Gopher wrestler Mitch McKee is ready to represent his country on one of the biggest junior stages in the world. The United Junior World Wrestling Tournament will be held in Tempere, Finland in just under a week. McKee, along with Assistant Coach Dustin Schlatter, will be representing the red, white… Continue reading
A year removed from coaching at the University of Minnesota has not diminished J Robinson’s frustration and disappointment over the way his 30-year Hall of Fame career as the school’s wrestling coach ended. RIVER FALLS, WIS. – Room 106 in Johnson Hall looks like any other college dorm room. There’s… Continue reading
The former Gophers Wrester Logan Storley recently signed with Bellator MMA. After four years as an All-American wrestler for Minnesota, Logan Storley is taking on a different fighting technique. Storley signed with Bellator MMA in late June, and is prepping for his first match with the club on July 14.… Continue reading
Wrestlers James Berg, Michael Kroells, Brett Pfarr, and Chris Pfarr among the honorees University of Minnesota student-athletes were awarded 83 Big Ten Distinguished Scholar Awards for the 2016-17 season, announced today by the conference office. In all, 21 Gophers teams were represented. The 83 Minnesota honorees is the second most… Continue reading
University of Minnesota Head Coach Brandon Eggum recently had an opportunity to tour the Athletes Village construction site. Located just behind the Bierman and Gibson-Nagurski buildings — technically to the east — the Athletes Village consists of three new buildings. The most important of these to Gopher Wrestling is the… Continue reading
Logan Storley, who wrapped up his Gopher career in 2015 by becoming the program’s 10th four-time All-American, announced yesterday that he has signed a contract to fight for Bellator MMA. His first fight with Bellator is scheduled for July 14. Storley has emerged as one of the top young prospects… Continue reading
Whether coaches, wrestlers, alums, boosters or fans, those who love Gopher Wrestling are justifiably proud of many of the program’s accomplishments. Whether it’s the three national titles, the 12 Big Ten titles, the 2001 team’s unprecedented 10 All-Americans or the consistent development of national and international champions, the Gophers have… Continue reading
Minnesota today announced that Steve Bleise, a two-time NCAA qualifier while at Northern Illinois, will join the Gophers this fall. Bleise was a part of the Husky program for three years, redshirting in 2014-15 before competing for NIU the past two seasons. Bleise was one of Northern’s top performers both… Continue reading
