What Happened to the Gopher Offense

by bobbyspringfield on Nov 25, 2009 3:05 PM CST Comment 2 comments

Die hard fans cannot get over the gopher football offensive embarassment this year. What happened? Here are some thoughts via questions.

Did the coaches drill the players over and over again on the offensive plays to the point that it became second nature to execute?

Did the coaches inspire the players to the point that they knew they would score with first and goal to go? Did the players develop confidence over the course of the season?

Did the coaches kick ass and demand perfection at practice (we all know young players need that)?

Was there respect for the coaches?

Did the players have discipline off the field?

Do the players and coaches have confidence in the offense and believe they will win?

Is Adam Weber improving as a quarterback? Does he fumble a lot, miss receivers, see the whole filed? Is he a leader at all times? Is he often confused?

Why does this team struggle so much to have an offense?

I am looking for answers as to why there is this incredible lack of offensive performance.

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What happened?

I saw the Gopher’s offense on a milk carton,about a month ago.The Gophers have a history of devolving over the course of a season. Maybe they should petition the Big Ten to limit their schedule to 6 games.Finding an offensive philosophy,and sticking to it for more than one season,would help relieve the stress of learning a new system every year,and allow the team to recruit players to fit that philosophy. The o-line must improve dramatically,they have to recruit quality running backs,and their “big time” recruits have to actually make it to campus and suit-up.Adam Weber was a much,much better QB last season,and his not being comfortable in the new offense is the most obvious source of his poor play.

Sorry,coach Brewster,but I am biding my time until they hire your replacement. You are in waaaaaaaaaaaaaaay over your head,and I have seen no improvement on the field since your hire. Hopefully,the Gopher’s next head coach will come in with an actual resume indicating previous D1 experience. The Big Ten is not the place to try and learn coaching “on the job.”

by mahogma66 on Nov 25, 2009 7:24 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

M66

this offense has been nonexistent all year. We could so easily be staying away from any bowl this starting with the first game agst Syracuse. Under 2 minutes, 3rd and long and Weber throws up a prayer that Decker catches between 2 guys. When the end of the year stats come out, I anticipate we will be in the botton 20 percentile in EVERY category. In the end, Fisch and Brewster (bc he hired him), have to assume responsiblity for this dismal offensive output.

by Texas Gopher on Nov 25, 2009 7:34 PM CST reply actions 0 recs