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J.B.’s Jottings – June 16, 2012
Recruiting Articles
Big Man Alex Illikainen Has Gophers Offer, Attending Badgers Camp
Alex Illikainen, a 6-foot-8, 192-pound freshman from Grand Rapids, who received a scholarship offer in April from Minnesota, is considered the top player in the state in the Class of 2015. Alex Illikainen, a 6-foot-8, 192-pound freshman from Grand Rapids, who received a scholarship offer in April from Minnesota, is considered the top player in […] READ MORE
Texas OT Alex Mayes on Minnesota: “They are my number one.”
Alex Mayes, a 6-foot-4 ½, 286-pound senior-to-be offensive tackle from Van Alstyne, Texas, made his second trip to Minnesota for the Gopher football camp this past Sunday. Alex Mayes, a 6-foot-4 ½, 286-pound senior-to-be offensive tackle from Van Alstyne, Texas, made his second trip to Minnesota for the Gopher football camp this past Sunday. Mayes […] READ MORE
Henry Ellenson Talks Gophers Offer, Possibly Playing with Brother Wally in College
Tubby would love to keep the Ellenson family dressed in maroon and gold for the better part of the next decade. Henry Ellenson, a 6-foot-8 freshman from Rice Lake (Wis.) High, is one of the top players in the Midwest in the Class of 2015. The younger brother of incoming freshman Wally recently received a […] READ MORE
Osseo RB Bridge Tusler: “I want to be a Gopher”
Bridge Tusler, a 5-foot-11 junior running back from Osseo, is one of the state’s top two-sport athletes. Tusler helped lead the Orioles to a 9-2 mark, losing in the section final to then number-one ranked Wayzata. He was also a standout on the hardwood as he helped leda Osseo to a 49-47 victory […] READ MORE
Tubby & Gopher Basketball: The Importance of the 2012-13 Season
It’s important that the men’s basketball program have not only a strong showing on the court, but also on the recruiting trail. READ MORE
Matt Leidner on Playing with his Brother at the U: “That would be a dream school to play with Mitch.”
Matt Leidner, a junior offensive lineman from Lakeville South, helped lead the Cougars to a 7-3 mark last season. He is the younger brother of current Gopher quarterback Mitch Leidner and has attended several Minnesota spring football practices to watch his older sibling. Leidner is getting looks from several schools, including Minnesota and he […] READ MORE
Gophers Recruit Henry Ellenson to Receive Scholarship Offer from Georgetown
The Ellenson Family all dressed in maroon and gold – is this a sign of things to come? Henry Ellenson, a 6-foot-8 freshman from Rice Lake (Wis.) High, is one of the top players in the Midwest in the Class of 2015. He is one of three Ellenson brothers who shined for the Warriors, leading […] READ MORE
Norwood Teague named finalist as Gophers Director of Athletics
Norwood Teague shaking hands with popular coach Shaka Smart who Teague hired and has managed to keep after two very succesful post-season runs. University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler has announced Norwood Teague as the finalist for the university’s director of athletics position. Teague is currently the director of athletics for Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) […] READ MORE
Kyle Washington on Minnesota: “I have a great relationship with the coaches.”
Kyle Washington, a 6-foot-9 junior who transferred from St. Louis Park (MN) Benilde St. Margaret’s to Lakeville (CT) Hotchkiss this past year, is back in the Twin Cities this weekend to play for the Howard Pulley AAU program. GopherHole.com caught up with Washington Friday evening to learn the latest on his recruitment, his AAU plans […] READ MORE