http://www.yardbarker.com/rss/team/168 Recent articles about the Minnesota Golden Gophers en-us 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 year of Brewster’s reign, but definitely the fourth. What you have seen this year is what ultimately ruined that plan. Wit... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:00:09 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Gophers_Football_Has_Long_Road_Ahead/1617268 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Gophers_Football_Has_Long_Road_Ahead/1617268 Sporting News staff reports The St. Paul Pioneer Press reports that Minnesota freshman linebacker Sam Maresh is a suspect in an alleged assault on Nov. 9 of a 26-year-old male student outside a local cafe. "It is an allegation until further investigation reveals different," Minneapolis police spokesman Jesse Garcia said. Maresh, who had heart surgery last year and recovered from a leg tumor this year before joining the team, has not been charged or arrested. He refused to... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:22:39 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Gophers_linebacker_Maresh_suspect_in_assault/1593238 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Gophers_linebacker_Maresh_suspect_in_assault/1593238 There seems to be a trend starting at the University of Minnesota. The Gophers get a win on Saturday, and then one of their freshman players goes out and gets nailed for underage drinking. Back in September it was freshman linebacker Gary Tinsley who got a bit out of hand while celebrating a win over Northwestern, and now it’s freshman cornerback Michael Carter. Carter was out with a friend Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Minnesotas_Michael_Carter_Arrested/1491491 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Minnesotas_Michael_Carter_Arrested/1491491 When Minnesota star receiver Eric Decker went out in the first quarter with an injury, the Golden Gophers' offense disappeared against the Buckeyes. Sat, 24 Oct 2009 17:59:09 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Minnesota_aposs_offense_was_decimated_when_star_receiver_Decker_was_sidelined/1428054 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Minnesota_aposs_offense_was_decimated_when_star_receiver_Decker_was_sidelined/1428054 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Minnesota_aposs_offense_was_decimated_when_star_receiver_Decker_was_sidelined/1428054 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/a/2aa514f39bad717b01c9f70cdef54015933f662e/small/Miami_OH_Redhawks_1a32.jpg The University of Minnesota is apologizing after its Goldy Gopher mascot poked fun at a Penn State football player who was praying before last week's game. A video made before Saturday's game at State College shows Penn State defensive end Jerome Hayes kneeling in prayer in the end zone. Goldy Gopher kneels in front of Hayes, according to the video posted on YouTube. When Hayes stands up, so does Goldy. The mascot tries to make some contact, but Hayes ignores him and trots back to the... Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:11:49 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Minnesota_apologizes_for_mascot_mocking_prayer/1416232 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Minnesota_apologizes_for_mascot_mocking_prayer/1416232 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Minnesota_apologizes_for_mascot_mocking_prayer/1416232 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/7/877afe0da7abe954e87c8c67185190c0b8ed4323/small/gopher76884152.jpg More photos » by Carolyn Kaster - AP 2 days ago: Penn State running back Evan Royster (22) runs for a gain after taking the hand off from quarterback Daryll Clark (17) as Minnesota tackle Brandon Kirksey (96) dives during the second half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009. Penn State won 20-0. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) Browse more photos » Though 20 points... Mon, 19 Oct 2009 19:00:22 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Grading_The_Penn_State_Offense_Against_Minnesota/1399429 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Grading_The_Penn_State_Offense_Against_Minnesota/1399429 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Grading_The_Penn_State_Offense_Against_Minnesota/1399429 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/a/6/a64274dd863e0df618bd8639b6741140f3900792/small/GettyImage.ashx_url_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f91182890.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D07D9A8F015A316908AC9F730B469E34635F0D61BECFCA813B.jpg More photos » by Carolyn Kaster - AP about 7 hours ago: Penn State wide receiver Derek Moye (6) catches a pass in the end zone for a touchdown as Minnesota cornerback Marcus Sherels (24) moves in on the play during the first half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) Browse more photos » It was a cold and wet day for mid October with several inches of snow on th... Sat, 17 Oct 2009 23:00:19 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Penn_State_Freezes_Minnesota_20_0/1388782 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Penn_State_Freezes_Minnesota_20_0/1388782 More photos » by BATTAGLIA PAUL - AP Minnesota's only hope. (AP Photo/Paul Battaglia, File) Browse more photos » RUTS says... Minnesota has great linebackers, but they aren't particularly great on the front line of their defense. That should give Penn State's beleaguered offensive line a bit of a respite. If they can pick up blitzes and keep Daryll Clark upright, Penn State's offense shoul... Fri, 16 Oct 2009 07:30:29 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Minnesota_Preview_BSD_Staff_Predictions/1379032 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Minnesota_Preview_BSD_Staff_Predictions/1379032 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Minnesota_Preview_BSD_Staff_Predictions/1379032 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/f/2f2e56904d790aae45fd4ac9c31018a85f224ad8/small/Rose_Bowl_4878.jpg Penn State Value (Nat'l Rank) Value (Nat'l Rank) Minnesota Golden Gophers Advantage Rushing Offense (ypg) 188.7 (32) 162.7 (83) Rushing Defense (ypg) Passing Offense (ypg) 238.8 (39) 218.5 (62) Passing Defense (ypg) Push Pass Efficiency 139.6 (41) 125.0 (55) Pass Efficiency Defense Push Total Offense (ypg) 427.5 (23) 381.2 (77) Total Defense (ypg) Scoring Offense (ppg... Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:01:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Minnesota_Preview_By_The_Numbers/1367289 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Minnesota_Preview_By_The_Numbers/1367289 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Minnesota_Preview_By_The_Numbers/1367289 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/a/2aa514f39bad717b01c9f70cdef54015933f662e/small/Miami_OH_Redhawks_1a32.jpg Minnesota center Jeff Tow-Arnett is out for the season with a broken leg. Spokesman Andy Seeley says Tow-Arnett hurt his leg late in Saturday's loss to Wisconsin. Seeley says Tow-Arnett also suffered some damage to his knee and underwent surgery Tuesday. Tow-Arnett played most of last season with a torn ACL. The loss of the senior is a tough blow for an offensive line still trying to come together. The Gophers (3-2, 2-1) host Purdue on Saturday. Tue, 06 Oct 2009 13:40:14 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Gophers_lose_starting_C_for_year_with_broken_leg/1318556 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Gophers_lose_starting_C_for_year_with_broken_leg/1318556 Come take the stick from me, *&^@#*&^@#*&^@#*&^@# Minnesota linebacker “Hacksaw” Gary Tinsley, you earn the award for “Finishing the Drill, Resisting Arrest Exercise” for the week at the least for your outstanding performance after Saturday’s game with Northwestern. Is Tim Brewster recruiting speed? Hell yes he is: Scouts take notice: Tinsley ran from the scene [...] Thu, 01 Oct 2009 13:18:53 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/MINNESOTAS_KEVIN_WHALEY_FINISHED_THE_DRILL/1280552 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/MINNESOTAS_KEVIN_WHALEY_FINISHED_THE_DRILL/1280552 via www.cheeringfan.com Maize n' Brew mercilessly drifts through another preview.  This week is going to be a bit preview heavy as we lead into the season.  Ladies and Gentlemen, the Minnesota Gophers Previously: Illinois, Northwestern, Penn State, Iowa, Michigan State, Wisconsin Explanation and indemnifications found: here Last season was, no doubt, a great success for Tim [FIGHT PANTS WIN EXCEL] Brewster's Golden Gophers, going 7-6 with a bowl appea... Mon, 31 Aug 2009 07:00:10 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Previewin_Minnesota/1085464 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Previewin_Minnesota/1085464 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Previewin_Minnesota/1085464 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/1/b14b129e4531576360e86a4a2e903105f0cfa8f4/small/Miami_OH_Redhawks_b7e2.jpg The Kansas Jayhawks (7-5) and Minnesota Gophers (7-5) will ring in the New Year by facing off in the Insight Bowl at 5:30pm EST on New Year's Eve. The game is played in Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, AZ and will air on the NFL Network. Kansas will be making a bowl appearance for the second straight year, a first in school history. Last year they beat Virginia Tech 24-21 in the FedEx Orange Bowl to complete their 12-1 season. See more by following the link! Tue, 09 Dec 2008 11:39:45 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/The_Midwest_Matchup_Kansas_vs_Minnesota/411678 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/The_Midwest_Matchup_Kansas_vs_Minnesota/411678 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/The_Midwest_Matchup_Kansas_vs_Minnesota/411678 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/3/9304d0e3fb35268ff6d0950eea4c9b1d6b809262/small/kansasx.jpg Lois Feldman, the Iowa fan who was caught gettin' busy in a Metrodome bathroom, now says she was the victim of foul play. She claims someone may have spiked her drink before she engaged in some toilet stall sex. (Plus, new photo of Lois!) Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:55:44 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Metrodome_Bathroom_Sex_Woman_A_Victim_Of_Foul_Play/399745 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Metrodome_Bathroom_Sex_Woman_A_Victim_Of_Foul_Play/399745 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Metrodome_Bathroom_Sex_Woman_A_Victim_Of_Foul_Play/399745 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/3/335913bb23a67e42df719393010b116fe73dbadc/small/lois_feldman_new_photo.jpg The website HAWKEYE LOUNGE posted a photo two days ago, which a poster claimed is Lois Feldman: We can't verify the veracity of the photo, but if it is indeed her, she's surprisingly attractive. In a Sarah Palin sort of way. Case you don't know by know, Ms. Feldman is the married woman who who apparently had sex in a Metrodome bathroom with someone she "didn't know" during the recent Iowa-Minnesota football game. Fri, 28 Nov 2008 11:29:47 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Lois_Feldman_Pic_Surfaces_After_Metrodome_Bathroom_Sex_Scandal/395779 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Lois_Feldman_Pic_Surfaces_After_Metrodome_Bathroom_Sex_Scandal/395779 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Lois_Feldman_Pic_Surfaces_After_Metrodome_Bathroom_Sex_Scandal/395779 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/6/36226e74ebaf614c33c09a1049fe2f26f4afde73/small/lois_feldman_metrodome_sex.jpg The Metrodome, or officially known as the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome enters the list at #9. Yes, we gave props to the fans for actually making the effort to attend a game that is located off the campus of Minnesota. But a domed venue has just so much home field potential that the Gophers have failed to take advantage of. Mon, 19 May 2008 13:41:50 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Toughest_Venues_9_Hubert_H_Humphrey_Metrodome/268580 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Toughest_Venues_9_Hubert_H_Humphrey_Metrodome/268580 I didn't really break it down like I did last year. Well, I guess that's because second round projections aren't that interesting. Here are my two scenarios: 1) Vikings trade down to the late second or early third round to get an additional 4th round pick. They then use their first two picks on the offensive line (tackle, center, guard or tight end) or wide receiver. 2) Vikings keep the 47th overall pick and take Fred Davis from USC. Shane Co. was a huge bust last year and we real... Sat, 26 Apr 2008 10:59:25 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/The_Vikings_Draft_Just_Got_Boring_Gophers_Got_New_Unis/259503 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/The_Vikings_Draft_Just_Got_Boring_Gophers_Got_New_Unis/259503 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/The_Vikings_Draft_Just_Got_Boring_Gophers_Got_New_Unis/259503 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/a/da3c1aabafe6586b27aacb6a210d9ddb18ff1f61/small/gophersnewunis.jpg Minnesota finished the season losing to Texas Tech in the Insight Bowl. Will they return to a bowl game this year? This Gopher's blogger gives you all the details on what games they will win and lose this season. Vote how many games you think they'll win. Wed, 15 Aug 2007 22:29:38 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Minnesota_Golden_Gophers_Football_Preview_and_Predictions/23767 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Minnesota_Golden_Gophers_Football_Preview_and_Predictions/23767 Let's run down some of the amazing decisions Minnesota Golden Gophers cornerback Dominic Jones made during the last few days that have now put him in the elite company of Michael Vick, Michael Jackson, and Lindsay Lohan as people who might be capable of going a full 24 hours without making one correct decision in their lives. Anyway, here's a little breakdown of Jones' epic decision-making process leading to his being charged with criminal sexual misconduct... Tue, 17 Jul 2007 13:49:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Dominic_Jones_Attempts_To_Set_Record_For_Most_Consecutive_Really_Bad_Decisions_Made/19989 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Dominic_Jones_Attempts_To_Set_Record_For_Most_Consecutive_Really_Bad_Decisions_Made/19989 Take a look at the Minnesota Gophers 2007 recruits courtesy of Pre Pro Sports and make a few steals for your college fantasy football draft. Mon, 25 Jun 2007 13:43:19 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/2007_Football_Recruiting_Roundup_Minnesota_Gophers_Big_10/17290 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/2007_Football_Recruiting_Roundup_Minnesota_Gophers_Big_10/17290