Nate Mason figures to fit in perfectly with Richard Pitino’s up-tempo style of play. Minnesota is expected to sign three players when the early signing period begins Wednesday. They had hoped to land a fourth, but Reid Travis of Minneapolis DeLaSalle committed to Stanford over the Gophers this past Friday. The Gophers will ink […] READ MORE
Recruiting Articles
Q&A: Sophomore QB Seth Green Talks Gophers, Father Played at the U
Gophers fans would love it if Green followed his father’s footsteps and played at the U. Seth Green, a Class of 2016 6-2, 190-pound quarterback from East Ridge, received a scholarship offer from Minnesota in June after a strong showing at the Golden Gopher football camp. He followed up the Gophers offer with an offer […] READ MORE
Q&A: JUCO DE Demetrius Hill Talks Upcoming Official Visit to Gophers, Updates Recruitment
JUCO DE Demetrius Hill will make an official visit to Minnesota this weekend. Demetrius Hill, a 6-3, 260-pound defensive end from Fort Scott (KS) CC, will visit Minnesota this weekend. Hill, who will graduate early and sign in December, led his team in tackles for losses and sacks and was second on the team in […] READ MORE
Q&A: Gopher PG DeAndre Mathieu on Path to Minnesota, and 3-Inch Height Discrepancy
Mathieu (#4) says new teammates Malik Smith (#30) and McNeil (#5) are the two funniest guys on the team. (photo courtesy of Pionner Press) When Coach Richard Pitino arrived on campus, he immediately began recruiting guards that could help this season. One of his first calls was to junior college point guard DeAndre Mathieu. The […] READ MORE
Road to Selection Sunday: Pitino Era Begins, Predictions, Tid-Bits & Much More
STADIUM VILLAGE, MINN. — There’s something special going on with the Gopher football team, so college basketball junkies consider yourself excused to set aside 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for Saturday’s gridiron tilt vs. Penn State at TCF Bank Stadium. That said, before and after (mostly before) the Kill/Claeys Gophers continue their quest to remain in the Legends Division race, don’t […] READ MORE
Q&A: Roseville QB Jacques Perra Has Gophers PWO Offer; Plays at TCF Bank Stadium Thursday Night
Perra will play at TCF Bank Stadium on Thursday night. Jacques Perra, a 6-3, 210-pound senior quarterback from Roseville (MN) High, is one of the top signalcallers in the state. Perra has helped lead the Raiders to an 8-2 record and a spot in the Class AAAAAA state tournament, where they will face undefeated Maple […] READ MORE
News, Notes, Tid-Bits and Quotes: Gophers Remain Focused Despite Recent Success
Following an impressive 42-39 victory at Indiana, the Gophers celebrated the victory but got back to work this week to prepare for Penn State. On Tuesday, Tracy Claeys fielded questions on the Big Ten conference call while Jerry Kill spoke with the local media at his weekly press conference. Gophers Improving During Kill’s tenure, […] READ MORE
Q&A: Sophomore Big Man Brock Bertram Visits Badgers, Attends Gophers Scrimmage
Brock Bertram, a 6-11 sophomore center from Apple Valley (MN) High, started last season for the state champion Eagles. Brock Bertram, a 6-11 sophomore center from Apple Valley (MN) High, started last season for the state champion Eagles. Bertram had a strong spring and summer for the D1 Minnesota 15-and-under AAU program and has started […] READ MORE
Jerry Kill Press Conference Notes: Kill Will stay in Press Box, Anticipates Nelson Will be Ready
It was great to see Coach Kill back at the Tuesday press conference. This is the 1st press conference Jerry Kill has done on his own since before his leave. He had a lot to say, I caught what I could, but this is not verbatim. Those who follow lines see that the online betting […] READ MORE
Q&A: Jeff Jones Talks Gophers Win Over Nebraska and Updates Recruitment
Jones had a fantastic senior season and now Gophers fans hope he keeps his verbal to the U. Jeff Jones, a 5-10, 180-pound senior running back from Minneapolis Washburn who is one of the top players in the state in the Class of 2014, was the first player from that class to receive a scholarship […] READ MORE