He struggled quite a bit in pass protection at tackle, but he was one of the Gophers' best run-blockers along the Minnesota Moving Company. While he was an overall average Big Ten right tackle, he could be a damn good guard. I and others continued to talk about Quinn Carroll potentially sliding into guard in January and February. That's three open spots that need to be filled. Which will likely be proven to wrong in hindsight as OL coach Brian Callahan always does a great job at getting the most out of his position, which is why all five starters the last two years have been at least All-Big Ten honorable mention at the end of the season.īut the argument I'll make is Minnesota lost their three sixth-year offensive linemen in starting guards Axel Ruschmeyer and Chuck Filiaga, and John Michael Schmitz is off to New York Giants as a second-round pick. What is the biggest concern for Minnesota heading into fall camp?īurns: On offense, I have the most worry for the offensive line. GopherIllustrated's Ryan Burns thoughts on burning Minnesota football questions following the conclusion of spring ball. Comments (0) Burns: What is the biggest concern for Minnesota heading into fall camp? GopherIllustrated's Ryan Burns' thoughts on lingering concerns about the 2023 Minnesota football team following spring ball. His older brother David lettered at Minnesota in football in 1999. Michael-Albertville defensive lineman Matt Spaeth, Hopkins defensive lineman Maurice Buchanan and Eagan offensive lineman Brian Goblirsch. The others were Hopkins offensive lineman Joe Ainslie, Buffalo defensive lineman Tyson Swaggert, Cretin-Derham Hall defensive lineman Scott Stephenson, St. Sykora was one of seven Minnesota natives signed in the Class of 2002. Sykora is averaging 17.9 points and 6.4 rebounds per game this season for the Artichokes (no kidding), who are off to a 7-4 start. He averaged 18 points and nine rebounds per game and helped lead the Jaguars to the Class AAAA championship game, where they lost to Minnetonka Hopkins. Sykora was a four-time letterwinner in basketball. He also had four sacks as a defensive end. Sykora had 35 receptions for 435 yards and two touchdowns as a senior. He also was named All-Lake Conference as a junior. Sykora was named All-State, All-Area and All-Lake Conference as a senior. He played at Bloomington (MN) Jefferson under former Gopher Jon Leverenz. (Photo: )Brian Sykora was considered a key football recruit in the Gopher class of 2002.
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