Center Jon Christenson has gone from preferred walk-on to scholarship athlete. Jon Christenson, a 6-foot-4, 306-pound center from Minnetonka (Minn.) High, has gone from being a preferred walk-on to a starting scholarship offensive lineman at Minnesota. Gopher Hole caught up with Christenson after practice to learn more about the upcoming season, becoming a scholarship […] READ MORE
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Q&A: Florida TE Shayne Crawford Hopes to Follow Former Teammate Ryan Santoso to the U
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
Champlin TE Matt Juneau Hopes to Follow in Father’s Footsteps and Play for the Gophers
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
Q&A: Florida CB Lamont Simmons Loads Up On High Major Offers; Plans U Visit in September
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
Ohio Athlete Marcus Whitefield Talks Recruiting and Relationship with Gophers Coach Zebrowski
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
Q&A: Florida RB Trevon Walters Has Gophers Offer and Will Visit U for Iowa Game
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
Texas LB Everett Williams Has Gophers Offer, Plans to Visit U for Western Illinois Game
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
Q&A: Gophers Commit Steven Richardson Talks Gophers Staff, Relationship With Other U Commits
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
Big Time DE Dewayne Hendrix Wishes He Could Talk to Gophers Limegrover More Frequently
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
Illinois Safety Andrew Gray: “It would be awesome to get an offer from Minnesota.”
Andrew Gray (#3) said “it would be awesome to get an offer from Minnesota.” Andrew Gray, a 6-foot-2, 180 pound safety from Lincoln Way West, is considered one of the top defensive backs in the state of Illinois. Gopher Hole caught up with Gray to learn the latest on his recruitment. Gopher Hole: What […] READ MORE