Goehner switched from Marquette to Minnesota and chose the Gophers over Iowa. Alyssa Goehner, a 5-11 outside hitter from Lakeville North recently committed to Minnesota. Goehner had signed with Marquette in the fall, but re-opened her recruitment when Golden Eagles’ head coach Bond Shymansky left to coach his alma mater Iowa. Goehner, who picked […] READ MORE
Recruiting Articles
Q&A: Red Wing’s Nick Connelly Says He and Family Are Gopher Fans
Nick Connelly, a 6-6, 255-pound junior defensive tackle/offensive tackle from Red Wing (MN) High, attended the Iowa Junior Elite day and the recent Minnesota’s Gopher Junior Elite day. Connelly has been invited to the Rivals Under Armour camp May 4 in Chicago and the Chicago land Showcase June 13. He has received invitations to […] READ MORE
Q&A: As Amir Coffey Continues to Grow (He’s Now 6-7), So Does His Recruiting Interest
Amir Coffey was a guest of the Gophers on Sunday for the Penn State game. Amir Coffey, a sophomore wing from Hopkins, is considered the top in-state prospect in the Class of 2016. Coffey has helped lead the Royals to 28-1 record this season and a spot in the Class AAAA Tournament next week. Coffey […] READ MORE
Q&A: Maple Grove Freshman PG Brad Davison Already A Floor Leader, Getting Gophers Interest
Davison says he and his Dad go to most Gopher games as season ticket holders. Brad Davison, a 6-2 freshman point guard from Maple Grove (MN) High, is considered one of the Minnesota’s top players from the Class of 2017. Davison and teammate Reed Nikko recently attended the Gophers/Illini game as guests of Minnesota. […] READ MORE
Q&A: Sophomore Reed Nikko Talks Recent Gophers Visit, Updates Early Recruitment
Nikko was a recent guest of the Gophers at the Illinois game. Reed Nikko, a 6-8 sophomore big man from Maple Grove (MN) High, is considered one of the state’s top players from the Class of 2016. Nikko and his Maple Grove teammates play rival Osseo on Tuesday night in the Sectional Semifinal. Nikko and […] READ MORE
Q&A: Punter Logan McElfresh: “Gophers have always been the team to watch for me.”
Logan McElfresh, a 6-2, 190-pound senior punter from Brainerd (MN) High, will attend Minnesota next year as a preferred walk-on. Logan McElfresh, a 6-2, 190-pound senior punter from Brainerd (MN) High, will attend Minnesota next year as a preferred walk-on. Gopher Hole recently caught up McElfresh to learn more about his decision. Gopher […] READ MORE
Q&A: Catching Up With Former Duluth East Star Johnny Woodard Who is Playing JUCO Ball
Johnny Woodard, a 6-4 guard/forward formerly of Duluth East, has had a strong year as a redshirt freshman at North Dakota School of Science. Johnny Woodard, a 6-4 guard/forward formerly of Duluth East, has had a strong year as a redshirt freshman at North Dakota School of Science. Woodard had received recruiting interest from Minnesota […] READ MORE
Q&A: Delshon Strickland Continues to Talk With Gophers, Auburn, Memphis, Miami
Delshon Strickland, a 6-4 senior guard from Minnetonka (MN) High, decided to not sign in the early signing period and instead focus on his final year of high school basketball. Delshon Strickland, a 6-4 senior guard from Minnetonka (MN) High, decided to not sign in the early signing period and instead focus on his final […] READ MORE
Q&A: California WR Alex Egurbide Could Be Late Addition to Gophers Recruiting Class as PWO
Alex Egurbide, a 6-foot-6, 200-pound wide receiver from Westlake (CA) Westlake Village, made an official visit to Minnesota January 31st. Alex Egurbide, a 6-6, 200-pound wide receiver from Westlake (CA) Westlake Village, made an official visit to Minnesota January 31st and could be a late addition to the Gophers 2014 recruiting class. The outstanding […] READ MORE
Special Q&A: Buzz Schneider Talks Gophers, Olympics, Beating Russia & Life After Hockey
Buzz Schneider was one of many Gophers who were involved in the 1980 Miracle On Ice, one of the greatest sports moments ever. William “Buzz” Schneider, nicknamed the “Babbit Rabbit” and “Iron Lung”, played hockey for the University of Minnesota during the 72-73 and 73-74 seasons. In 1974 he played for the first Gophers National […] READ MORE