Sam Schlueter, a 6-foot-6, 285-pound tackle from Victoria (MN) Mayer Lutheran who is considered one of the top linemen in the state, signed with Minnesota Wednesday. Schlueter committed the Gophers over Wisconsin and Michigan State last April.
Schlueter helped lead the Crusaders to a 7-4 mark this past season, losing to Minneapolis North 51-20 in the third round of the Class A, Section 4 playoffs. It was a big improvement from his junior year when the Crusaders finished 2-8 mark, losing to Minneapolis North 58-22 in the second round of the Class A, Section 4 playoffs.
Gopher Hole caught up with Schlueter to learn more on his decision to become a Gopher and expectations as a freshman.