Jones had 44 touchdowns this season and finished his career with 4668 yards and 92 career touchdowns. The Gophers have twelve commitments from offensive players. Minnesota made strides with their rushing game as David Cobb became the first running back to gain more than 1,000 yards since 2006. His productivity along with strong rushing by […] READ MORE
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2014 National Signing Day: Meet the Gophers Defensive Class
Kafo committed to Minnesota in November. The Minnesota Golden Gophers finished 8-5 this past season. Part of the team’s improved record was due to a better-than-expected showing from the defense. The Gophers finished fifth in the Big Ten in total defense, third in passing defense and eighth in rushing defense. They have received seven […] READ MORE
The Best of Twitter: Gophers 2014 National Signing Day!!!!
The 2014 college football National Signing Day is upon us and social media in Dinkytown is buzzing with excitement. We will be updating this page throughout the day with the best Twitter responses about the Gophers recruiting class from former, current and future Gophers, coaches, media and much more and will be continuously updated real […] READ MORE
Signing Day Press Conference Notes: Jerry Kill Not Worried About Jeff Jones’ Grades
Jerry Kill has 20+ reasons to smile on Signing Day!! Here are my live notes, not verbatim, for those of you who couldn’t watch his press conference. • It went really well, my best recruit’s is drinking coffee in the back here, Rebecca, she’s going to play slot receiver for us. We feel like this […] READ MORE
2014 National Signing Day: Meet the Gophers Preferred Walk-On Class
Perra completed 60.7% of his passes for 3,191 yards and 35 touchdowns. Minnesota has had great success with former walk-ons earning scholarship and starting spots. Aaron Hill, Mike Henry, Jon Christenson, Calleb Bak, Cameron Botticelli, Derrick Engel and Peter Mortell were all former walk-ons who started this past season. Zach Mottla, A.J. Barker, Jon […] READ MORE
WR Conner Krizancic on Committing to U: “It is a great school and I love the coaches.”
Conner Krizancic, a 6-2, 193-pound senior wide receiver from Mentor (OH) High, has become the 19th player to commit to Minnesota. Conner Krizancic, a 6-2, 193-pound senior wide receiver from Mentor (OH) High, has become the 19th player to commit to Minnesota. Krizancic led the Cardinals to the state title game in his first […] READ MORE
Q&A: PWO Davis Anderson Says Training With Tyrone Carter Helping His Game, Conditioning
Davis Anderson, a 6-2, 190-pound senior defensive back from Apple Valley (MN) High, is the one of the latest players to commit to Minnesota as a preferred walk-on. Gopher Hole recently caught up Anderson to learn more about his decision. Gopher Hole: What was the main reason that you decided to commit to […] READ MORE
Q&A: Andrew Stelter Talks Signing Day Plans and Excitement to be a Gopher
Andrew Stelter, a 6-4 senior defensive end from Owatonna (MN) High School, committed to Minnesota in July and will sign with the Gophers on Wednesday. Andrew Stelter, a 6-4 senior defensive end from Owatonna (MN) High School, committed to Minnesota in July and will sign with the Gophers on Wednesday. Stelter was the lone non-senior […] READ MORE
Q&A: Jeff Jones Will Announce Wednesday at 10am; Wants to Live in Minnesota After Football Career
Jeff Jones will announce his college decision Wednesday at 10am. Jeff Jones, a 5-10, 180-pound senior running back from Minneapolis Washburn who was named Minnesota’s Mr. Football, talked to Gopher Hole about the latest on his recruitment and his upcoming decision. He said that he will announce his decision at his high school at 10am […] READ MORE
Special Q&A: Rutgers’ Eric LeGrand Inspires Through His Determination and Strength
It is often said that adversity doesn’t build a person’s character, it reveals it. For Rutgers defensive tackle, Eric LeGrand, it was a life changing moment on the football field in October 2010 that revealed who he was and showed the strength and power of his character. LeGrand was on one of the grandest stages, […] READ MORE