DanielHouse
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I analyzed multiple areas of the Gophers' defense and explained why the unit has evolved so much under Joe Rossi's leadership. In this game, interior defensive line play helped Minnesota slow Jonathan Taylor down. Defensive tackle O.J. Smith took on double teams and the penetration they managed to get helped linebackers flow downhill. The defense was disciplined in alignments and helped prevent explosive plays from occurring. The simple adjustments this unit has made over the past three weeks made a big difference. There is no doubt Joe Rossi deserved to earn the full-time defensive coordinator role at the end of this game. I plan to have an offensive video up eventually, but until then, here's a look at the Gophers' defense vs. Wisconsin:
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