2012 • SOPHOMORE SEASON: Played in seven games • started six at left guard • missed time with an injury • earned his second varsity letter. Game-by-Game: Provided protection at UNLV as Minnesota totaled a season-high 478 yards (209 rushing, 269 passing) • helped pave the way for the Gophers to rush for a season-high 240 yards against New Hampshire • part of a protection unit that allowed Minnesota to pass for 217 yards and four touchdowns vs. Western Michigan • saw action as a reserve against Purdue and helped allow Minnesota to pass for 246 yards and three touchdowns.
2011 • FRESHMAN SEASON: Played in 11 games with three starts at right guard • earned first varsity letter. Game-by-Game: Saw action on special teams at USC, returning a kickoff for 16 yards • saw special teams action vs. New Mexico State • saw action on special teams in win over Miami (Ohio) • returned two kicks for 21 yards vs. Redhawks • saw action as reserve against North Dakota State • made first career start at Purdue • started his second consecutive game against Nebraska • started Iowa game • saw action as reserve against Wisconsin • saw action as reserve at Northwestern • part of an offensive line that paved the way for a season-high 269 yards rushing vs. the Wildcats • saw action as reserve in win over Illinois.
HIGH SCHOOL: Graduate of Mahtomedi High School • helped lead his team to a 10-3 record in 2010, advancing to the state semifinals • played in the Class 4A Prep Bowl as a freshman • team rushed for more than 270 yards per game and averaged more than six yards per carry • earned Second-Team All-America honors from Rivals.com • named Classic Suburban Conference Lineman of the Year named to the Minnesota Vikings 2010 All-State team • two-time Associated Press All-State honoree • two-time All-Metro selection by KARE11 and the Minneapolis Star-Tribune • earned all-conference honors in each of his four seasons with the Zephyrs • coached by Dave Muetzel.
PERSONAL: Tommy Olson was born Oct. 21, 1992 • son of Ed and Kelly Olson • his father was a three-time letterwinner for the Gophers from 1980-82 • his older brother Ed is also an offensive lineman for the Gophers.
