Ex-Gopher WR A.J. Barker transfers to Houston
A.J. Barker quit the Minnesota Gophers after claims of mistreatment. (Matthew Hoist/Getty Images)
A.J. Barker, the University of Minnesota walk-on receiver who left the team last month after posting a scathing open letter to Gophers coach Jerry Kill, has accepted a scholarship offer to play for the University of Houston, according to a report by the St. Paul Pioneer Press.
"He's super excited now that he has a coach that truly believes he's the real deal," said Ross, a former Wisconsin walk-on receiver. "He's gonna do great. I'm excited for him. It's a great opportunity."
Houston coach Tony Levine has a connection to the Minnesota program, having played wide receiver for the Gophers from 1991-95.
Barker, a walk-on, led Minnesota receivers with 30 catches for 577 yards and seven touchdowns, before suffering a high ankle sprain during a 44-28 victory over Purdue on Oct. 27.
He announced his departure and claims of mistreatment on Nov. 18 on Twitter and in an open letter to Kill on Tumblr.
