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On whether he’s 100% committed to the U, Elmore responded: “All Gopher. All Gopher.” Gaelin Elmore, a 6-5, 240-pound tight end from Somerset, Wisconsin committed to Minnesota in June. Elmore, who is one of the top football players in the Midwest, picked the Golden Gophers over offers from Wisconsin, Nebraska and Iowa State. Gopher Hole […] READ MORE

Josh Corcoran, a 6-3, 230-pound junior linebacker from Lakeville (MN) South, is considered one of the state’s top players from the Class of 2015.   Gopher Hole caught up with Corcoran after the Cougars’ practice to learn the more about his recruitment.   Gopher Hole: What camps did you get a chance to attend this […] READ MORE

Shayne Crawford, a 6-3, 240-pound tight end from Pace (FL) High, is a former teammate of incoming Minnesota freshman kicker Ryan Santoso. Crawford has received recruiting interest from the Gophers and Gopher Hole caught up with him to learn the more about his recruitment.   Gopher Hole: What camps did you get a chance to […] READ MORE

Juneau will be one of the captains for Champlin this year. Matthew Juneau, a 6-5, 279-pound tight end from Champlin Park (MN) High, is one of the state’s top seniors and would love the opportunity to follow in his father’s footsteps to play for Minnesota.   Gopher Hole caught up with Juneau to learn the […] READ MORE

Lamont Simmons plans to visit Minnesota for the Iowa game. Lamont Simmons, a 6-foot-2, 180-pound cornerback from Jacksonville (FL) Raines, has plenty of high major offers and is hoping to make a trip to Minnesota. Simmons attended camps at Miami and Florida State and Dawg Night at Georgia. Gopher Hole caught up with Simmons Sunday […] READ MORE

Marcus Whitfield, a 6-1, 180-pound cornerback/wide receiver from Massillon (OH) High. Marcus Whitfield, a 6-1, 180-pound cornerback/wide receiver from Massillon (OH) High has received interest from the Gophers and a visit from Coach Zebrowski. Gopher Hole recently caught up Whitfield to learn the latest on his recruitment.   Gopher Hole: What camps did you get […] READ MORE

Trevon Walters, a 5-foot-10, 186-pound running back from Bradenton (FL) Manatee, is one of the Sunshine State’s top rushers. He helped lead his team to a 13-1 mark last season, losing to perennial power St. Thomas Aquinas in the Class 7A semifinals. Walters plans to visit Minnesota the weekend of September 28th for the Iowa […] READ MORE

Everett Williams, a 6-foot-2, 222-pound outside linebacker from Mansfield (TX) Legacy, has planned a visit with Minnesota, which was the first school to offer him. Everett Williams, a 6-foot-2, 222-pound outside linebacker from Mansfield (TX) Legacy, has planned a visit with Minnesota, which was the first school to offer him a scholarship.   Gopher Hole […] READ MORE

Steven Richardson, a 5-foot-11 285-pound defensive tackle from Chicago (IL) Mt. Carmel, was the third player to commit to Minnesota head coach Jerry Kill. Steven Richardson, a 5-foot-11 285-pound defensive tackle from Chicago (IL) Mt. Carmel, was the third player to commit to Minnesota head coach Jerry Kill. Gopher Hole recently caught up Richardson to […] READ MORE

Dewayne Hendrix, a 6-foot-4, 264-pound defensive end from O’Fallon (IL) Township, is one of the Midwest’s top defensive players. Dewayne Hendrix, a 6-foot-4, 264-pound defensive end from O’Fallon (IL) Township, is one of the Midwest’s top defensive players. Gopher Hole recently talked to Hendrix about the latest on his recruitment.   Gopher Hole: What camps […] READ MORE