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Andy Greder
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Sportswriter at St. Paul Pioneer Press on #Gophers and #MNUFC beats
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Andy Greder @andygreder.bsky.social · 4h
Story: Did #Gophers miss out on Emmett Johnson?

It's complicated ...

No big schools offered the Holy Angels running back until Nebraska did at the last minute. While the U went in different directions at that position, Johnson is now starring for #Huskers.
www.twincities.com/2025/10/15/i...
Instead of Gophers, Minnesotan Emmett Johnson starring at Nebraska
Johnson is top five in the Big Ten in carries, yards and touchdowns.
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Andy Greder @andygreder.bsky.social · 1d
Notebook: Nebraska coach Matt Rhule faces Penn State questions before #Gophers game ❓ PJ Fleck and Rhule are friends and went to a Kenny Chesney concert in Las Vegas last summer 🎤 Praise for versatile U defensive back Jai’Onte’ McMillan 🏈 www.twincities.com/2025/10/13/g...
Gophers football: Nebraska coach Matt Rhule deals with Penn State questions
A linebacker at Penn State from 1994-97, Rhule also has worked with Nittany Lions’ athletic director Pat Kraft.
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Andy Greder @andygreder.bsky.social · 3d
Koi's Comeback.

With extremely high expectations this season and a low moment in Cal loss, #Gophers star safety Koi Perich showed how much of a game changer he can still be with game-winning pick-six in 27-20 win over Purdue on homecoming Saturday.

Game story:
www.twincities.com/2025/10/11/k...
Koi Perich’s pick-six aids Gophers comeback win over Purdue
Gophers quarterback Drake Lindsey told his close friend and U safety Koi Perich in the locker room pregame that Perich was going get an interception return for a touchdown against Purdue on Saturda…
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Andy Greder @andygreder.bsky.social · 4d
Article from @FrederickMelo: Plans around #MNUFC’s Allianz Field: A bakery, pizzeria, garden, ice rink and more.
www.twincities.com/2025/10/10/s...
Plans for St. Paul’s Allianz Field: A bakery, pizzeria, garden, ice rink
Regardless of what plans may come, construction equipment is on the ground turning earth for three new structures.
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Andy Greder @andygreder.bsky.social · 4d
Feature » With @GopherFootball announcing Friday student tickets are sold out for homecoming game vs. Purdue, here’s a look at how the #Gophers student section has grown over the years and how it played a crucial role in thrilling win over Rutgers.
www.twincities.com/2025/10/10/m...
Gophers football: Growing student section brings ‘juice’ to home games
Minnesota gets close to 10,000 students attending home games.
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Andy Greder @andygreder.bsky.social · 5d
“Really love our student body.”

Feature » #Gophers student sections have grown in recent years 📈 They played a big role late in Rutgers win 📢 The U has done merch and scholarship giveaways to help drive attendance 👨‍🎓 And frat row is “lettin’ it rip” pregame 🍻
www.twincities.com/2025/10/10/m...
Gophers football: Growing student section brings ‘juice’ to home games
Minnesota gets close to 10,000 students attending home games.
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Andy Greder @andygreder.bsky.social · 5d
Article: Coming out of Big Ten media day, here are a few things to expect from #Gophers men’s basketball team under first-year head coach Niko Medved.
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A few things to expect from Gophers men’s basketball under Niko Medved
With a roster that is 87 percent new, the first-year Gophers coach promised his first UMN team play like his past teams have played, unselfishly and efficiently.
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Andy Greder @andygreder.bsky.social · 7d
Story » Big Midwest schools — and a few from the SEC — are jockeying for the commitment of Shakopee athlete Blake Betton for their 2027 class.

Can the #Gophers keep up its exceptional success with in-state talent?
www.twincities.com/2025/10/08/g...
Gophers football: Big Midwest schools want Shakopee’s Blake Betton
The Gophers football program has done an exceptional job recruiting top-rated talent in the state of Minnesota in recent years.
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Andy Greder @andygreder.bsky.social · 8d
Story: #Gophers offensive line issues are tied to Ohio State in more ways than one.

The transfer of Phillip Daniels to the Buckeyes turned what was going to be a O-line revamping into an almost complete rebuilding project.
www.twincities.com/2025/10/06/g...
Gophers’ offensive line issues tied to Ohio State in more ways than one
UMN’s biggest loss to the Buckeyes this season might have been tackle Phillip Daniels in the transfer portal.
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Andy Greder @andygreder.bsky.social · 9d
BUCKEYE BLOWOUTS.

From financials to final scores, #Gophers and Ohio State are in the same league in name only.

Final game story:
www.twincities.com/2025/10/04/f...
From finances to final score, Buckeyes are blowing out Gophers
On primetime national TV, the defending national champions cruised to a 42-3 win.
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Andy Greder @andygreder.bsky.social · 10d
News brief: #Gophers top tailback Darius Taylor available to play against Ohio State on Saturday night, but two safeties are out vs. Buckeyes.
www.twincities.com/2025/10/04/d...
Gophers football: Darius Taylor available to play Ohio State
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Top running back Darius Taylor was not listed on the Gophers’ unavailability report, setting up his return against No. 1 Ohio State on Saturday night. The Gophers only listed two s…
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Andy Greder @andygreder.bsky.social · 12d
Bulletin: Where do things stand with #MNUFC and to-be free agent Dayne St. Clair?

The #Loons goalkeeper is among the best in MLS, but the two-time All-Star is not being paid like it. He tells the @pioneerpress.bsky.social how he feels about the situation.
www.twincities.com/2025/10/03/w...
Where things stand with Loons and to-be free agent Dayne St. Clair
Minnesota goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair is one of the best in MLS, but is not paid like one.
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Andy Greder @andygreder.bsky.social · 13d
Article: Amid "super league" rumors, would the #Gophers make the cut? A dive into that hypothetical.

But with news of the Big Ten potentially receiving a HUGE private capital investment, Minnesota's spot in the conference might be the golden ticket for its future.
www.twincities.com/2025/10/02/m...
Would Gophers be left out of a college football ‘super league?’
One of the biggest rumors buzzing around college football these days is on the potential creation of a “super league” of top programs nationwide. An initial step toward this sort of consolidation c…
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Andy Greder @andygreder.bsky.social · 13d
he had like 7 goals in a 38-match EPL season a yea ago
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Andy Greder @andygreder.bsky.social · 13d
#Gophers preview vs. No. 1 Ohio State:

Essentials on trip to The Horseshoe: how to watch, one big question, etc.

QB Drake Lindsey had a career day vs, Rutgers, but Buckeyes are different beast. Lopsided turnover margin to be key in upset bid. Plus, a prediction.
www.twincities.com/2025/10/02/g...
Gophers football at Ohio State: Keys to game, how to watch, who has edge
Minnesota has lost 13 straight games to the Buckeyes.
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Andy Greder @andygreder.bsky.social · 13d
Look-ahead: #MLS announced Thursday its offseason roster-building dates. Here are some key ones: Nov. 26: clubs exercise options and offers to players; Dec. 10: free agency begins; Dec. 18: the draft.
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Andy Greder @andygreder.bsky.social · 13d
News brief: Big Michigan prep linebacker Charlie Jilek flipped his commitment to #Gophers from UCF on Wednesday.
www.twincities.com/2025/10/01/g...
Gophers football: Big Michigan linebacker flips from Central Florida
Michigan prep prospect Charlie Jilek flipped his commitment from Central Florida to the Gophers’ football program on Wednesday.
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Andy Greder @andygreder.bsky.social · 13d
man, that was such a soft penalty in US Open Cup final. sucks that it was literally the difference in the match
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Andy Greder @andygreder.bsky.social · 13d
Post » Get to know #Gophers linebacker Devon Williams — the U’s leading tackler so far this season.

Ohio native grew up a Buckeyes fan 🏈 PJ Fleck credits Williams with making “some of biggest changes in my 13 years” as head coach 📈 Turned down SEC for Minnesota ❄️
www.twincities.com/2025/10/01/g...
Get to know Gophers leading tackler Devon Williams
“He has made some of the biggest changes in my 13 years being a head football coach, from the first time I met him to where he is now,” head coach P.J. Fleck said on his KMSP Channel 9 coaches show…
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Andy Greder @andygreder.bsky.social · 15d
"Drake is fearless."

Story: How one seemingly small play in the Rutgers win helped #Gophers quarterback Drake Lindsey win a bigger award, Big Ten Freshman of the Week.
www.twincities.com/2025/09/29/h...
How Gophers’ QB Drake Lindsey won Big Ten freshman of the week
A seemingly small play helped Lindsey have a big game in Rutgers win.
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Andy Greder @andygreder.bsky.social · 15d
Note: #MNUFC striker Kelvin Yeboah made an appearance at training Tuesday. He did some light work on the side and was in great spirits after the letdown of a hamstring injury in the US Open Cup semifinal two weeks ago.
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Andy Greder @andygreder.bsky.social · 16d
Quote: #Gophers coach PJ Fleck on a key to the Rutgers win:

“Our student section has improved so much since Day 1. I can’t thank them enough. … We drive right through Greek row as we get into the stadium. They are letting it rip; that’s for sure. … This was 8 in the morning.”
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Andy Greder @andygreder.bsky.social · 17d
Follow-up story: Coaching adjustments on both sides of the ball kickstart #Gophers comeback win over Rutgers. www.twincities.com/2025/09/28/g...
Coaching adjustments kickstart Gophers’ comeback win over Rutgers
“We were a completely different team in the second half, as you saw,” head coach P.J. Fleck said.
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Andy Greder @andygreder.bsky.social · 17d
Quote: #MNUFC coach Eric Ramsay was asked after 1-1 draw at Colorado if "thunder-bastard" is a part of his vernacular.

He chuckled and said: "No, it's not, but perhaps it will become that way if (Nector Triantis) scores one more."
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Andy Greder @andygreder.bsky.social · 17d
A THUNDER-BASTARD SURE HELPS!

Nectar Triantis' blast from long range provides #MNUFC with a 1-1 draw at Colorado Rapids on Saturday.

Recap:
www.twincities.com/2025/09/27/n...
Nector Triantis’ latest wonder-strike helps Loons earn draw at Colorado
The Loons haven’t lost consecutive MLS matches all season
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