Dano564
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There seems to be a high amount of negative smog around this program right now.
Here are some things to be positive about.
1. The offense.
The offense is averaging 27.8 points per game. This is near the level of the 2016 team that went on to win the infamous 2016 Holiday Bowl. In 2016 we averaged 29.3, so the Gophers at this point aren't that far behind. Granted, NW and WI will provide stiff defensive tests in the weeks to come.
2. PJ is addressing issues
So the defense is horrible, so PJ fired the Def Coordinator. This was a good move. I think most of us agree. This shows that PJ isn't too stubborn to make a personal decision in firing one of his friends. So that's a positive regardless of what our results are in the next few weeks. Nothing worse than a coach who is too loyal to a bad assistant coach.
3. We're 4-5.
I know it's close to 4-8, but it's a lot better than 1-11 or 2-10. Plus who knows... maybe we upset someone before the year is over. Hang on to that small sliver of hope for an upset rather than be fully disgusted the next couple weeks. If you need negativity, it can be found in many places in Minnesota.
4. It can't get worse.
I'm scraping the bottom of the barrel here, but giving up 55 to Illinois should be a low point for some time. Maybe WI, PUR, or NW hang more than that on us, but they are all better teams than Illinois.
5. The future is still bright
We see the offense has talent. Enough to win some freshman of the week. Don't hate the whole team when we have players who are executing well and could be memorable players here at the U. Instead try to enjoy the fact that after each score the defense gives up, we get to see some young people excel in their craft in their first years.
Here are some things to be positive about.
1. The offense.
The offense is averaging 27.8 points per game. This is near the level of the 2016 team that went on to win the infamous 2016 Holiday Bowl. In 2016 we averaged 29.3, so the Gophers at this point aren't that far behind. Granted, NW and WI will provide stiff defensive tests in the weeks to come.
2. PJ is addressing issues
So the defense is horrible, so PJ fired the Def Coordinator. This was a good move. I think most of us agree. This shows that PJ isn't too stubborn to make a personal decision in firing one of his friends. So that's a positive regardless of what our results are in the next few weeks. Nothing worse than a coach who is too loyal to a bad assistant coach.
3. We're 4-5.
I know it's close to 4-8, but it's a lot better than 1-11 or 2-10. Plus who knows... maybe we upset someone before the year is over. Hang on to that small sliver of hope for an upset rather than be fully disgusted the next couple weeks. If you need negativity, it can be found in many places in Minnesota.
4. It can't get worse.
I'm scraping the bottom of the barrel here, but giving up 55 to Illinois should be a low point for some time. Maybe WI, PUR, or NW hang more than that on us, but they are all better teams than Illinois.
5. The future is still bright
We see the offense has talent. Enough to win some freshman of the week. Don't hate the whole team when we have players who are executing well and could be memorable players here at the U. Instead try to enjoy the fact that after each score the defense gives up, we get to see some young people excel in their craft in their first years.
