LB De’Niro Laster on Why He Chose Gophers: It was the right fit. Life after football, it is a great city.

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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



Houston Welcomes Minnesota Gophers for Meineke Car Care Bowl

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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



Gophers MarQueis Gray Named Team MVP; Other Players Honored

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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.”

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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