Vince Wright Articles

So as Minnesota is heads into the one-week Illinois season, I think the Gophers are indeed headed in the right direction.  Now in a four tie in the Big 10 West at 3-2, and 5-3 overall, Minnesota is once again in a position that they control their own destiny in the West.  Right now that’s […] READ MORE

Well here we are midway through the season, bye week is done, and as bad as the Gophers season has gone, it can still be salvaged.  But it all starts this Saturday against the hated Iowa Hawkeyes, a team who has some big-time injuries on offense but still has a dominate defense.  The Hawkeyes are […] READ MORE

  Consistent Quarterback Play Athan Kaliakmanis didn’t have a great game, but the Gopher QB went 12-14 for 146 Yards, two touchdowns and one interception.  Athan seemed to finally take that deep breath, exhale, and play his position.  He just seemed calm, and while Louisiana seemed to have him a little bewildered early in the […] READ MORE

Improve the passing game. Minnesota has high hopes for Athan Kaliakmanis, with a sneak peak from last year Gopher fans were excited for the post Tanner Morgan era to arrive.  And while we got some glimpses of the big arm and talent last year, this year the passing game hasn’t materialized.  There have been glimpses, […] READ MORE

Well after another interesting start Minnesota found its way against the Eagles of Eastern Michigan.  The mediocre start lead way to a score by Darius Taylor, and Dragen Kesich added a field goal for a 10-6 halftime lead, Minnesota pounded away in the second half and secured a workmanlike 25-6 win over a decent MAC […] READ MORE

Well, it wasn’t pretty, but Minnesota squeaked out another close win over Nebraska 13-10 in front of a sellout crowd in Minneapolis, and was broadcast nationally on FOX TV.  And while this wasn’t Minnesota’s best effort by any means, I want to share three things I saw in this team that I think will help […] READ MORE