ESPN Poll: Which B1G offense is built to last? (Gophers one of five candidates)

[BleedGopher]

per ESPN:

Minnesota: The Gophers have scored 95 points in their first two contests, although they already boast three special teams touchdowns and two defensive touchdowns. Quarterback Philip Nelson has been effective with his mobility, making throws on the run and gashing defenses with his feet. Despite injuries at running back, the Gophers are averaging 281.5 rushing yards per game. Still, Minnesota lacks many weapons on the perimeter and needs to show more consistency up front, especially when a tough Big Ten schedule begins. The Gophers have just 226 receiving yards on only 18 receptions, and no player has more than three catches so far.

http://espn.go.com/blog/bigten/post/_/id/83527/poll-which-b1g-offense-is-built-to-last

Go Gophers!!

 

[patrick08]

Go vote. Even if you don't think our offense is the caliber of Wisconsin and Northwestern yet, it will show Rittenerg/Bennett that we have a strong fan base and a team worth writing an article or two about. Unless you just can't get enough Michigan/Ohio State coverage.

 

[EG#9]

Voted Minnesota of course (using Patrick08's reasoning), but my honest answer would have been Northwestern. They have the best combination of past proven results and results this season against better competition than the field. It will be interesting to see if Illinois can keep it up, if they can I think Cubit gets another head coaching job.