Golden Nugget released their early CFB lines today; they have TCU -18 at Minnesota.
http://espn.go.com/chalk/story/_/id...st-point-spreads-2015-college-football-season
Golden Nugget released their early CFB lines today; they have TCU -18 at Minnesota.
http://espn.go.com/chalk/story/_/id...st-point-spreads-2015-college-football-season
Exactly! I think the Gophers took the lead on that play, a cross field lateral kickoff return for a TD. I was there and remember the play initiated nearer the Gophers goalline than it appears on video, but then you can't really see the guy who caught the cross field lateral. 80000 people never roared louder
That is exactly what happened. There was no need for them to win that game by 50 points but they easily could've. Mitch looked like a JV high school QB that day. They slowed their tempo down in the second half to run more clock. GP knew his defense didn't have to worry about us making a comeback.
If the Frogs are as good as billed, roughly competitive outcome, as vs Missouri Jan 1, will be just fine provided the Gophers aren't badly injured
I am willing to refute this narrative because I watched Boykin fling it all over the field with my own two eyes. TCU had 37 plays over 9:29 in the first half, a blazing 14.8 seconds per play. In the second half, 39 plays over 14:05 for a still blazing 21.5 sec/play.
By comparison, Oregon averages about 20.5 sec/play. The top high tempo teams max out right around 20 sec/play.
Furthermore, TCU ran only 11 times in the second half, out of 27 attempts. They may have been "slower" in the second half,, but it was still a high tempo and they took several deep shots in the 4th qtr. it was a little weird to watch.
I have been wondering for months after sitting in Ft. Worth watching TCU make my Gophers look like a JV team, did GP take his foot off the gas against his good buddy JK? I have asked many of my TCU friends this exact question to many mixed answers. The main consensus was, probably. Then as I review that game over and over in my mind I remember the Gophs turning the ball over five times, the TCU receivers making some all world catches in the corners of the end zone and Liedner was hurt, etc.....maybe we can hang with TCU on Sept. 3rd. I mean after all, we held TC to their fewest amount of points score all season.
As of today I think I got the final word on GP and did he or didnt he? See three of my best friends paid $6000 to play golf with GP yesterday at Colonial CC in Ft. Worth and I begged them to get the straight scoop on the big question, so here is GP's response "No he did not let his foot off the gas, and if I say anything different, my good friend would have it posted all over the locker room and use it against us" GP went on to say, "Gophers are a real threat, great defense, like the Sioux waiting over the hill for a charging Custer." Consensus from my friends was that GP probably let off the gas a bit.
All this being said, if Gophers can establish a running game, win the turnover battle and put some pressure on Boykin I believe we might give TCU all they can handle. Can't wait to be there.
Why the hell are we going to be injured? We didn't have injuries against OSU. TCU isn't a bunch of bad asses. They are a speed team
Pretty simple really: players are more injury prone when tired and the Frogs run a no huddle speed offense. Also, the Frogs may not be "bad asses" who try to cause injuries but Speed Kills as the saying goes. That's too strong of course, but mass*velocity high impact Higher risk of injury..
A lot of conditioned Gopher responses here. Champions think differently - you step on the field expecting to win. We have to think like champions. Of course Minnesota can win, and I look forward to it. Minnesota will get even more recognition with this victory.
I'm not going to step on the field. I'm a Fan, and an old one, not a player, not a coach. Coaches and players need to fill their heads with positive thoughts, even if it's largely BS. Fans are not required to drink the same Koolaid. As a fan, I'm concerned that this game might spoil the Gopher's season because they may be outmatched by a great team running a no huddle offense.
Rag, I'm an old fan too. I do, however, believe that the fan base ultimately becomes a part of the Mojo of the team (think Green Bay Packers). This team has been in need of a crazy fan base for decades. The time is now to hand it to them, for however much soft advantage that is worth. We are not getting any younger. I honestly believe we can and will win. And boy will it be awesome when we do!I'm not going to step on the field. I'm a Fan, and an old one, not a player, not a coach. Coaches and players need to fill their heads with positive thoughts, even if it's largely BS. Fans are not required to drink the same Koolaid. As a fan, I'm concerned that this game might spoil the Gopher's season because they may be outmatched by a great team running a no huddle offense.
I am willing to refute this narrative because I watched Boykin fling it all over the field with my own two eyes. TCU had 37 plays over 9:29 in the first half, a blazing 14.8 seconds per play. In the second half, 39 plays over 14:05 for a still blazing 21.5 sec/play.
By comparison, Oregon averages about 20.5 sec/play. The top high tempo teams max out right around 20 sec/play.
Furthermore, TCU ran only 11 times in the second half, out of 27 attempts. They may have been "slower" in the second half,, but it was still a high tempo and they took several deep shots in the 4th qtr. it was a little weird to watch.