Recruiting Articles

Gopher Football FOOTBALL The high school season in Minnesota kicks off on Thursday, Sept. 1 with a big rivalry game with Wayzata hosting defending big school champion Minnetonka (the game will be televised on FSN). Elk River and Gopher recruit Justin Jensen will also play on the 1st as they host Andover. On Friday, Sept. […] READ MORE

Gopher Football Minnesota has had some its most productive offenses in its history over the past two seasons, and the running backs have been a big reason why. This year should be no different, as Laurence Maroney leads a talented (but younger) group of Gopher running backs into 2005. If Maroney goes down, guys like […] READ MORE

Gopher Football The Minnesota Gopher football team opened fall practice today when coach Glen Mason addressed the media. This season is Mason’s 9th year as Gopher head coach, and his 20th season overall. Minnesota returns 15 of 22 starters from a team that went 7-5 a year ago. Here is a summary of Mason’s comments […] READ MORE

Gopher Football Minnesota heads into 2005 with the unenviable situation of having two freshman kickers to rely on. Depending on how the games shake out, their development during the course of the season could make the difference of a couple extra wins instead of a couple losses. Both Jason Giannini and Justin Kucek are solid […] READ MORE

Gopher Football As what seems to be the cast every season, Minnesota enters 2005 with outstanding potential on offense. The running gave is proven and returns the majority of its parts, all the best wide receivers return, all of the tight end returns, and the quarterback returns. While the running game has proven itself, the […] READ MORE

Gopher Football 2005 brings changes galore to the Minnesota linebackers. Gone are seniors Dominique Sims and Brian Smith, gone is coach and defensive coordinator Greg Hudson and moved to safety is Terrance Campbell. That leaves Kyle McKenzie as the only Gopher linebacker who has significant experience at this position. But unlike past years, there is […] READ MORE

Gopher Football GopherHole.com is pleased to kick off its coverage of the 2005 Gopher football season with a look at the Minnesota tight ends. When people think about the Gopher offense, the two things that come to mind are the great running backs and the great offensive line. But what often goes overlooked when it […] READ MORE

Gopher Football The Illinois Fighting Illini miss the Gophers this year, but that could be a blessing in disguise. Head coach Ron Zook comes in after an embattled tenure in Gainesville, but brings with him a history of great recruiting and creative passing attacks. Unfortunately for Florida fans, Zook wasn’t Steve Spurrier, but it won’t […] READ MORE