BleedGopher
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Per Marcus:
There seemed to be more pressure on the Gophers when they started 0-6 in the Big Ten, but being favored in games this season has been a kiss of death.
They are 1-9-1 this season as the favorite against the spread -- meaning 1-9 with one push. Their only win in that situation was in a 23-point home victory vs. Oral Roberts in the Nov. 6 season opener.
Last season, the Gophers ranked No. 2 nationally with a 25-9 record against the spread, including 12-3, when they were favored to win.
What caused the Gophers to not play as well this year in games they were favored? They could be feeling tighter when their offense struggles.
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Go Gophers!!
There seemed to be more pressure on the Gophers when they started 0-6 in the Big Ten, but being favored in games this season has been a kiss of death.
They are 1-9-1 this season as the favorite against the spread -- meaning 1-9 with one push. Their only win in that situation was in a 23-point home victory vs. Oral Roberts in the Nov. 6 season opener.
Last season, the Gophers ranked No. 2 nationally with a 25-9 record against the spread, including 12-3, when they were favored to win.
What caused the Gophers to not play as well this year in games they were favored? They could be feeling tighter when their offense struggles.
Better to be underdogs? The Gophers feel the pressure when they are favored to win
Trying to stay in the Big Ten’s top 15, Ben Johnson’s Gophers need to play better against teams below them in the standings.
www.startribune.com
Go Gophers!!
