football player that you witnessed playing in the maroon and gold uniform? If you've followed Gopher football for several decades a lot of names come to mind. For me, however, the player that stood out and frequently changed the game around (creating game changing moments or taking away the opponent's momentum) was Bobby Bell. He was an excellent offensive tackle, but his defensive play was truly something to behold. He was a dominating player! He remains my all-time favorite Gopher player.
A few other Gopher players that I enjoyed watching on defense were Tom Brown, Carl Eller and Aaron Brown. Minnesota in the early 1960s had some outstanding defensive stalwarts.
Please give your selection of the most dominating player. Rog, given your many, many years of following Gopher football, I imagine your selection would be even more difficult to make: Leo Nomellini, Clayton Tonnemaker, Bruce Smith, Paul Giel, etc.
Go Gophers!!
A few other Gopher players that I enjoyed watching on defense were Tom Brown, Carl Eller and Aaron Brown. Minnesota in the early 1960s had some outstanding defensive stalwarts.
Please give your selection of the most dominating player. Rog, given your many, many years of following Gopher football, I imagine your selection would be even more difficult to make: Leo Nomellini, Clayton Tonnemaker, Bruce Smith, Paul Giel, etc.
Go Gophers!!