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per Greder:
Beyond the impact of what Autman-Bell’s sensational grab meant to the Gophers’ 2-0 start this season is what it could mean for the development of the U’s offense.
In both of the first two games, Fresno State and South Dakota State paid extra attention, including double teams, to Tyler Johnson, the U’s all-Big Ten selection in 2018. Johnson was limited to two receptions for 27 yards (and two drops) in the season opener and four grabs for 71 yards last week.
After setting the U’s single-season record with 12 touchdowns in 2018, Johnson is still scoreless this year.
The Gophers (2-0) want opposing defenses to feel like it’s a pick-your-poison scenario with how they cover receivers. When Johnson has been covered, Bateman has had big days to lead the receiver corps. He had five receptions for 132 yards and a touchdown against South Dakota State and then seven grabs for 105 yards and another TD against Fresno State.
https://www.winonadailynews.com/col...cle_78824346-a61b-5268-b4c2-e3b87102348f.html
Go Gophers!!
Beyond the impact of what Autman-Bell’s sensational grab meant to the Gophers’ 2-0 start this season is what it could mean for the development of the U’s offense.
In both of the first two games, Fresno State and South Dakota State paid extra attention, including double teams, to Tyler Johnson, the U’s all-Big Ten selection in 2018. Johnson was limited to two receptions for 27 yards (and two drops) in the season opener and four grabs for 71 yards last week.
After setting the U’s single-season record with 12 touchdowns in 2018, Johnson is still scoreless this year.
The Gophers (2-0) want opposing defenses to feel like it’s a pick-your-poison scenario with how they cover receivers. When Johnson has been covered, Bateman has had big days to lead the receiver corps. He had five receptions for 132 yards and a touchdown against South Dakota State and then seven grabs for 105 yards and another TD against Fresno State.
https://www.winonadailynews.com/col...cle_78824346-a61b-5268-b4c2-e3b87102348f.html
Go Gophers!!