Going into the last series of the year, the Gophers are still in contention for a Big Ten title but are on the bubble for the NCAA Tournament. A two-game stint with Penn State will certainly pose a challenge but will give the Maroon and Gold a chance to close out the regular season on […] READ MORE
Gopher Football Articles
Spring Practice Quotes from Gophers Tracy Claeys and Antonio Johnson
Notes of the day: Unofficial 2015 starter Rodrick Williams got loose for a 60 yard touchdown run during scrimmage. Former Gophers David Cobb, Cameron Botticelli, Donnell Kirkwood, and Derrick Wells were at practice today. Antonio Johnson said that this was the first day that the defense was allowed to tackle. Antonio Johnson quotes: On defense’s […] READ MORE
Pride on Ice Preview: Gophers Wrap Up B1G Road Schedule at OSU
With the Gophers on the postseason bubble and just four regular season games left, Minnesota is in desperate need of a strong weekend. They will get the chance as they travel to Columbus to take on the Ohio State Buckeyes in a crucial two-game stretch. There is no room for error as the former No. […] READ MORE
Q&A: Bob Coughlin Talks Son Carter’s Recruitment, Says Gophers are “A great, amazing program!”
Carter Coughlin is the Gophers top 2016 recruit and is expected to visit Minnesota again this upcoming weekend before making a final decision. Bob Coughlin was the Minneapolis Star Tribune co-Metro Player of the Year in 1985 and signed with Minnesota, where he lettered in football for the Gophers. However, he is now known more […] READ MORE
Pride on Ice Preview: Crucial Conference Points at Stake Between Gophers, Spartans
With six games left in the season, four teams sit within two points of the Big Ten lead. Minnesota (27 points) welcomes Michigan State (25 points) to town for a rare Thursday-Friday series at Mariucci Arena. With so few games on the schedule, the Gophers will need to make the most of home ice against […] READ MORE
Q&A: PWO Joey Mydra: “Ever since I was a little kid, I always wanted to be a Gopher.”
Joey Mydra has always wanted to play for the Gophers. Joey Mydra, a 6-foot-3, 205-pound senior safety/linebacker from Minnetonka (MN) Hopkins, recently committed to Minnesota as a preferred walk-on. Mydra helped lead the Royals to a 5-5 mark this past season, losing to Lakeville North 26-7 in the second round of the Class AAAAAA playoffs. […] READ MORE
Q&A: Jacob Herbers Turns Down D1 Scholarship to Walk-On at Minnesota, Follow Dream of Playing in Big Ten
Jacob Herbers turned down a D1 scholarship offer to walk-on at Minnesota. Jacob Herbers, a 6-foot-2, 195-pound senior punter from Battle Creek (MI) Hopkins, recently committed to Minnesota as a preferred walk-on, passing on a MAC scholarship offer. Herbers helped lead the Spartans to a 9-2 mark this past season. Gopher Hole caught up […] READ MORE
Pride on Ice Preview: Gophers Look to Sustain Momentum on the Road Against PSU
With the Gophers streaking and Penn State coming off a demoralizing sweep, fans of both teams can expect an electric series this weekend. Although they will be facing the newest program in the Big Ten, the Gophers know that they will have their hands full with a PSU team that is still fighting for a […] READ MORE
Q&A: Two-Sport Athlete Tyler Johnson Hearing from Gophers in Football and Basketball
Johnson has a football scholarship offer from Minnesota and Iowa, and a basketball offer from North Dakota State. Tyler Johnson, a 6-foot-2 junior from Minneapolis (MN) North, is one of the state’s top two-sport athletes. He recently landed a scholarship offers from Iowa and Minnesota in football and North Dakota State for basketball. Johnson […] READ MORE
Pride on Ice Preview: Gophers Seeking Revenge Against Michigan
Coming off a sweep over Ohio State, the Gophers are looking to continue their climb toward the top of the Big Ten standings as the Michigan Wolverines come to town. After getting swept in Ann Arbor earlier this year, the surging Gophers are eager for another chance at the take on their conference rivals. “We’ve […] READ MORE