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I'd be interested in seeing Karmo get some time -- as possible.

That's a lot of sentences in a row that make sense. You sure you're not lost? This is Gopherhole -- sensible thought is frowned upon in these parts.

I think it's plain to see that: 1. Ben can identify talent, including talent that requires a skilled eye to locate. 2. His teams get better as the season goes on. Those two things tell me he's got what it takes to be a coach. That said, I don't think it's in his personality to be a CEO. Can...

You and I agree.

Agree. And if DJ were paired with someone like Bateman, he'd yield more explosion. DJ + Spencer = great release technique, precise route running, precise route spacing, precise route timing, in other words, well developed technical skills that permit an offense to manufacture receptions to...

PJ is a magnificent coach. The program is in great shape. The players are big, strong, disciplined, and understand their roles and responsibilities. The Gophers are inches from breaking out. Be patient. Greatness is coming.

We were one receiver away. Imagine Bateman + DJ + Spencer. That combo would stress a defense in ways that would result in significant lapses and explosive plays. The lack of explosive plays is the difference. Consider: this year, the longest pass to any WR all year was 39 yards to DJ. In...

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Apologies if this is old news. (Linked to relevant timestamp -- for those interested.)

No one is elite this year. Ohio State and Oregon roll out ultra-talented teams that play bad football. The teams that play good football have either just flipped over their coaching staffs or the dominant portion of their teams. So they've been in a state of regrouping this year. In these...

Not scraping for pennies. We're "not terrible" as I said. But, is it not the case that Michigan is well within 100 miles of Detroit? 44 miles, to be more exact. decidedly within Detroit's media market. Do you think no one in Ann Arbor watches the Lions? Do you think no one in Detroit...

I don't think sugar daddies deploy their $$ into collectives, as a general matter. See Ellison re: Underwood. Collectives reveal the general wealth of your graduates. MN isn't terrible in that regard. But it is not nearly what it could be. ...Too much leftist pursuit of mediocrity and...

Great news. As a program, PJ has the Gophers in a good place. You could blink, and this team could have been 9-3 or 10-2. Imagine this: WR1 Bateman; WR2 Jackson; WR3 Spencer. Productive to say the least. And it would have provided the "breathing room" for inevitable mistakes. You win even...

I know he's young, but I can't wait until Nathan Roy is ready. I'm sure I'm not the only one. ...Could it be this coming year?