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Gophers coach Jerry Kill hopes this duo will be hitting this pose in Dinkytown for years to come. Connor Mayes, a 6-foot-4, 338-pound junior offensive lineman from Van Alstyne, Texas, is the younger brother of Minnesota football commit Alex Mayes. The brothers attended the Northwestern-Minnesota game together. GopherHole.com caught up with Mayes to learn the […] READ MORE

Greg Menard, a 6-foot-1, 210-pound junior defensive end from Lakeville North, recently had a busy weekend. He helped lead the Panthers to the state Class 6A quarterfinals to a 42-0 win over Roseville Friday and attended the Minnesota-Michigan game.   Menard has helped lead a Panther defense that has allowed just 6.0 points per game […] READ MORE

Smith received a preferred walk-on opportunity from Wisconsin recently and has had talks with the Gophers about a possible walk-on scholarship situation. Brian Smith, a 6-foot-4, 200-pound senior wide receiver/safety from Brookfield (WI) East, is one of the state’s top three-sport athletes. Smith received a preferred walk-on opportunity from Wisconsin recently and has had talks […] READ MORE

Carter Hanson, a 5-foot-10, 180-pound senior from Blue Earth Area, has helped lead the Buccaneers to a 9-0 start and a #3 ranking in Class AAA. Carter Hanson, a 5-foot-10, 180-pound senior from Blue Earth Area, has helped lead the Buccaneers to a 9-0 start and a #3 ranking in Class AAA. They will face […] READ MORE

Christian Triplett, a 6-foot-3, 270-pound junior from Delano (MN) High, is one of the top players in the state in the Class of 2014. Christian Triplett, a 6-foot-3, 270-pound junior from Delano (MN) High, is one of the top players in the state in the Class of 2014. The younger brother of former Gopher Nate, […] READ MORE

Rorberts attended the Gophers home opener vs. New Hampshire. Austin Roberts, a 6-foot-2, 190-pound junior linebacker from Rice Lake (WI) High, was a second team All-Big Rivers Conference team selection last year as a sophomore. Roberts, who has helped lead the Warriors to a 4-3 start, attended the Minnesota home opener versus New Hampshire. Gopher […] READ MORE

Despite “committing” to Iowa, Rucker continues to take recruiting visits and talk with coaches. Malik Rucker, a 6-foot, 170-pound senior defensive back from Robbinsdale Cooper, is one of the top defensive players from the Class of 2013 in the state. Rucker, who committed to Iowa this summer, attended the Minnesota-Northwestern this past weekend and filled […] READ MORE

Fahning has received a preferred walk-on opportunity with Minnesota with eight scholarship offers to date. Chad Fahning, a 6-foot-7, 275-pound senior tackle from Minneapolis (MN) DeLaSalle, was a preseason All- Metro selection. Fahning has received a preferred walk-on opportunity with Minnesota with eight scholarship offers to date. GopherHole.com caught up with Fahning recently to learn […] READ MORE

Zack Ziemer, a 6-foot-5, 280-pound senior offensive tackle from Lakeville (MN) North, is one of the state’s top players. Zack Ziemer, a 6-foot-5, 280-pound senior offensive tackle from Lakeville (MN) North, is one of the state’s top players. He attended the Minnesota games versus Illinois and Wisconsin last fall and the home opener versus New […] READ MORE

Mike Redmond, a 6-foot-5, 235-pound senior linebacker from Minnetonka (MN) High, has been a key to the Skippers’ strong defensive play this season. Redmond has received three scholarship offers and is getting looks from Big Ten schools Minnesota and Iowa. GopherHole.com watched Redmond’s game Friday and caught up with him after the game to learn […] READ MORE