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When any football team enters a bye week, the coaching staff will spend time evaluating personnel and schemes. For many coaches, this involves studying future opponents, or simply focusing on specific weaknesses. Last week, head coach P.J. Fleck and his staff took a different approach. They spent time game planning against each other. Instead of […] READ MORE
by: Daniel House (@DanielHouseNFL) When offensive coordinator Bob DeBesse left New Mexico to join Georgia Southern, he brought modern triple-option wrinkles with him. For many years, the Eagles traditionally ran a classic veer triple-option. The offensive system was popularized in the 1990s by former Georgia Southern head coach Paul Johnson. The key responsibilities for a […] READ MORE
by: Daniel House (@DanielHouseNFL) When your team is placed within difficult situations, you have to find a way to win. In high leverage moments, top-tier players must step up, make plays and rally the team. If you’re making mistakes on the road, it becomes even more critical. During Saturday’s dramatic 38-35 overtime win, the Gophers […] READ MORE
Despite losing a large amount of talent this year, Fresno State has reloaded and developed young players. Head coach Jeff Tedford is one of the best offensive minds in college football and has continually adjusted the scheme to maximize the potential of his players. When Minnesota travels out west, they will need to be ready […] READ MORE
When the Gophers take the field for their season opener next week, they will be tested by one of the FCS’ top teams. The FCS coaches poll was announced last week and South Dakota State ranked No. 4. They have a large stable of returning talent, particularly at the skill spots. However, following the gradation […] READ MORE
The Gophers are officially two weeks from their Aug. 29 season opener against South Dakota State. Every year, we always see a small group of underrated players emerge and make an impact. Minnesota’s depth chart features the tenth-most returning production in college football. With roughly 80 percent of the roster still falling in the underclassmen […] READ MORE
When the Gophers walked off the field on Nov. 3, 2018, it felt like the sky was falling. On a day in which Minnesota’s defense allowed 646 total yards and five explosive plays, many thought the program was still miles away from taking another step. After a reeling Illinois team obliterated the Gophers, 55-31 in […] READ MORE
After seeing growth from young players last season, the Gophers have an opportunity to continue building upon a promising 2018 campaign. In future seasons, Minnesota will start to reap the benefits associated with immediately thrusting underclassmen into key roles. The preliminary returns will likely begin this year and extend into 2020. The Gophers have […] READ MORE
Minnesota wide receiver Tyler Johnson was faced with a difficult decision this offseason. Following a productive 2018 campaign, Johnson became one of the nation’s top young wide receivers. In January, he was generating NFL interest and had the chance to be selected early in April’s draft. Suddenly, the Gophers’ top wide receiver had a decision […] READ MORE
The Gophers have received a commitment from four-star Kansas wide receiver Daniel Jackson. He chose Minnesota over offers from Iowa State, Wisconsin, Arizona State, Iowa, Notre Dame and others. Jackson, the No. 2-rated player in Kansas, visited the University of Minnesota on June 14. He recently spent time at Wisconsin and Iowa State, but decided […] READ MORE