hungan1
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Fresno fans are gonna be surprised with Annexstad they're underestimating him because of that true freshman pwo tag and don't really know the whole story. Zack isn't gonna go 0/9 on deep balls again and he will have opportunities to do it because they're gonna have to bring a safety down to the box some to try to contain Rodney otherwise we will run it down their throats. The OL really started to get more comfortable together as the game went on Thursday and you will see a better rushing attack early Saturday as a result. Bateman and Johnson will win against DBs anytime they are left 1-on-1 because they are just that special of players and Autman-Bell and Douglas can win their fair share of battles as well. Defensively I think we will be fine. I'd bet we will see a lot of different looks from Robb Smith with the versatility of guys like Coughlin, Cashman, Martin, Devers, Winfield and Otomewo. Secondary wise I'm a little concerned about how handsy Kiondre Thomas was on Thursday and hopefully he gets that fixed for this weekend. Terell Smith can run with anybody and he was close to jumping a couple routes Thursday might get one Saturday. Probably see Winfield in coverage more this weekend and Huff didn't have a good game at all Thursday but he is a Senior who has proven to be good back there and that is what I would expect to see this weekend. Hopefully Chris Williamson is healthy and ready to go and he could see some time at nickel or if needed for Thomas. All in all Gophers have the better athletes, there is no way we are going to turn the ball over the way Idaho did, we are more rested, are at home and don't have to travel and I very much expect a 10+ point win.
I understand that the team went right to business with practice Friday after the game. The RPO Spread Offense is a godsend. Rodney Smith can suddenly become a WR, and now we have legit pass catchers. There were experimenting in the second half with the long passes. Their timing is not there yet. You can bet the Annexstad and the coaches will dial that in practices. Then, watch out. There is a lot of upside to the Gophers' Offense. I am feeling pretty good about the future.
I think we have good talent on defense. Our DL and DBs may surprise FSU. But, you never know. Teams like FSU and NDSU are real dangerous and can't be taken lightly.