Jerry Kill Named Golden Gopher Football Head Coach‏

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Gopher Football Jerry Kill has been named head coach of the University of Minnesota football program. Minnesota Director of Athletics Joel Maturi announced the signing of Kill to a five-year contract Sunday night. Kill comes to Minnesota after spending the last three seasons on the sidelines at Northern Illinois University. Kill has led the Huskies […] READ MORE


Jeff Horton’s last Press Conference – Upcoming Iowa Game

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Gopher Football “¢ It’s a tough time to be a coach in MN (he joked – referencing Childress firing) “¢ It was an awesome feeling to win at Illinois. It’s a tough grind everyday, to see the kids and coaches get that reward with a victory was awesome “¢ In the locker room, you’d think […] READ MORE


For Gopher Fans, a Nightmarish Dream Sequence

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Gopher Football A day like Saturday is the type of day Gopher fans dream of, sometime having to wait for months on end to reach. A Saturday afternoon when multiple Gopher teams are playing on the same day, evenly spaced through the morning, afternoon and evening, allowing the most avid Gopher followers to fill their […] READ MORE




From Joel Maturi: Dear Gopher Football Season Ticket Holder

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Gopher Football Dear Gopher Football Season Ticket Holder: I want you to be among the first to know that this morning I informed Coach Brewster of my decision to terminate his contract immediately as head football coach. While I appreciate the passion and commitment that Coach Brewster has shown, it is time for a change. […] READ MORE


Tim Brewster Relieved of Head Coaching Duties

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Gopher Football Athletics director Joel Maturi announced this morning that Tim Brewster has been relieved of his duties as head football coach and that his contract has been terminated. Brewster will be replaced on an interim basis by co-offensive coordinator Jeff Horton, according to Maturi. “œWhile I appreciate the passion and commitment that Coach Brewster […] READ MORE


Tim Brewster’s Press Conference Notes 10/5/10

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Gopher Football Here are some quick notes from Tim Brewster’s press conference following the Homecoming loss to Northwestern, and getting ready to head into the Border Battle with Wisconsin. “¢ Tough loss to Northwestern. In one point losses, 2 or 3 plays are the defining moments and the difference between winning and losing “¢ We […] READ MORE


Tim Brewster’s Press Conference 9/28/10 – Gophers are 0-0 in the Big 10

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Gopher Football Here are some quick notes from Tim Brewster’s press conference following the Northern Illinois University loss, and before the Homecoming game against Northwestern. “¢ When you begin the season 1-3 there’s disappointment from the football team and coaches, you look at it closely and Minnesota could be 4-0. In the 3 losses, we, […] READ MORE


Minnesota to Retire the Jersey of Bobby Bell During Homecoming Game

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Gopher Football It’s been a long time coming for one of the greatest Gophers of all time, as legendary Gopher great, Bobby Bell will finally have his jersey retired. Gopher fans were taking bets during the 1960 celebration on who would be next to get their jersey retired and now we know the answer! Here […] READ MORE