***OFFICIAL MINNESOTA AT MICHIGAN BATTLE FOR THE LITTLE BROWN JUG IN-GAME THREAD!!!***

[caliGopher]

For some shocking reason we didn't have a timeout left.

 

[Lou Brown]

I think Brosmer can play. The OL is remarkably bad.

 

[GO4INLALALAND]

The ball looked like it hit the ground, but I’ll take the points.

 

[BronkosGhost]

True....but I think Brosmer could actually look competent if the offensive line wasn't so terrible.

Maybe, or one could just look at the overall performance at the QB position since Fleck has been HC.

 

[Stuff]

Why didn't they go for a TD?

 

[GoGophersUMN]

Great catch and transition to the field goal team but why would you throw the ball short of the endzone there? If you're just going to throw it up in traffic, why not go for the touchdown?

 

[Taji34]

Is there any question that the OL coach needs to be fired?

No running lanes
Terrible pass blocking
A center who has more false start penalties alone than we usually see in a season.

Coach Callahan has to go. It's not the only place that needs improvement, but if our OL can't execute it doesn't matter how good of an OC you have, or how good of a QB, or WRs or RBs.

 

[fmlizard]

Why didn't they go for a TD?

it was all very hurried for understandable reasons, but I'm surprised they didn't spike and then decide

 

[Section 100]

Um, is our D playing OK? It seems like they are.

I don't think that Michigan QB is good.

 

[caliGopher]

Why didn't they go for a TD?

No time out. No play called.

 

[Gopherchase]

Seriously, what would be the downside to giving some other players time on the OL? It literally can’t be any worse.

 

[GopherFanatic19]

Just go for TD you’re down by 21 so who cares

 

[FlaGopher23]

Why didn't they go for a TD?

Because half of our plays have gone backwards???

 

[Stuff]

Um, is our D playing OK? It seems like they are.

I don't think that Michigan QB is good.

D is getting screwed over with all the turnovers but are also struggling to tackle.

 

[fmlizard]

for people mad at the QB the Gophers are once again averaging 1 yard per rushing play and that (along with a blocked punt and a fumble) is the reason they aren't winning

 

[howeda7]

Minnesota has surprisingly outgained Michigan 130-107 at half

If we also score last, it'll be a good day.

 

[Section 100]

 

[Ewert86PC]

Um, is our D playing OK? It seems like they are.

I don't think that Michigan QB is good.

I don't know, they seem to be opening up running lanes for the Michigan O.

 

[TwistingMyMelon]

Great catch and transition to the field goal team but why would you throw the ball short of the endzone there? If you're just going to throw it up in traffic, why not go for the touchdown?

Hey, at least he got the throw off that time.

 

[Stuff]

No time out. No play called.

A coach should have a few goal line plays in mind

 

[Gopherchase]

Um, is our D playing OK? It seems like they are.

I don't think that Michigan QB is good.

They are playing well and with a lot of spark, like they were embarrassed last week in our looking to come out and regain some pride.

 

[Gophergrandpa]

Irony: Gophers enter halftime with 130 yards of offense (a lot on last play). Michigan has 107 yards of total offense. Field position is a huge problem, as are turnovers. Michigan DL is astounding. Crushing our OL without any blitzes. Makes passing a lot tougher.

 

[stocker08]

Maybe, or one could just look at the overall performance at the QB position since Fleck has been HC.

Really good quarterbacks are hard to come by. And then you need receivers who can create separation and a line that can give the QB time. We're in a spot where we're looking for competent QB play.....but it doesn't matter how good your QB is if the line doesn't give time to allow routes to develop.

 

[Xerxes_]

I can't believe they didn't spike and kick and still got it off

By rule you can't spike and get another play off with under 3 seconds.

 

[Section 100]

D is getting screwed over with all the turnovers but are also struggling to tackle.

Michigan is only 3/7 on 3rd down. They've punted 4 times.

 

[Ewert86PC]

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[Spaulding!No!]

Get the freshman in there at QB

Fish stick boy!???

 

[Pompous Elitist]

It is very possible Fleck loses this team.

A turnover and a blocked punt put them in a huge hole but the Gophers look like the last place they want to be is playing this game.

And if he can’t right the ship to become a competitive team this year -and there is little reason to buy into that possibility given the performance the last several years - Coyle has tied his own hands. At some point his job should be talked about given the revenue sports situation and the new landscape. Start clean with a new vision.

 

[Tully55]

Why didn't they go for a TD?

Not enough time to spike and thencall a play.

 

[TwistingMyMelon]

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4 sacks allowed and 1 yard per carry stat in the first half pretty much highlight the futility of the Gopher offense.