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Photo: University of Minnesota by: Daniel House Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck was named Hayes-Schembechler Big Ten Coach of the Year, which is voted on by conference coaches. Fleck led the Gophers to a 10-win regular season for the first time since 1905. Under Fleck’s leadership, the program also won seven Big Ten games for […] READ MORE
Kerwin Walton, a 6-foot-4 senior guard from Minnetonka (MN) Hopkins, is ranked as state’s number three player in the Class of 2020 and one of the country’s top outside shooters. Walton scored 32 points Saturday in the Royals’ 85-70 opening loss to Park Center in the Breakdown Big 12 Classic. Walton averaged 16.7 […] READ MORE
The Gophers have received a commitment from Fort Lauderdale, Fla. wide receiver Douglas Emilien. He recently took a visit to campus on Nov. 29 and chose Minnesota over offers from Miami, Cincinnati, Virginia, West Virginia, LSU, Maryland and others, per 24/7 Sports. Emilien, a 6-foot-0, 172-pound wide receiver, ran a 4.74 40-yard dash, 4.19 shuttle and […] READ MORE
What a difference a season has made. After a 7-6 finish last season, few predicted an improvement of three wins and the most regular-season wins since 1905 for P.J. Fleck and Co. Even then, having the two losses be to Minnesota’s two biggest rivals in Iowa and Wisconsin stings more and makes it […] READ MORE
by: Daniel House (@DanielHouseNFL) When P.J. Fleck was hired as Minnesota’s new head coach in 2017, ESPN analyst Kirk Herbstreit knew it was only a matter of time before he changed the Gophers’ program. Herbstreit saw Fleck transform Western Michigan and lead the Broncos to a Cotton Bowl. The only question he had – how […] READ MORE
by: Daniel House (@DanielHouseNFL) When the Gophers’ rushing attack is clicking, everything changes. Minnesota can control the time of possession, pick up first downs and create favorable perimeter matchups for its wide receivers. Dating back to his days at Western Michigan, P.J. Fleck and his offensive staff have always valued time of possession. The Gophers […] READ MORE
The Gophers have received a commitment from Miami, Fla. guard Jamal Mashburn Jr. He chose Minnesota over offers from California, Wake Forest, Auburn, Florida, Ohio State, Illinois and others. He most recently announced his two final schools were California and Minnesota. Mashburn is a four-star prospect and ranks No. 88 nationally, according to 24/7 Sports. He […] READ MORE
by: Daniel House (DanielHouseNFL) Photo credit: Nikki Moore Photography Even in the heart of intense conference competition, college football has the power to bring fans together. When Minnesota and Nebraska meet at TCF Bank Stadium on Saturday night, fans will be hosting their own “trophy game.” The “$5 Bits of Broken Chair Trophy” originated in […] READ MORE
by: Daniel House (@DanielHouseNFL) Calling an effective football game is like constructing a symphony. It’s important to use different tempos, concepts and formations to keep a defense on its heels. In music, composers introduce a melody and attempt to build off of it. Whether it’s adding in a new note or chord structure, the goal […] READ MORE
by: Daniel House (@DanielHouseNFL) When your team is placed within difficult situations, you have to find a way to win. In high leverage moments, top-tier players must step up, make plays and rally the team. If you’re making mistakes on the road, it becomes even more critical. During Saturday’s dramatic 38-35 overtime win, the Gophers […] READ MORE