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Winfield Jr. shows his versatility in Gophers’ 17-7 win over Buffalo
MINNNEAPOLIS – Excitement was high as Gophers head coach P.J. Fleck rowed into TCF Bank Stadium for the first time. A dual quarterback rotation highlighted a night where the Minnesota offense was forced to overcome consistency issues in the running game. Wide receiver Tyler Johnson carved up the Buffalo Bulls for 141 yards and a […] READ MORE
Five storylines heading into P.J. Fleck’s first season as Gophers’ head coach
By: Daniel House- Follow on Twitter: @DanielHouseNFL The Gophers made a splash in January when they hired Western Michigan head coach P.J. Fleck. An instant energy injection quickly engulfed a Minnesota program yearning for positive national attention. Before even taking a snap, an ESPN reality show, numerous national feature stories, and multiple viral scholarship surprises have placed […] READ MORE
By the Numbers: Gophers Start Fleck Tenure With Win
The start of the P.J. Fleck era in Minnesota didn’t go exactly as planned, but the Gophers found a way to get the 17-7 victory over Buffalo. Despite a tighter score than expected, Fleck was happy to start his tenure off with a victory. “We are going to enjoy it tonight,” said Fleck. “I’ve learned […] READ MORE
Gophers Game Preview: P.J. Fleck Era Starts Vs Buffalo
Buffalo (0-0 overall, 0-0 MAC) at Minnesota (0-0 overall, 0-0 Big Ten) When: Thursday, 6:00 p.m. CT – Minneapolis, Minn. Stadium: TCF Bank Stadium (50,805) TV/Radio: BTN, 107.9 FM KOOL 108 Coach: Lance Leipold (3rd season) Spread: Minnesota -24½, o/u: 50½ INSIDE THE GAME Bulls at a Glance If you’ve heard of Buffalo head coach […] READ MORE
Scouting the Enemy: Buffalo Bulls
By: Daniel House- Follow on Twitter: @DanielHouseNFL The Gophers kick off the 2017 season Thursday with a non-conference matchup against the Buffalo Bulls. It will mark the beginning of P.J. Fleck’s tenure as the head coach at Minnesota. Fleck is familiar with Buffalo; a MAC conference foe he came in contact with during his four years […] READ MORE
Q&A: Junior World Champion Wrestler Gable Steveson Talks Gophers and Wrestling Dominance
It would be hard to characterize Apple Valley wrestler Gable Steveson as a poor loser. In fact, the Gopher commit really has no experience coming up on the short end on the mat. Steveson has not lost a match since he finished as runner-up in 2014 as an eighth grader. Steveson is […] READ MORE
House Report: P.J. Fleck names Rhoda and Croft co-starters
Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach P.J. Fleck named co-starting quarterbacks for the 2017 season. Redshirt sophomore Demry Croft will share snaps with fifth-year senior Conor Rhoda. “We are going to play both,” Fleck said after Thursday’s practice. “In terms of the starter, they’re both the starters.” It is unknown who will take the first snap […] READ MORE
House Report: Merrick Jackson and Gary Moore are making noise
By: Daniel House- Follow on Twitter: @DanielHouseNFL The Gophers continued their fall practice schedule with another open practice. The quarterback battle continued and two defensive lineman made noise as the team prepares for their first regular season game in just over two weeks. For more, take a dive inside the House Report: The quarterbacks duel it out […] READ MORE
Q&A: Gophers Commit Nathan Boe: “The new era of Gopher football is going to be elite.”
Nathan Boe, a 6-foot-4, 265-pound center from Lakeville (MN) North, recently committed to Minnesota. Boe helped lead the Panthers to a 9-2 record this past season, losing to Totino-Grace 42-14 in the third round of the Class AAAAAA playoffs. GopherHole caught with Boe to learn more about his commitment and upcoming season. […] READ MORE