Biggest concerns going into Saturday?

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My only concern has to do with TCF . . . will it be able to narrow the sidelines, change the field to 80 yards, and push the bleachers in closer to the field in order to be prepared to play against UNH’s 9 man football team???

All joking aside . . . are there any big concerns? I’m predicting Gophs by 20+ and a huge performance by Queis, which will build a ton of positive buzz around the state . . .
 

My biggest concern is having to turn to the people next to me at some point in the first quarter and say "here we go again."
 

Penalties and 3rd down efficiency.
 

Is Q an accurate passer? Can he consistently make the passes he should, and occasionally hit the deep ball. His decision making was good in the UNLV game.

Will the new depth and athleticism in the secondary carry over and be able to negate their passing attack?

If the answer is yes to both of these, we should come out comfortably on top.
 

Concerns

1. Quarterback throws of 15+ yards to open receivers.

2. Penalties/being able to finish drives.

3. Making sure my flask is full.
 


John Galt said:
Is Q an accurate passer? Can he consistently make the passes he should, and occasionally hit the deep ball. His decision making was good in the UNLV game.
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This is my biggest concern as well. Was week one an aberration, an outcome of nerves and jitters, or a harbinger of things to come? One game can be an aberration but two games and we have the makings of a trend.
 

Can the Gophers run the ball effectively? The Gophers were in third and long a lot against UNLV. If we're facing third and short rather than third and long, the offense will have more options. Effective running will helpt the passing.

Can the Gophers reduce the number of penalties? Can the special teams mistakes be reduced? There was a good preformance from the defense against UNLV, I want to see if we will see more good defense.
 

Can the UNH Oline protect Goldrich
Can UNH make Gray throw the ball

If UNH does these things, we have a good shot, if not, could be a long day for Wildcat fans.
 

GOPHER.NATION. said:
My only concern has to do with TCF . . . will it be able to narrow the sidelines, change the field to 80 yards, and push the bleachers in closer to the field in order to be prepared to play against UNH’s 9 man football team???

All joking aside . . . are there any big concerns? I’m predicting Gophs by 20+ and a huge performance by Queis, which will build a ton of positive buzz around the state . . .
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Beating a D1AA team won't "build a ton of positive buzz" but will get the gophs to 2-0 heading in to two sneaky tough games vs. Western MI and Syracuse.

Meaningful games begin Sept 29 down in Kinnick and we'll see the B10 slate works out.
 



Big Ten Mind said:
Beating a D1AA team won't "build a ton of positive buzz" but will get the gophs to 2-0 heading in to two sneaky tough games vs. Western MI and Syracuse.

Meaningful games begin Sept 29 down in Kinnick and we'll see the B10 slate works out.
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If we beat them handily I think it will a little bit.
 

Big Ten Mind said:
"build a ton of positive buzz"
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i agree that a ton of buzz won't be built. i should have said it will build positive buzz as it will hopefully give sports writers and radio show hosts something positive to write and talk about as apposed to all the negative publicity . . .
 

Schnauzer said:
My biggest concern is having to turn to the people next to me at some point in the first quarter and say "here we go again."
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The folks next to me always joined in on Weber hating, but we don't have that anymore.

My biggest concern is looking like we're even in skill level with another FCS team (which will be a step up from being dominated by NDSU).
 

How will the secondary respond going against a legitimate QB?

Offensively I think we will be better. With them running a lot of no huddle; defensive depth is a concern.
 



Sportsfan24 said:
How will the secondary respond going against a legitimate QB?

Offensively I think we will be better. With them running a lot of no huddle; defensive depth is a concern.
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How is this QB more legitimate than UNLV's? Both are freshmen.
 



Been down this road WAAAAAY to many times. I'm realistically concerned that the Gophers will lose. I'll be satisfied with a team that looks like it has it's act together (few penalties, few turnovers, converts third downs) and scores at least one more point than UNH.
 

1) Gray's accuracy
2) Penalties
3) Pass defense
4) Kicking game
5) 3rd down conversions
 

Nate said:
Penalties and 3rd down efficiency.
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Ditto, specifically 3rd down efficiency. Can't be doing the 3rd and 2, turns into 3rd and 7 stuff again.

Also, converting what will likely be plenty of opportunities for points.
 

My concern is that UNLV sucks, we're not a good team at all, and we'll lose. I think we'll win, but predicting 20 points seems a little ridiculous given the history and current state of this team.
 

3rd down efficiency, penalties. If we clean these up I will be happy (assuming we win by a good margin)
 

Nate said:
Penalties and 3rd down efficiency.
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Agree here. It was gut-wrenching, watching our 3rd and 2's turn into 3rd and 7's. There's something about a 3rd and short that gives the offense a boost in confidence as well.
 

The Wind - Gusting winds at 20-30 tomorrow. Kicking Kicking Kicking
 

There goes Gray & Wettstein's accuracy. Call it a loss... :rolleyes:
 

" Biggest concerns going into Saturday? "

Whether or not I can get to Sally's before the game and 'get a solid bm'."
 



Can Q face a team that wants to make him throw - and really burn them.
 

My biggest concern is our defense.

I know they looked good but I think UNH has to be able to score quite a bit to stay in this game and their hurry up / high tempo offense could give us some difficulty in that our safeties are so young. I think they will be tested, if not physically, mentally. UNH is a talented team, as talented as UNLV and they are probably going to come in firing on all cylinders (their system has been in place for years).

I'm also concerned about special teams, punting and fielding punts specifically.
 

My biggest concern is that this is a no-win scenario.

If the Gophers Win Big, the media (and some fans) will say "It's an FCS team - you're supposed to win big."
If the Gophers win a close game, the media (and some fans) will say "you were playing an FCS team - you should have won by a bigger margin.
And if the Gophers lose, the media (and some fans) will say "how can you lose to an FCS team - its embarassing."

Literally, the only way the Gophs come out ahead in the court of public opinion is to win in a rout. Anything else will be seen as a letdown, WHETHER THAT IS TRUE OR NOT. (I believe UNH is a quality program, but a lot of people are unwilling or unable to draw that distinction.)
 

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