By Mike Gallagher When Tim Brewster took over the University of Minnesota’s football program three years ago, it was not a pretty sight. That was reflected on the field in the 2007 season, when the Gophers went 1-11. The idea from there was that the program would begin a rebuilding process that would have the team in the Big Ten’s contenders by at the earliest the third … [Read more...] about Gophers Football Has Long Road Ahead
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Seantrel Henderson Key for Minnesota Football
By Mike Gallagher You might not have heard of Seantrel Henderson. But if you follow the college recruiting scene at all, you’re probably jumping out of your chair just by reading his name. But for those of you not familiar, here’s what he brings to the table. Henderson is a 6-8, 301 pound offensive tackle currently attending Cretin Derham-Hall in Saint Paul, MN. He is … [Read more...] about Seantrel Henderson Key for Minnesota Football
How Did Adam Weber Do That?
By Mike Gallagher Unlike The Question Mark shown above, I believe I do have the answer. Adam Weber must be a loyal reader of my articles, and the one last week must’ve be so enraging that he set out to prove me wrong. But seriously, on first glance, doesn’t that seem like the only possible explanation? Well, as much as I wish that were true, I’m not that delusional. I … [Read more...] about How Did Adam Weber Do That?
Eric Decker Out For Season, Adam Weber Should Follow
By Mike Gallagher Finally Gophers fans got a glimpse of what life after Eric Decker will be like. After Decker left midway through the first quarter with what was diagnosed as a high ankle sprain, not surprisingly, things got no better. The Gophers stretched their scoreless stretch to 136 minutes and 23 seconds, before Marqueis Gray connected with Troy Stoudermire Jr. … [Read more...] about Eric Decker Out For Season, Adam Weber Should Follow
Adam Weber re-writing Minnesota QB Record Book
By Paul M. Banks There were representatives from about a half-dozen NFL teams at the Northwestern-Minnesota game a couple weeks ago. Yes, many were there to see Corey Wootton, Sherrick McMannis and especially Eric Decker, but a few had their eye on Minnesota Junior QB Adam Weber. He has still a season and a half left to go, but Weber has already grilled up many of the … [Read more...] about Adam Weber re-writing Minnesota QB Record Book
New blood infuses with old as Gophers set to begin season
By Anthony Zilis The new word for the new year for Minnesota is just that – new. The team opens a new, open-air TCF Bank Stadium this year, moving from the stuffy Metrodome. Jedd Fisch takes over as the new offensive coordinator after serving as Broncos wide receivers coach in 2008, while former Nebraska defensive coordinator steps in as co-defensive coordinator for … [Read more...] about New blood infuses with old as Gophers set to begin season
Big Ten QB Power Rankings
By Paul M. Banks The Big Ten has a historical reputation for being a “black and blue” type conference like the old NFC Central in the NFL. Woody Hayes and his “3 yards and a cloud of dust” comes to mind. But today, it’s all about the spread-option, and having a quarterback who can run the ball almost as well, or better than he can throw it. The Big Ten’s best are the guys … [Read more...] about Big Ten QB Power Rankings