About this episode

The episode discusses the Gophers defense and special teams units as part of the season preview.

The Gopher Gridiron Radio season preview rolls on to the Gophers defense and special teams units. Ryan Burns and Luke Buer break down Minnesota's depth along the defensive line, Anthony Smith's pursuit of Gopher greatness in the record books, Aidan Gousby's likely role this season, and a surprising face that might be appearing in the special teams room. Join the Gopher Gridiron Radio crew LIVE for the annual Big Ten honors preview show at LaunchPad Golf in Prior Lake, MN. The event is free for all to attend, just let us know that you're planning to attend at the following link - https://www.sevenrooms.com/events/launchpadgolfthemeadows

People in this episode

Hosts: Ryan Burns, Luke Buer

Topics covered

• Gophers defense
• special teams
• season preview
• depth chart
• record books
• Big Ten honors

Keywords

• Gophers
• defense
• special teams
• season preview
• depth chart
• Anthony Smith
• Aidan Gousby
• Big Ten

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Places: Prior Lake, MN

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