Q&A: Getting to Know Gophers Commit Jerry Gibson Through the Eyes of His HS Coach

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Jerry Gibson, a 6-foot-3, 220-pound senior from Theodore (AL) High, recently became the tenth player to commit to Minnesota. He visited Minnesota for the Penn State game and committed three weeks later.   Gopher Hole caught up with Theodore head coach Eric Collier to learn the latest on his commitment.   Gopher Hole: What do […] READ MORE


Football Recruiting Nuggets & Tid-Bits: Gophers Host Another Big Recruiting Weekend

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Connor Mayes, a 6-foot-5 320-pound center from Van Alstyne, is the younger brother of current freshman Alex. He committed to Minnesota in June, but has received plenty of interest from schools such as Baylor, Kansas, Kansas State, Oklahoma, TCU, Texas Tec {C}Minnesota is expected to host four official visitors, including two commitments this weekend. The […] READ MORE


Q&A: Prior Lake’s Alex Hart Could Make the Gophers a Family Affair

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Alex Hart, a 6-3, 210-pound junior fullback/linebacker from Prior Lake, is one of the top players in Minnesota’s class of 2015. Alex Hart, a 6-3, 210-pound junior fullback/linebacker from Prior Lake, is one of the top players in Minnesota’s class of 2015. He is the younger brother of current Gopher freshman Nick. Alex was a […] READ MORE


Q&A: Blake Weber Has Opportunity for PWO With Hometown Gophers

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Blake Weber, a 6-1, 215-pound linebacker running back from Prior Lake (MN) High, was one of ten finalists for the Minnesota Mr. Football award this past week.   Weber had 1247 total yards (810 rushing/437 yards receiving) with 14 touchdowns. He had 72 tackles and was a two-time All-Suburban Conference selection. Weber was named Star […] READ MORE



Q&A: Jeff Jones Discusses Gophers Official Visit, David Cobb’s Season & Much More

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Washburn RB Jeff Jones had a busy weekend – official visit to home state Gophers and was named Mr. Football. Jeff Jones, a 5-10, 180-pound senior running back from Minneapolis Washburn, took his official visit to Minnesota this weekend, Jones capped off the weekend by being named Minnesota’s Mr. Football. The two-sport standout talked with […] READ MORE


Texas Bowl Press Conference Notes: Jerry Kill Focused on Getting Nine Wins

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Jerry Kill and the Gophers return to Houston for the Texas Bowl. Notes from the Texas Bowl press conference: • I look it as a great opportunity to compete and make history wit the team, 9 games is important to us, a bowl game win was important to us. There’s great visibility on ESPN. Those […] READ MORE


Q&A: OT Robert Olson Finishes Season as State Champ, Turns Focus to Recruitment

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Olson was a finalist for Minnesota’s Mr. Football. Robert Olson, a 6-foot-5, 250-pound offensive tackle from Eden Prairie (MN) High, is one of the top offensive lineman in the state. Olson was recently named to the KARE 11 and Star Tribune All-Metro team and helped lead the Eagles to their third straight state title last […] READ MORE


Gophers Will Face Syracuse in Texas Bowl

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The Gophers beat Syracuse in 2012 and 2009. The University of Minnesota has accepted an invitation to play Syracuse in the 2013 Texas Bowl on Dec. 27 at Reliant Stadium in Houston. The game is scheduled for a 5 p.m. (CST) kickoff and will be televised nationally by ESPN. Minnesota’s participation in the 2013 Texas […] READ MORE


Q&A: Frank Ragnow on Gophers Official Visit: I am excited to spend some time with the players.

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Ragnow (#70) is down to seven schools, including the Gophers. Frank Ragnow, a 6-foot-6, 300-pound senior tackle/defensive end from Chanhassen, is the top available Minnesota player and will make an official visit to Minnesota this upcoming weekend. Gopher Hole caught up with Ragnow after Chanhassen’s 75-51 basketball win over Henry Sibley Thursday to learn the […] READ MORE