Gophers Fleck on closing the gap against top teams: "...Just because you want that doesn't mean that's going to happen."

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Random Guy 12 said:
Indiana had a recent cash infusion. Gophers and a lot of others could become Indiana with $$$. That's different than becoming Ohio State, Michigan or Oregon. Texas Tech and Indiana are a different category.
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Not just dollars, but also hitting lightning in a bottle with NFL quality 1-year transfer quarterbacks that embrace the system and a lot of luck with both the schedule and injuries. What Indiana is doing is not sustainable.

MN was close to that in 2019 but couldn't close the deal.
 

Panthadad2 said:
Not just dollars, but also hitting lightning in a bottle with NFL quality 1-year transfer quarterbacks that embrace the system and a lot of luck with both the schedule and injuries. What Indiana is doing is not sustainable.

MN was close to that in 2019 but couldn't close the deal.
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Yeah, Indiana's run these last two years has been impressive but they are a long way from being a permanent resident of that top tier that includes teams like Ohio State.
 

MNVCGUY said:
Yeah, Indiana's run these last two years has been impressive but they are a long way from being a permanent resident of that top tier that includes teams like Ohio State.
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If I hit the Powerball jackpot I might send us on a wild run for a year or two but its up to everyone else here to sustain it after that! ;)
 

BilldGopher said:
Sorry but the tweet pic triggered an adverse fashion reaction...

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The Billds really DISLIKE the lower color. Believe that Coach has shied away from it this season but it was prominent for several.

Coach's fashion choices are typically spot on...well, the ankles in his capris are a questionable look...but this color is yuck.
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That Capri thing is spot on, should not be on the sideline in my opinion. Eric Von Rooyan(sp?) wears them on the PGA tour. I know he is a U guy but man, it just bugs me…….now get off my lawn!!
 


MNVCGUY said:
Yeah, Indiana's run these last two years has been impressive but they are a long way from being a permanent resident of that top tier that includes teams like Ohio State.
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I'd say Indiana does have the advantage of having Purdue as its only protected annual rivalry, Purdue being a perennial bottom program, so it will have years without its huge bugaboo Ohio State on its schedule.

For example, even though Iowa has been nowhere near Ohio State's level, it might as well be for Minnesota. Ferentz has almost single handedly kept Fleck from moving the Gophers solidly into that next tier below OSU/Michigan/Oregon.
 

Panthadad2 said:
Not just dollars, but also hitting lightning in a bottle with NFL quality 1-year transfer quarterbacks that embrace the system and a lot of luck with both the schedule and injuries. What Indiana is doing is not sustainable.

MN was close to that in 2019 but couldn't close the deal.
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Yes, 2019 was uplifting. We'll probably see another year like that some day. Tough to get there regularly. Re NIL, Minnesota sports money has many pots to fill. High dilution factor.
 


DinkytownDelight said:
I would agree with this if we didn't see Iowa and other teams with far less money still compete every year and find ways to win without the extra money. It all comes down to coaching and PJ and company consistently get out-coached against these big schools.
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I get what you’re saying but Iowa currently is 6-4 against a pretty similar schedule

The difference is Mn is 1-1 vs 6-4 Iowa and 7-3 Nebraska
Iowa is 1-1 vs 6-4 Minnesota and 8-2 USC

The next two weeks the schedule is easier for Mn though.
 



MaxyJR1 said:
I knew the equipment people for Missouri at one time and basically the Coaches had their game attire laid out for them each game by NIKE. Down to their socks
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Yes, with input from the coach. PJ wears the capris. All. The. Time. It's his choice. I don't care, but you can't blame that particular fashion choice on Nike.
 

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