This is spot on.

[El Amin Fan]

Fleck's lack of creativity and lack of modern offense is baffling. He's a new age coach in nearly every facet except for actual coaching.

 

[upnorthkid]

you lose GH and you're pretty much fucked as that means you've lost the devoted base.

 

[Gophergrandpa]

Playing for close games has a lot of risk, especially if your FG kicker has the Yipps.

 

[forever a gopher]

I’m convinced PJ is playing for field goal attempts, and any TDs are merely conservative plays run awry.

 

[DanvilleGopher]

Playing for close games has a lot of risk, especially if your FG kicker has the Yipps.

Or you fumble on your 16... or... or... you know what I mean.

 

[Breakin' The Plane]

When you're in an age where you can actually get fans to financially contribute to players, why would you not try to find a way to shine a spotlight on your offensive skill players? Nobody is donating a penny for a dive play. Triple reverse fleaflicker that results in a 70 yard TD? That opens people's eyes.

 

[LesBolstad]

When you're in an age where you can actually get fans to financially contribute to players, why would you not try to find a way to shine a spotlight on your offensive skill players? Nobody is donating a penny for a dive play. Triple reverse fleaflicker that results in a 70 yard TD? That opens people's eyes.

I'd donate a lot more for a dive play if we won a B10 title every 15 years or so

 

[Scott R Fisher]

Fleck's lack of creativity and lack of modern offense is baffling. He's a new age coach in nearly every facet except for actual coaching.

This. It's as if he doesn't trust his offensive players to make plays. The old 3 yards and a cloud of dust, play solid defense and have a trustworthy kicking game. If any of the legs of the 3 legged stool collapse, the Gophers are screwed. Last night was a case in point.

 

[Mick Turition]

Here’s a secret, he’s copying Ferentz. As only Ferentz and one other B18 coach has more tenure, it’s working.

 

[stocker08]

This. It's as if he doesn't trust his offensive players to make plays. The old 3 yards and a cloud of dust, play solid defense and have a trustworthy kicking game. If any of the legs of the 3 legged stool collapse, the Gophers are screwed. Last night was a case in point.

Well said.

 

[Ewert86PC]

There is something to be said for being conservative on offense, but it is usually after you have firmly established a sufficient lead. Starting a game with a conservative offense sends unseemly signals of vulnerability and incompetence.

I liked how the run game was more effective in our "two-minute drive" offense because completing passes put the run defenders back on their heels as their expectation shifted to a pass, and not wanting to get burned.