In 6 of the most recent 7 seasons the Gophers lost their first conference game. They made a bowl game in 5 of the 6 seasons prior to this one, though.
When we looked at the conference schedule prior to the start of the season, this game looked doubtful and probably wasn't one most felt we had to win. Maryland might have bombed last week but they certainly have Big Ten athletes and team speed.
The magnitude of the loss may be dispiriting but I'd rather have a game like this at the beginning of the conference season than later on.
When we looked at the conference schedule prior to the start of the season, this game looked doubtful and probably wasn't one most felt we had to win. Maryland might have bombed last week but they certainly have Big Ten athletes and team speed.
The magnitude of the loss may be dispiriting but I'd rather have a game like this at the beginning of the conference season than later on.