June 6, 2021: Three-star Hutchinson, Minn. LB Alex Elliot committed to the Gophers Monday, becoming the fifth player from Minnesota and ninth overall to join Minnesota’s 2023 recruiting class. –> Follow @Tony Liebert on Twitter The Gophers’ annual “Summer Splash” camp took place over the weekend and Alex Elliot was one of many prospects to earn […] READ MORE
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QB Drew Viotto adds to Gophers 2023 class
May 27, 2021: Three-star Walled Lake, Michigan QB Drew Viotto committed to the Gophers Friday, becoming the eighth player overall to join Minnesota’s 2023 recruiting class. –> Follow @Tony Liebert on Twitter 20 days since the last commitment, Minnesota added 2023 QB Drew Viotto to their 2023 recruiting class. Viotto, a 6-foot-4 prospect from Walled Lake, […] READ MORE
Dartmouth transfer Taurus Samuels commits to Gophers
May 9, 2021: Dartmouth grad-transfer guard Taurus Samuels committed to the Gophers Monday, adding to a strong 2022-23 roster. –> Follow @Tony Liebert on Twitter Gophers head coach Ben Johnson continues to craft his first full roster as a head coach, this time adding Dartmouth grad-transfer Taurus Samuels to the fold. Samuels, a 6-foot-1 […] READ MORE
From the middle of nowhere to headlining shows: The rise of Logan Storley
May 8, 2021: Four-time All-America Gophers wrestler Logan Storley faces the biggest moment of his athletic career, an interim title bout at Bellator 281 against Michael “Venom” Page. –> Follow @Tony Liebert on Twitter Logan Storley had just won the biggest professional MMA bout of his career, his first-ever main event spot. Three weeks later, eating […] READ MORE
Greg Johnson (Prior Lake) becomes fourth in 2023 class to stay home
May 7, 2021: Three-star Prior Lake, Minnesota OL Greg Johnson committed to the Gophers Saturday, becoming the fourth in-state player and seventh player overall to join Minnesota’s 2023 recruiting class. –> Follow @Tony Liebert on Twitter P.J. Fleck and the Gophers are building something special. Prior Lake, Minn. offensive lineman Greg Johnson committed to Minnesota Saturday […] READ MORE
Martin Owusu stays home adding to Gophers ’23 class
May 2, 2021: Three-star Prior Lake, Minnesota DL Martin Owusu committed to the Gophers Monday, becoming the third in-state player and sixth player overall to join Minnesota’s 2023 recruiting class. –> Follow @Tony Liebert on Twitter The Gophers 2023 recruiting cycle has been put into overdrive, with commitments coming left and right. Prior Lake, Minnesota defensive […] READ MORE
’23 TE Pierce Walsh commits to Minnesota
April. 25, 2021: Three-star Lisle, Illinois TE Pierce Walsh committed to the Gophers Monday night, becoming the fifth player to do so in the 2023 recruiting class. –> Follow @Tony Liebert on Twitter The Gophers 2023 recruiting cycle has officially begun to heat up, as TE Pierce Walsh become the third player to commit to Minnesota […] READ MORE
Gophers 2022 NFL Draft Preview: Mafe, Faalele, Otomewo, Andries and others
April 25, 2022: The first round of the 2021 NFL Draft kicks off this Thursday. Gophers Boye Mafe, Daniel Faalele, Esezi Otomewo and Blaise Andries are expected to hear their names called and a few others could find themselves onto training camp rosters. I am here to tell you what people are saying about them all. […] READ MORE
Gophers football depth chart projections
April 25, 2022: The Gophers’ annual Spring Game officially kicks off this Saturday at 1 p.m. Before it gets underway, let’s look at a potential depth chart for the 2021 season. –> Follow @Tony Liebert on Twitter Offense: With offensive coordinator Kirk Ciarrocca back in the fold after two seasons away from the program the Gophers’ offensive […] READ MORE
Houston Baptist transfer DT Kyler Baugh commits to Minnesota
April 22, 2021: A late addition to the portal, Houston Baptist DT Kyler Baugh committed to the University of Minnesota Friday. –> Follow @Tony Liebert on Twitter After entering the transfer portal Monday, the Gophers quickly pounced adding former Houston Baptist defensive tackle, Kyler Baugh. Listed at 6-foot-3, 300 pounds, he spent three seasons at HBU […] READ MORE