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Per Marcus:
The first completion of Cole Kramer's Gophers football career went for a touchdown on fourth down to Brevyn Spann-Ford, capping the opening drive in a win two years ago against Nebraska.
A former Eden Prairie standout, Kramer hasn't seen the field much in a major role since. Several quarterbacks have come and gone, but Kramer stuck around to eventually compete for the starting quarterback position this year.
Kramer appears to be slated for the No. 2 spot behind Athan Kaliakmanis, but he didn't let the intense competition to replace Tanner Morgan impact his leadership.
"That's what we talk about in our program, is to compete with each other and not against," the 6-1 senior said. "Whether it's in our workouts or throwing, we're making sure we're doing the right things."
Kramer's biggest impact with the Gophers had been in the wildcat package, specifically to take advantage of his running ability. He amassed 42 carries for 192 yards and two touchdowns in 2021 and 2022.
The Gophers offense has seen several coordinators (Kirk Ciarrocca, Mike Sanford Jr. and now Matt Simon and Greg Harbaugh Jr.) during Kramer's career. And his chances to throw the ball have been limited. He's completed eight of only 13 passes for 103 yards with two touchdowns and one interception in three seasons. No pass attempts came in Big Ten play last season.
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Go Gophers!!
The first completion of Cole Kramer's Gophers football career went for a touchdown on fourth down to Brevyn Spann-Ford, capping the opening drive in a win two years ago against Nebraska.
A former Eden Prairie standout, Kramer hasn't seen the field much in a major role since. Several quarterbacks have come and gone, but Kramer stuck around to eventually compete for the starting quarterback position this year.
Kramer appears to be slated for the No. 2 spot behind Athan Kaliakmanis, but he didn't let the intense competition to replace Tanner Morgan impact his leadership.
"That's what we talk about in our program, is to compete with each other and not against," the 6-1 senior said. "Whether it's in our workouts or throwing, we're making sure we're doing the right things."
Kramer's biggest impact with the Gophers had been in the wildcat package, specifically to take advantage of his running ability. He amassed 42 carries for 192 yards and two touchdowns in 2021 and 2022.
The Gophers offense has seen several coordinators (Kirk Ciarrocca, Mike Sanford Jr. and now Matt Simon and Greg Harbaugh Jr.) during Kramer's career. And his chances to throw the ball have been limited. He's completed eight of only 13 passes for 103 yards with two touchdowns and one interception in three seasons. No pass attempts came in Big Ten play last season.
Gophers backup QB Cole Kramer has seen a lot at the U
The Gophers football team has a loyal hand at quarterback behind Athan Kaliakmanis in Eden Prairie grad Cole Kramer.
www.startribune.com
Go Gophers!!
