The benefit of this year's injuries for next year

[Taji34]

As terrible as these injuries this year have been for our starting lines, and making us pull redshirts that we didn't want to I see two benefits that have come out of them:

1. Some of the backups/redshirts have shown a lot of talent, and toughness, which I think bodes well for next season paired with
2. Backups/redshirts having game experience, which I think will make the competition to become a starter harder, which means better starters (knock on wood) and less of a talent/experience/play level gap if someone is injured.

Anyone agree? Disagree? I am in no way a football expert.

 

[Great Plains Gopher]

I think you're right; some of the young guys have really stepped up - providing some depth of experience for next year. Also, we don't have to play Michigan, Ohio State, TCU or Michigan State!

 

[metrolax]

You are correct. The depth chart should be more experienced next season.

 

[KoolAid]

I'm just excited to get (hopefully) a fifth year from D Travis. Our secondary should look pretty good again next year.

 

[mnsportsgeek]

I'm excited about next year. We hopefully gained a lot of depth as a result of the injuries, we have an immensely easier schedule, and we'll hopefully get a couple guys back for fifth years.

 

[MNGoldenGophers1]

If Mitch continues to play like he has the past few games, Brooks stays healthy, a receiver or two steps up along with a tight, throw in the depth created by so many players getting quality playing time plus a solid recruiting class this year, next year could be special.