Iowa has not trailed in a game against Minnesota since the fourth quarter in 2016, a span of 245 minutes and 28 seconds

[cjbfbp]

the Gophers were sure a powerhouse before 61 and haven't been since.

Two developments since 1961 have greatly impacted the relative power of northern football (and basketball) teams:

1) the population shift to the southern US (undoubtedly greatly assisted by the invention and widespread affordability of air conditioning). The 5 most populous states in 1960 were: New York, California, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Ohio. The top 5 in 2020 were: California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Pennsylvania. According to 2021 population estimates, NY and PA combined have about 4 million more residents than they had in 1960 whereas Texas and Florida combined have about 37 million more residents than they had in 1960.

2) Desegregation: African American players couldn't play on those southern university teams in 1960

 

[TruthSeeker]

If we pass well, then we're taking Floyd home. We don't need to pass great to win, but we need to pass well.

 

[GopherNtn]

It’s time be elite. Whatever happened against Bowling Green and Illinois doesn’t matter the next 3 weeks.

 

[FanSinceTheFifties]

Two developments since 1961 have greatly impacted the relative power of northern football (and basketball) teams:

1) the population shift to the southern US (undoubtedly greatly assisted by the invention and widespread affordability of air conditioning). The 5 most populous states in 1960 were: New York, California, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Ohio. The top 5 in 2020 were: California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Pennsylvania. According to 2021 population estimates, NY and PA combined have about 4 million more residents than they had in 1960 whereas Texas and Florida combined have about 37 million more residents than they had in 1960.

2) Desegregation: African American players couldn't play on those southern university teams in 1960

True. And also true for Iowa and Wisconsin. Yet they're better now than before 61.

 

[SkiUMah'ed]

As far as more recent developments go, Iowa has scored a grand total of 31 points in their last three games. Minnesota has scored 89 points in their last three games.

Since the beginning of 2017 season:

Fleck is 4-1 vs Brohm
Brohm is 4-1 vs Kirk
Kirk is 4-0 vs Fleck.

 

[fmlizard]

It’s OVER!