I haven't seen preseason rankings but recall TCU was mentioned as a likely top 5 team again in 2015. Can the Gophers survive this opener without being demoralized or suffering key injuries that hobble their entire season?
It's must see TV for sure ... Since I can't make the game. 85 to 7-- wasn't that an actual score vs Nebraska 40 year ago? Lol
On the sunny side, it will be great prep for a very tough Big ten schedule. I'd be satisfied with 17-33 as vs MIZZ and no key injuries
Satisfied with a 2+ touchdown loss? I expect this team to win. I'm sure the players do.
It's must see TV for sure ... Since I can't make the game. 85 to 7-- wasn't that an actual score vs Nebraska 40 year ago? Lol
On the sunny side, it will be great prep for a very tough Big ten schedule. I'd be satisfied with 17-33 as vs MIZZ and no key injuries
Ask Urban Meyer what he thinks about playing the Gophers at TCF Bank Stadium.
I think this program is at the point where we can no longer claim "moral victories" against a strong opponent. This notion of a "good loss" vs. a "bad loss" should really go away in my opinion. A loss is a loss. It sucks no matter who the opponent is. The players fully expect to win this game, otherwise why play it? So I will expect the same. Anything can happen really.
I think this program is at the point where we can no longer claim "moral victories" against a strong opponent. This notion of a "good loss" vs. a "bad loss" should really go away in my opinion. A loss is a loss. It sucks no matter who the opponent is. The players fully expect to win this game, otherwise why play it? So I will expect the same. Anything can happen really.
I agree fully, we are past the moral victory point. Having said that there is no shame in losing to a top 5 (or even top 2) team so if we do end up on the wrong side of the scoreboard against TCU it won't be a season killer. I certainly think there is a chance we could win but some things will have to break our way to make it happen. If we do lose, my main hope is that we see a team that doesn't look overmatched.
If we play our best and come up short against a great team there is no shame in that. If we play like crap and get blown out that would be a different story.
Is TCU all of a sudden the New England Patriots or something? I highly doubt playing them will demoralize our season, or that they're so tough they will cause multiple injuries upon us. Strange post IMO.
I am convinced that GP pulled up on the gophs last year after putting up 30. Limegrover trickeration- Jeff Jones and unk WRs are pretty much our hope in this one. I understand the consternation over this game....30 pts came quicker than you can say Kevin Falness.
I think we have a shot to keep it close for a while, but unless TCU lost more than people think or lays an egg I don't think we'll be able to put up enough points to win. I understand the enthusiasm for our defense, but I still think TCU will put up 30+ pts.
On the other hand, who knows. If our offense doesn't have a learning curve (which I fear they might with the losses of Cobb and Maxx) and we can come out and move the ball/control the clock it will only take a couple timely mistakes by TCU to make this a tossup.
I am convinced that GP pulled up on the gophs last year after putting up 30. Limegrover trickeration- Jeff Jones and unk WRs are pretty much our hope in this one. I understand the consternation over this game....30 pts came quicker than you can say Kevin Falness.
I haven't seen preseason rankings but recall TCU was mentioned as a likely top 5 team again in 2015. Can the Gophers survive this opener without being demoralized or suffering key injuries that hobble their entire season?
The point of the game is trying to win it, and I think it starts with "moral victories" from fans. We got some first downs in that game! It wasn't so bad!
I remember OJ Simpson and USC at Minnesota, early in 1968, maybe first game of season. The Gophers lost something like 28 to 20 but their efforts that day, including the most electrifying single play ever seen in War Memorial Stadium, live on among the proudest hours in Gophers history.
Are you referring to this play?
So what you're saying is because Gary Patterson is such good friends with Kill, he held off and it caused them a shot at the National Title. Do you seriously believe that's true? I think it's much more plausible to assume the Gophers made the necessary adjustments and stopped the onslaught. Texas and Texas Tech unfortunately did not, much to their embarrassment.
I get what you're saying, but it is much more of a stretch to assume the worst on this one.
I hope they can win. Having said that, a close loss does not hurt the Gophers very much- the national pundits will give the Gophs credit for making it a close game. The one thing they have to avoid is a "bad" loss - which in my book means a game where the Gophs look outclassed, or just don't play well.
I am hopeful that the defense can keep the Gophs in the game, so - whether you like it or not - I think this game is in the hands of the offense. if they can hold onto the ball, gain some yards, eat some clock, keep TCU's offense off the field, and give the Gophers' defense a rest, I think/hope it can be a close game.