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per the AP:
Here are five things to know about the upcoming season for the Gophers:
1. QUARTERBACK QUANDARY, NO MORE
Philip Nelson left the program, so sophomore Mitch Leidner was given the reins.
2. RUNNING MEN
Cobb rushed for 1,202 yards last season, ending a streak of six straight years for the Gophers without a 1,000-yard guy.
3. STILL STOUT
Defensive tackle Ra'Shede Hageman (Atlanta) and defensive back Brock Vereen (Chicago) were drafted by NFL teams, and linebacker Aaron Hill signed with St. Louis. That's a lot of talent to lose, but there are plenty of productive, experienced players returning with safety Cedric Thompson, linebacker Damien Wilson and defensive end Thieren Cockran leading the list.
4. STIFF SCHEDULE
Beating Nebraska was this team's biggest accomplishment of 2013. Wisconsin, which owns a 10-game winning streak in the series, is the next giant to slay. The Gophers finish the season with consecutive road games against the Huskers and Badgers. Gulp.
5. NEW TENANTS
The Gophers are sharing their stadium the next two years with the Vikings while the NFL team's new facility is built. The chance to see pros like Adrian Peterson up close can't hurt, right?
http://www.1500espn.com/sportswire/..._next_step_5_things_to_know_this_season081414
Go Gophers!!
Here are five things to know about the upcoming season for the Gophers:
1. QUARTERBACK QUANDARY, NO MORE
Philip Nelson left the program, so sophomore Mitch Leidner was given the reins.
2. RUNNING MEN
Cobb rushed for 1,202 yards last season, ending a streak of six straight years for the Gophers without a 1,000-yard guy.
3. STILL STOUT
Defensive tackle Ra'Shede Hageman (Atlanta) and defensive back Brock Vereen (Chicago) were drafted by NFL teams, and linebacker Aaron Hill signed with St. Louis. That's a lot of talent to lose, but there are plenty of productive, experienced players returning with safety Cedric Thompson, linebacker Damien Wilson and defensive end Thieren Cockran leading the list.
4. STIFF SCHEDULE
Beating Nebraska was this team's biggest accomplishment of 2013. Wisconsin, which owns a 10-game winning streak in the series, is the next giant to slay. The Gophers finish the season with consecutive road games against the Huskers and Badgers. Gulp.
5. NEW TENANTS
The Gophers are sharing their stadium the next two years with the Vikings while the NFL team's new facility is built. The chance to see pros like Adrian Peterson up close can't hurt, right?
http://www.1500espn.com/sportswire/..._next_step_5_things_to_know_this_season081414
Go Gophers!!