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The Gophers secondary depth will be tested with Boddy-Calhoun out for the season. Here are the quick notes from his press conference: • We’ve had a chance to look at Western and start to prepare for them. • (On if he wants Nelson to slide more when running the ball) We’re an option team, that’s […] READ MORE
Bronson Bruneau, a long snapper/tight end from Lakeville North, helped lead the Panthers to the state Class 6A Prep Bowl, where they lost to Eden Prairie. He is also the starting center on the basketball team, which advanced to the Class AAAA state tournament. Gopher Hole caught up with the standout student athlete to learn […] READ MORE
Tom Kirsch, a senior offense tackle from Hartland (WI) Arrowhead, is one of the top linemen in the Midwest. Arrowhead finished 13-0 last season, winning the WIAA Division 1 state title 35-14 over Sun Prairie. They were dominant all season, winning every game by at least 20 points. Gopher Hole caught up with Kirsch […] READ MORE
Ron Johnson, a 5-foot-11, 220-pound running back from Naples (FL) Palmetto Ridge, is one of the Sunshine State’s top rushers. Gopher Hole caught up with Johnson to learn the more about his recruitment. Gopher Hole: What offers do you have right now? Ron Johnson: I have FIU, Louisville, Georgia Tech and Marshall. […] READ MORE
Tyus Jones said that he’s still undecided on whether he’ll officially visit the Gophers. Tyus Jones, a 6-2, 180-pound senior point guard from Apple Valley (MN) High, is ranked as the number three prospect in the Class of 2014 according to ESPN. He played in the recent Under Armour Elite 24 event in Brooklyn and […] READ MORE
Andrew Stelter, a 2014 defensive end from Owatonna (MN) High School, committed to Minnesota last month. Andrew Stelter, a 2014 defensive end from Owatonna (MN) High School, committed to Minnesota last month. He was the lone non-senior named to the 2012 Associated Press All-State team and led the Huskies to a 12-1 mark, losing in […] READ MORE
Prior Lake’s Blake Weber said he definitely plans on attending the Gophers next couple of home games. Blake Weber, a 6-1, 215-pound linebacker/running back from Prior Lake (MN) High, participated at the Minnesota Gopher football camp and is hoping to earn a scholarship offer from the home state school. Gopher Hole caught up with Weber […] READ MORE
Macura took an unofficial visit to Minnesota last week for the Gopher football game and an official visit to Xavier. J.P. Macura, a 6-foot-5, 185-pound wing from Lakeville North, visited Minnesota for the Golden Gophers’ football season opener versus UNLV and has become a priority for the new coaching staff. Macura was named second […] READ MORE
The Banham’s! Blake Banham, a 5-10, 190-pound running back from St. Paul (MN) Cretin Derham Hall, figures to be one of the state’s top rushers this upcoming season. Banham helped lead the Raiders to a 6-3 mark last season. He comes from an athletic family with plenty of Minnesota Gopher ties. His sister, Rachel, […] READ MORE
The Gophers got two special teams TDs and a defensive TD in Thursday night’s opener. Game Recap The Gophers got off to a slow start, falling behind the UNLV Rebels early in Thursday’s season opener. Trailing 13-10, quarterback Philip Nelson found tight end Maxx Williams for a score late in the first half to give […] READ MORE