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Always open to suggestions ... Brewster on with me and John Hanson Thurs. morning at 8:05a on AM-1500 ... plan on getting injury updates, QB battle update, offensive tweak updates, guys who are surprising, etc.
 

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How about fullback depth, Collado vs. C. Lewis, and why was the offensive line such a problem last year. What makes him believe that the returning o-linemen will be better this season.
 


Ask how often he peruses the wit and wisdom of GopherHole.
 



Be honest with him and tell him what you think of him and the program he is running. That would be priceless and great radio.
 

Press him hard on the QB situation and have him talk about what type of offense he is running this year with the new O coordinator.

Also, ask him where he sees lamonte edwards playing.
 

tjgesquire said:
why was the offensive line such a problem last year. What makes him believe that the returning o-linemen will be better this season.
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Bingo. Although I can almost already hear his response, I would love to hear a real answer.
 

Ask him about fat kid rotations. OL and DL have some interesting possibilities. How about the LB battles? WR development? Health of kids recovering from injuries and ailments last year?
 




Have a pool to vote on how often you can get him to say tremendous. Have a bell chime when he does (inaudible to him of course). This would make me tune in.
 

Here are a few questions I would like to hear him answer...

1. Is there anything he would have changed looking back on his first 3 years on the job?

2. Is there anything he would have changed with choosing his first offensive and defensive coordinators looking back on them now? Would he have still gone with the spread and the blitz heavy defense?

3. Would he have dealt with certain media personalities differently knowing the reaction he has recieved from a number of them?

4. If he could have 1-3 wishes in terms of facilities for the University of Minnesota football program what would they be? Does he want a new practice facility? And yes that is a serious question because Bierman is becoming a pit.

5. Who is Brews choice to be the 14th member of the Big Ten?
 

howeda7 said:
Have a pool to vote on how often you can get him to say tremendous. Have a bell chime when he does (inaudible to him of course). This would make me tune in.
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I'm anticipating the interview to be "outstanding" and "tremendous" "without question" :)

Actually Doogie ask him if he believes the running game can make an impact against WI and IA
 




GoGophers2005 said:
Here are a few questions I would like to hear him answer...

1. Is there anything he would have changed looking back on his first 3 years on the job?

2. Is there anything he would have changed with choosing his first offensive and defensive coordinators looking back on them now? Would he have still gone with the spread and the blitz heavy defense?

3. Would he have dealt with certain media personalities differently knowing the reaction he has recieved from a number of them?

4. If he could have 1-3 wishes in terms of facilities for the University of Minnesota football program what would they be? Does he want a new practice facility? And yes that is a serious question because Bierman is becoming a pit.

5. Who is Brews choice to be the 14th member of the Big Ten?
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He would never answer most of those the way you want. He's been asked similar questions and given stock answer. No, wouldn't change anything, really pleased with X Y Z. #4 is a good question though.
 


What is his definition of "Pound the Rock?" Mine is being able to run the ball effectively and chew up some clock.
 

Tell him the fans demand a win over Iowa or Wisconsin this year.
 


Please ask him if he is going to retain some spread concepts in the new offense. For instance, last year Ohio State had a diverse package of plays out of the shotgun set based off of the zone read play. Considering the fact that Weber and Gray are both spread QBs I think it is imperative that the Gophers utilize a few spread concepts.
 

Section2 said:
Be honest with him and tell him what you think of him and the program he is running. That would be priceless and great radio.
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This. Let's see if Doogie will rip him to his face. Should be good.
 

I may not agree with many of his tactics, but I do respect him ... It was my idea to have him on, and he agreed to do it ... he is taking the time, so it would be very disrespectful of me to start going at him ... I love the DTs, love Wilhite, am very curious about the O-line and running game, so it won't be us singing Kumbaya together, but I won't get combative.
 

1. What is the best gauge of a running game?
a. moving the chains consistently
b. yards per carry?
c. minutes per drive?
d. total yards?
2. How many games will we be able to run out the clock?
3. Does the running game as you see it, have progressions, false reads, counters?
4. Does the offense put down on tape certain reads early in the year that they will counter late?
5. Is Oreske a game changer? Can we consistently reverse field positon with a kick?
6. Is this going to be a year of field position, pounding the rock, and playing defense?
7. Is the QB, whomever it is going to be more of a manager of the game?
8. Is this defense better than last year? More up front, and more in the middle?
 

Doogie said:
I may not agree with many of his tactics, but I do respect him ... It was my idea to have him on, and he agreed to do it ... he is taking the time, so it would be very disrespectful of me to start going at him ... I love the DTs, love Wilhite, am very curious about the O-line and running game, so it won't be us singing Kumbaya together, but I won't get combative.
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I don't think it would be disrespectful at all to say something like:

"Coach Brewster, anyone who follows the program knows that you have had your critics, myself included. What would be your response to us who, at face value see a guy who was hired to recharge a stagnant 6-6 football program and, 3 years in, are still looking at a 6-6 football program?"

If I were him, I'd want the chance to respond to my critics, point blank.
 

OOOOH one more, please

Coach, do you think the lack of coverage this spring is due to restricted access, or lack of media interest?
 

My answer would be Iam doing the right thing to build a program. I am redshirting most of our recruits, so they will be the same age and maturity of the good teams they will play. It's real hard to put 1st and 2nd yr. guys against 4-5 yr. guys no matter how many stars they have. There are exceptions, but look at the average yr. of the best teams in the country. this yr. we will start to turn the corner and the next 2 will be the true test. We will either prove our system or prove we didn't know what we were doing. But this yr. is a transition yr. but we should be a better team.
 

Boy, am I glad most of the posters don't ask the questions! The point is not to zing some gotchas at Brewster, it is to get some insight into the new season and how the players are progressing. Some things like what changes will we see on offense, what will the be the impact of the improvments in speed be with the linebackers.
 

ruralgopher said:
I don't think it would be disrespectful at all to say something like:

"Coach Brewster, anyone who follows the program knows that you have had your critics, myself included. What would be your response to us who, at face value see a guy who was hired to recharge a stagnant 6-6 football program and, 3 years in, are still looking at a 6-6 football program?"

If I were him, I'd want the chance to respond to my critics, point blank.
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I agree. You aren't going to make a name for yourself tossing him softball questions.
 

How does Sam Maresh look in spring practice, and what are your expectations for him this season?
 

Another one, please

Any chance Ed Olson could play Center? It all starts in the middle.
 

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