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Drew Hmielewski, a 6-foot-2, 190-pound wide receiver from Marshall (MN) High, signed with Minnesota Wednesday. Hmielewski committed to the Gophers over South Dakota, South Dakota State and North Dakota State last August.   Hmielewski helped lead the Tigers to a 9-2 mark this past season, losing to Stewartville  35-7 in the first round of the […] READ MORE

The football signing period starts Wednesday and Minnesota has already gotten off to a strong start. New Minnesota head football coach Tracy Claeys landed a six-man class that enrolled in January and will be able to participate in spring practice.   The Gophers landed three junior college transfers who will have two years of eligibility at […] READ MORE

Thomas Barber has already signed with the Gophers and will enroll early at the U. Thomas Barber, a 6-foot-1, 235-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 and the younger brother of ex-Minnesota […] READ MORE

Conner Olson, a 6-foot-5, 275-pound senior tackle from Monticello (MN) High, committed to Minnesota last May. Olson was named to the Minnesota Vikings All-State team at a recent Vikings game.   Olson helped lead the Magic to an 8-2 mark this past season, losing to Rogers 36-20 in the second round of the Class AAAAA, […] READ MORE

Kamal Martin, a 6-foot-3, 211-pound quarterback from Burnsville (MN) High, helped lead the Blaze to their first winning season since 2006.  Martin committed to Minnesota before his senior season after previously verballing to Eastern Michigan. Martin will play linebacker at the U.   Martin, who was one of ten finalists for the Mr. Football Award […] READ MORE

Carter Coughlin, a 6-foot-4, 212-pound four-star senior linebacker from Eden Prairie, is considered the top in-state product from the Class of 2016. Coughlin was one of ten finalists for the Minnesota Mr. Award that was announced last Sunday.   Coughlin helped lead Eagles to a 10-1 mark this season, losing to Totino-Grace 27-13. Eden Prairie […] READ MORE

Tyler Johnson, a 6-foot-2, 179-pound senior from Minneapolis (MN) North, committed to the Gopher football program this fall. Johnson, who is one of the state’s top two-sport athletes, was one of ten finalists for the Mr. Football Award that was announced November 22nd.   Johnson helped lead Minneapolis North to a 12-1 record, losing to […] READ MORE

Matt Culhane, a 6-foot-8, 320-pound senior offensive tackle from Rushford-Peterson (MN) High, would love to be a Gopher. The question is whether he will wind up on the football or track and field teams.    Culhane, who is one of the state’s top three-sport athletes, attended the Minnesota-Michigan game as a visitor for the track […] READ MORE

Grant Ryerse, 6-foot-3, 220-pound junior kicker from East Ridge, already landed a scholarship offer from Minnesota as a sophomore. Ryerse has helped lead the Raptors to Friday’s Prep Bowl title game.   Gopher Hole caught up with Ryerse Sunday to learn the latest on his recruitment and his current season.   Gopher Hole: You advanced […] READ MORE

Minnesota Gopher fans had been long pointing to this upcoming weekend as one of the most important contests in recent memory. The football team faces the Associated Press’ #15 team Michigan for the Little Brown Jug at TCF Stadium at 6 o’clock on Halloween night.   Gopher fans were hoping that they would have plenty […] READ MORE