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  1. gophernut1

    ESPN: Surprises at midseason (Most Disappointing Teams: Minnesota)

    I think the Northwestern loss with the fact that against NC and Michigan we did not look competitive, creates the disappointment. We do not look like a team that was meant to compete for the West and that is why we are the most disappointing team.
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    The NCAA has opened an investigation into No. 2 Michigan over possible rule-breaking around in-person scouting of opponents

    He didn't overthrow the route, the route is meant to go to the sideline. The problem is the safety who normally covers deep and in, is covering up and out. I don't ever think I have seen a double team where one is short in and the other is short out.
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    This guy is spot on

    If PJ's coaching leads to 1 year where we are barely bowl eligible, 1 year where we qualify for a CFP, 2 years of 10 win seasons, then bring it on. We have a new OC and while I was hoping for a smooth transition, it looks like this year will be filled with growing pains. I have no doubt next...
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    2023 MN High School Football season

    See Rosemount beat Lakeville South. What happened to Rosemount? Saw them against Eagan and not impressed with Offense. Then second half against Farmington they start turning things around. Any significant developments?
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    The headline in the Sunday newspaper will read?...

    After a depressing Northwestern loss, we couldn't pay people enough to go to the game. If you can report the score we will get it into Monday's paper.
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    The headline in the Sunday paper will read?...

    Gophers do unspeakable things to Northwestern. Win 52-7.
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    What is the number one change you'd make to the cuurrent program?

    Number 1 things we need right now is 12 months of improvement. Athan hasn't played live for a full season in 3 of his last 4 years/ I believe because he was injured his senior year. He just needs some fine tuning, as do his play callers. If they can keep the rest of the team solid, I...
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    If the Gophers were in the East

    Why would the state of Minnesota move itself between Ohio, Pennsylvania and Michigan? Is this type of large-scale geographic movement even possible? How would the location of our state impact its coaching hiring and firing? It is Sunday morning and these sorts of deep questions do arise...
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    What grade would you give Gophers coaching in loss to UNC?

    I am really struggling to believe we made the right call with Simon and Harbaugh as co-OC. I really thought it was a home run hire, but right now I am not convinced. I don't believe we have an identity on O and it shows. How do you have 1 of the best TE in college football and not use him...
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    MSU Mel Tucker involved in Harassment Case

    I wonder if MSU is prepping things so they can repeat the process of going after another Colorado coach after only 1 year of success that leans heavily into the transfer portal.
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    The most talented Big Ten teams this season according to 247Sports 🌟 (12. MN)

    I think it is important to note, if PJ brings in a star linebacker from some small college who was a 2* in high school, that is the ranking that gets carried over. Same thing if we bring in a washed up 5* that couldn't see the field on a different team. This is one of the reasons why our...
  12. gophernut1

    What is the State of the Big Ten After Week One?

    How good does MN win look if NE ends up shutting down Colorado? I do believe we will look a lot better in the next few weeks as we adjust to what works well in our run game. NE defense was a challenge. I think our OL did really good in pass blocking and I didn't have an issue with their run...
  13. gophernut1

    One of the Overlooked Benefits of Last Night's Win

    Another added benefit, is that NE looks competitive. We beat them and they still play IA and WI. I think they could easily beat one of them, if not both. Obviously we need to win our games, but I like being 1-0 against NE.
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    What grade would you give Gophers coaches in win over Nebraska?

    Coaching Concerns: 1.) Situational Game calling: Fleck going for 54 yard field goal in 1st half. Some of the situational football calls to me do not make sense. I just didn't understand taking that risk of giving them good field position when they had moved the ball, but weren't consistent...
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    Gophers by 7 to 7.5

    While I like the Gophers, this is a hard one. It is not like Nebraska does not have athletes, it is just that they have not had a lot of coaching and culture. I know Rhule is better than Frost and emotions will be high for NE. From a overall talent perspective I can see us winning by 20+...
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    Does 11-2 big ten champion MN make the playoff

    If we beat NC and they go on to win the ACC with 2 losses. If we play the OSU and MI games tight and if one of Alabama or Georgia ends up with 3 losses then there is a chance. Even at 10-2 I still think we would be closer to a top 10 (7-9) ranking vs top 5, so our B1G Championship win would...
  17. gophernut1

    Joel Klatt ranks college football's preseason top 25

    Ultimately the ranking is about trusting Fickell to produce with higher quality talent than he was able to recruit in Cincinnati. Problem is the margin for error is much smaller in the B1G and I don't know if WI has the talent people think they do. In the end we will see, but I have a hard...
  18. gophernut1

    Minnesota Golden Gophers in the NFL - 2023 Season

    NFL is just better with Rowers in the Boat. So many young Gophers and a pipeline of more to come. Gopher Football just make the World better, including the NFL.
  19. gophernut1

    Joel Klatt ranks college football's preseason top 25

    I think everyone is looking for the next TCU - new coach, solid talent that needed a fresh vision. WI I am sure is just getting a Fickell bump. I don't think people realize that 1.) the B1G is not like any other conference 2.) WI does't have a stud QB/WR group or even a great run game and a...
  20. gophernut1

    Wisconsin Opens at #21 in the USA Today Coaches Poll

    The problem with rankings is it is really hard to jump over teams without a loss. So if WI plays nobody for 5 games and goes undeteated and MN has wins over NC and NE, there is a good chance we still are not ranked higher than them, despite them not showing they are better based upon the...



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