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When Chris Autman-Bell was injured in preseason camp last August, the loss of the Gophers' No. 1 target was a major blow to its passing game to start the season. The loss hurt further because the receiver was believed to be peaking going into his fifth collegiate season. "Chris Autman-Bell had the best training camp I've seen by a wide receiver since I've been coaching," coach P.J. Fleck said in March. "Then he got hurt, and he fought that through...the first few games, then he came back and got hurt on the first play of one of the games we lost (to Bowling Green). I'm looking forward to him having, hopefully, a very healthy season because he looks amazing." Autman-Bell didn't say in mid-April how long that ankle injury affected his play last year. He had career highs in receptions (36), yards (506) and touchdowns (six) in 11 games, but it wasn't the type of production expected out of WR1.

It was also a passing game-wide epidemic. "Last year was super frustrating," Autman-Bell said. "I stayed positive the whole time and had a smile on my face and kept pushing, because it's bigger than me." Autman-Bell said he's now fully back. "This is probably the best I've ever felt physically," he said. "...I feel awesome." - Pioneer Press

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WR Chris Autman-Bell, Minnesota
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04/30/22 - Tanner Morgan, rSr/2023, Minnesota, 6-0, 204 (DS#21 QB) + More +

While Minnesota's Tanner Morgan is back for a fifth season as the starting quarterback, he'll have a different play-caller this year with the return of Kirk Ciarrocca as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach after two years away from the program. Ciarrocca used spring practice to refamiliarize himself with Morgan's strengths and weaknesses, with the hopes of improving on a 2021 season in which Morgan had a 10-9 TD-to-interception ratio. "I tried to erase what I knew about him in 2019 and said, 'OK, I'm gonna start over again,' and just try to get a feel for what he does," Ciarrocca said. Ciarrocca likely will take a long look at backups Cole Kramer and Athan Kaliakmanis during the spring game. Kramer, a fourth-year junior, gives the Gophers a running threat, while Kaliakmanis, a redshirt freshman, has impressed with his passing touch. - Minneapolis Star Tribune

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QB Tanner Morgan, Minnesota
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04/30/22 - Chuck Filiaga, rSr/2023, Minnesota, 6-6, 321 (DS#42 OG) + More +

On Minnesota's offensive line, Chuck Filiaga, formerly of Michigan, has slotted in well at right guard and impressed Coach J. P Fleckk with his approach. "You know what type of player they are when you watch the film, but you really just don't know the person that well," Fleck said. "And getting to know Chuck has been great because he's refreshing. He's a breath of fresh air. He's so excited to be here." Quinn Carroll, a former Edina standout, will join the Gophers this summer after he graduates from Notre Dame. He'll likely battle for the right tackle spot. On the defensive line, Vanderbilt transfer Lorenza Surgers and Darnell Jefferies of Clemson add experience to a group that must reload. - Minneapolis Star Tribune

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OG Chuck Filiaga, Minnesota
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02/28/22 - Elijah Spencer, Sr/2025, Minnesota, 6-2, 200 (DS#133 WR) + More +

2021 CONFERENCE USA ALL-FRESHMAN TEAM (COACHES): WR Elijah Spencer, Charlotte,...A true freshman, Spencer was the team's third-leading receiver and shared the team-lead with six TD catches. His six TD catches are the seventh-most among NCAA freshmen. Spencer had a TD catch for every 4.7 receptions (28 catches; 6 TDs) and averaged 13.6 yards per catch. He pulled in both the game-tying and game-winning TDs in the 49ers OT win over Rice. He also caught TD passes vs. Georgia State, Middle Tennessee, Illinois and Old Dominion. - Charlotte Football

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WR Elijah Spencer, Minnesota
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02/28/22 - Ryan Stapp, rSr/2024, Minnesota, 5-11, 175 (DS#999 CB) + More +

2021 ALL-WESTERN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE SECOND TEAM (COACHES): DB - Ryan Stapp, R-So., Abilene Christian,...One of the best cover corners in the league, Stapp picked up 23 tackles to go with 4.5 tackles for a loss this season. Back in late September, the College Station native put ACU up 28-0 against Lamar with a 25-yard pick-six, becoming the fourth of eight Wildcats to find paydirt on the afternoon. - Abilene Christian Football

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CB Ryan Stapp, Minnesota
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02/28/22 - Jack Henderson, rSr/2025, Minnesota, 6-2, 203 (DS#21 SS) + More +

2021 ALL-SOUTHLAND CONFERENCE FOOTBALL HONORABLE MENTION (COACHES): DB Jack Henderson, SLU,...Representing the Lions as a honorable mention choices were senior offensive lineman Ethan McMullan, sophomore kicker Mateo Rengifo, sophomore punter Austin Dunlap, sophomore defensive lineman John Graves III and freshman defensive back Jack Henderson. - Southeastern Louisiana Football

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SS Jack Henderson, Minnesota
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12/30/22 - Sam Schlueter, rSr/2022, Minnesota, 6-6, 309 (DS#41 OG) + More +

2021 ALL-BIG TEN HONORABLE MENTION (COACHES): Sam Schlueter,...Minnesota's line enabled the Gophers to rush for 2,575 yards (most since 2014; 2,801 yards) and 25 scores (most since 2016; 34 scores), a feat made even more impressive considering Minnesota used five different lead tailbacks this year. - Minnesota Football

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OG Sam Schlueter, Minnesota
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12/30/22 - Conner Olson, rSr/2022, Minnesota, 6-4, 310 (DS#999 OG) + More +

2021 ALL-BIG TEN THIRD TEAM (COACHES): OG Conner Olson, Minnesota,...Center John Michael Schmitz was named All-Big Ten Second Team by the coaches and Third Team by the media. Conner Olson was slotted on the Third Team by the coaches and was an Honorable Mention selection by the media, while Sam Schlueter was named Honorable Mention by both the coaches and media. - Minnesota Football

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OG Conner Olson, Minnesota
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12/30/22 - Blaise Andries, rSr/2022, Minnesota, 6-6, 311 (DS#14 OG) + More +

2021 ALL-BIG TEN THIRD TEAM (COACHES): OG Blaise Andries, Minnesota,...Minnesota's line enabled the Gophers to rush for 2,575 yards (most since 2014; 2,801 yards) and 25 scores (most since 2016; 34 scores), a feat made even more impressive considering Minnesota used five different lead tailbacks this year. - Minnesota Football

(DS#14 OG) rSr/2022

OG Blaise Andries, Minnesota
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12/30/22 - Mariano Sori-Marin, rSr/2023, Minnesota, 6-2, 236 (DS#16 ILB) + More +

2021 ALL-BIG TEN HONORABLE MENTION (COACHES): Mariano Sori-Marin,...Minnesota's top two leading tacklers - Jack Gibbens and Mariano Sori-Marin - were both named Honorable Mention. Sori-Marin was tabbed Honorable Mention by both the coaches and the media, while Gibbens received recognition from the media. Gibbens led the Gophers with 86 tackles and Sori-Marin was second with 82. - Minnesota Football

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ILB Mariano Sori-Marin, Minnesota
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12/30/22 - Ko Kieft, rSr/2022, Minnesota, 6-4, 259 (DS#56 TE) + More +

2021 ALL-BIG TEN HONORABLE MENTION (COACHES): Ko Kieft,...Minnesota's bruising tight end Ko Kieft was named Honorable Mention by both the coaches and media. Kieft helped the offensive line pave the way for five different Gopher running backs to record 100-yard games this year, and he also caught seven passes for 101 yards and one score. - Minnesota Football

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TE Ko Kieft, Minnesota
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12/30/22 - Esezi Otomewo, rSr/2022, Minnesota, 6-5, 280 (DS#38 DE) + More +

2021 ALL-BIG TEN HONORABLE MENTION (COACHES): Esezi Otomewo,...Otomewo was named Honorable Mention by both the coaches and the media. He finished the year with 27 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss and one sack. - Minnesota Football

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DE Esezi Otomewo, Minnesota
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12/30/22 - Boye Mafe, rSr/2022, Minnesota, 6-4, 257 (DS#6 DE) + More +

2021 ALL-BIG TEN THIRD TEAM (COACHES): DL Boye Mafe, Minnesota,...Mafe was named Second Team All-Big Ten by the media and was a Third Team All-Big Ten selection by the coaches. He led Minnesota with six sacks and nine tackles for loss, while finishing sixth on the team with 30 tackles. - Minnesota Football

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DE Boye Mafe, Minnesota
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12/29/22 - John Michael Schmitz, rSr/2023, Minnesota, 6-4, 301 (DS#3 C) + More +

2021 ALL-BIG TEN THIRD TEAM (COACHES): Center John Michael Schmitz, Minnesota,...Center John Michael Schmitz was named All-Big Ten Second Team by the coaches and Third Team by the media. Conner Olson was slotted on the Third Team by the coaches and was an Honorable Mention selection by the media, while Sam Schlueter was named Honorable Mention by both the coaches and media. - Minnesota Football

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C John Michael Schmitz, Minnesota
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12/29/22 - Daniel Faalele, Sr/2022, Minnesota, 6-8, 390 (DS#7 OT) + More +

2021 ALL-BIG TEN FIRST TEAM (COACHES): OT Daniel Faalele, Minnesota,...Leading the way were Daniel Faalele and Blaise Andries, who were both named All-Big Ten First Team. Faalele received the nod from the coaches, while Andries was honored by the media. The media placed Faalele on the Third Team and the coaches did the same with Andries. The last time Minnesota had two offensive lineman named All-Big Ten First Team was 2005 when center Greg Eslinger and guard Mark Setterstrom received the honor. - Minnesota Football

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OT Daniel Faalele, Minnesota
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