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per Greder:
Here are three key storylines headed into spring practices:
STARTING QUARTERBACK
A year ago, the Gophers had only a morsel of Big Ten experience at the most important position on the field, a large reason for the U’s 122nd-ranked passing offense. This year, Minnesota has even less experience at quarterback even as expectations grow.
UP FRONT
The Gophers lost a trio of defensive tackles in Steven Richardson, Andrew Stelter and Merrick Jackson from 2017. Fleck mentioned interior linemen such as Gary Moore, Royal Silver and Nate Umlor — who played end as a true freshman last year — as the key reinforcements. In addition, tackle O.J. Smith, an Alabama transfer, will be an intriguing player to watch after sitting out last season.
PERIMETER PLAYERS
The receiving corps is the primary position that must improve in 2018. Leading receiver Tyler Johnson was lost to a broken hand/wrist for the final two games, and big target Rashad Still never matured, or played much, throughout the season.
https://www.twincities.com/2018/03/...l-on-tuesday-heres-what-they-need-to-work-on/
Go Gophers!!
Here are three key storylines headed into spring practices:
STARTING QUARTERBACK
A year ago, the Gophers had only a morsel of Big Ten experience at the most important position on the field, a large reason for the U’s 122nd-ranked passing offense. This year, Minnesota has even less experience at quarterback even as expectations grow.
UP FRONT
The Gophers lost a trio of defensive tackles in Steven Richardson, Andrew Stelter and Merrick Jackson from 2017. Fleck mentioned interior linemen such as Gary Moore, Royal Silver and Nate Umlor — who played end as a true freshman last year — as the key reinforcements. In addition, tackle O.J. Smith, an Alabama transfer, will be an intriguing player to watch after sitting out last season.
PERIMETER PLAYERS
The receiving corps is the primary position that must improve in 2018. Leading receiver Tyler Johnson was lost to a broken hand/wrist for the final two games, and big target Rashad Still never matured, or played much, throughout the season.
https://www.twincities.com/2018/03/...l-on-tuesday-heres-what-they-need-to-work-on/
Go Gophers!!