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Bob Rohde will retire Friday a couple of months short of 41 years with the Gophers. He was hired for football, although all athletes could use the weightlifting room at the Bierman Building. And they did. … [Read more...] about Gophers longtime strength coach Bob Rohde weighs in on way to retirement

Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports Gopher football coaches and players react to the tragic death that has sparked outrage across the country. Individuals across the country and around the globe have been making their voices heard in response to George Floyd’s death. Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin on May 25 after Chauvin knelt on Floyd’s neck for … [Read more...] about Gophers players and coaches speak out in response to the death of George Floyd

Richard Pitino could nab another transfer and Gophers fans could get the in-state recruit they covet, all in one swoop. Utah transfer Both Gach listed Minnesota in his top-5 schools on Monday. The Gophers, Maryland, Iowa State, Creighton and Auburn are all under consideration for the Austin High School grad. The 6-foot-6 forward averaged 10.7 points, 3.6 rebounds and 2.9 … [Read more...] about Gophers included in top-5 for Utah transfer and Austin grad Both Gach; Pitino offers Stewartville’s Tschetter

Utah transfer Both Gach, a former Austin standout, announced his top five schools Monday, which included the Gophers. The 6-7 Gach could pursue an NCAA waiver to play immediately in 2020-21. … [Read more...] about Utah transfer and former Austin star Both Gach lists Gophers in his final five

As protests have erupted in the aftermath of George Floyd dying under the knee of a Minneapolis police officer last week, college coaches have drawn criticism for remaining silent about the issue at hand. North Carolina Central men’s basketball coach LeVelle Moton, who is black, brought the conversation to the forefront during an interview with ESPN over the weekend. He said … [Read more...] about Gophers’ P.J. Fleck on aftermath of George Floyd’s death: ‘This is the generation that can change this’

As protests have erupted in the aftermath of George Floyd dying under the knee of a Minneapolis police officer last week, college coaches have drawn criticism for remaining silent about the issue at hand. North Carolina Central men’s basketball coach LeVelle Moton, who is black, brought the conversation to the forefront during an interview with ESPN over the weekend. He said … [Read more...] about Gophers’ P.J. Fleck on aftermath of George Floyd’s death: ‘This is the generation that can change this’

Gopher Sports The future continues to look bright for the Gophers’ defensive line The Minnesota Golden Gophers lost defensive tackle Albert Regis earlier this week when he decommitted, but head coach P.J. Fleck and co. were not down an oar for long, as Indiana defensive end Austin Booker has decided to climb into the boat. RTB 〽️ pic.twitter.com/6LipIJANvQ— austin booker … [Read more...] about Three-star DE Austin Booker commits to Minnesota

The Gophers football program received a commitment Saturday from Indiana defensive end Austin Booker for its 2021 recruiting class. Booker, a three-star prospect, made his announcement in an video mixing his high school highlights with new practice drills. He did a pass-rush move and revealed a gold Minnesota shirt. Booker, 6-foot-5,  235-pound prospect of Center Grove High … [Read more...] about Gophers add Indiana defensive end to 2021 recruiting class

Austin Booker is a three-star recruit from Indiana. … [Read more...] about Gophers football adds defensive end as 18th member of 2021 recruiting class