Will the Gophers win 20 games this year?

[Gopher_In_NYC]

I chose 20, as Ben’s high water mark was 19 in 23-24 season and not beating it would cause this place to implode and diminish some/much of the goodwill fostered by Niko’s hiring.

This poll is open for a week.

 

[Gopher Mac]

Ben had 15 wins last year with 7 big ten wins. I don't see this team winning 7 big ten wins. I see maybe 3-4. I did not see first two games but their last two games make me think they will be overmatched in almost every big ten game.

 

[TwistingMyMelon]

I chose 20, as Ben’s high water mark was 19 in 23-24 season and not beating it would cause this place to implode and diminish some/much of the goodwill fostered by Niko’s hiring.

There will be the usual bitching throughout the season when the team fails but I don't think this board will be all that negative toward the coach in Year 1 regardless of how the season turns out.
You started seeing more demands to fire Ben Johnson in season 2 but he had the additional handicap of being a coach who no one thought should have been hired anyway. Niko comes with a reasonably strong resume so there will be much more doubt about the program's ability to hire someone better.

 

[TwistingMyMelon]

Ben had 15 wins last year with 7 big ten wins. I don't see this team winning 7 big ten wins. I see maybe 3-4. I did not see first two games but their last two games make me think they will be overmatched in almost every big ten game.

I'd say that's a reasonable doubt. Remember that Ben won only 4 conference games in his first year and, of course, even fewer in his second.

 

[Gopher_In_NYC]

There will be the usual bitching throughout the season when the team fails but I don't think this board will be all that negative toward the coach in Year 1 regardless of how the season turns out.
You started seeing more demands to fire Ben Johnson in season 2 but he had the additional handicap of being a coach who no one thought should have been hired anyway. Niko comes with a reasonably strong resume so there will be much more doubt about the program's ability to hire someone better.

You have more faith in humanity and Gopher fans than I do

 

[Ski U Mah Gopher]

Ben had 15 wins last year with 7 big ten wins. I don't see this team winning 7 big ten wins. I see maybe 3-4. I did not see first two games but their last two games make me think they will be overmatched in almost every big ten game.

Before the win over Michigan last year, did you think the Gophers would even win 5 B1G games?

 

[SelectionSunday]

A buddy of mine texted me after the game last night and said he’d put the over/under for Gopher Big Ten wins at 2.5. I immediately said I’d take the over for $25. Haven’t heard back from him yet.

Need to start showing more positive signs starting with San Francisco. Important stretch ahead.

In Niko I trust.

 

[Ski-U-Ham]

There will be the usual bitching throughout the season when the team fails but I don't think this board will be all that negative toward the coach in Year 1 regardless of how the season turns out.
You started seeing more demands to fire Ben Johnson in season 2 but he had the additional handicap of being a coach who no one thought should have been hired anyway. Niko comes with a reasonably strong resume so there will be much more doubt about the program's ability to hire someone better.

I don't think you know this board as well as you think you know this board