Hickman Coach Thinks Minnesota Got A Steal In Alex Keith

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Keith also received scholarship offers from Missouri State and Northern Iowa. Alex Keith, a 6-foot-3, 235-pound defensive end from Columbia (MO) Hickman, has committed to Minnesota after received a scholarship offers earlier this week from the Gophers. GopherHole.com caught up with Kewpies head coach Arnel Monroe to learn more about his star’s decision. Keith led […] READ MORE




Game Preview: vs. Virginia Tech 11/30/11

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Seth Greenberg’s team seems to find itself on the bubble every year and it appears they’ll be in a similar position a few months from now. Seth Greenberg’s team seems to find itself on the bubble every year and it appears they’ll be in a similar position a few months from now. After a tourney […] READ MORE


Eden Prairie Rusher Andrew Larson Continues To Attract Looks

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Andrew Larson, a 5-foot-10, 185-pound senior who is one of the top rushers in the state, helped lead the Eden Prairie to a Prep Bowl rematch with Wayzata Friday night. Andrew Larson, a 5-foot-10, 185-pound senior who is one of the top rushers in the state, helped lead the Eden Prairie to a Prep Bowl […] READ MORE


Blaine Athlete Duke Anyanwu Hopes For Gopher Offer

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Anyanwu, who is also a standout basketball player, attended the Minnesota Under the Lights football camp and was several Gopher home games such as the Miami of Ohio and Iowa games. Duke Anyanwu, a 6-foot-4, 200-pound senior quarterback/wide receiver/athlete from Blaine (MN) High, had an outstanding final season. He helped lead the Bengals to a […] READ MORE


Illinois Safety Darius Jackson Has A Big Supporter In His Head Coach

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Jackson has heard from Minnesota, Rice, Kansas and Illinois. Darius Jackson, a 6-foot athlete from Sparta (IL) High, visited Minnesota this past weekend. The under-the-radar senior had a good time on his visit, putting the Golden Gophers in a strong position to land the safety. GopherHole.com caught up with Sparta head coach Edmund Jones, who […] READ MORE


Mbakwe Injured in Minnesota’s Loss; 6th Year; Postgame Quotes

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A nightmare scenario for the Gophers. Writer’s edit: On Monday, Minnesota announced that Mbakwe suffered an ACL tear and will miss the remainder of the season. As discussed last night, I believe this effectively means his days of playing college basketball are over. His toughness and support from the sidelines will still be a great […] READ MORE


Holy Angels Lineman Brett Pierce Gets Gopher Glances

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Holy Angels has produced some major D1 talent in the past, will Pierce follow this path? Brett Pierce, a 6-foot-5, 255-pound lineman from Academy of Holy Angels, is one of the state’s top frontline players. He helped lead the Stars to an 8-2 mark this season, losing to South St. Paul 50-20 in the section […] READ MORE


Totino-Grace Standout Andy Moritko Talks Playoffs and Gopher Legacy

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Andy Moritko’s father played for the Gophers and now he wants his shot as well. Moritko, who attended camps at Minnesota, Air Force and North Dakota State this summer, has caught 23 passes for 313 yards and seven touchdowns this season, helping the Eagles to an 11-1 record. The team has been dominant since losing […] READ MORE