Rittenberg knows alot about Big10FB...it's his job. Here's what he said about us in his "What to watch post this a.m.
"8. Gray day for Minnesota: Interim coach Jeff Horton finally used MarQueis Gray at quarterback last week against Michigan State and likely will do so in a limited role for the rest of the season. Most Minnesota fans consider Gray the team's quarterback of the future, and it's good that he's getting some reps at quarterback before the end of a lost season. Horton isn't going to have Gray run a large package of plays, but the talented sophomore could provide a much-needed spark for an offense that can't seem to get over the hump with Adam Weber at the controls"
And his prediction (which I hope is wrong!):
"Illinois 31, Minnesota 16: Vic Koenning will have Illinois' defense refocused for this one, and while I see MarQueis Gray having some success as quarterback, the Illini will force some turnovers from the mistake-ridden Gophers. Expect another big day on the ground for Mikel Leshoure against the nation's 106th-ranked rushing defense as Illinois becomes bowl eligible for the first time since 2007. "
http://espn.go.com/blog/bigten
GO GOPHERS!
"8. Gray day for Minnesota: Interim coach Jeff Horton finally used MarQueis Gray at quarterback last week against Michigan State and likely will do so in a limited role for the rest of the season. Most Minnesota fans consider Gray the team's quarterback of the future, and it's good that he's getting some reps at quarterback before the end of a lost season. Horton isn't going to have Gray run a large package of plays, but the talented sophomore could provide a much-needed spark for an offense that can't seem to get over the hump with Adam Weber at the controls"
And his prediction (which I hope is wrong!):
"Illinois 31, Minnesota 16: Vic Koenning will have Illinois' defense refocused for this one, and while I see MarQueis Gray having some success as quarterback, the Illini will force some turnovers from the mistake-ridden Gophers. Expect another big day on the ground for Mikel Leshoure against the nation's 106th-ranked rushing defense as Illinois becomes bowl eligible for the first time since 2007. "
http://espn.go.com/blog/bigten
GO GOPHERS!