Miami Ohio at Gophers

[bubu dubu.]

Gophers are clearly the better team. Should win by multiple scores.

Was surprised to see Tyler Johnson catch his first couple passes, as he usually drops them...Then he goes on to drop 2 passes in the redzone.

[bubu dubu.]

Gophers with 9 points off of terrible mistakes by Miami...

One, a fumble by the QB, losing the ball on the wind up for a throw, without being touched. Gophers offense gets a TD on the ensuing possession.

two, Gophers pin Miami at their own one. Miami RB trips in the backfield for a safety.

[bubu dubu.]

Zack is really hurting. Need to bring Tanner in.

[Miley Cyrus]

Was at the game today, but thought Fleck took out Zack thinking the game was in hand. Hell of a game by the punter too.

[bubu dubu.]

Was at the game today, but thought Fleck took out Zack thinking the game was in hand. Hell of a game by the punter too.

I also thought the game was in hand, fell asleep like halfway through the 3rd quarter. For what its worth, on TV Zack looked pretty hurt. Limping more than Aaron Rodgers was...and of course the announcers kept bring Rodgers into the conversation.

[bubu dubu.]

Was at the game today, but thought Fleck took out Zack thinking the game was in hand. Hell of a game by the punter too.

I also thought the game was in hand, fell asleep like halfway through the 3rd quarter. For what its worth, on TV Zack looked pretty hurt. Limping more than Aaron Rodgers was...and of course the announcers kept bring Rodgers into the conversation.

[hategreenticemase]

Was at the game today, but thought Fleck took out Zack thinking the game was in hand. Hell of a game by the punter too.

He should have been brought out much sooner. I dont get letting him limp around in a game vs Fn Miami OH. There is value in Morgan playing anyway (since we may have a problem with our starters health) as he is so inexperienced. While I admired Annexstad's toughness, I thought he clearly should have been sat when he couldnt move for shix.

I am very interested in this team vs conference opponents. It feels like we are pretty improved across the board. Defensively we are playing well. We have some athletes.

[feekdogg]

Fleck really buys into the macho bullshit. Gotta show everyone how tough you are, blah, blah, blah.

[hategreenticemase]

Fleck really buys into the macho bullshit. Gotta show everyone how tough you are, blah, blah, blah.

Definitely it had to be a conscious decision. I was ok with him going back in, but when it was clear he couldn't move well and wouldn't be as adept at protecting himself as normal the right move became to save him from himself. Wrong decision.

What's your thoughts so far? You are as plugged in as anyone here. I am surprised at what I'm seeing but having a hard time discerning how much of that is due to the competition making us look good...

[feekdogg]

I can't take much away from the Miami or NMSU games. Those are bad football teams and the results show that. The secondary has suprised me the most. They lost lots of depth back there, but they've been really, really good. Terrell Smith certainly looks like he'll play on Sundays.
They ran the ball fine yesterday, but again, bad competition. If the line doesn't start playing better, I've heard fully pulling redshirts on Faalele and Dunlap.

[hategreenticemase]

I can't take much away from the Miami or NMSU games. Those are bad football teams and the results show that. The secondary has suprised me the most. They lost lots of depth back there, but they've been really, really good. Terrell Smith certainly looks like he'll play on Sundays.
They ran the ball fine yesterday, but again, bad competition. If the line doesn't start playing better, I've heard fully pulling redshirts on Faalele and Dunlap.

Thanks for the feedback.

I agree with most everything that you said. Knowing that two of the three teams we played are not good it's tough to gauge where we are truly at. I could not agree more on the secondary however. Love the Smith kid.

I don't follow the personnel as closely as you do - are the two lineman you mentioned not playing currently but you feel are better than current starters? I do agree ol has been the team weakness

[D_H]

Fleck really buys into the macho bullshit. Gotta show everyone how tough you are, blah, blah, blah.

Can't stand him

so we can "beat" the Sisters of the Poor ...schedule some real f****** teams and get back with me.

[feekdogg]

I can't take much away from the Miami or NMSU games. Those are bad football teams and the results show that. The secondary has suprised me the most. They lost lots of depth back there, but they've been really, really good. Terrell Smith certainly looks like he'll play on Sundays.
They ran the ball fine yesterday, but again, bad competition. If the line doesn't start playing better, I've heard fully pulling redshirts on Faalele and Dunlap.

Thanks for the feedback.

I agree with most everything that you said. Knowing that two of the three teams we played are not good it's tough to gauge where we are truly at. I could not agree more on the secondary however. Love the Smith kid.

I don't follow the personnel as closely as you do - are the two lineman you mentioned not playing currently but you feel are better than current starters? I do agree ol has been the team weakness

The linemen I mentioned both came from IMG Academy with Annexstad. Both highly rated. Dunlap is a guard. Faalele is 6'9" and weighs 400 lbs, he's from Australia and has only been playing football for a couple of years.

[hategreenticemase]

I can't take much away from the Miami or NMSU games. Those are bad football teams and the results show that. The secondary has suprised me the most. They lost lots of depth back there, but they've been really, really good. Terrell Smith certainly looks like he'll play on Sundays.
They ran the ball fine yesterday, but again, bad competition. If the line doesn't start playing better, I've heard fully pulling redshirts on Faalele and Dunlap.

Thanks for the feedback.

I agree with most everything that you said. Knowing that two of the three teams we played are not good it's tough to gauge where we are truly at. I could not agree more on the secondary however. Love the Smith kid.

I don't follow the personnel as closely as you do - are the two lineman you mentioned not playing currently but you feel are better than current starters? I do agree ol has been the team weakness

The linemen I mentioned both came from IMG Academy with Annexstad. Both highly rated. Dunlap is a guard. Faalele is 6'9" and weighs 400 lbs, he's from Australia and has only been playing football for a couple of years.

But are you saying they aren't currently being used? Was your point that they are better than current starters so may forgo RS?

[feekdogg]

The OL is OK at C, LT and RG. The other two spots can certainly be improved on. The guys I mentioned played in the first game, but not since. The true freshmen are really pushing for more playing time. It's not a matter of if they'll be starters, but when.

[hategreenticemase]

The OL is OK at C, LT and RG. The other two spots can certainly be improved on. The guys I mentioned played in the first game, but not since. The true freshmen are really pushing for more playing time. It's not a matter of if they'll be starters, but when.

Thanks for clarifying. Good stuff.

[bubu dubu.]

The OL is OK at C, LT and RG. The other two spots can certainly be improved on. The guys I mentioned played in the first game, but not since. The true freshmen are really pushing for more playing time. It's not a matter of if they'll be starters, but when.

I assume you are talking about Dunlap and Faalele? If so, I remember a PJ interview a month or so back where he was adamant that he wanted to redshirt them, so I think the chances of one, let alone both becoming fulltime starters this season is slim. However, with the new redshirt rule, PJ still has some games to spare to get them in.

If my understanding of the rules are correct, they can play in three more games, while still maintaining redshirt eligibility. Maybe they get tossed in the for the Purdue, Northwestern, Wisconsin tail end of the schedule.

[feekdogg]

The OL is OK at C, LT and RG. The other two spots can certainly be improved on. The guys I mentioned played in the first game, but not since. The true freshmen are really pushing for more playing time. It's not a matter of if they'll be starters, but when.

I assume you are talking about Dunlap and Faalele? If so, I remember a PJ interview a month or so back where he was adamant that he wanted to redshirt them, so I think the chances of one, let alone both becoming fulltime starters this season is slim. However, with the new redshirt rule, PJ still has some games to spare to get them in.

If my understanding of the rules are correct, they can play in three more games, while still maintaining redshirt eligibility. Maybe they get tossed in the for the Purdue, Northwestern, Wisconsin tail end of the schedule.

You can appear in any 4 games and not lose redshirt status.
Yes, ideally they will both redshirt. But if too many injuries occur, they won't hold them back if they are clearly the best options. From what I've heard, if Faalele develops as expected, it's highly unlikely he'll be here 4 years anyway. NFL scouts are already hounding Fleck about him.

[feekdogg]

Dammit.

[Ask Not]

Can we assume the boys already have more passing yards than in year 0? Fleck must be enjoying year 1 more than his first year.

[hategreenticemase]

Can we assume the boys already have more passing yards than in year 0? Fleck must be enjoying year 1 more than his first year.

Well played, my friend, well played.

[feekdogg]

The OL is OK at C, LT and RG. The other two spots can certainly be improved on. The guys I mentioned played in the first game, but not since. The true freshmen are really pushing for more playing time. It's not a matter of if they'll be starters, but when.

I assume you are talking about Dunlap and Faalele? If so, I remember a PJ interview a month or so back where he was adamant that he wanted to redshirt them, so I think the chances of one, let alone both becoming fulltime starters this season is slim. However, with the new redshirt rule, PJ still has some games to spare to get them in.

If my understanding of the rules are correct, they can play in three more games, while still maintaining redshirt eligibility. Maybe they get tossed in the for the Purdue, Northwestern, Wisconsin tail end of the schedule.

Your first mistake was believing Fleck.