Gophers football: 11 observations from spring practice. Who stood out? Minnesota opened its third session of the spring, and first in pads, to reporters and high school coaches.

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The #Gophers hosted their first open media practice of spring ball. This new notebook gets you up to speed on the latest info. Jump in right here: t.co/1LjnY5ubVu

If the offense is going to improve, it starts up front. #Gophers P.J. Fleck likes what he's seeing there this spring.

"I think that's where the offensive line has grown the most is being able to hold themselves accountable at a really high level."

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#Gophers Drake Lindsey isn't dilly-dallying heading into year two as QB1.

He details his work in the kitchen to become leaner, as well as his dedication to helping with the run game IDs.

"It's going to just be at a way higher level."

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GopherIllustrated Football Practice Report: March 28th Minnesota Football had their first open spring practice of 2026 this afternoon, and the media was there to see it. Here's what you need to know.

My thoughts and observations from today's #Gophers spring practice are now live.

Over 35 newcomers as P.J. Fleck's team had their first padded practice this afternoon.

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Highlights: Two new #Gophers transfers made splash plays during practice Saturday. WR Noah Jennings (Cincinnati) made a contested catch for a 40-yard touchdown from Drake Lindsey. DE TJ Bush (Cal) produced a QB pressure, which earned praise from head coach PJ Fleck and coordinator Danny Collins.

Shout out to the Gopher Women’s Basketball team…you all had a phenomenal year and we are all super proud! #Gophers

They truly did something extraordinary. The #Gophers demonstrated their resilience throughout the season, especially tonight. They gave it their all against #UCLA, and that's all we could ask for. To the senior class, we will always be grateful for your contributions. You helped rebuild the program.

The #Gophers Womens Basketball team gave us something to cheer for in March when other teams fired their coaches. These women should be proud of what they built. Congratulations #Gophers #SkiUMah!!!

The #Gophers seem to have run out of time here...

despite hating literally everything about Oklahoma State, I have never forgiven the 1995 UCLA MBB team for defeating OkState in the Final Four. The only time I have seen my dad Very Sad.

Fuck UCLA.

Please, #Gophers.

#GopherWBB #NCAAW

Hart or Tonga on Betts… I don’t think they’ll get fouls on her quickly enough to deal with the fact that they will never score on her ever. #gophers

we may well lose, we may yet see our season come to an end. But if there is one thing I am sure of, it's that our Golden #Gophers will fight until the very end. BELIEVE.

#GopherWBB #NCAAW

we're supposed to lose by like 20.

we're supposed to lose.

we're supposed to bow down before mighty UCLA.

BELIEVE.

THIS! is #GopherWBB!

#Gophers #NCAAW

Kevin McHale, circa 1979 Minnesota #Gophers

Paul Molitor, circa 1976 Minnesota #Gophers

#Baseball

Golden Gophers Return to the National Stage, Set for Sweet 16 Clash with No. 1 UCLA | MinneapoliMedia Minnesota women's basketball is in the Sweet 16 for the first time in 21 years. Battle's buzzer beater got them here. Now they face No. 1 UCLA and 6-foot-7 Lauren Betts. Let's go.

The Golden Gophers return to the national stage, set for a Sweet 16 showdown with No. 1 UCLA in a high-stakes test of momentum, resilience, and belief.
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In part two of my #Gophers spring ball preview series, I wrote about three key position groups on offense, defense and special teams. Get up to speed by checking out this new article: t.co/PdoXYytLGC

#Gophers tailback Darius Taylor's two significant offseason changes to help take care of his body?

Hiring a chef and becoming a Pilates regular.

Taylor talks DEXA scans, working different muscle groups, and more.

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Minnesota Football coordinators detail what they learned from last fall and how they want to evolve Minnesota Football coordinators, Greg Harbaugh and Danny Collins, detail what they learned from last fall and how they want to evolve

Both #Gophers coordinators, Greg Harbaugh and Danny Collins, spent time this offseason reflecting on their respective seasons.

They lay out their plans for tweaking both the offense and the defense.

"Let's go and build this thing."

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Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1990) #Gophers MBB lose to Georgia Tech 93-91 in the #EliteEight and fall short of a trip to the #FinalFour. www.newspapers.com/clip/98316332/

#OTD in #Minnesota Sports history (1959) #Gophers basketball coach Ozzie Cowles is forced to resign. Minneapolis Lakers Coach Johnny Kundla is rumored to replace him. #SkiUMah #NBA
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As a friend pointed out this afternoon, something seems off in the world when I am in Florida covering the NHL and @russohockey.bsky.social is at a #gophers press conference.

Brett Larson is Gophers’ next men’s hockey coach Larson, 53, has spent the past eight years as head coach at St. Cloud State, where he led the Huskies to four NCAA tournaments.

“I think he’s the perfect guy,” said #mnwild D Brock Faber of the #gophers new coach. www.twincities.com/2026/03/24/s...

With the #Gophers starting spring practices, plus the basketball portal right around the corner.

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The #Gophers have key position battles taking shape across all three levels of their defense as spring ball starts today.

Defensive coordinator Danny Collins lays out the challengers and expectations at defensive tackle, linebacker, and safety.

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Minnesota OC Greg Harbaugh outlines his offseason plan to fix the run game Minnesota offensive coordinator Greg Harbaugh outlines his offseason plan to fix last year's struggling run game

The #Gophers ranked last in the Big Ten in 2025 in rushing offense. You know it. I know it, and so does offensive coordinator Greg Harbaugh.

He details the meticulous offseason plan to fix it, plus Fleck runs through some names to watch after Darius Taylor.

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The bulk of the #Gophers transfer portal additions this season have multiple years of eligibility remaining.

Why was that a strategy? I asked P.J. Fleck, and he details their thought process.

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Well I guess we’re about to find out whether Brett Larson’s challenges at SCSU were more talent/resource related or coaching/system.

I like the Cullen thing at least.

Was hoping for more but I’ll give it a chance. #Gophers