Transcript of Jerry Kill’s Big Ten Media Day Press Conference and Q&A

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An Interview With: MINNESOTA COACH JERRY KILL THE MODERATOR: We’re joined by Head Coach Jerry Kill. COACH KILL: We appreciate the opportunity to be here today and certainly feel much more comfortable than I did a year ago being it was my first year here. So going into our second year here at Minnesota, we’re […] READ MORE


Jerry Kill: “We’ve Taken Great Strides”

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An annual feature of the Big Ten Kickoff media sessions is an across-the-board sense of optimism that seems to permeate the conference. All 12 teams are undefeated, injuries have yet to rear their ugly head and the possibilities for a successful season are alive and well in every corner of Big Ten Country. Ahead of […] READ MORE


Tubby Smith, Gophers Agree to Contract Extension

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Smith has a 103-68 record at Minnesota. University of Minnesota director of athletics Norwood Teague announced today that head men’s basketball coach Tubby Smith has agreed to terms on a contract extension through the 2016-17 season. “I am pleased to announce that Coach Smith and Gopher Athletics have agreed on a contract extension,” Teague said. […] READ MORE


J.B.’s Jottings – July 19, 2012

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Minnesota Pump N Run’s Best Buy Summer Classic tips off tonight in Bloomington, MN; The Gophers have some catching up to do in the 2013 recruiting class.  (Photo by Nikki Boertman) READ MORE


Reid Travis: “I would always consider the “U” on the top of my list, no matter what.”

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Reid Travis, a 2014 forward from Minneapolis DeLaSalle, recently added a Minnesota scholarship basketball offer. Reid Travis, a 2014 forward from Minneapolis DeLaSalle, recently added a Minnesota scholarship basketball offer. Travis, who is one of the state’s top two-sport athletes, had an outstanding season as the quarterback for the Islanders and is one of the […] READ MORE


Kyle Washington on playing for the U: “That would be great. Playing in my hometown city.”

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Washington has received offers from schools such as Baylor, Florida, Louisville, Washington, Notre Dame, Central Michigan, Minnesota, Miami, West Virginia, Drake, Iowa State, Marquette, Penn State, Wisconsin and Xavier. Kyle Washington, a 6-foot-8 ½ and 211-pound rising senior who transferred from St. Louis Park (MN) Benilde St. Margaret’s to Lakeville (CT) Hotchkiss this past year, […] READ MORE


Charles Buggs: “I can guard anyone. I am not scared of anyone.”

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Charles Buggs, a 6-foot-8 forward from Chatham (VA) Hargrave Military Academy who signed with Minnesota in the early signing period, has been relatively unknown to even the most die-hard Gopher fan. However, that is about to change as the former Texas native enrolled at Minnesota for summer school and is playing in the Howard Pulley […] READ MORE


Kyle Fodness on Walking-On at U: “I love the staff here. I love the program.”

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Kyle Fodness, a 5-foot-11, 165-pound kicker from Bemidji, will walk-on at Minnesota. Kyle Fodness, a 5-foot-11, 165-pound kicker from Bemidji, will walk-on at Minnesota. Fodness and his father recently visited the camps and watched the Gopher summer football camp and toured the campus. Gopher Hole.com caught up with Fodness to learn more about his college […] READ MORE


Connor Mayes: “It is a dream to play with Alex.”

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Jerry Kill hopes to trade in the white shirts for maroon and gold. Connor Mayes, a 6-foot-4, 338-pound 2014 offensive lineman.from Van Alstyne, Texas, is the younger brother of recent Minnesota football commit Alex Mayes. The brothers made their second trip to Minnesota for the Gopher football camp last Sunday. Mayes previously visited the Twin […] READ MORE


Future Gopher Keelon Brookins: “There is no place like home.”

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Keelon Brookins, a 5-foot-10, 184-pound defensive back from Tartan, was the first to commit to the Minnesota football recruiting Class of 2013. Keelon Brookins, a 5-foot-10, 184-pound defensive back from Tartan, was the first to commit to the Minnesota football recruiting Class of 2013. Brookins attended the first Gopher summer football camp and talked to […] READ MORE