***OFFICIAL MINNESOTA AT NORTHWESTERN BOUNCE BACK IN-GAME THREAD!!!***

[GophersInIowa]

The lack of anything remotely close to explosive on offense so far this year is really concerning.

 

[skyman31]

That play call only makes sense if you’re planning to go for it on 4th down. Picking up a few on 3rd and 8 to make it 4th and manageable is fine if you go for it, makes no sense otherwise

 

[Harrymannback77]

Trying to decide whats more annoying, offense play calling or the stupid Medica pop up ad that keeps covering up this game chat?

 

[Gopherchase]

All good but for the third downplay calls WTF?

 

[DanvilleGopher]

We have no linebackers...

 

[WayOfTheGopher]

Third and five and we go with a swing pass out to the flat for one yard. Smh

 

[USAF]

Everyone missed the first 6 minutes. Nebraska was on.

Nope. I have directv. We saw the game from the start.

 

[btowngopher]

We have no linebackers...

Interesting take. Our dline and secondary must be amazing then.

 

[Gophergrandpa]

I missed the first 6 mins. Has Tyler played at all?

Bryce was in for one play; not sure whether Tyler had played yet. No Evans, either.

 

[U2Gopher]

The defense looks like shit so far, save about 3 plays. Having trouble stopping the run and plenty of open receivers, that thankfully, their QB has missed.

 

[MGGopher]

This play calling. ZZZZ

Sadly I was kinda thinking this is what we'd see unless NW seriously threatened. Burns was saying the same but pleading with the staff to be aggressive from the start to build some confidence and try generating some explosive plays. But I think anyone who watches this team regularly could've predicted this.

 

[USAF]

You can throw the forward pass before 3rd down, just saying

Or even ON 3rd down.

 

[Tully55]

Team Stats 1st qtr

Game Stats
First Downs	3	4
Rushing Attempts	7	10
Rushing Yards	19	41
Rushing Avg	2.7	4.1
Receptions	4	7
Receiving Yards	32	31
Receiving Avg	8.0	4.4
Passing Yards	32	31
Pass C-A-I	4-4-0	7-11-0
Plays-Yards	11-51	21-72

 

[Ho Jon]

Nope. I have directv. We saw the game from the start.

My apologies to you sir.

 

[FredCoxRocks]

Don't know what's worse.....the play calling or the announcing. Both are D at best.

Doesn’t matter. No one outside of Minnesota and a few NU alums are watching this mess.

 

[USAF]

Sadly I was kinda thinking this is what we'd see unless NW seriously threatened. Burns was saying the same but pleading with the staff to be aggressive from the start to build some confidence and try generating some explosive plays. But I think anyone who watches this team regularly could've predicted this.

Even the TD throw, there was literally ONE guy in the pattern. Cant dumb it down for AK any more than that.

Pretty clear they dont trust him

 

[rivergopher]

Our pass rush is abysmal thus far

 

[DanvilleGopher]

Interesting take. Our dline and secondary must be amazing then.

Have they been involved other than the late hit? Honest question.

 

[Harrymannback77]

Sad I'm considering turning on PSU-Iowa to see a forward pass. My God Fleck needs a real OC. And let him call the shots. This is sad.

 

[Stuff]

C'mon Harbaugh, dial up something elite.

 

[Panthadad2]

No question Northwestern will sell out to stop the run today. They'd be stupid not to until the Gophs prove they have a passing game.

 

[nitramnaed]

Nuts well covered

 

[btowngopher]

Looked like PI.

 

[GSUsTALON]

I want elite, PJ. This offense is not elite.

Who is PJ?

At least TRY for elite.

 

[Gopherchase]

We have no linebackers...

6 had a really dumb play but overall he’s doing fine for his age. Lindenberg is an all American just can’t replace that. 33 is bad.

 

[USAF]

Taylor just absolutely ran over a db

 

[DanvilleGopher]

Nice play AK!!

 

[matt]

Look at that, a downfield throw on 3rd and medium.

 

[btowngopher]

Nice read by AK.

 

[fmlizard]

Athan did a nice job working through his reads on that 3rd down