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Cashman ready to go
As the Gophers prepare to open their 2018 season Thursday against New Mexico State, linebacker Blake Cashman is a rarity on the roster as one of only 13 seniors (eight redshirt seniors and five four-year seniors).
Cashman knows he will be asked to be one of the leaders on a defense looking to take steps forward after ranking ninth in scoring defense in the Big Ten in 2017 (22.8 points per game) and seventh in total defense (346.7 yards per game).
“The sky is the limit,” Cashman said when asked about his feelings heading into the 2018 season. “We’re very young, but very talented and we’re learning fast. I’ve never been in a fall camp where guys have been able to pick up the playbook [so quickly]. We’re moving fast, guys are getting better, and it’s fantastic to see.”
Will the Gophers improve on their 5-7 overall mark and 2-7 record in Big Ten play last season? Cashman said he thinks it’s doable.
“I hope so; I mean, I think we’re on the right track,” he said. “I think we’ll be a better team, yes. Every year, keep getting better.”
The 6-2, 235 pound Eden Prairie native said he knows the team and Gophers fans have a bad taste lingering after they were beaten 39-0 by Northwestern and 31-0 by Wisconsin to end last season.
“That’s something Coach [P.J.] Fleck has been harping on us,” Cashman said. “He has a saying: Start fast, accelerate in the middle and finish strong. That’s something we struggled with, but I’ve seen great things from our team this year and I have a lot of confidence that we’ll be able to finish games out in a great way.”
http://www.startribune.com/vikings-cope-with-great-expectations/492040751/
Go Gophers!!
Cashman ready to go
As the Gophers prepare to open their 2018 season Thursday against New Mexico State, linebacker Blake Cashman is a rarity on the roster as one of only 13 seniors (eight redshirt seniors and five four-year seniors).
Cashman knows he will be asked to be one of the leaders on a defense looking to take steps forward after ranking ninth in scoring defense in the Big Ten in 2017 (22.8 points per game) and seventh in total defense (346.7 yards per game).
“The sky is the limit,” Cashman said when asked about his feelings heading into the 2018 season. “We’re very young, but very talented and we’re learning fast. I’ve never been in a fall camp where guys have been able to pick up the playbook [so quickly]. We’re moving fast, guys are getting better, and it’s fantastic to see.”
Will the Gophers improve on their 5-7 overall mark and 2-7 record in Big Ten play last season? Cashman said he thinks it’s doable.
“I hope so; I mean, I think we’re on the right track,” he said. “I think we’ll be a better team, yes. Every year, keep getting better.”
The 6-2, 235 pound Eden Prairie native said he knows the team and Gophers fans have a bad taste lingering after they were beaten 39-0 by Northwestern and 31-0 by Wisconsin to end last season.
“That’s something Coach [P.J.] Fleck has been harping on us,” Cashman said. “He has a saying: Start fast, accelerate in the middle and finish strong. That’s something we struggled with, but I’ve seen great things from our team this year and I have a lot of confidence that we’ll be able to finish games out in a great way.”
http://www.startribune.com/vikings-cope-with-great-expectations/492040751/
Go Gophers!!