BleedGopher
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Gophers grow up
You might not realize that the Gophers are ranked No. 21 in the country in total defense. Their 324.1 yards per game also ranks third in the Big Ten behind only Michigan, which is No. 1 overall, and Iowa, which is fourth.
Yes, this is an indication of why there never was any doubt in my mind that P.J. Fleck had the coaching and recruiting ability to put the program on the winning path. And he proved that even more Saturday with a performance that the Gophers put up on the road against a great Ohio State team that will compete for a national championship.
The Gophers held the Buckeyes to their second-fewest points on the season in a 30-14 loss. Only Penn State was able to hold them to fewer when the Buckeyes escaped Happy Valley with a 27-26 victory on Sept. 29.
The Gophers also held Ohio State to 92 yards on 32 carries, continuing to show that their defensive front is one of the best in the Big Ten. The Buckeyes had been averaging 166 yards rushing in Big Ten play.
And while the Gophers had three sacks against Ohio State, the Gophers offensive line, which remains a young position group with two freshmen, a sophomore and two seniors, gave up only two sacks of quarterback Zack Annexstad. The Buckeyes had entered the game with 22 sacks, the most in the nation.
At 3-3 overall, I still think this Gophers team can find three conference victories to reach a bowl game. Saturday, they visit Nebraska, which is 0-6 for the first time in program history and has lost 10 in a row dating to last season.
When this freshman class becomes sophomores next year, along with a great 2019 recruiting class, there might finally be good times for Gophers football.
http://www.startribune.com/mike-zimmer-glad-to-see-vikings-defense-improve/497538341/
Go Gophers!!
Gophers grow up
You might not realize that the Gophers are ranked No. 21 in the country in total defense. Their 324.1 yards per game also ranks third in the Big Ten behind only Michigan, which is No. 1 overall, and Iowa, which is fourth.
Yes, this is an indication of why there never was any doubt in my mind that P.J. Fleck had the coaching and recruiting ability to put the program on the winning path. And he proved that even more Saturday with a performance that the Gophers put up on the road against a great Ohio State team that will compete for a national championship.
The Gophers held the Buckeyes to their second-fewest points on the season in a 30-14 loss. Only Penn State was able to hold them to fewer when the Buckeyes escaped Happy Valley with a 27-26 victory on Sept. 29.
The Gophers also held Ohio State to 92 yards on 32 carries, continuing to show that their defensive front is one of the best in the Big Ten. The Buckeyes had been averaging 166 yards rushing in Big Ten play.
And while the Gophers had three sacks against Ohio State, the Gophers offensive line, which remains a young position group with two freshmen, a sophomore and two seniors, gave up only two sacks of quarterback Zack Annexstad. The Buckeyes had entered the game with 22 sacks, the most in the nation.
At 3-3 overall, I still think this Gophers team can find three conference victories to reach a bowl game. Saturday, they visit Nebraska, which is 0-6 for the first time in program history and has lost 10 in a row dating to last season.
When this freshman class becomes sophomores next year, along with a great 2019 recruiting class, there might finally be good times for Gophers football.
http://www.startribune.com/mike-zimmer-glad-to-see-vikings-defense-improve/497538341/
Go Gophers!!