Twitter Tips: Check out these Gopher accounts

Next up on our Twitter Tips series: Minnesota. Having already featured Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan and Michigan State, it’s time to turn our attention to the guys who tweet about the Gophers. Just as a refresher, this is a 12-installment series that spotlights every Big Ten institution, in alphabetical order. Our goal is to share some of our favorite school-specific Twitter accounts with the fans. Without further delay, let’s get to the Minnesota handles.

The Gophers have no shortage of worthy follows, from informative beat writers (@GophersNow) to dedicated bloggers (@GopherHole) to opinionated voices (@1500ESPN_Reusse). Basically, whatever it is you’re looking for, Minnesota has a presence on Twitter.

See our list of recommended Minnesota follows below:

Name: Marcus R. Fuller
Twitter handle: @GophersNow
Twitter profile: “Pioneer Press reporter Marcus R. Fuller takes you inside Gopher sports with news, features and analysis.”
Followers: 2,571
Sample tweet:

Tubby Smith's got to be happy to see Teague has the background of having helped raise $10 million for a VCU basketball practice facility.—
PiPress Gophers Now (@GophersNow) April 23, 2012

Name: Amelia Rayno
Twitter handle: @AmeliaRayno
Twitter profile: “Gophers’ basketball beat writer at the Minneapolis Star Tribune.”
Followers: 2,458
Sample tweet:

This is the reason Rodney and Andre are your leaders: their pain after was impossible to hide. No one should ever doubt how much they care.—
Amelia Rayno (@AmeliaRayno) March 30, 2012

Name: Jon Krawczynski
Twitter handle: @APkrawczynski
Twitter profile: “AP Sports Writer based in Minneapolis covering Vikings, Twins, Timberwolves, Gophers and Wild.”
Followers: 7,184
Sample tweet:

I love all the Shaka Smart rumors right now. Guy will be able to pick any job he wants and he's going to come here? OK.—
Jon Krawczynski (@APkrawczynski) April 23, 2012

Name: Dave Campbell
Twitter handle: @DaveCampbellAP
Twitter profile: “Minnesota sports writer for the Associated Press since 2000, trying hard to squeeze it all in with 140 characters or less.”
Followers: 2,058
Sample tweet:

#Gophers practiced today, first time since Gary Tinsley's death. Keanon Cooper was remarkably composed talking about finding his roommate.—
Dave Campbell (@DaveCampbellAP) April 10, 2012

Name: Chip Scoggins
Twitter handle: @chipscoggins
Twitter profile: “Chip Scoggins is a columnist and enterprise writer for the Minneapolis Star Tribune. “
Followers: 8,800
Sample tweet:

Gophers fans have to feel good knowing Andre Hollins is their PG next few years. He's made huge strides this year. Nice future for him.—
  (@chipscoggins) March 28, 2012

Name: Patrick Reusse
Twitter handle: @1500ESPN_Reusse
Twitter profile: “Host of the Reusse & Mackey show, heard Noon-3pm, and SportsTalk from 3-4pm, on 1500 ESPN Twin Cities.”
Followers: 10,402
Sample tweet:

Was feeling bad about missing Gophs' spring game until I heard Bill Miller say it wasn't very entertaining. He's the ass't head coach.—
Patrick Reusse (@1500ESPN_Reusse) April 21, 2012

Name: Phil Miller
Twitter handle: @MillerStrib
Twitter profile: N/A
Followers: 1,141
Sample tweet:

Things got a little sloppy at Gophers football practice today — several fumbles, a handful of dropped passes. Some actual tackling, though.—
Phil Miller (@MillerStrib) March 28, 2012

Name: Minnesota Athletics
Twitter handle: @GopherAthletics
Twitter profile: “The official Twitter page of University of Minnesota Golden Gopher athletics – follow us today! Go Gophers, Ski-U-Mah!”
Followers: 12,304
Sample tweet:

Nice video tribute to Gary Tinsley at today's #Gophers spring game—
Minnesota Gophers (@GopherAthletics) April 21, 2012

Name: Gopher Football
Twitter handle: @GoldenGopherFB
Twitter profile: “Official Twitter Page of Minnesota Golden Gopher Football. Get all the latest Gopher news and updates here.”
Followers: 8,500
Sample tweet:

Recap, photos, video, audio & much more from today's #Gophers spring game on Spring Central now: bit.ly/GEWmmi—
Gopher Football (@GoldenGopherFB) April 21, 2012

Name: Minnesota Basketball
Twitter handle: @MNGopherHoops
Twitter profile: “The official Twitter feed of the University of Minnesota Men’s Basketball program.”
Followers: 3,004
Sample tweet:

Voshon Lenard scored 99 pts during the 1993 #NIT title run, the most by a #Gophers player. Williams can pass him w/ 6 more pts.—
Minnesota Basketball (@MNGopherHoops) March 29, 2012

Name: Gopher Hockey
Twitter handle: @GoldenGopherHky
Twitter profile: “Official Twitter page for the University of Minnesota men’s hockey program.”
Followers: 9,912
Sample tweet:

#Gophers finish fourth in USA Today/USA Hockey Magazine poll. Began season outside of the rankings.—
Gopher Hockey (@GoldenGopherHky) April 09, 2012

Name: Mike Grimm
Twitter handle: @MikeGrimm3
Twitter profile: “Gopher Radio Network Play By Play.”
Followers: 1,006
Sample tweet:

So thrilled for coach Brad Frost and #Gopher Women's hockey team. NCAA Champs!! Beat Wisconsin today in title game! ##1!—
Mike Grimm (@MikeGrimm3) March 18, 2012

Name: RandBall
Twitter handle: @RandBall
Twitter profile: “College sports editor at Star Tribune. Page 2 Raconteur. RandBall blogger. Future editor of Modern Jumpsuit Enthusiast Quarterly.”
Followers: 4,474
Sample tweet:

Shaka Smart is not coming with Teague, he says. Sorry, you guys. #Gophers—
  (@RandBall) April 23, 2012

Name: Tyler Mason
Twitter handle: @FSNtylermason
Twitter profile: “Minnesota Twins and Gopher football/basketball writer for foxsportsnorth.com. Proud University of Wisconsin-Madison graduate. Minnesota native.”
Followers: 1,520
Sample tweet:

Game over here at TCF Bank Stadium. In 50 thrilling minutes, we had one touchdown. QBs combined 8-for-26. #Gophers—
Tyler Mason (@FSNtylermason) April 21, 2012

Name: GopherHole.com
Twitter handle: @GopherHole
Twitter profile: “GopherHole.com has been the leading online home for passionate Gopher fans since 1996. Recruiting articles, player profiles, and many features.”
Followers: 3,721
Sample tweet:

Gary Tinsley is a perfect example of someone who grew as a person and leader throughout college. Those that knew him loved him.—
GopherHole.com (@GopherHole) April 06, 2012

Name: Zach Johnson
Twitter handle: @ZachJohnsonGI
Twitter profile: “Publisher for GopherIllustrated.com, the online leader in Golden Gopher coverage.”
Followers: 1,136
Sample tweet:

There are easily way more people at the #Gophers Spring Game than were at the Nebraska #Huskers Spring Game.—
GopherIllustratedcom (@ZachJohnsonGI) April 21, 2012

Name: Paul DeBettignies
Twitter handle: @Gophers
Twitter profile: “GopherFootballBlog.com | 30 season ticket holder | U of M grad | Moved my Gopher football tweets here from @mnheadhunter.”
Followers: 1,516
Sample tweet:

Bad News: not how we want to play a last game of a season | Good News: NIT run is positive momentum for next season #Gophers—
Gophers (@gophers) March 30, 2012

Name: Nadine Babu
Twitter handle: @NadineBabu
Twitter profile: “CEO of Babu Social Networks | GopherHole.com & the Star Tribune blog writer | Weekly KFAN guest | U of MN grad | LLS Volunteer | Gopher & Packer Fan.”
Followers: 2,464
Sample tweet:

I love that @GoldenGopherAD already has almost 1500 followers and is actively tweeting and engaging the fans. We need more of that!#Gophers—
Nadine Babu (@NadineBabu) April 25, 2012

Name: Goldy Gopher
Twitter handle: @GoldytheGopher
Twitter profile: “The defending 2012 UCA Mascot Nationals 5th place finisher!! No big deal …”
Followers: 3,198
Sample tweet:

only having one finalist for the athletics director is a such a teague … #ironicpun (cc @prezkaler)—
Goldy Gopher (@GoldytheGopher) April 23, 2012

Name: Big Ten Network
Twitter handle: @BTN_Minnesota
Twitter profile: “Minnesota Golden Gophers video & headlines from @BigTenNetwork.”
Followers: 1,293
Sample tweet:

#Gophers videos: MarQueis Gray Talks Spring Football bit.ly/IGZSZJ—
Big Ten Network (@BTN_Minnesota) April 17, 2012

Have a worthy Gopher Twitter account that we missed? Leave it as a comment in the box below.

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