For many individuals, especially those that host relatives, Thanksgiving can actually be a very hectic time of the year. You just received information that will add to the chaotic times. Your lovely wife informs you that more of her relatives will be spending not only Thanksgiving day, but the entire holiday weekend at your household. […] READ MORE
Gopher Football Articles
Pride on Ice Preview: Gophers Host In-State Rival No. 7 St. Cloud State
No. 7 St. Cloud State (9-3-0 overall, 5-1-0-0 NCHC) vs. Minnesota (4-5-0 overall, 0-0-0-0 Big Ten) Date: Friday, Nov. 27 Location: Mariucci Arena | Minneapolis, Minn. Puck Drop: 6:05 p.m. CT TV: FOX Sports North Stream: BTN2Go, FOX Sports Go Radio: 1500 ESPN, Gopher Radio Network Date: Sunday, Nov. 29 Location: Mariucci Arena | […] READ MORE
The Badgers Battle to Get into the Big Ten Title Game
That the Badgers from Wisconsin are a force to reckon with when it comes to football is a guarantee. But be that as it may, they still didn’t have the best start to the season. When they lost two conference games earlier in the season, their chances of getting into the big ten title game […] READ MORE
News, Notes, Tid-Bits & Quotes: Freshmen Stand Out in 32-23 Win Over Illinois
After multiple heartbreaks this year, the Gophers finally closed out a win with a 32-23 victory over Illinois. The injury-plagued Maroon and Gold squad saw production from a number of freshmen as Minnesota won their first game under new head coach Tracy Claeys. Freshmen Dominate It’s no secret that the Gophers have been banged up […] READ MORE
Gophers Game Preview: Minnesota Looks to Halt Skid Against Illini
Illinois (5-5 overall, 2-4 Big Ten) at Minnesota (4-6 overall, 1-5 Big Ten) When: Saturday, 11:00 a.m. CT – Minneapolis, Minn. Stadium: TCF Bank Stadium (52,525) TV/Radio: ESPNews, KFAN 100.3 Series: Minnesota leads the series 35-29-3 Last Meeting: November 25, 2014; Illinois won 28-24 in Champaign, Ill. Coach: Bill Cubit (1st season, 5-4) National Championships: […] READ MORE
Minnesota Returns Home, Seeks to End Losing Streak
The Minnesota Golden Gophers continued their consistent, season-long narrative last Saturday, losing narrowly to another highly-ranked team. Iowa walked away with the Floyd of Rosedale trophy after defeating the Gophers 40-35. As Minnesota constantly clawed their way back into the game, Iowa fans’ saw their patience wear thin and anxiety skyrocket. In the Iowa […] READ MORE
Q&A: Star Kicker Grant Ryerse Talks Prep Bowl, Recruitment by Gophers, Stanford, Michigan St and Others
Grant Ryerse, 6-foot-3, 220-pound junior kicker from East Ridge, already landed a scholarship offer from Minnesota as a sophomore. Ryerse has helped lead the Raptors to Friday’s Prep Bowl title game. Gopher Hole caught up with Ryerse Sunday to learn the latest on his recruitment and his current season. Gopher Hole: You advanced […] READ MORE
Pride on Ice Preview: Gophers Set for Home-And-Home Series With Minnesota State
Minnesota (3-4-0) vs. Minnesota State (5-5-0) Date: Friday, Nov. 13 Location: Verizon Wireless Center | Mankato, Minn. Puck Drop: 7:07 p.m. CT TV: Comcast 999 (Twin Cities), Charter 191 & 826 (Mankato) Radio: MyTalk 107.1 FM, Gopher Radio Network Date: Saturday, Nov. 14 Location: Mariucci Arena | Minneapolis, Minn. Puck Drop: 7:05 p.m. CT […] READ MORE
Gophers Game Preview: Minnesota Looks to Keep the Bacon Against Undefeated Iowa
Minnesota (4-5 overall, 1-4 Big Ten) at No. 9 Iowa (9-0 overall, 5-0 Big Ten) When: Saturday, 7:00 p.m. CT – Iowa City, Iowa Stadium: Kinnick Stadium (70,585) TV/Radio: BTN, KFAN 100.3 Series: Minnesota leads the series 62-44-2 Last Meeting: November 8, 2014; Minnesota won 51-14 at TCF Bank Stadium Coach: Kirk Ferentz (17th season, […] READ MORE
A Biased Fan’s Approach to the Minnesota vs. Iowa Game
The Minnesota Golden Gophers came up short of victory last Saturday, falling 28-14 to Ohio State at “The Horseshoe.” Now the maroon and gold head into the finale of their grueling three-game stretch, where they will face the hated Iowa Hawkeyes at Kinnick Stadium. Take a moment to imagine this scenario: You and your […] READ MORE