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Gophers 101 — a Minnesota Gophers Podcast

SKOR North | Hubbard Radio
Minnesota Gophers
Minnesota Timberwolves
Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Golden Gophers
Big Ten
College Football
Anthony Edwards
Minnesota Gophers Football
Big Ten Conference
Minnesota Twins
Sam Darnold
Denver Nuggets
College Football Playoff
Ohio State
Football
Wisconsin Badgers
P.J. Fleck
Rutgers
NBA Playoffs
PJ Fleck

Gophers 101 hosts Ross Brendel, Manny Hill and Thor Nystrom are long-suffering, dedicated followers of Minnesota Gophers football, basketball, hockey and more! Each week, they dive into the latest Minnesota Gophers news, topics, and discussions from around Dinkytown, the Big Ten and college athletics. Gophers 101 is your go-to place for fun and informative Minnesota Gophers discussion and Minnesot... more

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Minnesota Gophers Quarterback Drake Lindsey was arrested early Friday morning and charged with underage possession of alcohol and possessing fake identification in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Is this a big deal for the Minnesota Gophers QB or not? What p... more

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The Minnesota Gophers take to Huntington Bank Stadium this Saturday for the almost annual spring game. The game is free to the public and will provide an early look at the 2026 Gophers. Daniel House from Gophers Guru joins Ross and Manny to discuss s... more

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The Wisconsin Badgers lost in the NCAA Championship on Saturday night to Denver in hockey. As a Gophers fan, is it okay to celebrate Wisconsin’s “failure” even if our favorite team has been done playing for over a month? Can the Gophers be in the nat... more

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What a day in college basketball. Not only was last night the national championship game, but North Carolina has a new head coach in NBA champion Michael Malone. Ross and Manny lay out why they like the move for North Carolina but also what the move ... more

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Daniel House
Gophers Guru
GophersGuru.com / SKOR North
Episode: Minnesota Gophers Spring Game Preview! Drake Lindsey taking next BIG step?
Manny Hill
Contributor for Purple Insider, Jazz88, MPS Voices, and SKOR North
Episode: Minnesota Vikings and Sam Darnold just keep on winning!
Darren Doogie Wolfson
Sports reporter and personality from SKOR North and KSTP TV
KSTP TV, SKOR North
Episode: Minnesota Vikings and Minnesota Twins injuries are out of control
Sean Aronson
Voice of the St. Paul Saints
KFAN Plus
Episode: Minnesota Twins Brooks Lee has ARRIVED in the MLB!
Judd Zulgad
Sports commentator and writer for SKOR North
SKOR North
Episode: Judd Zulgad from SKOR North and Purple Daily on Minnesota Vikings offseason

Hosts

Ross Brendel
Host of Gophers 101; long-time Minnesota sports commentator with SKOR North and related outlets; covers hockey and broader Minnesota athletics.
Manny Hill
Co-host on Gophers 101; veteran Minnesota sports broadcaster with deep state connections across SKOR North and Score North; provides analysis and fan perspective.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 83 ratings
  • OMG! Real Gophers content? YES, PLEASE!

    Thank you for this legit podcast! The more (and good) Gophers content the better! GREAT listen, even when I disgaree.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TareBlu92
    United States8 months ago
  • A Must for postgame

    This is where you go when you want instant feedback of how the team and coaches performed on game day.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    p02w
    United States6 years ago
  • Must listen

    Absolutely life giving to a Minnesotan living in the South. I eat up every second of the content as well as callers who feel the pain of Vikings fandom like I do. Even the coffee club content is fun and interesting.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    brizad377
    United States6 years ago
  • Great show

    In depth, not at all rah-rah. A solid discussion of everything Vikings.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jclong55113
    United States7 years ago
  • One of my favorite radio station

    Keep up good work

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Longlash363
    United States7 years ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners appreciate candid, in-depth Minnesota sports discussion and strong knowledge of local teams.
Fans value the mix of analysis and banter, with strong ties to the Minnesota sports community.
Recurring guests and personalities add credibility and variety to the show.
Some critics note inconsistencies in hosting style but still praise the insights and coverage.

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Minnesota Gophers and Niko Medved are building something special
Q: Do you think this team competes for an NCAA Tournament spot next year?
Yes, it will be important to retain key players and to recruit strong newcomers through the transfer portal.
Year one comparisons for Minnesota Gophers Niko Medved and Ben Johnson
Q: Do you feel like this season from Niko Medved in year one is behind year one of Ben Johnson, on par with year one of Ben Johnson, or better than year one of Ben Johnson?
Manny believes that the current team seems ahead of where the Ben Johnson year one team was, despite some recency bias.
Where do Minnesota Gophers and P.J. Fleck go from here?
Q: What would you say to the people who criticize PJ Fleck for being a .500 coach in the Big Ten?
Thor argued that PJ Fleck is the best Gopher coach in 75 years and has overachieved given the resources available.
Where do Minnesota Gophers and P.J. Fleck go from here?
Q: What can the coaching staff do to get more out of their team in all games at the start, but specifically in the road?
Thor suggested slight modifications of the game plan might help, but emphasized that the real work needs to be done off the field in the offseason through recruiting.
Minnesota Vikings J.J. McCarthy needs to EARN starting nod!
Q: What do you make of how well the Gophers are perceived to have done in the transfer portal windows?
I think they added some versatility, especially with the bigs, being able to play a couple different roles.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gophers 101

What is Gophers 101 about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Gophers 101 delivers ongoing, opinionated discussions about Minnesota Gophers athletics across football, basketball, hockey, and beyond. Episodes center on leadership changes, coaching moves, program momentum, recruiting, and facility questions, often blending game analysis with broader implications for Minnesota sports culture. The crew combines long-running analysis with accessible banter, making it useful for listeners who want candid takes, context on NCAA and Big Ten dynamics, and a lens on how Minnesota's teams are navigating competition, budgets, and leadership shifts. A standout aspect is the mix of deep, data-like breakdowns with personal anecdotes from a tight-knit Minnesota sports community, plus recurring guests and timely react... more

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