By: Daniel House- Follow on Twitter: @DanielHouseNFL Over the last few seasons, the Gophers have become an NFL pipeline for defensive backs. With Eric Murray, Briean Boddy-Calhoun, Jalen Myrick, and Damarius Travis all pursuing professional careers, Minnesota is widely considered one of best defensive back schools in the Big Ten. Defensive backs coach Jay Sawvel left the […] READ MORE
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Gopher Football Position Preview: Linebackers
By: Daniel House- Follow on Twitter: @DanielHouseNFL You’ll be hard pressed to find a positon group with more talent on the Gopher football team than at linebacker. With two upper classmen in the starting lineup, including Jonathan Celestin and Cody Poock, the linebacker room has veteran leadership to pair with young talent. Former linebackers coach Mike Sherels deserves […] READ MORE
Q&A: Gophers Commit Daniel Oturu Discusses How He’s Trying to Recruit Others to Join Him at the U
Daniel Oturu, a 6-foot-9 rising senior center from St. Paul (MN) Cretin-Derham Hall, committed to Minnesota in February, picking the Gophers over Kansas, Nebraska, Baylor, Georgia Tech and Memphis. Oturu is one of the top big men in the Midwest in the Class of 2018 and is considered the number two prospect from Minnesota […] READ MORE
Gopher Football Position Preview: Defensive Line
By: Daniel House- Follow on Twitter: @DanielHouseNFL A new defensive system, depth concerns, and inexperience leave a few question marks on defense as the 2017 season approaches. The Gophers’ defensive line faces depth concerns on the edge after Hendrick Ekpe graduated and Gaelin Elmore transferred. The team didn’t necessarily lose production, but will need to compensate for lost snaps. This […] READ MORE
Gopher Football Position Preview: Offensive Line
By: Daniel House- Follow on Twitter: @DanielHouseNFL Injuries, offseason surgeries, and transfers had the Gophers’ coaching staff in a tricky position during spring ball. 7-on-7 was the new craze as head coach P.J. Fleck and his staff improvised to accommodate the loss of three offensive linemen. The Gophers consistently practiced with four offensive linemen, drastically limiting the […] READ MORE
Q&A: Josh Aune on Committing to U: “I wanted to be a Gopher. It’s a dream come true.”
Josh Aune, a 6-foot-2, 200-pound defensive back/linebacker from St. Paul (MN) Highland Park, committed to Minnesota Friday. Aune helped lead the Scots to a 6-4 record this past season, losing to Fridley 49-40 in the second round of the Class 4, Section 4 playoffs. Aune received his first BCS scholarship offer from Minnesota […] READ MORE
Gopher Football Position Preview: Tight Ends
By: Daniel House- Follow on Twitter: @DanielHouseNFL As head coach P.J. Fleck said during his signing day press conference, when people think of Minnesota, tight ends and burly offensive lineman come to mind. After injuries struck the position, the Gophers didn’t receive the accustomed level of production at tight end last year. In 2016, Brandon Lingen […] READ MORE
Gophers Announce Single Game Ticket Sales Information
The Gophers football season is still about 85 days away, but the University of Minnesota announced single game ticket sales and pick-your-pack packages details. As the U noted in their official story, the Gophers will play seven home games during the 2017 season, which include five Big Ten home games against Wisconsin, Nebraska, Michigan State, […] READ MORE
Gopher Football Position Preview: Wide Receivers
Heading into the 2017 season, when Gopher football fans think of the wide receiver position, the first two words that pop into their minds are potential and inexperience. The Gophers have 17 wide receivers on their roster, but only four of them notched a reception last year. The Gophers top four returning receivers combined to catch […] READ MORE
Q&A: Future Gopher Malcolm Robinson: “Minnesota fans are the best fans in the country. Minnesota is the best school in the country.”
Malcolm Robinson, a 6-foot-2, 275-pound defensive tackle from Massillon (OH) Washington, signed with Minnesota in February. He chose Minnesota over offers from Purdue, Virginia, Boston College and many others. Robinson helped lead the Tigers to an 8-3 record this past season, losing to Dublin Scioto 31-21 in the first round of the Division II playoffs. […] READ MORE