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    Duck Duck Beers Sightings

    According to Aramark at the stadium, the beer is contract brewed by Surly. I thought it was excellent. Perfect crusher for tailgating, BBQ, or bonfire. Maybe like a slightly lighter version of Grainbelt Nordeast. My new staple.
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    How Do Other Schools Travel So Well To Bowl Games?

    Maybe I'm reading too much into this but it seems interest for the bowl game this year has never been higher yet it feels sort of like we're reinventing the wheel when it comes to the travel options. All current travel packages are sold out and the charter airline in our own hometown has no...
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    A Call to Stop Hand-Wringing about Student Attendance

    It's been well documented over the past several years that student attendance at FBS College footballs games has become a problem. While there are a few exceptions, it seems to be a national problem affecting schools of all sizes and even track records of success. I understand the importance...
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    A Small Gripe About the, "Yea, but..." Crowd

    It happened after the Nebraska win last year and it's happening again after yesterday. We're hearing from the group of people who respond to any positive gopher happening with, "Yea, but Michigan is terrible this year" or, "Yea, but Nebraska is down this year" or, "Yea, but Iowa isn't very good...
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    Anyone know exactly how B1G Bowl selection process changes starting next year?

    I'm particularly interested to know if this is the end of the Gophers getting screwed over by the bowl reps because someone else has a stronger fan base. I've read several articles alluding to the fact that bowl reps and sponsors will no longer be choosing teams and that the conferences will...
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    Anyone have experience parking/tailgating in lot 94 or C86?

    Anyone tried both that could recommend one over the other? Looking for: -Easy access to and from the lot from west suburbs -Easy access to gameday shuttle -Good tailgating atmosphere Thanks
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    Gophers playing better/worse/equal to what you thought BEFORE the season?

    I've been quite surprised by the level of expectations most of the media and some fans have had regarding this team. So taking a step back from the emotions of winning and losing, are the gophers playing better, worse or equal to how you thought they'd play BEFORE the season started? My $0.02...
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    Recommendations for propane tailgating grill

    Mods feel free to move if this is in the wrong forum. Can anyone recommend a good, portable propane grill for tailgating. Doesn't need to be huge and would love to have an official U of MN one or school colors if they make them. I think someone on this forum had one but I believe it was...
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    Why did Wacker fail at Minnesota?

    What's everyone's opinion about why Wacker failed at MN?
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    Grade the team so far

    What grade would you give each unit through 4 games? I'll start: Rushing Offense: C+ Passing Offense: D+ Rushing Defense: D Passing Defense: D- Special Teams: B+
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    My $0.02 - USC Game

    Positives -As many others have said: adjustments. Sooooooooooooo nice to see halftime and fourth quarter adjustments on both offense and defense. I also felt the play calling totally changed when Shortell was in the game vs. Gray. Bottom line: Gophers out coached USC. -Linebackers & Dbacks...
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    How would you answer these questions from Coach Kill?

    This excerpt was taken from Coach Kill's response to a question about changing the culture at the U: "I think the biggest thing I would say about that is that you would probably have a better answer to that than me, that we well, it's been since 1967, so it's been a long time. When you have...
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    What do you want to see from a new Athletic Director?

    In the spirit of wishful thinking I thought I would start this thread early (Maturi's current contract goes through June of '12?) Maybe, just maybe he'll show some mercy and step down sooner now that the fb coach has been hired. So what do you want to see from a new Athletic Director? I...
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    Proof of Glen Mason 2.0 from the NIU boards

    This was posted on the NIU boards by a member telling MN fans what to expect (good and bad). Sound like Mason much?? "After just being sold out at the MACC, I'll say this: 1) He's a hell of a Coach. 2) He entrusts "his guys" (coaches and players), some of whom do not seem to be the shapest...
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    If many coaches said no, what were the reasons?

    If recent speculation is correct about more than one coach turning down the U, what do you think were the main reasons? 1) Instability within the University/Athletic Department (Bruininks/Maturi) 2) Tough conference competition 3) Not enough money (or guaranteed money) 4) Recruiting nightmare...



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