I'm excited that recruiting is finally about to pick up and Gopher Football finally has a new verbal commit. Meet Josh Ballesteros, a linebacker from the Miami area. The kid is 6-4 and 210 lbs. This quote from Gopher Illustrated.

"Yes sir, I called and committed to Minnesota tonight. I am really excited and very proud to be a Gopher! We have been talking for about a month and they offered me about two and half weeks ago. As soon as that offer came I knew it was pretty much over. I wanted to be at Minnesota and that is where I am going to be."

There is more in the article and video highlights can be found HERE.

• Maurice Flemming Jr is an athlete out of Chicago who is also on the ESPN 150 watch list. He recently named the Gophers in his top 2 along with Indiana.
• Speaking of recruiting FBT has an update on the comings and goings of high school football players aka recruiting.
• The Daily Norseman wondered if Plaxico Burress might end up in Minnesota. I hope not, but that's just me.
• Twinkie Town is busy these days with the Twins drafting Michael Levi last night and they finally seem to be winning some baseball games.