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per the Daily:
2019: 11-2, 2nd in the Big Ten West
If they believed in momentum of any kind, Fleck and the Gophers had plenty to work with heading into the third season of the “Row the Boat” era.
While the undefeated streak in non-conference games continued, Gophers fans were left holding their collective breath to the bitter end in each of these three games. Minnesota beat South Dakota State by only a touchdown in the opening week, stole a win on the final play of double overtime at Fresno State and barely escaped with a victory over Georgia Southern.
After the unconventional 3-0 start, the Gophers appeared to click on all phases once they began Big Ten play. The team rolled through its first five conference games to set up a match-up against fellow undefeated Penn State. With an upset ending in fans rushing the field and players securing the Governor’s Victory Bell, Minnesota moved to 9-0 and began to gain attention from the national polls and College Football Selection Committee like never before.
Only a week later was the hope of an undefeated season shattered for the team, as the Gophers fell to rival Iowa. But the Gophers still had several prizes in front of them — the Axe, the West Division crown and a chance at the Big Ten Championship as well as an appearance in the Rose Bowl. With all of this on the line against Wisconsin, the Gophers fell in an underwhelming 38-17 loss to end the regular season. Minnesota went on to beat Auburn in the Outback Bowl to finish 11-2 and capped off a season with many accomplishments the program had not had in recent memory.
2020: Check back in January
Minnesota will most certainly have the highest expectations it has seen since the beginning of Fleck’s tenure. While 2020 will be quite different compared to past years, the Gophers still face off against familiar foes with eight Big Ten games in its schedule. Fleck also has the opportunity to accomplish feats he has never reached before, including winning two trophy games against Michigan and Iowa.
mndaily.com
Go Gophers!!
2019: 11-2, 2nd in the Big Ten West
If they believed in momentum of any kind, Fleck and the Gophers had plenty to work with heading into the third season of the “Row the Boat” era.
While the undefeated streak in non-conference games continued, Gophers fans were left holding their collective breath to the bitter end in each of these three games. Minnesota beat South Dakota State by only a touchdown in the opening week, stole a win on the final play of double overtime at Fresno State and barely escaped with a victory over Georgia Southern.
After the unconventional 3-0 start, the Gophers appeared to click on all phases once they began Big Ten play. The team rolled through its first five conference games to set up a match-up against fellow undefeated Penn State. With an upset ending in fans rushing the field and players securing the Governor’s Victory Bell, Minnesota moved to 9-0 and began to gain attention from the national polls and College Football Selection Committee like never before.
Only a week later was the hope of an undefeated season shattered for the team, as the Gophers fell to rival Iowa. But the Gophers still had several prizes in front of them — the Axe, the West Division crown and a chance at the Big Ten Championship as well as an appearance in the Rose Bowl. With all of this on the line against Wisconsin, the Gophers fell in an underwhelming 38-17 loss to end the regular season. Minnesota went on to beat Auburn in the Outback Bowl to finish 11-2 and capped off a season with many accomplishments the program had not had in recent memory.
2020: Check back in January
Minnesota will most certainly have the highest expectations it has seen since the beginning of Fleck’s tenure. While 2020 will be quite different compared to past years, the Gophers still face off against familiar foes with eight Big Ten games in its schedule. Fleck also has the opportunity to accomplish feats he has never reached before, including winning two trophy games against Michigan and Iowa.
A history of RTB at UMN
Three seasons ago was the beginning of the “Row the Boat” era under P.J. Fleck.
mndaily.com
Go Gophers!!