Joe Bjorklund

	Class: RS Sophomore
	Hometown: Rosemount, Minn.
	High School: Rosemount HS

	Height / Weight: 6-5 / 288
	Position: Offensive Lineman

12/07/2012

Thirty-One Gophers Named Academic All-Big Ten

Minnesota ranks second in the conference, increases total from 2011 to 2012 by 13

12/06/2012

Gophers Place 70 on Fall Academic All-Big Ten List

Minnesota improves fall Academic All-Big Ten total by 11

12/10/2012

Joe Bjorklund

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Game-By-Game Stats (PDF)
2012

2012 • FRESHMAN SEASON: Saw action in five games • earned his first varsity letter. Game-by-Game: Made his Minnesota and collegiate debut vs. New Hampshire and helped pave the way for the Gophers to rush for a season-high 240 yards • saw action vs. Iowa • blocked for Minnesota's offense as it rushed for 231 yards at Illinois • played vs. Michigan State • blocked for the Gophers as they rushed for 222 yards vs. Texas Tech.

2011: Redshirted.

HIGH SCHOOL: Graduate of Rosemount High School • earned Associated Press All-State honors • also received all-state recognition from the Pioneer Press and the Minnesota Vikings • helped lead the Irish to a 12-1 record during his senior season • his team advanced to the Class 5A Prep Bowl • named to the Star-Tribune and KARE-11 all-metro teams • team went 7-4 during his junior season, advancing to the section finals • coached by Jeff Erdman.

PERSONAL: Son of Carol Ames • born May 10, 1993.