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Reprinted in the Pioneer Press.
http://www.twincities.com/sports/ci_26717809/big-ten-gophers-effort-tops-week-7
Oct. 12--It was the opposite of fancy. The Gophers were outgained, 393 yards to 274. The Northwestern Wildcats ran 84 plays to Minnesota's 54.But Minnesota never trailed, protected the ball when it had it, made big defensive stops. And Jalen Myrick took a kickoff return 100 yards with 7:19 left for the final and deciding score, 24-17.
"We could have just gone in the tank," Minnesota Coach Jerry Kill said. "This team right now is finding a way to win. We've got a lot of things to clean up, but we're going to enjoy the moment and get back to work."
Northwestern had held its previous two foes -- Penn State and Wisconsin -- to a total of 20 points. This was a big win for the 5-1 Gophers. If they and Iowa win their next two games, they'll both be 4-0 in the Big Ten when they meet Nov. 8 in Minneapolis.
This is the Gophers' first 2-0 Big Ten start since 2004. They haven't been 4-0 in the conference since 1967, their last championship season..
http://www.twincities.com/sports/ci_26717809/big-ten-gophers-effort-tops-week-7
Oct. 12--It was the opposite of fancy. The Gophers were outgained, 393 yards to 274. The Northwestern Wildcats ran 84 plays to Minnesota's 54.But Minnesota never trailed, protected the ball when it had it, made big defensive stops. And Jalen Myrick took a kickoff return 100 yards with 7:19 left for the final and deciding score, 24-17.
"We could have just gone in the tank," Minnesota Coach Jerry Kill said. "This team right now is finding a way to win. We've got a lot of things to clean up, but we're going to enjoy the moment and get back to work."
Northwestern had held its previous two foes -- Penn State and Wisconsin -- to a total of 20 points. This was a big win for the 5-1 Gophers. If they and Iowa win their next two games, they'll both be 4-0 in the Big Ten when they meet Nov. 8 in Minneapolis.
This is the Gophers' first 2-0 Big Ten start since 2004. They haven't been 4-0 in the conference since 1967, their last championship season..