Official 2015 Recruiting Updates Thread: Links, Tweets, Videos, Stories, Rumors, etc.

[Killjoy]

He said he's hearing that they only want to take one. Not sure where the info comes from but he isn't just guessing.

He does seems to know. I have been surprised by how accurate he is.

 

[die hard gopher]

I do think that he does talk to the coaches somewhat or at least guys like Billy Glasgow.

 

[BJN]

Burns says well only take 1 RB this class.

I thought Kelly was considered the ambiguous ATHLETE by most recruiting services.

Or did Burns mention that in specific regard to only taking one of Cole and Kelly?

 

[Curseislifted33]

we'd take both if they wanted to commit

 

[nsmike]

It's a bigger than average recruiting class so there is some flexibility. I'm sure that there is a basic goal of x number of recruits per position, but I'm willing to bet there are 3 or 4 spots available for high quality recruits regardless of position, particularly if they are versatile.

 

[It's a Pig Man!]

I thought Kelly was considered the ambiguous ATHLETE by most recruiting services.

Or did Burns mention that in specific regard to only taking one of Cole and Kelly?

According to Burns (he really does know his stuff) we are recruiting Kelly as a RB.

 

[Costa Rican Gopher]

I'm not doubting anybody at all, but how does Burns know how many RB's we will take? I understand he is knowledgeable and can make his best guess. But has he communicated wight he coaches? Or is he just assuming due to our depth with young running backs? I think he does great work, I am just wondering why he said that we will take just one.

From the coaches. Someone on the staff definitely feeds him info.

 

[Killjoy]

From the coaches. Someone on the staff definitely feeds him info.

Yep, and it is not coach Kill. Ryan had a paper he needed to do and I asked him why don't you interview coach Kill for it. He replied "He doesn't even know who I am."

 

[BleedGopher]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Gophers&src=hash">#Gophers</a> offer Georgia RB Shannon Brooks RT <a href="https://twitter.com/THEKID2335">@thekid2335</a>: Got the OFFER from university of Minnesota! &#55357;&#56495;</p>— GopherHole.com (@GopherHole) <a href="https://twitter.com/GopherHole/statuses/468462665137127424">May 19, 2014</a></blockquote>
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Go Gophers!!

 

[Swaggerson]

Amazing to see nearly 500 posts and 105K views and there is not a recruit committed...just a bit of interest in gopher football?

 

[hungan1]

Who do you think will be the first commit?

 

[BleedGopher]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Gophers&src=hash">#Gophers</a> offer Ohio DB Jeff Christian RT <a href="https://twitter.com/D1_JC">@d1_jc</a>: Just got offered By The University Of Minnesota! <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Blessed&src=hash">#Blessed</a></p>— GopherHole.com (@GopherHole) <a href="https://twitter.com/GopherHole/statuses/468540779544444928">May 19, 2014</a></blockquote>
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Go Gophers!!

 

[Deleted_User]

Isn't it time to steal a recruit or two from Western Michigan about now!

 

[die hard gopher]

Did you guys really expect to have a commit this early in the year? Its only May and we never really have had very many early commits. Most of our guys com in January anyways.

 

[Deleted_User]

No. Our first recruits often come in March. Look it up. Just saying the rest of the conference is filling up their recruits at record pace and we have yet to land our first recruit.

 

[die hard gopher]

No. Our first recruits often come in March. Look it up. Just saying the rest of the conference is filling up their recruits at record pace and we have yet to land our first recruit.

We had one recruit this time of year last year. Its not the end of the world.

 

[matt]

Did you guys really expect to have a commit this early in the year? Its only May and we never really have had very many early commits. Most of our guys com in January anyways.

Yes. A quick glance at Rivals tells me that Minnesota is the only school in the ACC, Big 10, Big 12, Pac 12, and SEC without a commitment yet for 2015. Is it really that outlandish for some of us to have expected a commitment by now?

 

[John Galt]

Here is a good guess for the most likely to commit first: http://minnesota.247sports.com/Article/Latest-247Sports-Crystal-Ball-Trends-In-The-Big-Ten-28717800

-Lots of action in the last week on the Crystal Ball for Minnesota. The Gophers continue to run away with all the forecasts for Canadian running back Jonathan Femi-Cole. They continue to be the favorite for Top247 offensive tackle Grant Schmidt. Jerry Kill and his staff recently offered Bolingbrook (Ill.) High twins in linebacker Julian Huff and safety Jacob Huff, and their first Crystal Ball prediction was for Minnesota. Another recent offer to Akron (Ohio) Archbishop Hoban offensive tackle Ted Stieber prompted seven quick forecasts to the Gophers including 247Sports Minnesota insider Kyle Goblirsch.

 

[John Galt]

Ted Stieber, O-lineman from Ohio who has already visited twice and called us his dream offer, is my guess.

 

[jaymil]

Ted Stieber, O-lineman from Ohio who has already visited twice and called us his dream offer, is my guess.

Yep, Stieber would be my guess too. He's supposedly visiting in early June and has said he could make a quick decision around then if it felt right.

 

[50PoundHead]

Yep, Stieber would be my guess too. He's supposedly visiting in early June and has said he could make a quick decision around then if it felt right.

And he does have the coveted Western Michigan offer on the table. Book it.

 

[BleedGopher]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Gophers&src=hash">#Gophers</a> checked out 3star TE today “<a href="https://twitter.com/AUSome_1">@AUSome_1</a>: Workout went great! Looking forward to staying in touch with Coach Z”</p>— Josh Helmholdt (@JoshHelmholdt) <a href="https://twitter.com/JoshHelmholdt/statuses/468740673269956608">May 20, 2014</a></blockquote>
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Go Gophers!!

 

[jaymil]

We offered Chaska OT Bronson Dovich today.

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[die hard gopher]

We offered Chaska OT Bronson Dovich today.

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[BleedGopher]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Proud to announced I just got offered by Minnesota! <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Gophers&src=hash">#Gophers</a> &#55357;&#56911;</p>— Bronson Dovich (@BronsonDovich) <a href="https://twitter.com/BronsonDovich/statuses/468875371572887552">May 20, 2014</a></blockquote>
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Go Gophers!!

 

[BleedGopher]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Davonta Jones (WR) offered by Minnesota! <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Newton&src=hash">#Newton</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23D1&src=hash">#D1</a></p>— Newton HS Recruits (@CoachSkelton06) <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachSkelton06/statuses/468918106761740288">May 21, 2014</a></blockquote>
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Go Gophers!!

 

[BleedGopher]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>The Plains (OH) Athens HS QB Joey Burrow offered by Minnesota...</p>— Dave Berk (@DMBerk) <a href="https://twitter.com/DMBerk/statuses/468932951489908737">May 21, 2014</a></blockquote>
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Go Gophers!!

 

[BleedGopher]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Bronson Dovich on a MN offer. "I was speechless, it's been a dream school for me and it's crazy now that I have the chance to play for them"</p>— Chris Monter (@collegebbnews) <a href="https://twitter.com/collegebbnews/statuses/468942037421928449">May 21, 2014</a></blockquote>
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Go Gophers!!

 

[upnorthkid]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Bronson Dovich on a MN offer. "I was speechless, it's been a dream school for me and it's crazy now that I have the chance to play for them"</p>— Chris Monter (@collegebbnews) <a href="https://twitter.com/collegebbnews/statuses/468942037421928449">May 21, 2014</a></blockquote>
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Go Gophers!!

Would be nice if we could get him to follow it up with an official commitment shortly.

 

[upnorthkid]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>The Plains (OH) Athens HS QB Joey Burrow offered by Minnesota...</p>— Dave Berk (@DMBerk) <a href="https://twitter.com/DMBerk/statuses/468932951489908737">May 21, 2014</a></blockquote>
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Go Gophers!!

If Kill works magic here Burrow would be a pretty lofty guy to pull in when looking at his other interests/offers. 9 other BCS teams so far. Anybody haven any extra info on him?