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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 · 11h
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 · 2d
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 · 2d
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 · 4d
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 · 5d
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 · 6d
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 · 6d
he had like 7 goals in a 38-match EPL season a yea ago
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Andy Greder @andygreder.bsky.social · 6d
#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 · 6d
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 · 6d
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 · 7d
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 · 7d
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 · 8d
"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 · 8d
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 · 9d
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 · 10d
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 · 10d
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 · 10d
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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Andy Greder @andygreder.bsky.social · 11d
Notes on #MNUFC team news: Bongi Hlongwane starts at forward vs. Colorado, with Momo Dieng available off bench; Robin Lod, Joaquín Pereyra attacking midfielders; Wil Trapp, Nector Triantus defensive mids; Hassani Dotson is eligible to play for first time since injury in March.
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Andy Greder @andygreder.bsky.social · 11d
A COMEBACK KID.

#Gophers trailed 14-0 early to Rutgers and former U quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis, then 28-24 in fourth quarter, but Minnesota QB Drake Lindsey led a big touchdown drive to win the Big Ten opener, 31-28.

Game story: www.twincities.com/2025/09/27/g...
Gophers stake fourth-quarter comeback to beat Rutgers 31-28
Gophers quarterback Drake Lindsey out-dueled Rutgers QB Athan Kaliakmanis.
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Andy Greder @andygreder.bsky.social · 11d
Story: After there were so many reasons to doubt it, Hassani Dotson is on the verge of a shocking return for #MNUFC, but his future with #Loons is as uncertain as it has been all year long.
www.twincities.com/2025/09/26/h...
Hassani Dotson is back for Loons this season, but status for next year remains uncertain
“If you look at this group with fresh eyes entirely objectively, you wouldn’t look at him as being the one that’s been out for six months,” head coach Eric Ramsay said.
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Andy Greder @andygreder.bsky.social · 11d
News brief: Going into Big Ten opener vs. Rutgers, #Gophers star running back Darius Taylor is out another week, while backup tailback AJ Turner is done for the season. www.twincities.com/2025/09/27/g...
Gophers lose one running back for the season, its starter for another week
The Gophers will be without two of its top running backs in the Big Ten opener against Rutgers on Saturday at Huntington Bank Stadium.
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Andy Greder @andygreder.bsky.social · 12d
Update: Hassani Dotson is in line for his return to #MNUFC at Colorado on Saturday. Midfielder injured his meniscus in March and was surprised to be put in season-ending injury list. But through an appeal process, he is eligible again and figures to be available off the bench vs. Rapids.
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Andy Greder @andygreder.bsky.social · 12d
Story: Will #Gophers star Koi Perich’s role on offense and special teams be scaled back for the Big Ten opener against Rutgers?

Signs say yes.
www.twincities.com/2025/09/26/w...
Will Gophers star Koi Perich’s role on offense be scaled back?
When the plan for Gophers stud safety Koi Perich to play more offensive snaps ramped up during preseason, P.J. Fleck placed a caveat on the possibilities. The head coach repeated it this week. “I s…
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Andy Greder @andygreder.bsky.social · 12d
#MNUFC preview vs. Colorado:

#Loons had a full week to move on from its worst week of the season ☹️ United now needs to refocus on finishing top four in West 📈 Minnesota will be more shorthanded on Saturday 😠

Plus, a projected starting XI and a prediction:
www.twincities.com/2025/09/26/l...
Loons at Colorado: Storylines, projected lineup and a prediction
MNUFC is back on the pitch Saturday after a week off to shake off consecutive losses.
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