GopherGuy
Georgia Tech Fan
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- Minneapolis, MN
I wouldn't be surprised if the game becomes a shootout. At the same time, the Gophers held Ohio State to 92 total yards rushing in Columbus before the DC change, and Wisconsin's RB Taylor (1989 yards rushing for the year, ~170/g) was held to 120 in Madison last week in our route. Run "D" is our strength, though I'm not sure how we will fare against the triple option.Minnesota better get the defense ready... These Tech Men are playing a farewell game for a HOF coach and staff they love.... Ging to try and hang fifty on you all while running for 400 yards!!
The DC was fired after the Illinois game. That was after game 9. Versus Purdue (who smoked Ohio State), N'western (Big Ten West Champs), and Wisconsin (Big Ten Pre-Season Champ favorite), we held them to 10, 14, 15, respectively.What changed for Minnesota that their back of the season was significantly improved compared to the first half? I have many Maryland alums in my family and seeing them wax you early in the year was a pretty bad result but it seems y’all somewhat righted the ship
As for the Maryland game, a Minnesota player died a few days before the game, and it definitely showed. Was also the first road game and Big Ten game. Not trying to make excuses, but it was clear the team was not "there". To be fair as well, Maryland gives Minnesota fits the way we give Penn State fits. Sometimes it's about match-ups.