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per Megan:
The Gophers have touted their running back depth all season, and they needed all of it Saturday in a 35-32 victory over Georgia Southern.
The team started off the game down two backs, with senior Shannon Brooks still recovering from a knee injury and sophomore Mohamed Ibrahim dressed but held out. Ibrahim had been the backup to senior Rodney Smith, but Ibrahim’s carries were split between sophomore Bryce Williams and true freshman Cam Wiley, making his first carries.
Smith, though, lasted only until before halftime, when he took a hard hit near the goal line. Wiley then left the game in the second half, leaving Williams as the lone rusher.
Gophers coach P.J. Fleck said Ibrahim was “banged up” from a noncontact injury in practice this past week and probably could have played, but the coaches kept him out as a precaution. Smith left the game because of an oblique strain, Fleck said, after having some trouble breathing. Wiley had a concussion, according to Fleck.
“They’ll all be back very soon,” Fleck said.
Smith still led the Gophers with 57 yards on 11 carries. Wiley added 32 yards on 11 carries. Williams’ 14 carries contributed 23 yards and a score, with wildcat quarterback Seth Green also adding a rushing touchdown.
http://www.startribune.com/variety-...t-playing-time-because-of-injuries/560367232/
Go Gophers!!
The Gophers have touted their running back depth all season, and they needed all of it Saturday in a 35-32 victory over Georgia Southern.
The team started off the game down two backs, with senior Shannon Brooks still recovering from a knee injury and sophomore Mohamed Ibrahim dressed but held out. Ibrahim had been the backup to senior Rodney Smith, but Ibrahim’s carries were split between sophomore Bryce Williams and true freshman Cam Wiley, making his first carries.
Smith, though, lasted only until before halftime, when he took a hard hit near the goal line. Wiley then left the game in the second half, leaving Williams as the lone rusher.
Gophers coach P.J. Fleck said Ibrahim was “banged up” from a noncontact injury in practice this past week and probably could have played, but the coaches kept him out as a precaution. Smith left the game because of an oblique strain, Fleck said, after having some trouble breathing. Wiley had a concussion, according to Fleck.
“They’ll all be back very soon,” Fleck said.
Smith still led the Gophers with 57 yards on 11 carries. Wiley added 32 yards on 11 carries. Williams’ 14 carries contributed 23 yards and a score, with wildcat quarterback Seth Green also adding a rushing touchdown.
http://www.startribune.com/variety-...t-playing-time-because-of-injuries/560367232/
Go Gophers!!