The ball smoothly slid through the net as guard Dupree McBrayer buried a critical three-pointer on the Williams Arena hardwood. Everyone in the building rose to their feet as the senior guard played Tuesday night for one of the most important people in his life. McBrayer lost his mother, Tarya, to cancer earlier this […] READ MORE
Recruiting Articles
House Report: Kalscheur’s sharp shooting leads the Gophers to a 78-69 win over Utah
Monday night was a quality non-conference test for a Gophers team that has injected young talent into their roster. The Utah Utes made a late push into the NIT Tournament championship game and finished 23-12 last season. Minnesota used strong three-point shooting and active defense to pick up a 78-69 win over an emerging Utah […] READ MORE
Q&A: Big Man Dain Dainja Talks Recruiting and Upcoming Visits
Dain Dainja, a 6-foot-9 junior from Brooklyn Park (MN) Park Center, is considered one of the top prospects in Minnesota in the Class of 2020. Dainja averaged 12.9 points per game as a sophomore as the Pirates finished 24-5, losing to Osseo 61-57 in the Section 5AAAA finals. He scored in double figures 14 […] READ MORE
Presser Points: Fixing the defense, Annexstad’s availability uncertain
Preparations are underway as the Gophers play a rare Friday night game against Indiana at TCF Bank Stadium. There won’t be much time for the Gophers to process a 53-28 thrashing at the hands of Nebraska. The Minnesota defense surrendered 659 yards and ten explosive plays as the Huskers moved the ball at will. Part […] READ MORE
Presser Points: Annexstad’s mobility, team strength and keeping tabs on Noah Fant
In college football, it’s easier to recruit speed than strength. Physicality is something coaches must develop when players arrive to a program. As the Gophers continue to build depth in the trenches, young players will be on the field before they completely develop physically. It’s a challenge head coach P.J. Fleck has been tasked with […] READ MORE
Assessing the Gophers’ most critical areas of concern
The Gophers’ Big Ten opener was the chance to measure a young team’s progress. There were specific areas of concern many people kept in the back of their minds as Minnesota’s inexperienced roster adjusted to high-caliber competition. Entering the season, the Gophers’ run defense, physicality on the edge and pass protection were areas to watch […] READ MORE
Presser Points: Fleck highlights the outlook at RB, looks ahead to Miami (OH)
Adversity is something the Gophers are built to handle in a variety of different ways. It’s something head coach P.J. Fleck said his team naturally responds to. It was on display during Saturday night’s dramatic 21-14 win over Fresno State. Despite a key injury and numerous up-and-down moments, the Gophers passed one of their first […] READ MORE
Three Key Areas The Gophers Must Improve in 2018
It’s almost time to play football! The Gophers open the 2018 season on Thursday night with a home matchup against New Mexico State. It’s the first chance to see new additions on the field in live action. Following a 5-7 record in P.J. Fleck’s first season as head coach, it’s unclear how the Gophers will […] READ MORE
Impressions on the Gophers’ First Official Depth Chart
The Gophers have released their first official depth chart ahead of the season-opener against New Mexico State on Thursday. It officially highlights a large stable of inexperience which will be asked to play during certain stages of the year. There are currently 28 freshmen players listed throughout the Gophers’ depth chart. Five of those players […] READ MORE
P.J. Fleck previews New Mexico State, discusses the impact of “Row The Boat”
The Gophers are set to open the regular season Thursday night during a home matchup with New Mexico State. P.J. Fleck is ready to see his young team on the field for the first time in 2018. When Fleck’s players are under the lights, he wants them to remember one message – have fun. “We […] READ MORE