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gopherbadgerman said:
Yes it was. They need a TD no timeouts. Have to punt there
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2 minutes is an eternity in the college game or NFL, with or without timeouts. I’d be with you had it been under a minute. As it was if their receiver makes that catch they have first down at like our 40 with over a minute left on the clock.
 

Gophers1992 said:
This. I trust our defense to not let them go 90 yards more than anything
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I don't know.....they had plenty of time either way. Luckily, their guy dropped the ball or they are at our 30 with plenty of time.
 






Mo was heated, but he's gonna keep a calm mind and say that of course I wanted to go for it but the coach has the final say and I'm gonna trust him.
 

Section 100 said:
It was absolutely the right call to punt. The D has been playing well, and the Neb Q is terrible.

How could they overturn the 1st down AND mark the ball 1/2 yard back? That's the question that needs to be asked.
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because he WAS down short of the line.
 




Thanks Tanner, but it's that Greek guy's time now. He's got the best arm in the conference, just a rocket every time he throws. If I'm fleck, I'm sending videos to receivers around the country. And Mo is a true warrior. Just an inspiring win that restores hope.
 




Allshade said:
Punt was right call, despite our emotions telling us to go. Odds of going 90 yards there is probably 5%.
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It was the right call. 90 yards with no time outs is very, very tough. 50 yards is much easier. PJ played the odds, didn’t gamble.
 

RE Going for it: I think an argument can be made on both sides. I think what it boils down to is how the game is going. Nebraska's offense did not score a TD after the first drive of the game. Much more difficult to do that having to go 85-90 yards than 40. People want to say "if the Nebraska guy didn't drop a pass".....that's the point. You make them have to execute 90 yards down the field & they can't screw up. But I also get giving it to Mo & let's ice the game ourselves. Ultimately, I think it was shown to be a good call.

I'm more offended by the spot; when Mo's ass hit the ground, the ball was at the yard mark. Ridiculous that they moved the ball back a half yard. Ridiculous that no ref was watching to see that no time went off on the clock on the one play.

I am grateful for everything Tanner Morgan has given to this program. But playing wise, he definitely is limited physically & AK gives us a different dimension. Perhaps it was fitting that Tanner started his playing in Lincoln due to an injury & possibly may end it in Lincoln due to an injury. If it was the end, I am thankful for everything he has given to the University of Minnesota.
 






fair said:
Don't get me wrong, I'm all for getting Athan experience before next year, and he certainly has more mobility, but Athan vs. Tanner will not be the difference between a win and a loss this season. The problems run far deeper than the QB.
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And what do you say now?
 

cncmin said:
this is actually a really BFD.
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We came back because AK, who can run and throw deep, gave the Nebraska offense more to worry about. Gave KC a little more play calling leeway. This in turn loosened the D a little more for Mo. I love what Tanner has done while here, and I have huge respect for him as a player and person, but if AK hadn’t come in and jump started the Offense, I think we lose the game.
 



Athan made the difference: 6 of 12 for 137 yards, plus some nice runs. Morgan first half, lost 0-10, Athan 2nd half won 20-3. No contest between our QBs. Gophers had 31 yards total offense in first half - thank God for the defense hanging in or it might have been a rout.
 


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