Grant Schmidt, a 6-6 1/2 , 290-pound junior offensive tackle from Sioux Falls (SD) Roosevelt, has a scholarship from Minnesota and is one of their top recruiting targets from the Class of 2015. Schmidt has taken a number of visits to Minnesota, and most recently attended a spring practice this past weekend. Gopher Hole […] READ MORE
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Q&A: East Ridge’s Nick Leach Walking On at U, Fulfills Childhood Dream
Nick Leach, a 6-2, 200-pound senior running back from East Ridge (MN) High, is expected to be a walk-on at Minnesota next fall. Nick Leach, a 6-2, 200-pound senior running back from East Ridge (MN) High, is expected to be a walk-on at Minnesota next fall. Leach rushed for over 200 yards in each […] READ MORE
Q&A: Big Time OT Gabe Megginson on Gophers: “I like their offensive style and schemes.”
Gabe Megginson has a Gopher offer along with more than 20 others. Gabe Megginson, 6-5, 289-pound junior offensive tackle from Jacksonville (IL) High, is one of the top lineman in the Midwest. Megginson recently picked up a scholarship offer from Minnesota in addition to Akron, California, Illinois, Illinois State, Indiana, Iowa State, Miami, Michigan State, […] READ MORE
Q&A: Junior DB Adam Buirge on Gophers: “I love the coaches.”
Adam Buirge, a 6-foot, 180-pound junior defensive back from Brooklyn Park (MN) Park Center, has already received two scholarship offers and is getting interest from several Division I schools such as Minnesota. Adam Buirge, a 6-foot, 180-pound junior defensive back from Brooklyn Park (MN) Park Center, has already received two scholarship offers and is getting […] READ MORE
Q&A: Senior CB Rashaun Croney Has SEC Offers, Expected to Visit Gophers This Weekend
Rashaun Croney, a 6-1 cornerback from Pahokee (FL) High, is expected to visit Minnesota this weekend. The senior could end up as a late addition to the Class of 2014 signing class. Rashaun Croney, a 6-1 cornerback from Pahokee (FL) High, is expected to visit Minnesota this weekend. The senior could end up as a […] READ MORE
Q&A: Eden Prairie RB Anthony Anderson Heading to Iowa JUCO, Still Talking With Gophers
Anderson is still being recruited by the Gophers and could be a member of the 2016 recruiting class. Anthony Anderson, a senior running back from Eden Prairie (MN) High, helped lead the Eagles to three straight state titles and a number one ranking this year. Anderson, who had received recruiting interest from Minnesota, will attend […] READ MORE
Q&A: Lakeville South LB Josh Corcoran Says He Hears Most from Gophers, Huskers and Cyclones
Josh Corcoran, a 6-3, 228-pound junior linebacker from Lakeville (MN) South, is considered one of the state’s top players from the Class of 2015. Gopher Hole recently caught up with Corcoran to learn the latest on his recruitment and recent visit to Minnesota for Junior Day. Gopher Hole: You attended the Gopher Junior […] READ MORE
Q&A: Red Wing’s Nick Connelly Says He and Family Are Gopher Fans
Nick Connelly, a 6-6, 255-pound junior defensive tackle/offensive tackle from Red Wing (MN) High, attended the Iowa Junior Elite day and the recent Minnesota’s Gopher Junior Elite day. Connelly has been invited to the Rivals Under Armour camp May 4 in Chicago and the Chicago land Showcase June 13. He has received invitations to […] READ MORE
Q&A: Punter Logan McElfresh: “Gophers have always been the team to watch for me.”
Logan McElfresh, a 6-2, 190-pound senior punter from Brainerd (MN) High, will attend Minnesota next year as a preferred walk-on. Logan McElfresh, a 6-2, 190-pound senior punter from Brainerd (MN) High, will attend Minnesota next year as a preferred walk-on. Gopher Hole recently caught up McElfresh to learn more about his decision. Gopher […] READ MORE
Q&A: California WR Alex Egurbide Could Be Late Addition to Gophers Recruiting Class as PWO
Alex Egurbide, a 6-foot-6, 200-pound wide receiver from Westlake (CA) Westlake Village, made an official visit to Minnesota January 31st. Alex Egurbide, a 6-6, 200-pound wide receiver from Westlake (CA) Westlake Village, made an official visit to Minnesota January 31st and could be a late addition to the Gophers 2014 recruiting class. The outstanding […] READ MORE