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Blaise Andries, a 6-foot-6, 295-pound senior offensive tackle from Marshall (MN) High, committed to Minnesota in April. Andries helped lead the Tigers to a 9-2 mark as a junior, losing to Stewartville 35-7 in the first round of the Class AAAA state tournament. They finished 8-1 in 2014, being upset by Waseca in the […] READ MORE
Javan Hawes, a 6-foot, 182-pound wide receiver from Tyrone (GA) Sandy Creek, recently received his first Power 5 conference scholarship offer from Minnesota. Hawes was the co-wide receiver MVP at the adidas Challenge earlier this spring, held in Buford, Georgia. Hawes is expected to have a bigger role this upcoming season with the loss […] READ MORE
Grant Ryerse, 6-foot-3, 220-pound junior kicker from East Ridge, committed to Minnesota last Wednesday. He became the fourth verbal for the Gophers in the Class of 2017 and the third in-state commitment. Ryerse, who landed a scholarship offer from Minnesota as a sophomore, helped lead the Raptors to the Class 6A Prep Bowl title game. […] READ MORE
Eric Amoako, a 5-foot-11, 195 defensive back recently announced he was going to transfer to Minnesota as a graduate transfer meaning that he will be eligible to play the 2016 season. Out of high school, Amoako signed with Oregon with twin brother, Stephen, after attending Arlington (TX) Martin. Amoako redshirted as a freshman and […] READ MORE
Eric Abojei, a 6-foot-4, 310-pound junior offensive lineman from Robbinsdale (MN) Cooper, committed to Minnesota Sunday. Abojei is the second commitment to Tracy Clayes’ Class of 2017 recruiting class. Gopher Hole caught up with Abojei Sunday evening to learn more on his commitment. Gopher Hole: You committed to Minnesota today. What made you […] READ MORE
Tyler Johnson, a 6-foot-2, 179-pound senior from Minneapolis (MN) North, signed with Minnesota in February. Johnson, who is one of the state’s top two-sport athletes, was one of ten finalists for the Mr. Football Award and played in the recent Minnesota Basketball Coaches Association All-Star series. Johnson helped lead Minneapolis North to a 12-1 […] READ MORE
Blaise Andries, a 6-foot-6, 295-pound junior offensive tackle from Marshall (MN) High and arguably the state’s top player in the 2017 class, committed to Minnesota Saturday. Andries helped lead the Tigers to a 9-2 mark this past season, losing to Stewartville 35-7 in the first round of the Class AAAA state tournament. They finished […] READ MORE
Phillip Howard, a 5-foot-11, 175-pound senior from Robbinsdale (MN) Copper, signed with Minnesota last month. Howard helped lead the Hawks to a 6-3 mark this past season, losing to Park Center 48-37 in the first round of the playoffs. Howard also plays basketball as he helped pace the Hawks to an 18-8 mark on […] READ MORE
BUBBLEVILLE, U.S.A. — As we inch closer to Selection Sunday — 35 days away, but who’s counting — the number of candidates for the 36 at-large bids gradually is shrinking. At this writing, Road to Selection Sunday estimates there are 20 teams in contention for 8 available at-large bids. There was some good news for those bubble teams earlier this […] READ MORE
Schlueter committed the Gophers over Wisconsin and Michigan State last April. Sam Schlueter, a 6-foot-6, 285-pound tackle from Victoria (MN) Mayer Lutheran who is considered one of the top linemen in the state, signed with Minnesota Wednesday. Schlueter committed the Gophers over Wisconsin and Michigan State last April. Schlueter helped lead the Crusaders to […] READ MORE