BleedGopher
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The Gophers didn't need to throw the ball to trample overmatched New Mexico State last week. Nor does coordinator Kirk Ciarrocca need to unveil his entire playbook against FCS member Western Illinois on Saturday. Expect another heavy dose of run, run, run, run.
Eventually, the Gophers will be forced to rely on their passing game, and unlike last season, this shouldn't become an unrealized theory. They have a savvy play-caller with Ciarrocca back running the operation, a quarterback who has started 40 games and enough playmakers at receiver and tight end to avoid treating their passing game as an inconvenience or afterthought.
Go Gophers!!
The Gophers didn't need to throw the ball to trample overmatched New Mexico State last week. Nor does coordinator Kirk Ciarrocca need to unveil his entire playbook against FCS member Western Illinois on Saturday. Expect another heavy dose of run, run, run, run.
Eventually, the Gophers will be forced to rely on their passing game, and unlike last season, this shouldn't become an unrealized theory. They have a savvy play-caller with Ciarrocca back running the operation, a quarterback who has started 40 games and enough playmakers at receiver and tight end to avoid treating their passing game as an inconvenience or afterthought.
P.J. Fleck shouldn't treat Gophers passing game as an afterthought this season
Offensive coordinator Kirk Ciarrocca has veteran QB Tanner Morgan and enough pass-catching options to keep defenses off-balance.
m.startribune.com
Go Gophers!!