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Defensive end Theiren Cockran has been impressive in Minnesota’s first three contests and Kill has taken notice. The redshirt sophomore has totaled 12 tackles, five tackles for a loss, three sacks and a forced fumble. During Jerry Kill’s weekly media availability, he tried to keep the discussion away from his most recent on-field epileptic incident. […] READ MORE
• I appreciate everybody coming out, I’ll address a few things here kind of quickly • Our focus today, is that I appreciate everyone’s thoughts through the weekend, but the press conference is about the football team. • This game is not about a head football coach, it’s about the players. • I’ll be glad […] READ MORE
Grant Schmidt, a 6-7, 290-pound junior offensive tackle from Sioux Falls (SD) Roosevelt, has already received a scholarship offer from Minnesota and is one of the top recruiting targets from the class of 2015. Gopher Hole caught up with Schmidt to learn the latest on his recruitment. Gopher Hole: How is the season going so […] READ MORE
Kill Has Seizure Before Half Although the Gophers improved to 3-0 on the year with a 29-12 win over Western Illinois, the biggest story of the day was head coach Jerry Kill suffering another in-game seizure on the sideline before halftime. Kill, who has fearlessly battled epilepsy for years, was taken to a local hospital […] READ MORE
Western Illinois (2-0 overall, 0-0 Missouri Valley Football) vs. Minnesota (2-0 overall, 0-0 Big Ten) Minneapolis, Minnesota – TCF Bank Stadium Saturday 11:00 a.m. CT – Big Ten Network PREGAME NOTES Series History Saturday will mark the first-ever meeting between the Golden Gophers and the Fighting Leathernecks. Jerry Kill and the Gophers know […] READ MORE
Gophers Jerry Kill hopes to walk off TCF Bank Stadium 3-0 on Saturday afternoon. With a 2-0 record, Jerry Kill took to his weekly media tour on the Big Ten conference call and local press conference. The main topic on Tuesday was the number of injuries that are plaguing the Gophers. Despite his ailing team, […] READ MORE
Greg Howell, a 6-foot, 207-pound running back from Coral Gables (FL) High, is expected to be one of the Sunshine State’s top rushers this upcoming season and is planning on attending the Gophers game against Western Illinois this weekend. Howell runs a 4.54 40-yard dash and bench presses 330 pounds. Gopher Hole caught up […] READ MORE
The Gophers secondary depth will be tested with Boddy-Calhoun out for the season. Here are the quick notes from his press conference: • We’ve had a chance to look at Western and start to prepare for them. • (On if he wants Nelson to slide more when running the ball) We’re an option team, that’s […] READ MORE
Bronson Bruneau, a long snapper/tight end from Lakeville North, helped lead the Panthers to the state Class 6A Prep Bowl, where they lost to Eden Prairie. He is also the starting center on the basketball team, which advanced to the Class AAAA state tournament. Gopher Hole caught up with the standout student athlete to learn […] READ MORE
Tom Kirsch, a senior offense tackle from Hartland (WI) Arrowhead, is one of the top linemen in the Midwest. Arrowhead finished 13-0 last season, winning the WIAA Division 1 state title 35-14 over Sun Prairie. They were dominant all season, winning every game by at least 20 points. Gopher Hole caught up with Kirsch […] READ MORE