Trevor Mbakwe, of the Minnesota Gophers basketball team

Meet Trevor Mbakwe, our favorite forward for the Minnesota Gophers Basketball team. We are especially like Trevor Mbakwe because he is a Minnesota-native who has always known he wanted to play basketball. Standing at 6 feet 7 inches tall, Trevor Mbakwe has also always had the size of a basketball player. Can't beat that.

He started his basketball career at Henry Sibley Senior High School in Mendota Heights, Minnesota. He also played on the Howard Pulley AAU team. After he graduated high school in 2007, Trevor Mbakwe went to Miami-Dade junior college. And thank gosh, he transferred to the University of Minnesota in 2009, and was added to the Golden Gophers Basketball roster that same year.

We love Trevor Mbakwe! What other Gophers do you want to see a spotlight on?!

Gophers 2013 Spring Game Recap Get's us excited for the Gopher Football Season

Gopher news! Minnesota Golden Gophers took the football field at TCF Bank Stadium about a month ago on Saturday for the first gorgeous day of the year for their annual Spring Game. This Spring Game was meant for the football players to show their abilities to coaches and fans one last time before their season opener which is on August 29th against UNLV. And this got us very excited for the Gopher football season.

Here's a quick recap for ya: We saw quarterback Philip Nelson showed skills on the field with 179 passing yards and 45 rushing yards. Head Coach Jerry Kill seemed excited about all the young and upcoming athletes  The Maroon team won the Spring Game but their were huge efforts by both the White and Maroon teams. We can't wait for the Gophers to head into preparation for the regular season because all the Gophers looked great on the field.

Good luck to Graduating Seniors at the U of M!

Everyone at Minnesota Golden Gophers Blog just wanted to wish all the graduating seniors the best of luck in their future endeavors. We always get a little teary eyed during the final days of school. It has been a pleasure writing for you, to you, and about you these past years. And we know you will all do great things! I mean, you are graduating from the best college, ever!

Gopher Hockey Schedule out for 2013-2014 Season

Well, well, well, Gopher hockey fans, I didn't think I would have any news for you for a while. BUT  the Gophers 2013-2014 hockey schedule is out! I couldn't be more excited to see the competition and dates for next season! We will have some ticket selection for you very soon, as always. We always try to find the best selection with reasonable prices for our favorite Gopher fans! There will be some great match ups including a six-game home stand at Mariucci Arena with Minnesota State (Nov. 15-16), Minnesota-Duluth (Nov. 22-23) and Wisconsin (Nov. 29-30). Keep checking back to Golden Gophers Blog get your tickets as soon as possible!

 

Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. UNLV Rebels Opening Game

I know I am already getting pumped for the Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. UNLV Rebels opening game on August 29th. It is coming up soon, whether you believe me or not. Last year, the Gophers’ 2012 debut marked the fourth straight season and the sixth time in the last eight years that Minnesota had opened its college football season on the road. But guess what, this year the UNLV Rebels are meeting the Minnesota Golden Gophers at the TCF Bank Stadium on Thursday, August 29th. And we can't be more thrilled to play the Rebels at our home. The game is going to be a great way to end the summer and start off the fall, so bring your friends, bring your family, and get ready for a great day of football. Get your tickets today because this is going to be a hot game!