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Conner Olson, a 6-foot-5, 275-pound junior tackle from Monticello (MN) High, became the latest in-state product to commit to Minnesota when he recently picked the home state school. Olson helped lead the Magic to a 6-4 mark last season, losing to St. Michael-Albertville 27-7 in the second round of the Class AAAAA, Section 6 […] READ MORE
Comments and responses by Jerry Kill to questions by Sid Hartman and Dave Mona on today’s Sports Huddle. While the season is still more than 100 days away, some media types and prognosticators may predict that the Gophers have a shot to win the Big Ten West title. Different factors make it simple to pick […] READ MORE
Today’s notes/recap of the Sports Huddle with Jerry Kill: 1) Sid opened the segment talking about the recent NFL Draft. Minnesota had four players taken in the draft and Ohio State had five players selected for the next level: Kill responded with pride when he answered Sid: “It was a good day for our kids, […] READ MORE
Coach Jerry Kill’s comments and responses during his weekly segment on ‘CCOs Sports Huddle: 1) Sid asked Coach Kill for his thoughts on having prime time/night games next fall: Kill said, “The big thing, they (some coaches) want to play earlier.” Some coaches prefer day games so that they can get ready for their next […] READ MORE
Sam Schlueter, a 6-foot-6, 272-pound tackle from Victoria (MN) Mayer Lutheran who is considered one of the top linemen in the state, committed to Minnesota last week. This made him the fifth in-state product to commit to the hometown school. Schlueter pic Sam Schlueter, a 6-foot-6, 272-pound tackle from Victoria (MN) Mayer Lutheran who is […] READ MORE
Tyler Johnson holds scholarship offers from Minnestoa, Wisconsin and Iowa. Tyler Johnson, a 6-foot-2, 179-pound junior from Minneapolis (MN) North, is one of the state’s top two-sport athletes. Johnson led Minneapolis North to a 12-1 record on the gridiron, losing to Dawson-Boyd in the Class A semifinals. He led the team in rushing and passing. […] READ MORE
Brison White, a 5-10, 192-pound junior running back/safety from East Ridge (MN) High, is one of the top in-state athletes in the Class of 2016. Gopher Hole recently caught up with White to learn the latest about his recruitment. Gopher Hole: Did you have a chance to get to get to many Junior Days […] READ MORE
Gopher football has entered a slow period (news) – end of spring drills until the start of fall practices. As a result, Coach Jerry Kill’s appearance/segment on ‘CCOs Sport Huddle was shorter than usual. 1) Sid opened the show asking Coach Kill what limitations are in place following spring drills: Kill responded, “Our full-time coaches […] READ MORE
Sean Foster, a 6-foot-8, 285-pound tackle from Mundelein (IL) Carmel Catholic, became the sixth player to commit to Minnesota from the Class of 2016. Sean Foster, a 6-foot-8, 285-pound tackle from Mundelein (IL) Carmel Catholic, became the sixth player to commit to Minnesota from the Class of 2016. Foster helped lead the Corsairs to […] READ MORE
Minnesota hosted its annual Spring Game on Saturday in front of an estimated 10,100 Gopher fans, which is the largest crowd in years. Below are highlights, interviews and analysis from the Big Ten Network. READ MORE