Robert Olson, a 6-5, 270-pound offensive tackle from Eden Prairie (MN) High, is one of the top offensive lineman in the state. Olson was named to the KARE 11 and Star Tribune All-Metro team and the Minnesota Vikings and Associated Press All-State teams. He was one of the ten finalists for the Minnesota Mr. Football […] READ MORE
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Q&A: Rodney Smith on his U Commitment: Minnesota is Best for My Life After Football
Smith rushed for more than 2,200 yards and 26 TDs a year after tearing his ACL. Rodney Smith, a 5-11, 195-pound running back from Jonesboro (GA) Mundy’s Mill, has become Minnesota’s 14th commit from the Class of 2014. Coming off a torn ACL as a junior, Smith rushed 261 times for 2.201 yards and […] READ MORE
Q&A: Josh Parks Says He and His Family Really Enjoyed Visit to Minnesota
Josh Parks, a 5-foot-10, 185-pound running back from Chisago Lakes (MN) High who is one of the top rushers in the state, visited Minnesota last weekend as a preferred walk-on candidate. Parks helped lead Chisago Lakes to a 8-2 mark, losing to eventual Class AAAAA runner-up Brainerd 35-20 in the second round of the […] READ MORE
Q&A: Jeff Jones Talks Gophers, Gators, Wolverines & Recruiting Overall With Signing Day Approaching
Jeff Jones has two more visits set up, and then will sign on Feb. 5. Jeff Jones, a 5-10, 180-pound senior running back from Minneapolis Washburn who was named Minnesota’s Mr. Football, talked to Gopher Hole about the latest on his recruitment and visit plans Saturday. Jones rushed for 1523 yards (9.1 yards per […] READ MORE
Q&A: OT Luke Rasmussen Previews Official Visit to Minnesota, Talks Gopher Commitment
Luke Rasmussen (#75) has committed to Minnesota and will make his official visit this weekend. Luke Rasmussen, a 6-7, 265-pound offensive tackle from Brookfield (WI) Central, committed to Minnesota last month and plans to take his official visit this upcoming weekend. He attended the Minnesota football camp this past summer and the Golden Gopher spring […] READ MORE
Q&A: Roseville QB Jacques Perra Has Gophers PWO Offer; Will Visit Minnesota This Weekend
Perra will make a visit to Minnesota this weekend. Jacque Perra, a 6-3, 210-pound senior quarterback from Roseville (MN) High, was considered the top signal caller in the state. Perra helped lead the Raiders to a 9-3 record, losing to Rosemount in the Class AAAAAA semifinals. Perra will visit Minnesota this weekend, which is suddenly […] READ MORE
Q&A: Long Snapper Payton Jordahl Previews Upcoming Gophers Official Visit, Talks Recruiting
Payton Jordahl, a 6-3, 210-pound long snapper from Perham (MN) High, will make an official visit to Minnesota this weekend. Gopher Hole caught up with Jordahl to learn the latest on his recruitment and upcoming visit. Gopher Hole: You are coming down this weekend for your official visit, right? Payton Jordahl: Yes. […] READ MORE
Q&A: Zach Hovey Weighs Scholarship Offers, Ivy League Opportunities and Gophers, Badgers PWO
Hovey has a preferred walk-on opportunity from the Gophers. Zach Hovey, a 6-5, 230-pound senior tight end from Eden Prairie (MN) High, helped lead the Eagles to the Prep Bowl title for the third straight year with a 28-7 win over Rosemount. The two-sport athlete also helped Eden Prairie to a fourth place finish in […] READ MORE
Q&A: Jashon Cornell Says He Talks to Gophers Coach Phelps Almost Every Two Weeks
Cornell is keeping in close contact with Coach Phelps. Jashon Cornell, a 6-4 junior defensive end from St. Paul (MN) Cretin Derham Hall, is ranked as the country’s top player in the Class of 2015. GopherHole caught up with Cornell to learn the latest about his recruitment. Gopher Hole: What is the latest on […] READ MORE
Q&A: Gophers Recruit Frank Ragnow Setting Up Final Official Visits
Ragnow has visited Minnesota, Arkansas and Florida State and is considering several possible visits in January. Frank Ragnow, a 6-6, 300-pound senior tackle/defensive end from Chanhassen, was named KARE 11 Sports and Minneapolis Star Tribune All-Metro and was chosen to the Associated Press and Minnesota Vikings’ All-State teams. The top available Minnesota player has visited […] READ MORE