BleedGopher
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per Souhan:
Minnesota football, as an overarching category, is frequently and sometimes unfairly equated with failure.
The Vikings lose big games. The Gophers don't reach them.
While the endings to this season remain inscrutable, 2019 is promising to be different in an undeniable way. This could become the most successful football season in our state's history.
When the Gophers were winning national championships, the Vikings did not exist. Once the Vikings started winning conference championships, the Gophers had lapsed into a torpor that would last, with few interruptions, for decades.
What we are seeing this autumn is a departure from norms for the Gophers, and another shot at a championship for the Vikings.
The 2019 Gophers are 10-1, reaching double-digit regular-season victories for the first time since 1905. Yes, modern teams play more games in this century, but let's not get lost in the weeds, and let's acknowledge that the Gophers could play four more games, giving them a chance to reach new milestones.
The 2019 Vikings are 8-3, with what appears to be a relatively easy schedule down the stretch. They could reach 11 or 12 victories in the regular season and give themselves a chance to win games in the postseason.
These teams have already combined for 18 victories. It wouldn't be surprising to see them finish their seasons (including postseasons) with a combined 23 or 24 victories.
www.startribune.com
Go Gophers!!
Minnesota football, as an overarching category, is frequently and sometimes unfairly equated with failure.
The Vikings lose big games. The Gophers don't reach them.
While the endings to this season remain inscrutable, 2019 is promising to be different in an undeniable way. This could become the most successful football season in our state's history.
When the Gophers were winning national championships, the Vikings did not exist. Once the Vikings started winning conference championships, the Gophers had lapsed into a torpor that would last, with few interruptions, for decades.
What we are seeing this autumn is a departure from norms for the Gophers, and another shot at a championship for the Vikings.
The 2019 Gophers are 10-1, reaching double-digit regular-season victories for the first time since 1905. Yes, modern teams play more games in this century, but let's not get lost in the weeds, and let's acknowledge that the Gophers could play four more games, giving them a chance to reach new milestones.
The 2019 Vikings are 8-3, with what appears to be a relatively easy schedule down the stretch. They could reach 11 or 12 victories in the regular season and give themselves a chance to win games in the postseason.
These teams have already combined for 18 victories. It wouldn't be surprising to see them finish their seasons (including postseasons) with a combined 23 or 24 victories.
Combined success of Vikings, Gophers football is virtually unprecedented
www.startribune.com
Go Gophers!!