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He already has turned it around

While I like the all white, it's not one of our colors.

Sixth isn't bad in the SEC.

A fair glimpse at the Gopher program at this point of the season.

Iowa seems to recruit and sign area kids. I admire that. Also, they play a style of ball I like. I hope we beat them, but I do think they run a nice program.

Ca Cal memories

UI 17 UM 13

The TC sports climate was vastly different in Warmath's day.

An interesting view. I know that passing is exciting for many fans. I think Fleck uses what talent we're able to recruit (and stay) as well as he can. We've seen a big turn toward passing this year at the cost of losing rushing yards. The gophers to me tend to make few stupid mistakes and...

An impressive recounting of the history of Gopher football. You're right, the Gophers were a national power until 1961 when a new era began in Twin Cities sports. Fleck has done as well or better than any coach here since the waning years of Warmath as the Gopher fortunes declined. Having...

National championship? A coach needs to win one to be recognized?

I'd say 8 reg season wins is pretty good.

UN 24 UM 13

Yeah, what changed in 1961?

The kids see the fatuous demonstrations in the end zone in the NFL and think it's cool.

I'm still hoping for 7-5 but 6-6 is more likely based on the conference games so far.

The era of "players coming back" is over. NIL and Pay-for-play has ended it. You can't be confident of returnees.

I still think 7-5 (5-4) is possible. A pass-first offense is more likely to be successful early in the season. Late season weather favors rushing. That has to be fixed.

You might be right. Money trumps celebrity.