Minnesota Golden Gopher Football News, Notes, and Links: Golden Nugz 8/16/14

Football Reigns Supreme in August

But the subject of your first link is college hockey. 

With camp done and some chemistry found, World Junior hopefuls set for return to college :: USCHO.com

Back to Golden Gophers football:  Fresheman TE Gaelin Elmore is making the move to defensive end.  You might see an article about this development in the near future...

Gophers football: Gaelin Elmore moves to defense - TwinCities.com

Gophers true freshman Elmore looks the part at defensive end | Star Tribune

You know, in the course of creating the Nugz post, you discover a strange parallel between the two Twin Cities papers when it comes to their subject matter.  It's not really surprising, considering their proximity, but they could try to make some of these articles look and feel different.

Gophers football: Former linebacker Mike Sherels living the dream as assistant coach - TwinCities.com

Mike Sherels sizes up the Gophers linebackers | Star Tribune

Scoggins: Gophers aim to polish long-range pass attack | Star Tribune

Fall Camp '14: Running Backs Preview - University of Minnesota Official Athletic Site

Here are some misc. football notes from around the country.

Mankato football coach Todd Hoffner jumps back into position | Star Tribune

College Football Playoff selection committee announces recusal policy - ESPN

Notre Dame Fighting Irish investigating possible academic fraud - ESPN

And here's our other non-football link of the day, because any day that involves a Minnesota team putting a beat down on the University of North Dakota is a good day.

Gophers Top UND in Exhibition - University of Minnesota Official Athletic Site