Chicago Tribune on U: Season is a success if Minnesota beats Wisconsin & wins a bowl

[BleedGopher]

Chicago Tribune on U: Season is a success if Minnesota beats Wisconsin & wins a bowl

per the Chicago Tribune:

Reason to believe: The Gophers have made significant improvement under Jerry Kill, and with back-to-back eight-win seasons, they have momentum.

Reason for doubt: How do they get by Wisconsin? The Badgers have claimed Paul Bunyan's Axe for 11 straight seasons.

Big hole to fill: RB David Cobb, who was drafted by the Titans, set a school record with 1,626 yards last season. The Gophers don't have a comparable playmaker this season; senior Rodrick Williams has the most experience, while redshirt freshman Rodney Smith might have the most talent.

Breakout player: WR KJ Maye. The 5-foot-10 senior had just 16 catches and one touchdown last season, but he is the most productive returning receiver and has some big-play ability.

Season is a success if … Minnesota beats Wisconsin and wins a bowl game.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/college/ct-minnesota-preview-spt-0827-20150826-story.html

Go Gophers!!

 

[bottlebass]

Please please please please please PLEASE beat wisconsin!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Gophers7NatTitlesBadgers0]

Beat Scony and we're playing in Indy. Bank on that.

 

[denguegopher]

If we beat Wisconsin and win a bowl game that means we have won at least 7 games. Seven wins might not be considered a success by some. If we beat TCU (I can hope, can't I?!), my expectations will be sky high. Go Gophers!

 

[Breakin' The Plane]

Agree wholeheartedly. Still wish they'd have beat Syracuse two years ago to get that stupid bowl monkey off their back. No excuse to lose that game.

 

[Ski U Mah 55]

Beat Scony and we're playing in Indy. Bank on that.

I wouldn't be surprised if we do beat them and they still go to the CCG. With their weak schedule and our tough schedule it's very possible they have a game to give at the end of the season.