Game notes; No Cory Provus, but Matt Millen again

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In Minneapolis, Minnesota holds a 30-15-3 record, though the teams haven't met there since the 2018 season due to the 2020 contest being cancelled due to COVID-19. The four-year stretch between home games for Minnesota is a first since a four-year gap from 2004-08.

P.J. Fleck is 3-3 all-time against Northwestern, including 2-2 as head coach at Minnesota.

Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck was the head coach at Western Michigan from 2013-17, while Northwestern linebackers coach Tim McGarigle was the Broncos' linebackers coach from 2012-13 and linebackers coach/run game coordinator from 2014-15.

Northwestern running backs coach Lou Ayeni is a native of Woodbury, Minn. He helped Woodbury HS to the 1998 state title and is a member of the school's hall of fame.

Ryan Hilinski started the first six contests of the year at QB for Northwestern, but was injured against Wisconsin. Brendan Sullivan replaced him and has started each of the past three games. However, last time out against Ohio State, Sullivan was hurt and replaced by Hilinski.
 

I had not noticed we made the coaches poll.

Having won two in a row, Minnesota does not appear in the Associated Press Poll, but is back among teams receiving votes in the USA Today Coaches Poll.
The Gophers appeared in the Coaches Poll for each of its first six games, but has not been there since prior to the Illinois contest on Oct. 15, a three-game absence.

AFCA Coaches Poll Top 25 (Nov. 6)
Others receiving votes: Coastal Carolina 77, Cincinnati 70, Wake Forest 53, Oklahoma State 53, Baylor 46, Florida State 22, Syracuse 20, Kansas 12, Mississippi State 11, Troy 10, Louisville 9, UTSA 6, Pitt 4, Minnesota 4, South Carolina 3, Oregon State 3, Maryland 3, Boise State 1. * - 2022 Opponent
 
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this is cool:

Minnesota's offense has converted 64 of 113 3rd downs for a nation's best 56.6 percent. For context, Washington is second at 54.6 percent, and there are only 12 teams other than Minnesota at or above 50 percent in the FBS this year.

The Gophers have converted on better than 63 percent of third downs in five of their nine games this year, including a season-best 86.7 percent (13-15) versus Colorado.

On the other side of the ball, Minnesota has allowed opponents to convert just 28-of-110 third downs, 25.5 percent. Marshall (20.6 percent) is the only team with a better rate than the Gophers.
 
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Some big milestones:

Mohamed Ibrahim needs two rushing touchdowns to move into a tie for sixth in Big Ten history (50) and two overall scores to crack the Big Ten's all-time top 10 (50).

Ibrahim is 36 rushing yards away from matching Rodney Smith (4,122) for second in program annals.

If Ibrahim gets to 100 yards rushing Saturday, he would tie Darrell Thompson's program record of 23 career 100-yard games. It would also be the ninth such game of the season for Ibrahim, breaking a tie with Laurence Maroney (8) for the most in one season.

Ibrahim is 57 all-purpose yards away from matching Chris Darkins (4,347) for sixth in program history and 73 behind Thomas Hamner (4,363) for fifth.

In terms of single-season records, Ibrahim is three rushing touchdowns back of Gary Russell's record of 18 and four scores back of Russell's mark of 19.

Ibrahim also sits 10th in points (90), 23rd in rushing yards (1,083) and attempts (202), and 37th in all-purpose yards (1,126) and could jump several spots in all of those categories Saturday.

Matthew Trickett is two made field goals away from tying Ryan Santoso (29) for ninth in program history
 
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Minnesota has dominated time of possession this year, averaging 35:13 minutes with the ball. That figure ranks second nationally behind only Air Force (35:37).

Seven times in the Fleck era Minnesota has held the ball for more than 40 minutes in a game. In addition to New Mexico State, Minnesota also had it for 42:29 this year at Michigan State and 41:02 against Rutgers. It happened three times last year, holding the ball for 40:02 at Iowa, 40:09 at Northwestern and 40:13 at Colorado.

AMONG LEAST PENALIZED
Minnesota is among the least penalized teams in the country this season, committing 37 penalties for 318 yard.
The Gophers rank sixth nationally and lead the Big Ten with their 4.11 penalties per game, and they are seventh in the FBS and first in the conference with 35.33 penalty yards per contest.
Minnesota has committed four or fewer penalties in a game six times this year, including a low of two at Illinois and at Nebraska.
 

Rushing Touchdowns
1. Montee Ball, Wisconsin, 2009-12 77
2. Ron Dayne, Wisconsin, 1996-99 71
3. Anthony Thompson, Indiana, 1986-89 68
4. Pete Johnson, Ohio State, 1973-76 56
5. Anthony Thomas, Michigan, 1997-00 55
6. Jonathan Taylor, Wisconsin, 2017-19 50
7. Mohamed Ibrahim, Minnesota, 2018-pres. 48
Kory Sheets, Purdue, 2005-08 48

Overall Touchdowns
1. Montee Ball, Wisconsin, 2009-12 83
2. Ron Dayne, Wisconsin, 1996-99 71
3. Anthony Thompson, Indiana, 1986-89 68
4. Pete Johnson, Ohio State, 1973-76 58
5. Anthony Thomas, Michigan, 1997-00 56
6. Jonathan Taylor, Wisconsin, 2017-19 55
7. Kory Sheets, Purdue, 2005-08 54
Tyrone Wheatley, Michigan, 1991-94 54
9. Saquon Barkley, Penn State, 2015-17 53
10. Keith Byars, Ohio State, 1982-85 50
... Mohamed Ibrahim, Minnesota, 2018-pres. 48

was interesting to learn on last week's broadcast that Mo has zero receiving TDs
 

should pass Rodney this week...DT is going to be close...

1. Darrell Thompson, 1986-89 4,654
2. Rodney Smith, 2015-19 4,122
3. Mohamed Ibrahim, 2018-pres. 4,086

has a chance at catching bunch of guys this week in single season all time list....if game is in control, rest Mo though

1. David Cobb, 2014 1,626
2. Laurence Maroney, 2005 1,464
3. Chris Darkins, 1994 1,443
4. Thomas Hamner, 1999 1,426
5. Darrell Thompson, 1986 1,376
6. Tellis Redmon, 2000 1,368
7. Laurence Maroney, 2004 1,348
8. Terry Jackson II, 2002 1,317
9. Amir Pinnix, 2006 1,272
10. Marion Barber III, 2004 1,269
11. Darrell Thompson, 1987 1,229
12. Marion Barber, 1978 1,210
13. David Cobb, 2013 1,202
14. Marion Barber III, 2003 1,196
15. John King, 1972 1,164
16. Rodney Smith, 2019 1,163
17. Mohamed Ibrahim, 2018 1,160
18. Rodney Smith, 2016 1,158
19. Darrell Thompson, 1989 1,139
20. Gary Russell, 2005 1,130
21. Laurence Maroney, 2003 1,121
22. Tellis Redmon, 2001 1,091
23. Mohamed Ibrahim, 2022 1,083
 
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Extra point percentage:

Dan Nystrom, 2002 100.0 (47-47)
Emmit Carpenter, 2018 100.0 (43-43)
Dan Nystrom, 2001 100.0 (37-37)
Matthew Trickett, 2022 100.0 (35-35)

FG percentage:

1. Emmit Carpenter, 2015-18 .791 (53-67)
2. Chip Lohmiller, 1984-87 .760 (57-75)
3. Joel Monroe, 2005-08 .759 (22-29)
4. Dan Nystrom, 1999-2002 .755 (71-94)
5. Matthew Trickett, 2021-pres. .750 (27-36)
 



Still remember when Montee Ball and Ron Dayne were playing. Those two were tough and clearly carried Wisconsin.
 



swingman said:
Rushing Touchdowns
1. Montee Ball, Wisconsin, 2009-12 77
2. Ron Dayne, Wisconsin, 1996-99 71
3. Anthony Thompson, Indiana, 1986-89 68
4. Pete Johnson, Ohio State, 1973-76 56
5. Anthony Thomas, Michigan, 1997-00 55
6. Jonathan Taylor, Wisconsin, 2017-19 50
7. Mohamed Ibrahim, Minnesota, 2018-pres. 48
Kory Sheets, Purdue, 2005-08 48

Overall Touchdowns
1. Montee Ball, Wisconsin, 2009-12 83
2. Ron Dayne, Wisconsin, 1996-99 71
3. Anthony Thompson, Indiana, 1986-89 68
4. Pete Johnson, Ohio State, 1973-76 58
5. Anthony Thomas, Michigan, 1997-00 56
6. Jonathan Taylor, Wisconsin, 2017-19 55
7. Kory Sheets, Purdue, 2005-08 54
Tyrone Wheatley, Michigan, 1991-94 54
9. Saquon Barkley, Penn State, 2015-17 53
10. Keith Byars, Ohio State, 1982-85 50
... Mohamed Ibrahim, Minnesota, 2018-pres. 48

was interesting to learn on last week's broadcast that Mo has zero receiving TDs
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If you look at the number of years that it took to accomplish those records you will see that it has taken Ibrahim four years to do what he has done while all the rest who are above him did it in three years.
 



swingman said:
Minnesota has dominated time of possession this year, averaging 35:13 minutes with the ball. That figure ranks second nationally behind only Air Force (35:37).

Seven times in the Fleck era Minnesota has held the ball for more than 40 minutes in a game. In addition to New Mexico State, Minnesota also had it for 42:29 this year at Michigan State and 41:02 against Rutgers. It happened three times last year, holding the ball for 40:02 at Iowa, 40:09 at Northwestern and 40:13 at Colorado.

AMONG LEAST PENALIZED
Minnesota is among the least penalized teams in the country this season, committing 37 penalties for 318 yard.
The Gophers rank sixth nationally and lead the Big Ten with their 4.11 penalties per game, and they are seventh in the FBS and first in the conference with 35.33 penalty yards per contest.
Minnesota has committed four or fewer penalties in a game six times this year, including a low of two at Illinois and at Nebraska.
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Some may say BORING. But Fleck knows how to control games and win games. Letting the clock run down to under 5 seconds on every play serves a purpose. Plus we are very disciplined as far as penalties go. The system works.
 

Plato said:
If you look at the number of years that it took to accomplish those records you will see that it has taken Ibrahim four years to do what he has done while all the rest who are above him did it in three years.
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Are you sure? The first 5 on the list all played 4 seasons.
 


GopherJack said:
Some may say BORING. But Fleck knows how to control games and win games. Letting the clock run down to under 5 seconds on every play serves a purpose. Plus we are very disciplined as far as penalties go. The system works.
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I am not so sure.
I think the Gophers limiting of their own offensive possessions can be counter-productive.
I think surrendering benefits of tempo isn't always best.
 

Plato said:
If you look at the number of years that it took to accomplish those records you will see that it has taken Ibrahim four years to do what he has done while all the rest who are above him did it in three years.
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Math really isn’t very difficult. Your statement is completely incorrect.
 

swingman said:
should pass Rodney this week...DT is going to be close...

1. Darrell Thompson, 1986-89 4,654
2. Rodney Smith, 2015-19 4,122
3. Mohamed Ibrahim, 2018-pres. 4,086

has a chance at catching bunch of guys this week in single season all time list....if game is in control, rest Mo though

1. David Cobb, 2014 1,626
2. Laurence Maroney, 2005 1,464
3. Chris Darkins, 1994 1,443
4. Thomas Hamner, 1999 1,426
5. Darrell Thompson, 1986 1,376
6. Tellis Redmon, 2000 1,368
7. Laurence Maroney, 2004 1,348
8. Terry Jackson II, 2002 1,317
9. Amir Pinnix, 2006 1,272
10. Marion Barber III, 2004 1,269
11. Darrell Thompson, 1987 1,229
12. Marion Barber, 1978 1,210
13. David Cobb, 2013 1,202
14. Marion Barber III, 2003 1,196
15. John King, 1972 1,164
16. Rodney Smith, 2019 1,163
17. Mohamed Ibrahim, 2018 1,160
18. Rodney Smith, 2016 1,158
19. Darrell Thompson, 1989 1,139
20. Gary Russell, 2005 1,130
21. Laurence Maroney, 2003 1,121
22. Tellis Redmon, 2001 1,091
23. Mohamed Ibrahim, 2022 1,083
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Let's not forget that what Mo is doing this year is a year-removed from tearing his achilles. Shows Mo's dedication and how surgery in that area has improved.
 

Word said:
Let's not forget that what Mo is doing this year is a year-removed from tearing his achilles. Shows Mo's dedication and how surgery in that area has improved.
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Also has an ankle injury that still isn't 100%.
 


Ope3 said:
Are you sure? The first 5 on the list all played 4 seasons.
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Mea Culpa, it is a lesson for this political junky not to try to switch from the NY Times election page to a column of numbers on this site.
 

Plato said:
Mea Culpa, it is a lesson for this political junky not to try to switch from the NY Times election page to a column of numbers on this site.
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Just fyi, I wasn't 100% sure either because I did not know if the years listed included redshirt seasons or if it added another for playing in a NYD Bowl. Double checking wiki, the top 5 all did play 4 "seasons".
 

Nomellini said:
How many times will Millen say "really well done" this week?
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Seriously Millen was terrible last time...I had to double check it was the real Matt Millen cause he sounded like he didn't really know football.
 




Plato said:
Mea Culpa, it is a lesson for this political junky not to try to switch from the NY Times election page to a column of numbers on this site.
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Aristotle doesn’t make that kind of mistake!
 

Plato was done in by bourbon and the NY Times election news website.
In college, the Classical Course science majors studied in the Philosophy of Science course Aristotle's Earth, Air, Fire, and Water as the components of nature while the regular science majors were taught the philosophy of Bohr's theory of the Hydrogen Atom and Einstein's theory of relativity.
So Aristotle had some great ideas that have stood the test of time but he was not always correct.
 

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