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Bronson Bruneau, a long snapper/tight end from Lakeville North, helped lead the Panthers to the state Class 6A Prep Bowl, where they lost to Eden Prairie. He is also the starting center on the basketball team, which advanced to the Class AAAA state tournament.  Gopher Hole caught up with the standout student athlete to learn […] READ MORE

Tom Kirsch, a senior offense tackle from Hartland (WI) Arrowhead, is one of the top linemen in the Midwest. Arrowhead finished 13-0 last season, winning the WIAA Division 1 state title 35-14 over Sun Prairie. They were dominant all season, winning every game by at least 20 points.   Gopher Hole caught up with Kirsch […] READ MORE

Ron Johnson, a 5-foot-11, 220-pound running back from Naples (FL) Palmetto Ridge, is one of the Sunshine State’s top rushers. Gopher Hole caught up with Johnson to learn the more about his recruitment.    Gopher Hole: What offers do you have right now?   Ron Johnson: I have FIU, Louisville, Georgia Tech and Marshall.   […] READ MORE

Andrew Stelter, a 2014 defensive end from Owatonna (MN) High School, committed to Minnesota last month. Andrew Stelter, a 2014 defensive end from Owatonna (MN) High School, committed to Minnesota last month. He was the lone non-senior named to the 2012 Associated Press All-State team and led the Huskies to a 12-1 mark, losing in […] READ MORE

Prior Lake’s Blake Weber said he definitely plans on attending the Gophers next couple of home games. Blake Weber, a 6-1, 215-pound linebacker/running back from Prior Lake (MN) High, participated at the Minnesota Gopher football camp and is hoping to earn a scholarship offer from the home state school. Gopher Hole caught up with Weber […] READ MORE

The Banham’s! Blake Banham, a 5-10, 190-pound running back from St. Paul (MN) Cretin Derham Hall, figures to be one of the state’s top rushers this upcoming season.   Banham helped lead the Raiders to a 6-3 mark last season. He comes from an athletic family with plenty of Minnesota Gopher ties. His sister, Rachel, […] READ MORE

Jeff Jones will lead the Minneapolis Washburn Millers face St. Paul Highland Park Friday. He rushed for over 1,000 yards last season and is expected to get even more carries this year with the transfer of fellow 1,000 rusher Raymonte Maynard to Chanhassen Five of the six Gopher football commits will open their senior season […] READ MORE

On whether he’s 100% committed to the U, Elmore responded: “All Gopher. All Gopher.” Gaelin Elmore, a 6-5, 240-pound tight end from Somerset, Wisconsin committed to Minnesota in June. Elmore, who is one of the top football players in the Midwest, picked the Golden Gophers over offers from Wisconsin, Nebraska and Iowa State. Gopher Hole […] READ MORE

Josh Corcoran, a 6-3, 230-pound junior linebacker from Lakeville (MN) South, is considered one of the state’s top players from the Class of 2015.   Gopher Hole caught up with Corcoran after the Cougars’ practice to learn the more about his recruitment.   Gopher Hole: What camps did you get a chance to attend this […] READ MORE

Shayne Crawford, a 6-3, 240-pound tight end from Pace (FL) High, is a former teammate of incoming Minnesota freshman kicker Ryan Santoso. Crawford has received recruiting interest from the Gophers and Gopher Hole caught up with him to learn the more about his recruitment.   Gopher Hole: What camps did you get a chance to […] READ MORE