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Q&A: Tre Jones Says U is “getting much better and they are getting great players to go there.”
Tre Jones, a 6-foot-2 sophomore point guard from Apple Valley (MN) High, paced the Eagles to a 30-2 mark as he averaged 8.2 points per game this past season as a freshman. Jones helped lead the Eagles to their second state title in three years as they defeated previously unbeaten Champlin Park 64-61 in the […] READ MORE
Pride on Ice Preview: Gophers Look for First Win Against Northeastern
Northeastern (1-2-0) vs. No. 19 Minnesota (0-3-0) Location: Mariucci Arena Puck Drop: Friday – 7:05 p.m. CT, Saturday – 8:05 p.m. CT TV: Friday – FOX Sports North Plus, Saturday – FOX Sports North Stream: BTN2Go, FOX Sports Go Radio: 1500 ESPN, Gopher Radio Network INSIDE THE MATCHUP The Gopher and Huskies have met 14 […] READ MORE
Q&A: Tyler Johnson on Committing to the U: “I just feel like it is a dream come true”
Johnson led the Polars past Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa Tuesday and he finished with a very impressive six TDs, including three rushing and three passing. Tyler Johnson, a 6-foot-2, 179-pound rising senior from Minneapolis (MN) North who is one of the state’s top two-sport athletes, recently committed to Minnesota over offers from Iowa, Wisconsin and others, as well […] READ MORE
Gophers Have No Answers For Nebraska Offense, Fall 48-25
Things started well for Minnesota as the Gophers scored on their opening drive against Nebraska. Not much went right after that as the Huskers offense dominated Minnesota en route to a 48-25 victory. Defensive Struggles Minnesota’s vaunted defense looked human on Saturday – allowing 464 yards to the Nebraska offense. “Today we just didn’t make […] READ MORE
Q&A: Gopher Commit Amir Coffey: “I am coming back better than I was before I got injured”
Amir Coffey, a senior wing from Hopkins who is considered the state’s top prospect in the Class of 2016, committed to Minnesota two weeks ago. Coffey helped lead the Royals to 30-2 record as a sophomore as they finished runner-up in the Class AAAA Tournament, losing to Lakeville North in the title game. […] READ MORE
Gophers Game Preview: Minnesota Must Maintain Momentum Against Nebraska
Nebraska (2-4 overall, 0-2 Big Ten) at Minnesota (4-2 overall, 1-1 Big Ten) When: Saturday, 2:30 p.m. CT – Minneapolis, Minn. Stadium: TCF Bank Stadium (52,525) TV/Radio: ESPN2, KFAN 100.3 Series: Minnesota leads the series 31-22-2 Last Meeting: November 22, 2014; Minnesota won 28-24 in Lincoln, Neb. Coach: Mike Riley (1st season, 2-4) National Championships: […] READ MORE
Nebraska to Continue Controversial Saga in Minneapolis
The finger pointing is already beginning in Lincoln, a mere 6 games into the Mike Riley era. A gut-wrenching Hail-Mary to BYU. A heart-breaking overtime loss at the hands of Miami. A last-minute pass to Illinois. A game-winning field goal to Wisconsin in the final seconds. The 2015 Nebraska Cornhuskers football team is handing out […] READ MORE
Q&A: Junior PG Brad Davison Updates Recruitment, Keeps in Regular Contact with Gophers Assistant Ben Johnson
Brad Davison, a 6-foot-3, 190-pound junior point guard from Maple Grove (MN) High, is considered one of the Minnesota’s top players from the Class of 2017. Davison is also an outstanding quarterback for the Crimson, who are one of the state’s top 6A squads. Davison helped lead Maple Grove to a 23-4 record as […] READ MORE
Q&A: Thomas Barber Enjoying Senior Season, Excited to Build on Family Legacy at Minnesota
Thomas Barber, a 6-foot-1, 230-pound linebacker from Robbinsdale (MN) Armstrong, committed to Minnesota in the spring, following in the footsteps of his football family. Barber is the son of former Gopher standout Marion Barber II and the younger brother of ex-Minnesota stars Marion III and Dom. Gopher Hole recently caught up with Barber […] READ MORE