RodentRampage
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I was looking through the media guide, looking over the historical records. 2009 was the first season that we won more close games (I define close as within 8 points, that is, within a TD and 2 point conversion) since 2003. Since 1982, the Gophers have been won more close games than they have lost 9 times, lost more than won 14 times, and won and lost the same number 5 times.
Over this time period, the Gophers were 47-71-1 in close games. The difference between a good season and a bad season can come down to pulling out the close games. One thing that made the 2007 season so maddening was how close many of the games were, the Gophers were 1-6 in close games that year. In contrast, in 1940, the Gophers were 5-0 in close games, and in 1941, the Gophers were 3-0 in close games. In 1942, we started losing those close games, going 1-3 in close games. Pulling out those close games made all the difference in the world, and won us National Championships.
If we can start turning those close losses into close wins, it could make things much brighter.
Over this time period, the Gophers were 47-71-1 in close games. The difference between a good season and a bad season can come down to pulling out the close games. One thing that made the 2007 season so maddening was how close many of the games were, the Gophers were 1-6 in close games that year. In contrast, in 1940, the Gophers were 5-0 in close games, and in 1941, the Gophers were 3-0 in close games. In 1942, we started losing those close games, going 1-3 in close games. Pulling out those close games made all the difference in the world, and won us National Championships.
If we can start turning those close losses into close wins, it could make things much brighter.