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Gophers DE commit Jason Bargy is a rare talent
The Gophers made one of the biggest recruiting moves in recent memory when they managed to land four-star Illinois defensive end Jason Bargy. He chose the Gophers over offers from Iowa State, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan State, Notre Dame and Wisconsin. With all of those majors offers, it’s clear how talent evaluators viewed Bargy’s skill-set. […] READ MORE
Future Gopher Cole Kramer: “It has always been a dream of mine to play for the Gophers.”
Cole Kramer, a 6-foot-1, 175-pound junior quarterback from Eden Prairie (MN) High, helped lead the Eagles to a 13-0 record this past season, winning the Class AAAAAA tournament over Minnetonka 38-17. Kramer was the first player from the Class of 2019 to commit to Minnesota. Kramer completed 72 of 101 passes for 1191 yards and 18 touchdowns this year. Kramer […] READ MORE
Q&A: Zeke Nnaji Talks Recruiting and Upcoming Campus Visit to Minnesota
Zeke Nnaji, a 6-foot-9 junior forward from Hopkins (MN) High, is one of the top forwards in the Midwest in the Class of 2019. Nnaji averaged 19.4 points per game this season as Hopkins finished 26-2, losing to Wayzata in the Section 6AAAA section finals. The loss snapped a 26-game winning streak He scored […] READ MORE
Expectations Low for 2018-19 Gopher Hoops, But Bright Spots Remain
It’s no secret that fans were hoping for a lot more from Gopher basketball last season, a season which saw the team go 4-14 in conference play and 15-17 overall. A top-15 team in the preseason, in both the AP and the Coaches Polls, the Reggie Lynch fiasco sent the team spiraling off course mid-way through the year […] READ MORE
An Historic Night at Siebert Field Leads Gophers into Super Regional
It was a historic night at Siebert Field for the Minnesota Gophers baseball team on Sunday. For the first time in program history, the Gophers advance to the Super Regional, after a dominating win over UCLA. This win is the highlight on coach John Anderson’s illustrious 37-year career. For more details, here is a full […] READ MORE
Kunle Ayinde’s football career started with a chance
When former Gophers cornerback Kunle Ayinde walked into the locker room at Blaine High School, he was trying to adjust to new surroundings. The young ninth grader was beginning a new sport — one he had never played competitively before. For the young teenager, everything was new, including how to put on pads. “There […] READ MORE
Jonathan Celestin’s football journey is fueled by a father-son bond
A young child tosses a football through the dense Georgia air as a receiver stands in the distance. The ball whizzes into a father’s gentle hands and a smile crosses his face. Every Saturday, a father-son duo pretended they were on the game’s biggest stage, with seconds left on the clock. Years later, former Gophers […] READ MORE
Q&A: J. J. Guedet on Gophers Commitment: “Coach Fleck is great. He is young and enthusiastic.”
J.J. Guedet, a 6-foot-7, 257-pound junior offensive tackle from Washington (IL) High, recently committed to Minnesota. Guedet is the fourth player from the Class of 2019 to verbal to the Gophers. Guedet helped lead the Panthers to a 10-3 record last year, losing to Dunlap 21-0 in the Class 5A semifinals. Gopher Hole […] READ MORE
What Can Minnesota Fans Expect in P.J. Fleck’s Second Season?
P.J. Fleck didn’t exactly take over the role of head coach for the Minnesota Golden Gophers under ideal circumstances. But, like any head coach, he had to make the most of the situation he was given. He was replacing a head coach that had guided the team to the school’s second 9-win season— ever. Those […] READ MORE