The Gophers have received a commitment from four-star Omaha, Nebraska cornerback Avante Dickerson. He held offers from Nebraska, Oregon, Georgia, Iowa, LSU, Ohio State, Texas and others. Dickerson, a four-star prospect, is the top recruit in Nebraska, according to 24/7 Sports. He becomes the program’s second-highest rated commit (0.9609) of the internet era, per 24/7 […] READ MORE
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Ohio linebacker Devon Williams commits to the Gophers
The Gophers have received a commitment from Dublin, Ohio linebacker Devon Williams. He previously committed to Kentucky in late January, but flipped to Minnesota on Friday. The 6-foot-1, 215-pound linebacker also held offers from Michigan, Nebraska, Michigan State, Pittsburgh, Iowa State and others, per 24/7 Sports Rankings. Williams stood out in coverage and has excellent sideline-to-sideline […] READ MORE
VIDEO: Inside the Film Room with Rodney Smith – Staying in the House – Episode 7
On Episode 7 of “Staying in the House,” former Gophers running back Rodney Smith joined me in the film room. We dove into a variety of topics, including why he had so much success off outside zone! Rodney provided a ton of insight in this video: READ MORE
Gophers receive a commitment from Georgia WR Lemeke Brockington
The Gophers have received a commitment from Moultrie, Georgia wide receiver Lemeke Brockington. He chose Minnesota over offers from South Carolina, Kentucky, Purdue, Miami, Tennessee and others, per 24/7 Sports Rankings. Brockington, a 6-foot, 185-pound wide receiver, grabbed 53 receptions for 921 yards and 13 touchdowns last year. The only testing metric we have is […] READ MORE
PODCAST: Whalen on recruiting during COVID-19, draft day memories, and more!
With recruiting having to happen 100% off-campus, Lindsay Whalen talks about what her and her coaching staff are doing to stay connected with current players as well as potential recruits. Click here to hear the full podcast! If you enjoy what you hear, please like and subscribe to both our podcast on your favorite podcast […] READ MORE
Four-Star Gophers Commit Steven Ortiz Jr. – Staying in the House – Episode 6
I caught up with Steven Ortiz Jr., one of the highest-rated defensive back commits in Gopher Football history. Why did he choose Minnesota without visiting campus? Also, you don’t want to miss Steven’s answers during the rapid fire session! READ MORE
Nadine Babu sits down with Gophers Men’s Basketball Coach Richard Pitino
GopherHole’s own Nadine Babu sits down with Richard Pitino for an interview about a variety of topics including a BRAND NEW home for Gophers podcasts! Click here to listen to the podcast where Nadine wastes no time sharing the news! READ MORE
Four-star Arizona DB Steven Ortiz Jr. commits to the Gophers
The Gophers received a commitment from Goodyear, Arizona (Desert Edge High School) defensive back Steven Ortiz Jr. Ortiz, a four-star prospect, is currently Minnesota’s second highest-rated cornerback commit in the internet era, according to 24/7 Sports data. He held offers from Washington, Oregon, Arizona, California, Nebraska, Penn State and others. Among 2021 cornerback recruits, Ortiz ranks No. 17 […] READ MORE
Staying in the House – Gophers Commit Brady Boyd – Episode 5
The Gophers recently received a commitment from one of the most dynamic wide receivers in Texas. I caught up with Brady Boyd to recap his recruiting process and decision. Why did he choose Minnesota? Get to know the program’s newest commit in this video! READ MORE
Gophers receive a commitment from Texas WR Brady Boyd
The Gophers received a commitment from Southlake, Texas wide receiver Brady Boyd. The 6-foot-1, 175-pound pass catcher is a three-star prospect in the 2021 class, according to 24/7 Sports. He chose Minnesota over offers from Texas Tech, North Texas, Tulsa, Utah, Boise State, Oklahoma State and others. Boyd posted an excellent 4.44 40-yard dash and […] READ MORE