STrib: Three things Gophers learned and three questions that remain

[BleedGopher]

per Joe:

The Gophers opened spring practice March 3, so there was a lot to see before Saturday's spring game. I wrapped up the coverage with a look at what the team learned and what questions remained. This ran in the Sunday paper but didn't run online, so I am re-purposing it here.

Three things the Gophers learned

1. The no-huddle could work for them.
2. Jeff Jones looks like a go-to receiver.
3. They should be good again at running back.

Three questions that remain

1. Can the defense become elite?
2. Will Mitch Leidner become a better passer?
3. Can the redshirt freshmen receivers make a difference?

http://www.startribune.com/sports/gophers/299553721.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

Go Gophers!!

 

[John Galt]

1. The defense can be elite this year if Cockran and Ekpe can consistently get pressure on the QB.
2. I'm sure Leidner will be better, how much remains the question. I thought Streveler looked much better than he did last year at the practices I attended.
3. They will play and contribute, but probably won't be as good as we hoped right away. Gentry and Holland should be really good though by the time they are juniors.