officially signed with the team that I wanted to play for forever. Growing up, watching this team and now being able to officially play for them, it’s a dream come true.”

http://www.republican-eagle.com/sports/wingers/3671533-football-connelly-inks-nli-golden-gophers

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FSN: Minnesota Gophers 2015 football recruit capsules

After another eight-win season, Gophers head coach Jerry Kill signed 24 scholarship players Wednesday to Letters of Intent on National Signing Day. Though this year's class lacks big-time recruits, there is plenty of talent among the many three-star prospects. Here's a look at all 24 scholarship players from Minnesota's 2015 recruiting class.

http://www.foxsports.com/north/story/minnesota-gophers-2015-football-recruit-capsules-020415

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PiPress: Gophers football recruit Colton Beebe excited to play for his dad's coach, Jerry Kill

Kansas City Piper High School senior Colton Beebe, who signed Wednesday with the Gophers, will play Saturday for Team USA in the International Bowl in Arlington, Texas.

The 6-foot-3, 252-pound Beebe is listed as a linebacker for the game. But he said during a video interview on the bowl site that he could play fullback, tight end or defensive line at Minnesota.

Beebe's father, Tom, was coached by Gophers coach Jerry Kill at Pittsburg State in Kansas in the early 1980s.

"It's a great experience to be able to coached by someone who your dad was coached by," Beebe said. "My dad knew him, so it's pretty cool."

http://www.twincities.com/sports/ci_27458595/gophers-football-recruit-colton-beebe-excited-play-his

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Ap; Incoming Gophers class geared again toward running game

Minnesota will remain rooted in the running game for a while.

The Gophers included three running backs in their 24-player recruiting class that became official Wednesday on national signing day. Canadian Jonathan Femi-Cole leads the list of incoming freshmen who will join standouts from each of the last two recruiting classes in a crowded competition for departing senior David Cobb's spot. Berkley Edwards will be a redshirt sophomore in 2015, and Jeff Jones will be a redshirt freshman.

http://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/Incoming-Gophers-class-geared-again-toward-6062439.php

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PiPress: Jerry Kill calls this group of offensive line recruits his 'best'

Two Minnesotans are among a group of five offensive linemen recruits that Gophers coach Jerry Kill told ESPN is "the best up-front class we've signed here."

In Kill's fifth recruiting class, the Gophers signed two recruits who had impressive lists of other offers: Tyler Moore of Galena Park, Texas, and Quinn Oseland of Springfield, Ill.

"They needed help on the offensive line group, and they have one of the best (classes at that position group) in the Big Ten (Conference)," recruiting analyst Tom Lemming said.

http://www.twincities.com/sports/ci_27458624/gophers-football-jerry-kill-calls-this-group-offensive

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From Nadine's post I thought Kill was talking about taking a transfer or two next year to fill spots, not now. If we don't have the scholie's left to take the mystery 4-star player Kill referred to, I can't believe we'll have them for any transfers this year.
 

Oregon Gopher said:
From Nadine's post I thought Kill was talking about taking a transfer or two next year to fill spots, not now. If we don't have the scholie's left to take the mystery 4-star player Kill referred to, I can't believe we'll have them for any transfers this year.
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<blockquoteclass="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>RT <a href="https://twitter.com/NadineBabu">@NadineBabu</a>: Kill: We're not done yet. I always save a couple to see what happens, we may take a transfer or two. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Gophers?src=hash">#Gophers</a></p>— GopherHole.com (@GopherHole) <a href="https://twitter.com/GopherHole/status/563100890182467589">February 4, 2015</a></blockquote> <script asyncsrc="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
 

Oregon Gopher said:
From Nadine's post I thought Kill was talking about taking a transfer or two next year to fill spots, not now. If we don't have the scholie's left to take the mystery 4-star player Kill referred to, I can't believe we'll have them for any transfers this year.
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We didn't take the mystery recruit because we were full at his position. That doesn't mean we don't have room for players at other positions. Kill's comment is interesting, I don't think he'd say that without there being some steam behind it. They must have a few guys on their radar.
 

BleedGopher said:
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Probably a silly question, but I've noticed on a lot of tweets this weird shaped golden "M," where did this come from? On another note, is Minnesota's official block M the only one that looks like an upside down W? Every other school that starts with M uses the tradition shaped M (look at Michigan for an example).
 

Donovan said:
Probably a silly question, but I've noticed on a lot of tweets this weird shaped golden "M," where did this come from? On another note, is Minnesota's official block M the only one that looks like an upside down W? Every other school that starts with M uses the tradition shaped M (look at Michigan for an example).
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We like being different. The Block M is awesome.
 


PhillyGopher said:
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Granted he said "4-star caliber" talent, not necessary a 4-star rated player. In any case, I'm surprised the coaching staff didn't tell Milan to take a hike if he couldn't commit before today and take one of these other guys.
 



Donovan said:
Probably a silly question, but I've noticed on a lot of tweets this weird shaped golden "M," where did this come from? On another note, is Minnesota's official block M the only one that looks like an upside down W? Every other school that starts with M uses the tradition shaped M (look at Michigan for an example).
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It's actually out of convenience, it's an emoji you can use on your phone, so a great way to incorporate the "M" since the there isn't an official one from the U. Don't worry - it's not replacing our M! :)

PhillyGopher said:
<blockquoteclass="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>RT <a href="https://twitter.com/NadineBabu">@NadineBabu</a>: Kill: We're not done yet. I always save a couple to see what happens, we may take a transfer or two. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Gophers?src=hash">#Gophers</a></p>— GopherHole.com (@GopherHole) <a href="https://twitter.com/GopherHole/status/563100890182467589">February 4, 2015</a></blockquote> <script asyncsrc="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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I took it as he could get a transfer this year.
 

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