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per Greder:
Saturday marked the third straight game Minnesota has failed to force a turnover. In five games, the Gophers (3-2, 0-1) are minus-4 in turnover margin, tied for 101st in the nation.
In coach Jerry Kill's first four seasons, the trajectory of the Gophers program has run parallel to its turnover margin.
Each year the Gophers have improved: from minus-8 in 2011 to minus-2 in 2012, plus-3 in 2013 and plus-10 a year ago. Last season's margin ranked 15th nationally and helped Minnesota win eight games for the second straight season.
Defensive coordinator Tracy Claeys said interceptions and fumble recoveries can be like gifts.
"Well-coached offenses don't turn the ball over, so I'm not one to lose as much sleep over turnovers," Claeys said before the Northwestern game. "If we get them, it's like Christmas."
http://www.twincities.com/sports/ci_28935386/gophers-minus-4-turnover-margin-doesnt-bode-well
Go Gophers!!
Saturday marked the third straight game Minnesota has failed to force a turnover. In five games, the Gophers (3-2, 0-1) are minus-4 in turnover margin, tied for 101st in the nation.
In coach Jerry Kill's first four seasons, the trajectory of the Gophers program has run parallel to its turnover margin.
Each year the Gophers have improved: from minus-8 in 2011 to minus-2 in 2012, plus-3 in 2013 and plus-10 a year ago. Last season's margin ranked 15th nationally and helped Minnesota win eight games for the second straight season.
Defensive coordinator Tracy Claeys said interceptions and fumble recoveries can be like gifts.
"Well-coached offenses don't turn the ball over, so I'm not one to lose as much sleep over turnovers," Claeys said before the Northwestern game. "If we get them, it's like Christmas."
http://www.twincities.com/sports/ci_28935386/gophers-minus-4-turnover-margin-doesnt-bode-well
Go Gophers!!