A little love for Koi Perich

[caliGopher]

I haven't read the posts after the game on Saturday, but I'm surprised there hasn't been a nod to the 242 yards Koi amassed in kick returns.

We haven't seen a day like that since Troy Stoudermire in 2008 against Iowa.

Given some of the criticisms of his play this year (much of it deserved), that was a difference-maker and kept us in the game/played a role in our chance to win at the end.

 

[HitMeAgainIAmStillMoving]

Nodding

 

[DinkytownDelight]

Also had a nice chase down forced fumble on that long run that sadly took a standard Gophers bounce directly out of bounds!

 

[PoockItInfor6]

Koi had a really solid game - disappointing game overall, but he, Drake, Ijeboi, our receivers and I’m sure some others all had nice games!

 

[MNVCGUY]

Been a very up and down year for Koi in year 2 after the way he burst onto the scene last year. But he was definitely big in the return game on Saturday.

 

[LeftofThaDial]

10 total tackles, 6 solo, 1 TFL, 1 PD, 1 FF and 242 return yards is a great game.

 

[GringaGopher]

He just turned 20yo this September and came here with a lot of hype/ expectations. He has overall seemed to be tentative this season but played great against NW. I hope he stays healthy/ happy here and finishes the season strong.

 

[Catechol]

More than that, the Gophers probably had very little chance in this game without the returns.

 

[A_Slab_of_Bacon]

He did good on the return and forced fumble.

But he has wiffed on tackles or just thrown his shoulder wildly and not wrapped up a lot this year too.

He seems athletic but rough around the edges.

 

[caliGopher]

Been a very up and down year for Koi in year 2 after the way he burst onto the scene last year. But he was definitely big in the return game on Saturday.

Not unusual for a Sophomore player to experience. I do think he's a shining example of the problems we have with the defensive philosophy and coaching this year.

 

[The Deliberate Stranger]

I haven't read the posts after the game on Saturday, but I'm surprised there hasn't been a nod to the 242 yards Koi amassed in kick returns.

We haven't seen a day like that since Troy Stoudermire in 2008 against Iowa.

Given some of the criticisms of his play this year (much of it deserved), that was a difference-maker and kept us in the game/played a role in our chance to win at the end.

Prefer to forget that game as well