Q&A: Thomas Barber on Tracy Claeys Being Named Head Coach: “We were really ecstatic, especially the defensive guys.”

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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


Gophers Fans: Tips, Activities and More for Quick Lane Bowl in Detroit

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Gophers fans will ascend on Detroit in a week for the Quick Lane Bowl. The Gophers are just a week away from playing Central Michigan in the Quick Lane Bowl. Quick Lane is supporting Disabled American Veterans (DAV) in building awareness and raising funds through the Quick Lane Bowl festivities. The Ford Motor Company Fund […] READ MORE



Q&A: Kamal Martin on Tracy Claeys: “A guy like that is special to me.”

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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



Pride on Ice Preview: Gophers Conclude First Half Against No. 9 Michigan

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Minnesota (6-7-0 overall, 2-0-0-0 Big Ten) vs. No 9 Michigan (8-2-3 overall, 1-0-1-1 Big Ten) Date: Friday, Dec. 11 Location: Yost Ice Arena | Ann Arbor, Mich. Puck Drop: 6:02 p.m. CT TV: Big Ten Network Stream: BTN2Go Radio: 1500 ESPN, Gopher Radio Network   Date: Saturday, Dec. 12 Location: Yost Ice Arena | Ann […] READ MORE



Pride on Ice Preview: Gophers Host Ohio State to Open Big Ten Season

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Ohio State (3-9-0 overall, 0-0-0 Big Ten) vs. Minnesota (4-7-0 overall, 0-0-0 Big Ten) Date: Friday, Dec. 4 Location: Mariucci Arena | Minneapolis, Minn. Puck Drop: 7:05 p.m. CT TV: FOX Sports North Stream: BTN2Go, FOX Sports Go Radio: 1500 ESPN, Gopher Radio Network   Date: Saturday, Dec. 5 Location: Mariucci Arena | Minneapolis, Minn. […] READ MORE


News, Notes, Tid-Bits & Quotes: Gophers Fall to Badgers, 31-21

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The Gophers jumped out to a quick lead on Wisconsin, but couldn’t stop the Badger rushing attack early on as Minnesota lost Paul Bunyan’s Axe at home, 31-21. First Half Woes Briean Boddy-Calhoun picked off Wisconsin’s first pass and returned it for a touchdown to ignite the crowd. After that, not much went right for […] READ MORE


Q&A: Two-Sport Athlete Matt Culhane Would Love to be a Gopher

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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