University of Minnesota Athletics
Gopher Athletics: Week in Review (August 22-28)
8/28/2020 4:25:00 PM | Athletics
GopherSports.com: Gopher great Paul Molitor was officially enshrined into the College Baseball Hall of Fame via a virtual ceremony this week.
KSTP.com: Molitor chatted with Darren Wolfson from KSTP about the honor.
GopherSports.com: Gopher Athletics is hosting a virtual Minnesota State Fair from Aug. 31-Sept. 4 with a variety of features, giveaways and activities.
GopherSports.com: After being selected in last spring's NFL Draft, five Gophers are preparing for their rookie seasons which are slated to begin in two weeks.
@Packers: Former Gopher linebacker Kamal Martin met the media during his first NFL training camp with Green Bay.
IHeart.com: Wide receiver Rashod Bateman joined Paul Allen on KFAN on Tuesday morning to talk about his decision to opt out of 2020.
GopherSports.com: Bateman was named a second-team AP preseason All-American.
GopherSports.com: Football is ranked No. 19 in the AP preseason poll. This is the first time since 2004 Minnesota has been ranked entering a season.
GopherSports.com: Coach Hugh McCutcheon had a message for Volleyball fans following the postponement of the fall season.
GopherSports.com: Mike Grimm joined Justin Gaard in the latest episode of the Golden Gopher Podcast.
GopherSports.com: Men's Gymnastics was ranked the No. 3 academic team in the country by the College Gymnastics Association. In addition, 19 student-athletes earned All-American Scholar honors.
Twincities.com: Coach Mike Burns spoke with John Shipley of the Pioneer Press after Iowa's decision to drop four sports.
GopherSports.com: Junior catcher Chase Stanke is the latest guest on Gopher Talk with Mike Grimm.
GopherSports.com: Coach Stefanie Golan had a message for Soccer fans following the postponement of the fall season.
GopherSports.com: Soccer's "Newcomer Spotlight" series continues with Columbus, Ga., native Josie Wood.
@GopherMGolf: Angus Flanagan is now ranked No. 50 in the World Amateur Golf Rankings.
StarTribune.com: Men's Hockey captain Sammy Walker talked about his offseason with Star Tribune writer Randy Johnson.
GopherSports.com: Swimming & Diving's "Freshmen Spotlight" series continues with William Christenson and Holley Dennis.
GopherSports.com: After finishing his Gopher career in March, two-time All-American Mitch McKee will continue his career with the Gopher Wrestling Club.
GopherSports.com: Women's Gymnastics' "Meet the Freshmen" series continues with Andover, Minn., native Ella Sirjord.
TwinCities.com: Coach Lindsay Whalen chatted with Bob Sansevere of the Pioneer Press.
WCCORadio.com: Former Gopher and current Timberwolves VP John Thomas talked about easing racial tensions in Minneapolis with WCCO's Cory Hepola.
GopherSports.com: Get to know the two freshmen – Rachel Hanford and Zeyneb Sarioglan – that are joining the Gopher Women's Tennis program this season.
GopherSports.com: The former coaches of Men's Hockey's four incoming players – Brock Faber, Carl Fish, Mike Koster and Mason Nevers - share their thoughts on each prospect.
GopherSports.com: Here's an update on how Gopher pitchers are faring during summer ball.
GopherSports.com: Cross Country/Track & Field's "Meet the Newcomers" series continues with Mundelein, Ill., native Dillon Blake.