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
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Gophers Fans: Tips, Activities and More for Quick Lane Bowl in Detroit
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: Gopher Commit Conner Olson on Tracy Claeys: “happy to play for him the next four years or so.”
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
Q&A: Kamal Martin on Tracy Claeys: “A guy like that is special to me.”
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
Q&A: Carter Coughlin on Tracy Claeys: “I am really excited to play for him in the coming years.”
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
Pride on Ice Preview: Gophers Conclude First Half Against No. 9 Michigan
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
Q&A: Tyler Johnson on Claeys: “A pretty cool dude and I am looking forward to playing for him.”
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
Pride on Ice Preview: Gophers Host Ohio State to Open Big Ten Season
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
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
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