De’Niro Laster, a 6-foot-3, 220-pound outside linebacker from Cleveland Heights recently committed to the U. De’Niro Laster, a 6-foot-3, 220-pound outside linebacker from Cleveland Heights, recently committed to Minnesota after visiting the campus. Laster recently talked to GopherHole.com about his commitment and expectations for his freshman campaign. Gopher Hole: You committed to Minnesota recently. […] READ MORE
Gopher Football Articles
Washburn RB Jeff Jones: Gophers say I am their number one prospect right now for 2014
Jeffrey Jones, a 5-foot-10, 180-pound junior running back from Minneapolis Washburn who is one of the top players in the state in the Class of 2014, was the first player from that class to receive a scholarship offer from Minnesota. Jeffrey Jones, a 5-foot-10, 180-pound junior running back from Minneapolis Washburn who is one of […] READ MORE
Houston Welcomes Minnesota Gophers for Meineke Car Care Bowl
For those looking to bet on the 2012 Meineke Car Care Bowl of Texas, Texas Tech is currently favored by 13 points. Here are details on the festivities in and around the bowl game and Houston. The Bayou City welcomes the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers this New Year’s Weekend as they face off against […] READ MORE
Gophers MarQueis Gray and Family: The Unknown Road Less Traveled
12/12/12 is a special day in the Gray family. There have been moments in the last few years, when MarQueis Gray has found himself walking down an unknown road. “When we first started, we were all pretty immature,” Da’jon McKnight, Gray’s former Gopher teammate, said. “As the years went on, MarQueis became this responsible […] READ MORE
Illinois O-lineman Could Have Preferred Walk-On with Gophers in Future
Nick Piker is a 6-foot-4 ½, 281-pound senior offensive lineman from Hinsdale (IL) Central. Nick Piker, a 6-foot-4 ½, 281-pound senior offensive lineman from Hinsdale (IL) Central, attended the Michigan-Minnesota game earlier this year. The two-sport standout is looking at the Gophers among several Midwest schools and recently talked to Gopher Hole about the latest […] READ MORE
Owatonna DE Andrew Stelter on Gophers Offer: It would be fun to play in front of my homestate and represent them.
Andrew Stelter, a junior defensive end from Owatonna (MN) High, recently received a scholarship offer from Minnesota. Andrew Stelter, a junior defensive end from Owatonna (MN) High, recently received a scholarship offer from Minnesota. Stelter was the lone non-senior named to the Associated Press All-State team this week. GopherHole.com caught up with Stelter Saturday to […] READ MORE
Minnesota Gophers To Play In Meineke Car Care Bowl of Texas
The University of Minnesota has accepted an invitation to play in the 2012 Meineke Car Care Bowl of Texas on Dec. 28 at Reliant Stadium in Houston. The game is scheduled for an 8 p.m. (CST) kickoff and will be televised nationally by ESPN. Minnesota’s opponent will be announced later tonight. “We look forward to […] READ MORE
Gopher Commit Owen Salzwedel Had Seven Sacks in One Game; Now Has Eyes Set on the Axe
Seven sacks in a single game is an incredible achievement. For future Gopher Owen Salzwedel, it was the motivation of playing in front of one of his future coaches as Gopher Coach Jeff Phelps was in attendance and no doubt he had to like what he saw. Salzwedel committed to the Gophers and is 100-percent […] READ MORE
Gophers MarQueis Gray Named Team MVP; Other Players Honored
A leader on and off the field, Gray was honored in the annual team banquet. The University of Minnesota football team and the Goal Line Club celebrated the 2012 season at the annual Golden Gopher Football Banquet Sunday afternoon at the Hilton Minneapolis. The highlight of the program was the announcement of the team’s annual […] READ MORE
Lineman Michael Warren: “I am definitely leaning towards Minnesota.”
Michael Warren, a 6-foot-4, 260-pound senior offensive/defensive lineman from Providence Academy, was recently named to the KARE-11 and Star Tribune All-Metro teams. Michael Warren, a 6-foot-4, 260-pound senior offensive/defensive lineman from Providence Academy, was recently named to the KARE-11 and Star Tribune All-Metro teams. Warren attended the recent Minnesota-Michigan game and has been offered a […] READ MORE