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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
Gophers hire Lindsay Whalen as new women’s basketball coach
Minnesota athletic director Mark Coyle announced Thursday the University has hired Lindsay Whalen as the next women’s basketball coach. Whalen, the former Gophers star, holds the team record for points, is second all-time in assists, and third all-time in steals. Marlene Stollings announced Monday she was leaving for the same position at Texas Tech. It […] READ MORE
Spring Game Takeaways as Gold defeats Maroon, 24-20
The Gophers held their annual Spring Game on Thursday as weather pushed the start time ahead two days. Team Gold took on Team Maroon as the Gophers simulated a live game in front of a crowd at TCF Bank Stadium. Quarterback Tanner Morgan led the way, completing 18 of his 28 passes for 272 yards […] READ MORE
The Gophers are ready to use Antoine Winfield Jr. creatively in 2018
Minnesota continued their spring practice slate with another open practice. The coaches continue to emphasize situational work as play installation reaches another level. Overall, the players have been continuing to build off of the instruction this spring. The Gophers held a closed scrimmage last Thursday with roughly 115 plays on script for both teams. It […] READ MORE