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
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Jeff Horton’s last Press Conference – Upcoming Iowa Game
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
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
Jeff Horton’s Press Conference Notes – Gives good reason not to play Gray, we’re too thin
Gopher Football “¢ It’s a crazy week even though it’s only Tuesday with everything going on in the Twin Cities “¢ OSU dominated us in all areas “¢ The further we got behind, we got sloppy and showed that we just couldn’t keep up “¢ The sloppy play disappoints me more than anything. There’s no […] READ MORE
Press Conference Notes – Maturi will make decision, Dungy willing to help with process
Gopher Football Here are some quick notes following the termination of Tim Brewster from the Head Coach of the Gopher Football team. The press conference was given by Joel Maturi, and then Interim Head Coach Jeff Horton and Quarterback Adam Weber took over. Disclosure ““ these are not exact quotes, but merely notes taken as […] READ MORE
From Joel Maturi: Dear Gopher Football Season Ticket Holder
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
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
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
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
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