Chip Scoggnis: Given opportunity to succeed, Demry Croft runs with it for Gophers

per Chip:

Croft carved up the Huskers with his feet, producing a school-record rushing total by a quarterback with 183 yards. He carried the ball 10 times, scored three touchdowns and looked far more assertive in his decisionmaking on read-option plays.

“That’s what we’ve always wanted when we moved to him to [starter],” Gophers coach P.J. Fleck said.

Before we praise Croft, a quick and necessary disclaimer: The Huskers are awful defensively and played like they quit on coach Mike Riley. Nebraska has a new athletic director, so Riley’s status already seemed shaky. This should remove any doubt.

The Gophers certainly don’t have to apologize for someone else’s problems, and the way Croft performed inspires optimism. It’s only one game against a poor defense, but he looked far more confident and decisive in directing the offense. We saw a young quarterback grow up a little.

http://www.startribune.com/given-op...mry-croft-runs-with-it-for-gophers/456919763/

Go Gophers!!