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Yes, recruiting is the cure. Why don't enough 4 and 5 star players want to come to Minneapolis? That's the question few here want to consider. Why not? Do we ask recruits who pick other schools why? Kinda like businesses do with exit interviews. I think you are right about being a 7 win...

Sounds like those matters have contributed to the low interest in winning sports. Those are recent, however, at least to a codger like me. I see the sinking of Gopher FB as having begun in the 60s.

All true. But why does the U not really care about winning? At least since the 60s.

But not similar environments.

I doubt that Iowa does. This is hardly a rivalry any more.

Gophers were sub-'mediocre prior to Fleck.

Yes. The key is recruiting. Not easy.

I guess we've been calling bad plays since the 60s under many coaches.

Iowa v Minnesota is no longer a rivalry.

Iowa has more talent.

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...