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In one of the first major recruiting battles of the P.J. Fleck era, the Gophers managed to fend off SEC powers to land four-star wide receiver Rashod Bateman. Not many people realized it at the time, but this was a visionary move. Bateman, a pure athlete from Georgia was under recruited during the early […] READ MORE
I’m pleased to announce a project I have been working on for a few months! I have produced a 68-page Gopher Football Guide with some of the most comprehensive breakdowns of the 2018 team. The book includes a schedule preview, a look at the Gophers offensive/defensive schemes, future recruiting insight, 112 player write-ups, and so […] READ MORE
As the Gophers football season quickly approaches, it’s worth thinking about areas the team can improve this year. Of course, there are a few obvious categories must be fixed, such as the passing game and pass rush. However, it’s worth noting the areas to tweak or build upon entering the 2018 season, too. With […] READ MORE
The NCAA has passed a new redshirt rule, allowing players to play up to four games in a season without losing their redshirt status. This change will go into effect for the upcoming season. A rule like this will help teams who have inexperienced rosters. It is particularly advantageous for a team like the Gophers. When […] READ MORE
The Gophers made one of the biggest recruiting moves in recent memory when they managed to land four-star Illinois defensive end Jason Bargy. He chose the Gophers over offers from Iowa State, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan State, Notre Dame and Wisconsin. With all of those majors offers, it’s clear how talent evaluators viewed Bargy’s skill-set. […] READ MORE
Cole Kramer, a 6-foot-1, 175-pound junior quarterback from Eden Prairie (MN) High, helped lead the Eagles to a 13-0 record this past season, winning the Class AAAAAA tournament over Minnetonka 38-17. Kramer was the first player from the Class of 2019 to commit to Minnesota. Kramer completed 72 of 101 passes for 1191 yards and 18 touchdowns this year. Kramer […] READ MORE
When former Gophers cornerback Kunle Ayinde walked into the locker room at Blaine High School, he was trying to adjust to new surroundings. The young ninth grader was beginning a new sport — one he had never played competitively before. For the young teenager, everything was new, including how to put on pads. “There […] READ MORE
A young child tosses a football through the dense Georgia air as a receiver stands in the distance. The ball whizzes into a father’s gentle hands and a smile crosses his face. Every Saturday, a father-son duo pretended they were on the game’s biggest stage, with seconds left on the clock. Years later, former Gophers […] READ MORE
P.J. Fleck didn’t exactly take over the role of head coach for the Minnesota Golden Gophers under ideal circumstances. But, like any head coach, he had to make the most of the situation he was given. He was replacing a head coach that had guided the team to the school’s second 9-win season— ever. Those […] READ MORE
J.J. Guedet, a 6-foot-7, 257-pound junior offensive tackle from Washington (IL) High, recently committed to Minnesota. Guedet is the fourth player from the Class of 2019 to verbal to the Gophers. Guedet helped lead the Panthers to a 10-3 record last year, losing to Dunlap 21-0 in the Class 5A semifinals. Gopher Hole […] READ MORE