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It is often said that adversity doesn’t build a person’s character, it reveals it. For Rutgers defensive tackle, Eric LeGrand, it was a life changing moment on the football field in October 2010 that revealed who he was and showed the strength and power of his character. LeGrand was on one of the grandest stages, […] READ MORE
Weyler shifted his commitment from Bowling Green to Minnesota on Monday night. Jared Weyler, a 6-5, 280-pound offensive lineman from Dayton (OH) Centerville, is the latest player to commit to Minnesota. Weyler helped lead the Elks to an 8-3 mark, losing to Dublin Coffman 42-14 in the first round of the Division I (largest class) […] READ MORE
Melvin Holland Jr., a 6-3, 190-pound wide receiver from Ashburn (VA) Briar Woods is the latest player to commit to Minnesota and is a big time commitment from a position in great need. Holland Jr. has the potential to be an impact threat for Minnesota. Melvin Holland Jr., a 6-3, 190-pound wide receiver from Ashburn […] READ MORE
Emmit Carpenter, a 6-1, 195-pound senior kicker from Ashwaubenon (WI) High, has become the latest player to accept a preferred walk-on opportunity with the Minnesota Golden Gopher football team. Emmit Carpenter, a 6-1, 195-pound senior kicker from Ashwaubenon (WI) High, has become the latest player to accept a preferred walk-on opportunity with the Minnesota Golden […] READ MORE
Payton Jordahl, a 6-3, 210-pound long snapper from Perham (MN) High, has decided to become a Minnesota Golden Gopher as a preferred walk-on. He made an official visit to Minnesota last weekend. Gopher Hole caught up with Jordahl to learn the latest on his decision. Commitment Gopher Hole: When did you make the […] READ MORE
Robert Olson, a 6-5, 270-pound offensive tackle from Eden Prairie (MN) High, is one of the top offensive lineman in the state. Olson was named to the KARE 11 and Star Tribune All-Metro team and the Minnesota Vikings and Associated Press All-State teams. He was one of the ten finalists for the Minnesota Mr. Football […] READ MORE
Smith rushed for more than 2,200 yards and 26 TDs a year after tearing his ACL. Rodney Smith, a 5-11, 195-pound running back from Jonesboro (GA) Mundy’s Mill, has become Minnesota’s 14th commit from the Class of 2014. Coming off a torn ACL as a junior, Smith rushed 261 times for 2.201 yards and […] READ MORE
Josh Parks, a 5-foot-10, 185-pound running back from Chisago Lakes (MN) High who is one of the top rushers in the state, visited Minnesota last weekend as a preferred walk-on candidate. Parks helped lead Chisago Lakes to a 8-2 mark, losing to eventual Class AAAAA runner-up Brainerd 35-20 in the second round of the […] READ MORE
Jeff Jones has two more visits set up, and then will sign on Feb. 5. Jeff Jones, a 5-10, 180-pound senior running back from Minneapolis Washburn who was named Minnesota’s Mr. Football, talked to Gopher Hole about the latest on his recruitment and visit plans Saturday. Jones rushed for 1523 yards (9.1 yards per […] READ MORE
Luke Rasmussen (#75) has committed to Minnesota and will make his official visit this weekend. Luke Rasmussen, a 6-7, 265-pound offensive tackle from Brookfield (WI) Central, committed to Minnesota last month and plans to take his official visit this upcoming weekend. He attended the Minnesota football camp this past summer and the Golden Gopher spring […] READ MORE