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Greg Howell, a 6-foot, 207-pound running back from Coral Gables (FL) High, is expected to be one of the Sunshine State’s top rushers this upcoming season and is planning on attending the Gophers game against Western Illinois this weekend. Howell runs a 4.54 40-yard dash and bench presses 330 pounds. Gopher Hole caught up […] READ MORE
The Gophers secondary depth will be tested with Boddy-Calhoun out for the season. Here are the quick notes from his press conference: • We’ve had a chance to look at Western and start to prepare for them. • (On if he wants Nelson to slide more when running the ball) We’re an option team, that’s […] READ MORE
Bronson Bruneau, a long snapper/tight end from Lakeville North, helped lead the Panthers to the state Class 6A Prep Bowl, where they lost to Eden Prairie. He is also the starting center on the basketball team, which advanced to the Class AAAA state tournament. Gopher Hole caught up with the standout student athlete to learn […] READ MORE
Tom Kirsch, a senior offense tackle from Hartland (WI) Arrowhead, is one of the top linemen in the Midwest. Arrowhead finished 13-0 last season, winning the WIAA Division 1 state title 35-14 over Sun Prairie. They were dominant all season, winning every game by at least 20 points. Gopher Hole caught up with Kirsch […] READ MORE
Ron Johnson, a 5-foot-11, 220-pound running back from Naples (FL) Palmetto Ridge, is one of the Sunshine State’s top rushers. Gopher Hole caught up with Johnson to learn the more about his recruitment. Gopher Hole: What offers do you have right now? Ron Johnson: I have FIU, Louisville, Georgia Tech and Marshall. […] READ MORE
Andrew Stelter, a 2014 defensive end from Owatonna (MN) High School, committed to Minnesota last month. Andrew Stelter, a 2014 defensive end from Owatonna (MN) High School, committed to Minnesota last month. He was the lone non-senior named to the 2012 Associated Press All-State team and led the Huskies to a 12-1 mark, losing in […] READ MORE
New Mexico State plays its second BCS conference opponent in a row, after opening up against Texas. New Mexico State (0-1 overall, 0-0 Independent) vs. Minnesota (1-0 overall, 0-0 Big Ten) Los Cruces, New Mexico – Aggies Memorial Saturday 7:00 p.m. CT – Online at BTN2Go Spread: Minnesota -16 PREGAME NOTES Last Meeting Minnesota […] READ MORE
Prior Lake’s Blake Weber said he definitely plans on attending the Gophers next couple of home games. Blake Weber, a 6-1, 215-pound linebacker/running back from Prior Lake (MN) High, participated at the Minnesota Gopher football camp and is hoping to earn a scholarship offer from the home state school. Gopher Hole caught up with Weber […] READ MORE
Last week we unveiled our first “Taking Stock of Big Ten Football” column and now the first week is behind us and thus, the first “earnings reports” are in for Big Ten teams. We have some new upgrades and downgrades in our Big Ten Stock ratings and a strong buy recommendation for anyone looking to […] READ MORE
Gophers look to avenge the 2011 loss to New Mexico State at TCF Bank Stadium. On Tuesday, Jerry Kill spoke with the media at his weekly press conference and Big Ten conference call. Topics ranged from injured players to ways Minnesota is looking to improve in their second game against New Mexico State. Injury […] READ MORE