Minnesota Golden Gophers Athletics Director Mark Coyle had an extended interview with KSTP-TV’s and SKOR North’s Darren Doogie Wolfson late last week. Ross Brendel and Manny Hill playback many portions of the interview with the Gophers AD as he essentially offered up a “state of the state” on Gophers athletics. The interview was wide ranging and covered all the topics important to Gophers fans.

SHOW RUNDOWN

4:11: Mark Coyle on his legacy at Minnesota

8:46: Dawn Plitzuweit has a new contract

15:55: On Niko Medved, Gophers men’s basketball, and The Barn

31:45: CFP expansion and how it impacts the Gophers

46:30: Mark on PJ Fleck and their relationship

FULL MARK COYLE INTERVIEW:

Darren "Doogie" Wolfson with Gophers Athletic Director, Mark Coyle

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What a week for the Minnesota Gophers! Both Mark Coyle and Dawn Plitzuweit have new contract extensions. The Gophers have finally scheduled games with St. Thomas in both men’s and woman’s basketball. Williams Arena, at least by name, is no more. Welcome to “The Barn by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota”. Ross Brendel and Manny Hill are back for Gophers 101!

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It may only be late May but why not look ahead to fall and predict what the 2026 Minnesota Gophers football season might look like. That’s exactly what Ross and Manny do. The boys also redo college football’s power four conferences to their liking with a focus on regionality. 

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Will the Minnesota Gophers soon need a new Athletic Director? Would Mark Coyle leave the Gophers for Kentucky and would Kentucky even be interested in his services? How about Drake Lindsey as a top 5 pick in next year’s NFL Draft? One “insider” believes it could be a possibility! Ross Brendel is joined by Darren “Doogie” Wolfson as the two dive deep into a Mark Coyle and Kentucky connection, Drake Lindsey, men’s hoops and more!

1:15 – Mark Coyle to Kentucky?

15:19 – Drake Lindsey a top 5 NFL Draft pick?

24:05 – Drake Lindsey underage consumption fallout.

26:53 – Gopher men’s hoops in the transfer portal.

34:02 – Doogie empties his Gophers notebook with news and notes from around Dinkytown.

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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 punishment should Drake receive from the University and does this impact the team on the field in any way? 

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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 spring practice and the upcoming game. How does the roster look and what does Drake Lindsey’s progression look like so far this offseason. Daniel also gives all the details on Niko Medved’s new transfer portal editions to the Gophers men’s hoops team. Check out Daniel House's work at gophersguru.com

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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 national championship next year under Brett Larson? Is Cade Tyson going to be drafted in the upcoming NBA Draft? Finally, the Spring Game is just days away. Ross and Manny dive deep into Minnesota Golden Gophers athletics. 

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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 means for college athletics and the Minnesota Gophers. The boys also get into the overall health of the revenue making sports at the University of Minnesota and look at next year’s Gophers men’s hoops roster with the return of this year’s core to next year’s team. 

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The Minnesota Gophers have exited the NCAA Women’s Tournament after falling to UCLA this past Friday night. What’s next for women’s hoops at the University of Minnesota? Can the Gophers eventually become a woman’s powerhouse in college basketball? The Cinderella story is a rarity in the women’s game, and it appears to be a thing of the past in the men’s game. Is it gone forever? Finally, happy College Basketball Crown week to those who celebrate across college basketball. 😊 

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The Minnesota Gophers announced on Tuesday that they have a brand-new men’s hockey coach in Brett Larson from St. Cloud State University. Despite a recent dry spell at SCSU is he actually the best man for the job? How soon will Brett need to win a National Championship with the Minnesota Gophers before he is on the hot seat? The Gopher woman also has a brand-new coach in Greg “Boom” May. We know his expectation will be to win not just one, but many National Championships. 

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