May 04, 2008

Gophers add outstanding running back

# The Minnesota Gophers landed Super Prospect running back Hasan Lipscomb of Houston-Cypress Ridge, Tex., over LSU. Among others were Texas A&M, Nebraska, Baylor and Iowa State.

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Archives: May /June /July/Aug/Sept/Oct/Nov/Dec/Jan/Feb/Mar/Apr.
Class 2008 Football Signing Dates: (Midyear JC Transfer) Dec. 19, 2007-Jan. 15, 2008; (Regular Period) Feb. 6, 2008-Apr. 1, 2008

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April 19, 2008

Florida receiver headed to Gophers

# Minnesota gained a commitment from 6-2 receiver Victor Keise of Coconut-North Broward Prep, Fla.

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Archives: May /June /July/Aug/Sept/Oct/Nov/Dec/Jan/Feb/Mar.
Class 2008 Football Signing Dates: (Midyear JC Transfer) Dec. 19, 2007-Jan. 15, 2008; (Regular Period) Feb. 6, 2008-Apr. 1, 2008

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March 16, 2008

Ed Olson picks the Gophers

# The Minnesota Gophers have a pledge from 6-6 offensive lineman Ed Olson of Mahtomedi, Minn. His father, Ed Olson, Sr., played for the Gophers.

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Archives: May /June /July/Aug/Sept/Oct/Nov/Dec/Jan/Feb/Mar.
Class 2008 Football Signing Dates: (Midyear JC Transfer) Dec. 19, 2007-Jan. 15, 2008; (Regular Period) Feb. 6, 2008-Apr. 1, 2008

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February 10, 2008

QB Moses Alipate to the Gophers

# The Minnesota Gophers have a commitment from Top 100 quarterback Moses Alipate of Bloomington-Jefferson, Minn., rated No. 54 overall in Class 2009.

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Archives: May /June /July/Aug/Sept/Oct/Nov/Dec/Jan/Feb.
Class 2008 Football Signing Dates: (Midyear JC Transfer) Dec. 19, 2007-Jan. 15, 2008; (Regular Period) Feb. 6, 2008-Apr. 1, 2008

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February 06, 2008

Keanon Cooper joins the Gophers

# Super Prospect defensive back Keanon Cooper of Dallas-Skyline, Tex., has pledged to the Minnesota Gophers after decommitting from Texas Tech.

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Archives: May /June /July/Aug/Sept/Oct/Nov/Dec/Jan/Feb.
Class 2008 Football Signing Dates: (Midyear JC Transfer) Dec. 19, 2007-Jan. 15, 2008; (Regular Period) Feb. 6, 2008-Apr. 1, 2008

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January 31, 2008

Kevin Whaley to Gophers

# The Minnesota Gophers added running back/athlete Kevin Whaley of Virginia Beach-Salem, Va.

Check January for more daily news.
Archives: May /June /July/Aug/Sept/Oct/Nov/Dec/Jan.
Class 2008 Football Signing Dates: (Midyear JC Transfer) Dec. 19, 2007-Jan. 15, 2008; (Regular Period) Feb. 6, 2008-Apr. 1, 2008

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January 29, 2008

Gophers claim DL Tracy Robertson

# Minnesota picked up defensive lineman Tracy Robertson of Houston-Lamar, Tex., who was once set for Iowa State.

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Archives: May /June /July/Aug/Sept/Oct/Nov/Dec/Jan.
Class 2008 Football Signing Dates: (Midyear JC Transfer) Dec. 19, 2007-Jan. 15, 2008; (Regular Period) Feb. 6, 2008-Apr. 1, 2008

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January 28, 2008

Gophers win battle for WR Brodrick Smith

# The Minnesota Gophers have a pledge from receiver Brodrick Smith of Garden City, Kan., over Nebraska, Oregon, Arizona, Kansas State, Illinois, Wyoming and Colorado State.

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Archives: May /June /July/Aug/Sept/Oct/Nov/Dec/Jan.
Class 2008 Football Signing Dates: (Midyear JC Transfer) Dec. 19, 2007-Jan. 15, 2008; (Regular Period) Feb. 6, 2008-Apr. 1, 2008

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January 22, 2008

Gophers pledge Cali running back

# Minnesota snared running back Deleon Eskridge of San Mateo-Serra, Cal., over Nebraska.

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Archives: May /June /July/Aug/Sept/Oct/Nov/Dec/Jan.
Class 2008 Football Signing Dates: (Midyear JC Transfer) Dec. 19, 2007-Jan. 15, 2008; (Regular Period) Feb. 6, 2008-Apr. 1, 2008

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January 20, 2008

Gophers add huge JC defensive lineman

# Defensive lineman Tim McGee, a 295-pound defensive lineman from Columbia-Ridge View, SC/East Mississippi CC, Miss., is headed to the Minnesota Gophers.

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Archives: May /June /July/Aug/Sept/Oct/Nov/Dec/Jan.
Class 2008 Football Signing Dates: (Midyear JC Transfer) Dec. 19, 2007-Jan. 15, 2008; (Regular Period) Feb. 6, 2008-Apr. 1, 2008

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January 16, 2008

Padric Scott picks Stanford

# Stanford pledged defensive lineman Padric Scott of Tallahassee-Lincoln, Fla., who had decommitted from Minnesota.

Check January for more daily news.
Archives: May /June /July/Aug/Sept/Oct/Nov/Dec/Jan.
Class 2008 Football Signing Dates: (Midyear JC Transfer) Dec. 19, 2007-Jan. 15, 2008; (Regular Period) Feb. 6, 2008-Apr. 1, 2008

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January 05, 2008

QB MarQueis Gray to Gophers

# Super Prospect quarterback MarQueis Gray of Indianapolis-Ben Davis, Ind., has picked the Minnesota Gophers over Oregon at the U.S. Army All-American Bowl.

For recent news, also check Archives: May /June /July/Aug/Sept/Oct/Nov/Dec/Jan.
Class 2008 Football Signing Dates: (Midyear JC Transfer) Dec. 19, 2007-Jan. 15, 2008; (Regular Period) Feb. 6, 2008-Apr. 1, 2008

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December 14, 2007

Gophers pledge Philadelphia DL

# Minnesota gained defensive lineman Jewhan Edwards of Philadelphia-Roman Catholic, Pa., over Syracuse and West Virginia.

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Class 2008 Football Signing Dates: (Midyear JC Transfer) Dec. 19, 2007-Jan. 15, 2008; (Regular Period) Feb. 6, 2008-Apr. 1, 2008

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December 11, 2007

Pittman of Pasadena CC headed to Gophers

# Athlete David Pittman of Snellville-Brookwood, Ga/Pasadena CC, Cal., has committed to the Minnesota Gophers.

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Class 2008 Football Signing Dates: (Midyear JC Transfer) Dec. 19, 2007-Jan. 15, 2008; (Regular Period) Feb. 6, 2008-Apr. 1, 2008

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December 09, 2007

Gophers add JC linebacker

# Linebacker Rex Sharpe of Arizona Western CC, Ariz., is headed to Minnesota.

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Class 2008 Football Signing Dates: (Midyear JC Transfer) Dec. 19, 2007-Jan. 15, 2008; (Regular Period) Feb. 6, 2008-Apr. 1, 2008

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December 06, 2007

Gophers pledge JC defensive back

# The Minnesota Gophers have a commitment from defensive back Tramaine Brock of Gulf Coast CC, Miss.

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Class 2008 Football Signing Dates: (Midyear JC Transfer) Dec. 19, 2007-Jan. 15, 2008; (Regular Period) Feb. 6, 2008-Apr. 1, 2008

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November 30, 2007

Bucks pledge touted Willie Mobley

# The Ohio State Buckeyes landed a commitment from Super Prospect defensive lineman Willie Mobley of Eden Prairie, Minn., over Minnesota, Oklahoma, Wisconsin, Arizona, Colorado and Iowa.

For recent news, also check Archives: May /June /July/Aug/Sept/Oct/Nov.
Class 2008 Football Signing Dates: (Midyear JC Transfer) Dec. 19, 2007-Jan. 15, 2008; (Regular Period) Feb. 6, 2008-Apr. 1, 2008

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November 20, 2007

Four commitments for the Gophers

# The Minnesota Gophers have pledges from receiver Xzavian Brandon of Duluth-Northview, Ga; defensive back Traye Simmons from College of the Sequoias, Cal; running back Maurice Greer of Denver-Mullen, Colo/Garden City CC, Kan; and defensive back DaJon McKnight of Dallas-Skyline, Tex.

For recent news, also check Archives: May /June /July/Aug/Sept/Oct/Nov.
Class 2008 Football Signing Dates: (Midyear JC Transfer) Dec. 19, 2007-Jan. 15, 2008; (Regular Period) Feb. 6, 2008-Apr. 1, 2008

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November 14, 2007

Teammates chose Gophers

# Linebacker Spencer Reeves and athlete Troy Stoudermire of Dallas-Skyline, Tex., will play for Minnesota.

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Class 2008 Football Signing Dates: (Midyear JC Transfer) Dec. 19, 2007-Jan. 15, 2008; (Regular Period) Feb. 6, 2008-Apr. 1, 2008

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November 12, 2007

Combs picks Gophers

# Minnesota pledged linebacker Terrell Combs of Lexington-Bryan Station, Kty.

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Class 2008 Football Signing Dates: (Midyear JC Transfer) Dec. 19, 2007-Jan. 15, 2008; (Regular Period) Feb. 6, 2008-Apr. 1, 2008

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November 11, 2007

Irish OL Carufel transfering to Minnesota

# Sophomore offensive lineman Matt Carufel of St. Paul-Cretin Derham Hall, Minn., who recently announced he was transfering from Notre Dame, has chosen Minnesota over Iowa, according to the Minneapolis-Star Tribune. Carufel was the fourth sophomore to leave the Irish since April. Quarterback Zach Frazer transferred to Connecticut, quarterback Demetrius Jones, who started the season-opener against Georgia Tech, transferred to Cincinnati and tight end Konrad Reuland also left the team in September.

For recent news, also check Archives: May /June /July/Aug/Sept/Oct/Nov.
Class 2008 Football Signing Dates: (Midyear JC Transfer) Dec. 19, 2007-Jan. 15, 2008; (Regular Period) Feb. 6, 2008-Apr. 1, 2008

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November 05, 2007

Gophers lose DL pledge

# Defensive lineman Brendan Kelly of Richfield-Holy Angels, Minn., has decommitted from Minnesota.

For recent news, also check Archives: May /June /July/Aug/Sept/Oct/Nov.
Class 2008 Football Signing Dates: (Midyear JC Transfer) Dec. 19, 2007-Jan. 15, 2008; (Regular Period) Feb. 6, 2008-Apr. 1, 2008

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October 21, 2007

Gophers snare two from Chicago-Robeson

# Touted receiver Brandon Green and defensive back/receiver Johnny Johnson, both from Chicago-Robeson, Ill., committed to Minnesota.

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Class 2008 Football Signing Dates: (Midyear JC Transfer) Dec. 19, 2007-Jan. 15, 2008; (Regular Period) Feb. 6, 2008-Apr. 1, 2008

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October 20, 2007

2009 lineman to Minnesota

# Class 2009 offensive lineman Josh Campion of Fergus Falls, Minn., has pledged to the Minnesota Gophers.

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Class 2008 Football Signing Dates: (Midyear JC Transfer) Dec. 19, 2007-Jan. 15, 2008; (Regular Period) Feb. 6, 2008-Apr. 1, 2008

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October 15, 2007

Gophers claim First Coast linebacker

# Linebacker Gary Tinsley of Jacksonville-First Coast, Fla., is headed to Minnesota over Arkansas.

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Class 2008 Football Signing Dates: (Midyear JC Transfer) Dec. 19, 2007-Jan. 15, 2008; (Regular Period) Feb. 6, 2008-Apr. 1, 2008

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October 12, 2007

WR for Gophers

# Receiver Vincent Hill of Fort Washington-Friendly, Md/New Berlin-Milford Academy, NY., has committed to the Minnesota Gophers.

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Class 2008 Football Signing Dates: (Midyear JC Transfer) Dec. 19, 2007-Jan. 15, 2008; (Regular Period) Feb. 6, 2008-Apr. 1, 2008

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October 02, 2007

Nortman drops Gophers for Badgers

# Kicker Bradley Nortman of Brookfield, Wis., decommitted from Minnesota for Wisconsin.

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Class 2008 Football Signing Dates: (Midyear JC Transfer) Dec. 19, 2007-Jan. 15, 2008; (Regular Period) Feb. 6, 2008-Apr. 1, 2008

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September 25, 2007

Wilhite to Gophers

# Running back/defensive lineman DL Wilhite of Lexington-Bryan Station, Kty., committed to Minnesota over Purdue and West Virginia.

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Class 2008 Football Signing Dates: (Midyear JC Transfer) Dec. 19, 2007-Jan. 15, 2008; (Regular Period) Feb. 6, 2008-Apr. 1, 2008

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September 24, 2007

Gophers pledge defensive back

# Defensive back Simoni Lawrence of Upper Darby-Valley Forge Military Academy, Pa., committed to Minnesota over Pittsburgh, West Virginia, Temple, Utah and BYU.

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Class 2008 Football Signing Dates: (Midyear JC Transfer) Dec. 19, 2007-Jan. 15, 2008; (Regular Period) Feb. 6, 2008-Apr. 1, 2008

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September 14, 2007

Gophers gain St. Louis DL

# Minnesota pledged defensive lineman Brandon Kirksey of St. Louis-Hazelwood East, Mo.

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Class 2008 Football Signing Dates: (Midyear JC Transfer) Dec. 19, 2007-Jan. 15, 2008; (Regular Period) Feb. 6, 2008-Apr. 1, 2008

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August 13, 2007

Walker drops Gophers for Bruins

# UCLA gained receiver Kevan Walker of Arcadia, Cal., who decommitted from Minnesota. His father DeWayne played for the Gophers and is defensive coordinator at UCLA.

For recent news, also check Archives: May /June /July/August.
Class 2008 Football Signing Dates: (Midyear JC Transfer) Dec. 19, 2007-Jan. 15, 2008; (Regular Period) Feb. 6, 2008-Apr. 1, 2008

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July 10, 2007

Tallahassee DL to Gophers

# The Minnesota Gophers have defensive/offensive lineman Padric Scott of Tallahassee-Lincoln, Fla., over Stanford and South Florida.

For recent news, also check May Archives/June Archives/July Archives.

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July 09, 2007

Gophers capture a tight end

# Tight end Eric Lair of Houston-Lamar, Tex., pledged to the Minnesota Gophers over Baylor, Iowa State, Nebraska, Oklahoma State and Fresno State.

For recent news, also check May Archives/June Archives/July Archives.

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June 19, 2007

Gophers pledge a kicker

# Kicker Bradley Nortman of Brookfield-Central, Wis., is the 8th commitment for the Minnesota Gophers.

For recent news, also check May Archives/June Archives.

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May 07, 2007

Gophers add to 2007 class

# Minnesota has added Class 2007 receiver Ralph Spry Jr of Auburn, Ala.

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April 09, 2007

Receiver lands at Minnesota

# Minnesota has a commitment from Class 2008 receiver John Nance of St. Paul-Cretin Derham Hall, Minn.

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April 08, 2007

Gophers add senior receiver

# Minnesota has a commitment from Class 2007 receiver Damien White of Culver City, Cal., for this upcoming season.

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April 05, 2007

Gophers add Ryan Grant, Kevan Walker

# Minnesota has pledges from linebacker/athlete Ryan Grant of Eden Prairie, Minn., who is the grandson of former Minnesota Vikings coach Bud Grant; and receiver Kevan Walker of Arcadia, Cal.

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April 03, 2007

Gophers get top linebacker

# Minnesota gained a commitment from outstanding linebacker Sam Maresh of Champlin-Champlin Park, Minn., over Michigan, Michigan State, Iowa, Iowa State, Wisconsin and Kansas State.

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In-state OL picks Gophers

# Minnesota has received a commitment from offensive lineman Roszell Gayden of New Hope-Robbinsdale Cooper, Minn.

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March 25, 2007

Gophers gain DL

# Minnesota pledged defensive lineman Brendan Kelly of Richfield-Holy Angels, Minn., over Wisconsin and Kansas State.

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February 26, 2007

Gophers get first verbal

# Minnesota pledged Class 2008 running back Shady Salamon of St. Paul/Cretin-Derham Hall, Minn.

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February 06, 2007

Gophers add athlete

# Athlete Harold Howell of Jacksonville-Mandarin, Fla., picked Minnesota.

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February 04, 2007

QBs, DL to Gophers

# Super Prospect quarterback Travaris Cadet of Miami-Central, Fla., Super Prospect quarterback Clint Brewster of Denver-Mullen, Colo; who decommitted from Illinois; and defensive lineman Walker Ashley of Eden Prairie, Minn., who is transfering from Southern California, are headed to the Minnesota Gophers.

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February 03, 2007

Gophers add DB Curtis Thomas

# Minnesota has a pledge from defensive back Curtis Thomas of Aldine, Tex., who was once headed to Kansas State.

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January 29, 2007

DB for the Gophers

# Minnesota pledged defensive back Kyle Theret of Denver-Mullen, Colo.

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December 27, 2006

Gophers gets Bishop ... again

# Linebacker Devin Bishop from CC of San Francisco, Cal., who decommitted from the Gophers for California, has recommitted to Minnesota.

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December 19, 2006

Gophers add three

# Minnesota has commitments from running back Andre Anderson of Barrington, Ill; defensive lineman Serge Elizee from College of the Sequoias, Cal; and linebacker Devin Bishop from CC of San Francisco, Cal.

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December 17, 2006

Watt switches to Gophers

# Minnesota added tight end/defensive lineman JJ Watt of Pewaukee, Wis., who decommitted from Central Michigan.

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December 15, 2006

Gophers take a JC linebacker

# The Minnnesota Gophers dipped into the JC ranks for linebacker Logan Uu of Laney CC, Cal.

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December 13, 2006

Gophers add WR

# Minnesota verballed receiver Marc Cheatham of Laney CC, Cal.

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December 12, 2006

DB from Texas picks Gophers

# The Minnesota Gophers have a pledge from defensive back Justin Chatman of Mesquite-Horn, Tex.

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December 11, 2006

Gophers gain a JC defensive back

# Defensive back Jarrell Holman of Phoenix CC, Ariz., picked Minnesota over Kansas and Utah.

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December 04, 2006

Gophers add a DL

# Minnesota landed defensive lineman Eric Small of Naperville-Central, Ill/Joliet CC, Ill.

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November 22, 2006

DB headed to Gophers

# Minnesota has a pledge from defensive back Durrell Clark-James from CC of San Francisco, Cal.

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