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8. Minnesota Gophers
PJ Fleck’s first season at Minnesota proved a return to prominence will take some time. The Gophers went 5-7 last year, finishing 12th in scoring and total offense in the Big Ten. Minnesota failed to score points in either of their final two games in 2017. Although the Gophers fielded an anemic passing attack, their run game ranked 3rd in the Big Ten. This year, Minnesota again has a very young roster, although they should be an improved team overall. The Gophers return three starters on the offensive line, including senior Donnell Greene who was an honorable mention for the All Big-Ten Team last season.
Fleck has signed some talented linemen during his first full recruiting cycle as head coach. The Gophers signed a four-star recruit in Curtis Dunlap Jr. and three-star Blaise Andries. Not lacking for size, Fleck signed Daniel Faalele, a 6-foot-9, 400-pound freshman. The young stable of O-linemen should complement the returning starters nicely. However, the Gophers are left with two quarterbacks who may not be ready for Big Ten play. The success of the team will likely depend on an inexperienced quarterback performing above board. Specifically, Minnesota’s offensive line will be in the middle tier among Hoosier opponents.
http://hoosierhuddle.com/hoosier-bl...-that-the-hoosiers-will-face-in-2018/2018/8/9
Go Gophers!!
8. Minnesota Gophers
PJ Fleck’s first season at Minnesota proved a return to prominence will take some time. The Gophers went 5-7 last year, finishing 12th in scoring and total offense in the Big Ten. Minnesota failed to score points in either of their final two games in 2017. Although the Gophers fielded an anemic passing attack, their run game ranked 3rd in the Big Ten. This year, Minnesota again has a very young roster, although they should be an improved team overall. The Gophers return three starters on the offensive line, including senior Donnell Greene who was an honorable mention for the All Big-Ten Team last season.
Fleck has signed some talented linemen during his first full recruiting cycle as head coach. The Gophers signed a four-star recruit in Curtis Dunlap Jr. and three-star Blaise Andries. Not lacking for size, Fleck signed Daniel Faalele, a 6-foot-9, 400-pound freshman. The young stable of O-linemen should complement the returning starters nicely. However, the Gophers are left with two quarterbacks who may not be ready for Big Ten play. The success of the team will likely depend on an inexperienced quarterback performing above board. Specifically, Minnesota’s offensive line will be in the middle tier among Hoosier opponents.
http://hoosierhuddle.com/hoosier-bl...-that-the-hoosiers-will-face-in-2018/2018/8/9
Go Gophers!!