Q&A: Eden Prairie TE Zach Hovey Has PWO Offer From Gophers, Badgers

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Zach Hovey, a 6-5, 230-pound senior tight end from Eden Prairie (MN) High, helped lead the Eagles to the Prep Bowl title for the third straight year with a 28-7 win over Rosemount. Zach Hovey, a 6-5, 230-pound senior tight end from Eden Prairie (MN) High, helped lead the Eagles to the Prep Bowl title […] READ MORE


SKI-U-MAH!!! Top 10 Gopher Sports Stories for 2013!!!

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It was a great year in Dinkytown for Gopher sports. A national title, NCAA tournament success, incredible individual performances and fresh leadership and vision highlight a fantastic year. Here are the Top 10 Gopher Sports Stories in 2013.     READ MORE


Q&A: Cody Poock on Picking U: “I just felt that special bond with Minnesota”

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Poock received offers to play football from Minnesota, Illinois, Texas Christian and others. Cody Poock, a 6-3, 230 pound freshman linebacker from Iowa Western Community College who visited Minnesota for the Wisconsin game, committed to the Golden Gophers Saturday.   Poock, who is from Spirit Lake, Iowa, was a full qualifier and will enroll in […] READ MORE



Q&A: Getting to Know Gophers Commit Jerry Gibson Through the Eyes of His HS Coach

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Jerry Gibson, a 6-foot-3, 220-pound senior from Theodore (AL) High, recently became the tenth player to commit to Minnesota. He visited Minnesota for the Penn State game and committed three weeks later.   Gopher Hole caught up with Theodore head coach Eric Collier to learn the latest on his commitment.   Gopher Hole: What do […] READ MORE


Football Recruiting Nuggets & Tid-Bits: Gophers Host Another Big Recruiting Weekend

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Connor Mayes, a 6-foot-5 320-pound center from Van Alstyne, is the younger brother of current freshman Alex. He committed to Minnesota in June, but has received plenty of interest from schools such as Baylor, Kansas, Kansas State, Oklahoma, TCU, Texas Tec {C}Minnesota is expected to host four official visitors, including two commitments this weekend. The […] READ MORE


Q&A: Prior Lake’s Alex Hart Could Make the Gophers a Family Affair

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Alex Hart, a 6-3, 210-pound junior fullback/linebacker from Prior Lake, is one of the top players in Minnesota’s class of 2015. Alex Hart, a 6-3, 210-pound junior fullback/linebacker from Prior Lake, is one of the top players in Minnesota’s class of 2015. He is the younger brother of current Gopher freshman Nick. Alex was a […] READ MORE


Q&A: Blake Weber Has Opportunity for PWO With Hometown Gophers

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Blake Weber, a 6-1, 215-pound linebacker running back from Prior Lake (MN) High, was one of ten finalists for the Minnesota Mr. Football award this past week.   Weber had 1247 total yards (810 rushing/437 yards receiving) with 14 touchdowns. He had 72 tackles and was a two-time All-Suburban Conference selection. Weber was named Star […] READ MORE



Q&A: Jeff Jones Discusses Gophers Official Visit, David Cobb’s Season & Much More

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Washburn RB Jeff Jones had a busy weekend – official visit to home state Gophers and was named Mr. Football. Jeff Jones, a 5-10, 180-pound senior running back from Minneapolis Washburn, took his official visit to Minnesota this weekend, Jones capped off the weekend by being named Minnesota’s Mr. Football. The two-sport standout talked with […] READ MORE