Kirk Herbstreit: “There seems to be a real belief in what P.J. Fleck and his coaching staff are speaking”
by: Daniel House (@DanielHouseNFL) When P.J. Fleck was hired as Minnesota’s new head coach in 2017, ESPN analyst Kirk Herbstreit knew it was only a matter of time before he changed the Gophers’ program. Herbstreit saw Fleck transform Western Michigan and lead the Broncos to a Cotton Bowl. The only question he had – how […] READ MORE
Inside the Film Room: Defensive Discipline Key for the Gophers against Wisconsin
by: Daniel House (@DanielHouseNFL) Photo Credit: Ben Blair When the Gophers kicked off the season, they had aspirations to play in huge late November football games. The program has shattered records and continues to deploy one of the most explosive passing attacks in program history. The Gophers’ offense features a tremendous amount of balance, which […] READ MORE
By the Numbers: Gophers win pushes them to 10 wins for the first time since 1905!
After the team’s first loss of the season last week vs. Iowa, the Gophers came out firing vs. Northwestern en route to a 38-22 win in Evanston. The defense forced a three-and-out on the first drive and within a couple of minutes, Tanner Morgan and Rashod Bateman were hooking up for the duo’s first touchdown […] READ MORE
Inside the Film Room: Examining the Gophers’ 23-19 loss to Iowa
When a team travels to Iowa, records are almost always thrown out the window. Opponents must execute a strong gameplan to leave Kinnick Stadium with a victory. During Saturday’s 23-19 loss to the Hawkeyes, Minnesota fell into a quick 20-3 hole. The Gophers’ offense had to modify its style and climb uphill the entire […] READ MORE
By the Numbers: Gophers suffer first loss of the season against the Hawkeyes
It was definitely not the start the Gophers wanted. Iowa ran 8 plays for 75 yards in 3:34 on the team’s opening scoring drive and never looked back. The Hawkeyes handed Minnesota it’s first loss of the season, with the Gophers streak of not winning at Kinnick Stadium extending back to 1999. A couple of […] READ MORE
House’s Film Preview: Where will the Gophers attack Iowa?
by: Daniel House (@DanielHouseNFL) When the Gophers travel to Iowa on Saturday, they will be looking to accomplish something that hasn’t been done since 1999 — win at Kinnick Stadium. Minnesota is 9-0 for the first time since 1904 and its program continues to shatter the record books. The Gophers shot up to No. 8 […] READ MORE
Inside the Film Room: Execution and preparation apparent in Gophers’ big win
by: Daniel House (@DanielHouseNFL) Top teams prepare at the highest level and put themselves in a position to effortlessly execute on gameday. When evaluating the film of Minnesota’s 31-26 win over No. 4 Penn State, the team’s preparation stood out. The Gophers’ players and coaches executed a dynamite scheme to pull off one of the […] READ MORE
Why not us: Gophers get biggest win in decades with 31-26 victory over Penn State
All they do is win. The No. 13 ranked Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated No. 5 Penn State 31-26 on Saturday afternoon at TCF Bank Stadium. Behind Tanner Morgan’s arm and three interceptions by the defense, the win marks one of the best wins in decades for the program. The Gophers are now 9-0 and control […] READ MORE
Gifts for the Avid Sports Fan
When you are looking for a gift for an avid sports fan, some ideas will suit all ages from your six-month-old niece through to Great Uncle Albert. This is because if you know the sports team they follow, you can get them some official team apparel. There are team kits for new-borns as well as […] READ MORE