BreakTheGopherCurse
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If the Gophers would've beaten USC, would that have been a "bigger" upset than USD's victory over the Gophers? In giving your answer, consider the following:
1. The relative rankings of all three teams;
2. The relative recruiting rankings of all three teams over the past three years;
3. The relative margin of defeat in each game;
4. The respective sizes of each team's football budget;
5. The relative prestige amongst the three universities.
It seems to me, given these factors, USD's victory would have rated as a bigger upset.
Now, consider the approach each team took in playing the other team. I personally would've enjoyed seeing the Gophers "hold nothing back" and using "everything in the book" more than the approach they took - even if the margin of defeat would've been much worse. I realize that the dynamics between USD and the Gophs is probably much different than the dynamics between USC vs. Gophs, thereby giving rise to the USC game plan selected by Brewster. But wasn't it boring to watch the Gophs? And so predictable after a short while? I give Brewster credit, however, for having the lead in the 3rd quarter. It definitely made things interesting for a while. Anyways, I'd like to hear your thoughts. Go Gophers!
1. The relative rankings of all three teams;
2. The relative recruiting rankings of all three teams over the past three years;
3. The relative margin of defeat in each game;
4. The respective sizes of each team's football budget;
5. The relative prestige amongst the three universities.
It seems to me, given these factors, USD's victory would have rated as a bigger upset.
Now, consider the approach each team took in playing the other team. I personally would've enjoyed seeing the Gophers "hold nothing back" and using "everything in the book" more than the approach they took - even if the margin of defeat would've been much worse. I realize that the dynamics between USD and the Gophs is probably much different than the dynamics between USC vs. Gophs, thereby giving rise to the USC game plan selected by Brewster. But wasn't it boring to watch the Gophs? And so predictable after a short while? I give Brewster credit, however, for having the lead in the 3rd quarter. It definitely made things interesting for a while. Anyways, I'd like to hear your thoughts. Go Gophers!