Gophers Spring Game report and analysis thread

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I can't attend tomorrow but I'm really looking forward to reading the reports and analysis!
 



Killjoy said:
It is supposed be clear this afternoon. If that turns out to be true, I would say that wouldn't be too bad. If you're Irish you might say even lucky.
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Need some sunshine for my tailgating practice at TCF.
 

It's supposed to clear up. I'm excited to watch some football this afternoon. It's been way to long.
 


What is the situation for parking at the spring game. Do they open all the lots right by the stadium or what are the options?
 


Coburn said:
What is the situation for parking at the spring game. Do they open all the lots right by the stadium or what are the options?
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Park in the surrounding neighborhoods for free. It'll be a nice walk today. Dry and 60.
 

Coburn said:
What is the situation for parking at the spring game. Do they open all the lots right by the stadium or what are the options?
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yes, they open the stadium parking lots right near the stadium for tailgating and parking. there is a very small/nominal fee per car. if you simply refuse to pay for parking then you would need to find a "free" spot on the street in a surrounding neighborhood and walk your way to the stadium.
 



<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Cameron Botticelli in a walking boot. Broke his left foot in practice. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Gophers&src=hash">#Gophers</a> <a href="http://t.co/nWEbOq16zP">pic.twitter.com/nWEbOq16zP</a></p>— Daily at the Bank (@DailyattheBank) <a href="https://twitter.com/DailyattheBank/statuses/455055204929396736">April 12, 2014</a></blockquote>
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Wow, the D-Line depth will be light today.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Among <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Gophers&src=hash">#Gophers</a> defensive players out DT Cameron Botticelli, DT Demaris Peppers,DE Alex Keith, DT Yoshoub Timms and DT Owen Salzwedel..</p>— Marcus R. Fuller (@GophersNow) <a href="https://twitter.com/GophersNow/statuses/455059232056807424">April 12, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Among <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Gophers&src=hash">#Gophers</a> offensive players out of spring game TE Drew Goodger, TE Maxx Williams, OL Caleb Bak and OL Jon Christenson. No surprises.</p>— Marcus R. Fuller (@GophersNow) <a href="https://twitter.com/GophersNow/statuses/455061467256340480">April 12, 2014</a></blockquote>
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jaymil said:
Wow, the D-Line depth will be light today.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Among <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Gophers&src=hash">#Gophers</a> defensive players out DT Cameron Botticelli, DT Demaris Peppers,DE Alex Keith, DT Yoshoub Timms and DT Owen Salzwedel..</p>— Marcus R. Fuller (@GophersNow) <a href="https://twitter.com/GophersNow/statuses/455059232056807424">April 12, 2014</a></blockquote>
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That's a pretty good chunk of the DL. I hadn't realized that Salzwedel had moved to DT, he was pretty thin coming to the U, has he bulked up some or is that a misprint?
 

mkAz said:
That's a pretty good chunk of the DL. I hadn't realized that Salzwedel had moved to DT, he was pretty thin coming to the U, has he bulked up some or is that a misprint?
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Yeah I was wondering that too. I'm thinking it's a mistake. He's 6'6'' 240 lbs. on the official roster.
 

Just watching warmups - Leidner looks the part - big, strong kid, strong arm. If he can put it on the recievers we'll be in good shape at QB. I realize this is not breaking news.


What is Rhoda's story? He looked sharp. Quick release, not as strong of arm as Leidner.

Streveler also looked sharp, but not quite as strong of arm as Leidner.
 

Really disappointed in BTN2Go's broadcast so far. They've shown maybe half the plays and are using weird camera angles rather than just the normal game camera.
 


Myrick picks off Leidner on a pretty bad pass from Mitch down the seam to Wolitarsky. Threw it behind him. Nice job by Myrick tracking the ball and making a play though.
 

jaymil said:
Really disappointed in BTN2Go's broadcast so far. They've shown maybe half the plays and are using weird camera angles rather than just the normal game camera.
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They've had a few funky angles, but I'm not too disappointed with the broadcast so far.
 

Edwards just busted a 33 yard touchdown run. We got a steal with this kid. He is FAST!
 

stocker08 said:
They've had a few funky angles, but I'm not too disappointed with the broadcast so far.
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It has gotten better now.

Edwards takes a handoff to the left and outruns everyone down the sideline for a 33-yard TD. Fun to see that extra gear.
 

Andrew Harte from 52 is good. Looks like we have some good competition between Santoso and Harte.
 

Santoso misses a 51 yard field goal. Hart drills a 53 yard field goal almost right afterwards.
 

mkAz said:
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Best completion yet today with Chris Streveler's 22-yard pass to K.J. Maye, who has had the best spring of any WR.</p>— Marcus R. Fuller (@GophersNow) <a href="https://twitter.com/GophersNow/statuses/455073972015468544">April 12, 2014</a></blockquote>
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That was Leidner actually. Hard to tell who the QB's are since they're all wearing green jerseys with no numbers.
 

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Best completion yet today with Chris Streveler's 22-yard pass to K.J. Maye, who has had the best spring of any WR.</p>— Marcus R. Fuller (@GophersNow) <a href="https://twitter.com/GophersNow/statuses/455073972015468544">April 12, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23JetSweep&src=hash">#JetSweep</a>!! RT <a href="https://twitter.com/acgoodyear">@acgoodyear</a>: Sid Hartman is hoping Coach Kill puts him in the <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Gophers&src=hash">#Gophers</a> spring game today. <a href="http://t.co/qdLIT1sxrB">pic.twitter.com/qdLIT1sxrB</a></p>— Kyle Goblirsch (@Gobie247) <a href="https://twitter.com/Gobie247/statuses/455081732836839424">April 12, 2014</a></blockquote>
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Passing game leaves a lot to be desired still. The running game looks great, however. Kirkland looked pretty solid. We know that Cobb is a really good RB. Edwards is going to hit a few homeruns this year.
 

BTN caught the end of Kill's postgame speech. "Stay out of Dinkytown tonight. If anyone gets arrested, you're done."
 

stocker08 said:
Passing game leaves a lot to be desired still. The running game looks great, however. Kirkland looked pretty solid. We know that Cobb is a really good RB. Edwards is going to hit a few homeruns this year.
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Yeah, was not impressed with Leidner. The protection wasn't great but he didn't set his feet very often and that caused some inaccuracy. Agree with you on the running game, Kirkwood looks like his 2012 self and Edwards is so different from the other 3 guys he'll get some action. If we can't pass the ball it puts a ceiling on how successful we can be this year though.
 

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