40 Years Ago, Scientists Dropped Gophers Onto a Volcano—Today, They’re Tiny Heroes
In fact, according to a new report from the University of California, this particular gopher-volcano encounter proved to be ...
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From pest to hero: Gophers saved a mountain in one day
Like something straight out of a Disney movie, a new study reveals how gophers worked to save Mount St. Helens after the 1980 ...
Researchers find gophers responsible for recovery of Mount St. Helens ecosystem
Located in southern Washington state, Mount St. Helens is notorious for its eruption on May 18, 1980. The eruption of ...
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Gophers needed 1 day after Mount St. Helens erupted to bring explosions of new life
Scientists say the pocket gophers were cranky about being moved into a devastated landscape for a day in 1980. But decades ...
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Minnesota rallies to defeat No. 24 Illinois 25-17 for the Golden Gophers' 4th straight win
Darius Taylor ran for 131 yards and a TD on 22 carries and he was the Golden Gophers’ leading receiver with nine catches for 58 yards. Elijah Spencer had six catches for 67 yards. “We knew ...
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Gophers football at Illinois: Keys to game, how to watch and who has edge
Records: The Gophers (5-3, 3-2 Big Ten ... He extends plays, he moves the pocket, sometimes it’s with his legs getting 10 or 12 (yards). … I think the quarterback makes the whole thing ...
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Gophers soccer's Khyah Harper named Big Ten Forward of the Year
It couldn't have been a more impressive senior season for Khyah Harper. The Gophers soccer standout had already etched her name into the Minnesota record books, and now, she adds a prestigious Big ...
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Jaxon Nelson leads Gophers hockey in win over Omaha to advance to regional final
Despite a few chances from the Gophers’ second unit, Omaha managed to kill the penalty. Immediately after, sophomore forward John Mittelstadt and Omaha forward Brock Bremer were sent to the penalty ...
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Gophers post job opening for GM-like role, a new development in NIL era
The college sports landscape is changing frequently. Gophers athletic director Mark Coyle seems ready to change with it after a recent job posting in the department. A full-time position currently ...
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Gophers light up Maryland, lead 34-10 at halftime
Through two quarters, the Gophers' defense has forced two interceptions and Maryland's quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. has looked flustered in the pocket and constantly under duress. Gophers ...
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Gophers to hire general manager for NIL funding
College athletics are evolving with the advent of Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) deals across all sports and it appears the Minnesota Golden Gophers are moving in that direction by hiring a ...
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Meticulous Max: How the Gophers quarterback’s regimented routine has led to success
Gophers quarterback Max Brosmer has not displayed many — if any — jitters while in the pocket during Big Ten games this season. The same cannot be said toward the end of position group ...