Who would you name as Gophers MVP in Quick Lane Bowl victory?

[GopherHole Staff]

Who would you name as Gophers MVP in Quick Lane Bowl victory?

 

[Sparlimb]

Mitch for sure. He played his best game as a Gopher tonight.

 

[hungan1]

Who would you name as Gophers MVP in Quick Lane Bowl victory?

Leidner without a doubt.

 

[theTurning]

BBC

 

[Gopher028]

Mitch Leidner for sure. *when* he get's protection, he's legit. No more doubters.

 

[hungan1]

Well, all three 5-7 teams that got in on academic merits won their bowl games.

You can criticize all you want, but I think these group of Gophers deserved to be here after a tumultuous year.

 

[RolGnav]

1) Leidner
2) Maye
3) BBC

 

[#2Gopher]

1) Leidner
2) Maye
3) BBC

Hate to pick one..but this list is a great start.

 

[mnsportsgeek]

The answer is Leidner and there is no argument.

 

[Dr.Don]

Mitch Leidner for sure. No more doubters.

On GopherHole?

 

[MNGoldenGophers1]

Mitch Leidner for sure. *when* he get's protection, he's legit. No more doubters.

Yup, he just hung 21-points on CMU.

 

[MNGoldenGophers1]

1) Leidner
2) Maye
3) BBC

Yes, the right order.

 

[Lincoln gopher]

1) Leidner
2) Maye
3) BBC

This for sure, but Leidner a clear winner. Best game of year, easily.

 

[csom_1991]

If I could pick a unit - I would go with the entire D as CMU was a legit offense and they shut them down by playing as a team. I think they displayed what a healthy D can do.

On O - Mitch seems to have made leaps and strides after the coaching change. Yeah - he still had a bad pick, but he was asked to be much more than a game manager today with the running game pretty poor. As someone that wanted him yanked mid-season due to no discernible upside after 3 years, I now have mixed emotions. I don't know how much Mitch will improve in the off season, but I have a lot more faith in him now.

Where the Gophers need to improve is on O-Line, and Claeys has recognized that fact and made changes. Hopefully, we get someone competent in there. O-Line should be a strong point for this program - bring back a Mason ZBS scheme if nothing else. With this D, we will win a lot of games if we can get the run game sorted out.

 

[Sparlimb]

[/B]

Yup, he just hung 21-points on CMU.

Which is pretty hot for our offense. Just wait until we unleash the hounds next year.

 

[Spoofin]

The answer is Leidner and there is no argument.

You are 100% correct. Some will find reasons to say otherwise, but ML7 was the MVP. He was great. If anyone disagrees they are just wrong. W.R.O.N.G.

 

[Urbandale]

1) Leidner
2) Maye
3) BBC

I wish there was room for Huff on that list. That kid is something to watch.

 

[Big Ten Championship]

Leidner played great, but Julian Huff forced the interception that stopped them. He also made an incredible play from the right side of the defense to stop a screen pass on the other side while being blocked. I have no issue with Leidner, just thought Huff also played his best game ever as well!

 

[46Gophers]

I have been critical of Mitch all year because of his inconsistent play but he certainly stepped up and played great today. I voted Mitch.

 

[Deckergopher]

Leidner with his 80% completion percentage ...

 

[Bayfieldgopher]

Mitch played well.

My vote went to KJ. He caught the ball when we really needed it.

 

[John Galt]

BBC got beat on several throws. He shouldn't be in the top 5.

 

[John Galt]

1. Leidner
2. Maye
3. Murray
4. Huff
5. Smith/Brooks

 

[Spoofin]

BBC got beat on several throws. He shouldn't be in the top 5.

But he made an INT (that Huff created). Certain posters on here (BB) don't see any further than that.

 

[Killjoy]

I voted for Mitch but he couldn't have done it without all that encouragement and coaching from Wait!What? The good news is, if Wait!What is at all smart, we won't be hearing from him for a long time.

 

[theTurning]

But he made an INT (that Huff created). Certain posters on here (BB) don't see any further than that.

Calhoun was making plays all over the field. Two or three nice PBUs, the fantastic adjustment on the INT in a clutch moment and played a huge role in shutting down a vaunted aerial attack.

 

[Spoofin]

Calhoun was making plays all over the field. Several PBUs, the fantastic adjustment on the INT in a clutch moment and played a huge role in shutting down a vaunted aerial attack.

All true. EM31 was still the best CB out there today tho.

 

[Some Day...Is Coming!]

KJ Maye. Made some great catches. Without him we lose and Leidner doesn't do nearly as well.

 

[MNSpaniel]

KJ Maye. Made some great catches. Without him we lose and Leidner doesn't do nearly as well.

Lender played well but Maye was making NFL receiver catches today. He has great hands.

 

[RolGnav]

Leidner's completion rate was 80%... his poll rate is 80%. Coincidence? I think not!