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



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’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


Gophers in the Community: RS Freshman Moses Alipate

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Gopher Football When he isn’t at practice, working towards his business and marketing degrees or spending time with his family, sophomore Minnesota Gopher football player Moses Alipate is lending a hand to those in need. In addition to working a great deal with the M.A.G.I.C. (Maroon and Gold Impacting the Community) program at the University […] 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


Gopher Defense Wins Spring Game, 49-26

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Gopher Football The University of Minnesota football team wrapped up its spring practice season on Saturday afternoon at TCF Bank Stadium, with the defense taking advantage of a modified scoring system to outscore the offense 49-26 in the annual spring game. The offense started out quick, scoring on a one-yard run by DeLeon Eskridge on […] READ MORE


University, Brewster agree to two-year contract extension

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Gopher Football Director of athletics Joel Maturi announced today that the University of Minnesota has agreed to terms on a contract extension with head football coach Tim Brewster through the 2013 season. Financial terms of the contract amendment, which adds two years to the agreement Brewster signed with the University in 2007, will be made […] READ MORE


Blown chances do the Gophers in

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Gopher Football The Gophers lost to the Iowa State Cyclones 14-13 Thursday night in the Insight Bowl, the third straight loss for the Gophers in this bowl and their fourth straight bowl loss overall. Iowa State turned the ball over four times, but the Gophers were only able to convert them into three points. The […] READ MORE