Golden Gophers vs. Cyclones in the Insight Bowl - GAME THREAD

by GopherNation on Dec 31, 2009 3:30 PM CST in Gopher Football

Minnesota Golden Gophers at Iowa St. Cyclones, Dec 31, 2009 5:00 PM CST

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This is a battle of arguably the most feared and destructive college mascot vs. one that is arguably the meekest and is actually prey. Can a Gopher survive a Cyclone? Absolutely, and today they may prove that they can overpower and defeat one.

Key Matchups...

1 - Gopher front seven vs. Iowa State run game

Slow down RB-Alexander Robinson and contain QB-Austen Arnaud and I think the Iowa State offense grinds to a halt. Robinson is elusive and reads his blocks very well but we've faced better running teams and I like our DL/LB groups in this game.

2 - Adam Weber vs. Iowa State pass defense

The Cyclone are down a starting corner and they were already the 9th worst pass defense in the Big 12. Adam Weber has to be on his game. I believe receivers will be open and I believe he'll have more time than he's used to having considering Iowa State has just 14 sacks on the year. Weber is capable of hitting his receivers, he just has to actually do it.

3 - Jedd Fisch vs. Jedd Fisch

Given a few weeks to prepare and get his offense on the same page, Fisch needs to show he can craft a game plan to win this game. Kent Youngblood talks here about his feeling that Fisch will have his offense ready with a good plan.

I believe offensive coordinator Jedd Fisch will have a scheme in place that everybody knows very well and is comfortable with. I think the receivers and Weber and/or/ MarQueis Gray will be on the same page more often than not.

2009 was an adjustment for Fisch, I'm hopeful he'll have a great plan for tonight and our offense will make great strides in 2010.

Ultimately I think the Gophers are going to win and win big today. I'm just not convinced that Iowa State is all that good. Their schedule was far easier than Minnesota's, statistically they rank in the bottom three of the Big 12 in nearly all significant categories, and I think we just have a better collection of talent. I could be very wrong and I'm underestimating Iowa State, but I just don't see it.

Random GN predictions...

Big Play Traye Simmons has a big game. I see a pick or two in his future.
MarQueis Gray gets the ball (not as QB) on the first offensive play of the game
Adam Weber throws for 300+ yards, Brandon Green gets the most receiving yards, Nick Tow-Arnett gets the most receptions.
Nate Tripllet and Lee Campbell have the most tackles and play great in their final game as Gophers.
Minnesota wins 31-10

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Gophers win a close one

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Gophers dominate

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Is Decker Playing?

GO GOPHERS!!!!

by TonyO on Dec 31, 2009 3:42 PM CST reply actions

31-10???

This would be the largest margin of victory in Brewster’s tenure other than the 42-17 game against Bowling Green last year that was 21-17 in the 4th quarter.

Brewster doesn’t blow anyone out.

28-24 Gophers.

by rencito on Dec 31, 2009 4:22 PM CST reply actions

38-14 Gophers.

by JG2112 on Dec 31, 2009 4:33 PM CST reply actions

This game is on the f-ing NFL Network, isn't it?

The only bowl game on the NFL Network. I can watch Idaho vs Bowling Green (great game by the way) but not Minnesota vs Iowa State. F-ing NFL Network. I hate you!

by rencito on Dec 31, 2009 4:35 PM CST reply actions

Why is a bowl game even on that network? I’ve never seen an NFL game on CBSC or ESPNU.

by JG2112 on Dec 31, 2009 4:40 PM CST reply actions

I don't even have the option to get the NFL Network on my provider

Not that I would anyways. This is the only thing I would want to watch on that channel anyways.

As far as singular sports networks go, the MLB Network is easily the best, and it is just turning one year old.

by rencito on Dec 31, 2009 4:48 PM CST reply actions

There aren't even any game streams yet..I have the NFL Network but good lord...why even have that game on the Network

by TonyO on Dec 31, 2009 4:50 PM CST reply actions

Thanks.

Ain’t a half bad stream.

by Odin on Dec 31, 2009 5:26 PM CST up reply actions

Iowa States coach sounds like a Moron

by TonyO on Dec 31, 2009 5:03 PM CST reply actions

Any predictions on which Gopher offense shows up?

Buck Bravo

by Buck Bravo on Dec 31, 2009 5:03 PM CST reply actions

Well I hope to god that its the Kick ass offense like the Michigan State game

But something tells me that we will see the South Dakota State Offense

by TonyO on Dec 31, 2009 5:04 PM CST up reply actions

Brewster dumb move #1...

they won the toss and Elected to KICK!

by TonyO on Dec 31, 2009 5:05 PM CST reply actions

Lets play a drinking game on Brewster's stupid decisions

by TonyO on Dec 31, 2009 5:06 PM CST reply actions

Did he just compare Arnaud to Tebow?

Buck Bravo

by Buck Bravo on Dec 31, 2009 5:07 PM CST reply actions

Thats the most horrific comparison i've ever heard..

by TonyO on Dec 31, 2009 5:09 PM CST up reply actions

Ouch. they're moving the ball.

Buck Bravo

by Buck Bravo on Dec 31, 2009 5:08 PM CST reply actions

Collado starting? Just got beat.

Buck Bravo

by Buck Bravo on Dec 31, 2009 5:10 PM CST reply actions

Good Grief..they are just converting at will right now

by TonyO on Dec 31, 2009 5:10 PM CST reply actions

They're throwing at Collado

Buck Bravo

by Buck Bravo on Dec 31, 2009 5:10 PM CST reply actions

HUGE stop on 4th down

by TonyO on Dec 31, 2009 5:12 PM CST reply actions

Bend but not break defense

I’ll take it.

by rencito on Dec 31, 2009 5:12 PM CST reply actions

Service Acadamies doing well today

by rencito on Dec 31, 2009 5:14 PM CST reply actions

Nice run on 1st down for Eskridge

by TonyO on Dec 31, 2009 5:15 PM CST reply actions

McKNIGHT!!!

by TonyO on Dec 31, 2009 5:16 PM CST reply actions

Big Play!!

If only McKnight could have stayed on his feet.

by rencito on Dec 31, 2009 5:16 PM CST reply actions

McKnight could be their #1 receiver next year

Buck Bravo

by Buck Bravo on Dec 31, 2009 5:17 PM CST reply actions

I think it will be Stoudermire

by rencito on Dec 31, 2009 5:17 PM CST up reply actions

No way on Stoudermire

He is way too inconsistent, I’ve rarely seen a player that follows up one great play with two bonehead ones the way he does. I like McKnight and Green ahead of Troy.

by mraveling on Dec 31, 2009 9:34 PM CST up reply actions

Ugly throw by Weber to Tow-Arnett

by TonyO on Dec 31, 2009 5:17 PM CST reply actions

He underthrew McKnight on the completion, too

Buck Bravo

by Buck Bravo on Dec 31, 2009 5:18 PM CST reply actions

Horrible Play call

3rd and 9..and you throw a 5-6 yard pass?

by TonyO on Dec 31, 2009 5:18 PM CST reply actions

Ellistad is good from 41 yards

Gophers lead 3-0

by TonyO on Dec 31, 2009 5:19 PM CST reply actions

Primary receiver was covered, and it did get them in field goal range

Buck Bravo

by Buck Bravo on Dec 31, 2009 5:19 PM CST reply actions

Im already drunk from the Brewster drinking game

by DallasGopher on Dec 31, 2009 5:20 PM CST reply actions

hahah..youll be alcohol poisoned by the end of the quarter if you continue

by TonyO on Dec 31, 2009 5:21 PM CST up reply actions

Man...our cheerleaders fell out of the ugly tree and hit every branch on the way down.

by DallasGopher on Dec 31, 2009 5:23 PM CST reply actions

Nice job by the D

by TonyO on Dec 31, 2009 5:24 PM CST reply actions

Nice read on D

by DallasGopher on Dec 31, 2009 5:24 PM CST reply actions

Pick!!

by DallasGopher on Dec 31, 2009 5:24 PM CST reply actions

Wow

ISU really is just as bumbling as us. Two straight penalties followed by a loss, followed by a pick.

by rencito on Dec 31, 2009 5:25 PM CST reply actions

ISU was not called the MN of the Big 12 for nothing

by DallasGopher on Dec 31, 2009 5:26 PM CST reply actions

ada boy Theret!

by TonyO on Dec 31, 2009 5:26 PM CST reply actions

Is Gray playing WR?

by DallasGopher on Dec 31, 2009 5:28 PM CST reply actions

Haven't seen him yet

by rencito on Dec 31, 2009 5:33 PM CST up reply actions

Another beer then for the Brewster move

by DallasGopher on Dec 31, 2009 5:34 PM CST up reply actions

I'm not used

to being on this side of the penalty battle.

by rencito on Dec 31, 2009 5:33 PM CST reply actions

Offense

looks terrible as ever other than that one pass to McKnight.

by rencito on Dec 31, 2009 5:39 PM CST reply actions

hate to say this

but I’m rooting for Iowa State today, although Mrs CN is for you guys…….

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by Jon Johnston on Dec 31, 2009 5:43 PM CST reply actions

Gave up on Missouri?

by rencito on Dec 31, 2009 5:45 PM CST up reply actions

man

I thought their offense would score a lot on Navy….. that game really surprised me. Still watching it on ESPN360, though.

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by Jon Johnston on Dec 31, 2009 5:47 PM CST up reply actions

Pick!

by DallasGopher on Dec 31, 2009 5:46 PM CST reply actions

Theret pick #2!!!!!!!!!!

by TonyO on Dec 31, 2009 5:46 PM CST reply actions

They are not respecting our passing game at all

Not that they should, but they are conceding any passes with how many guys are at the line.

by rencito on Dec 31, 2009 5:47 PM CST reply actions

Question

When did Adam Weber stop being a really promising young player and become a disappointing upperclassman?

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by Devon Edwards on Dec 31, 2009 5:48 PM CST reply actions

and also:

didn’t he used to be a really good running QB?

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by Devon Edwards on Dec 31, 2009 5:48 PM CST up reply actions

He has been

really, really bad this year. Even when he has time or an open receiver.

That last 3rd down was a perfect example. All he had to do was hit the receiver and we had a good shot at first down. He couldn’t get it to him.

by rencito on Dec 31, 2009 5:51 PM CST up reply actions

Yeah

I remember how good Weber was as a freshman even on a godawful team, and then he was decent last year, but now he just kinda flat out sucks. Seems like he got Zack Mills syndrome.

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by Devon Edwards on Dec 31, 2009 5:53 PM CST up reply actions

Last year after the 1st big 10 game

by DallasGopher on Dec 31, 2009 5:48 PM CST up reply actions

Weber still can't throw straight

Buck Bravo

by Buck Bravo on Dec 31, 2009 5:48 PM CST reply actions

Ummm yeah....Weber?

by DallasGopher on Dec 31, 2009 5:48 PM CST reply actions

Good Lord Weber

by TonyO on Dec 31, 2009 5:48 PM CST reply actions

Going back up a little bit

as to #1 wide receivers next year, I predict either:

James Green or

MarQueis Gray.

Gray = McNutt? I would like him to play more, use his athleticism. I just got back from getting some dinner (BTW the new Domino’s Pizzas are goodt), is Gray playing at all?

by JG2112 on Dec 31, 2009 5:49 PM CST reply actions

Haven't seen Gray yet

by rencito on Dec 31, 2009 5:50 PM CST up reply actions

on the radio

he was mentioned on one play, the drive after Theret’s first INT.

by JG2112 on Dec 31, 2009 5:52 PM CST up reply actions

That was magnificent by Collado. That is his forte – very good run stopper.

by JG2112 on Dec 31, 2009 5:52 PM CST reply actions

Minnesota

defense is playing pretty well…..

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by Jon Johnston on Dec 31, 2009 5:52 PM CST reply actions

What do you do if you are Fisch?

What plays do you call when your offensive line can’t block and your quarterback can’t throw straight?

Buck Bravo

by Buck Bravo on Dec 31, 2009 5:53 PM CST reply actions

I would throw quick slants

Until ISU changes their defense.

by rencito on Dec 31, 2009 5:55 PM CST up reply actions

A few things

(1) Bubble screens to the outside WR with a TE spread wide to lead block;

(2) Gray on direct snap with Hoese as lead blocker;

by JG2112 on Dec 31, 2009 5:55 PM CST up reply actions

wildcat

it’s the answer to eveything

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by Jon Johnston on Dec 31, 2009 5:54 PM CST reply actions

There is Gray!

by rencito on Dec 31, 2009 5:56 PM CST reply actions

MARQUEIS GRAY!!!!

by TonyO on Dec 31, 2009 5:56 PM CST reply actions

I was just about to say that Gray was in the slot.

That was an illegal pick, but who cares – the catch was good.

by JG2112 on Dec 31, 2009 5:56 PM CST reply actions

One thing to watch – if Gray is playing WR, is he blocking, and will it affect the run game? Losing Decker in that regard was huge, and on that last run Gray didn’t block anything.

by JG2112 on Dec 31, 2009 5:57 PM CST reply actions

wow

that was rather nasty…….

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by Jon Johnston on Dec 31, 2009 6:01 PM CST reply actions

Between Fisch and Weber and Brewster its the 3 stooges

by DallasGopher on Dec 31, 2009 6:01 PM CST reply actions

Campbell is playing well

by DallasGopher on Dec 31, 2009 6:05 PM CST reply actions

Twice they converted on 3rd and 14

We don’t deserve to be leading this game right now.

by rencito on Dec 31, 2009 6:06 PM CST reply actions

Dang...ISU QB is taunting us.....how does that have to feel....I know it sucks as a fan..

and knowing the Gophers probably cant do much about it

by DallasGopher on Dec 31, 2009 6:07 PM CST reply actions

Oh the suck continues...

by DallasGopher on Dec 31, 2009 6:10 PM CST reply actions

We would have at least 17 points if Weber could throw straight

Buck Bravo

by Buck Bravo on Dec 31, 2009 6:12 PM CST reply actions

that's the same

stupid defense Cosgrove had his DE’s play at Nebraska. Still doesn’t know how to defense the spread.

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by Jon Johnston on Dec 31, 2009 6:14 PM CST reply actions

Who wants to bet

that we can’t get a first down on 2nd and inches?

by rencito on Dec 31, 2009 6:15 PM CST reply actions

BENCH WEBER NOW!

by DallasGopher on Dec 31, 2009 6:15 PM CST reply actions

LEAVE IN GRAY...but they won't and we'll soon be punting.

Buck Bravo

by Buck Bravo on Dec 31, 2009 6:16 PM CST reply actions

see

Buck Bravo

by Buck Bravo on Dec 31, 2009 6:16 PM CST reply actions

Weber has zero confidence....he holds the ball to long or throws shitty passes....

by DallasGopher on Dec 31, 2009 6:17 PM CST reply actions

two decent passes in a row

maybe he’s getting a rhythm going?

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by Jon Johnston on Dec 31, 2009 6:18 PM CST reply actions

What happened to Decker?

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by Devon Edwards on Dec 31, 2009 6:19 PM CST reply actions

Who said Gray can't throw?

Buck Bravo

by Buck Bravo on Dec 31, 2009 6:19 PM CST reply actions

Nice pass by Gray

by DallasGopher on Dec 31, 2009 6:19 PM CST reply actions

My overriding problem tonight, and I promise to not harp on it:

this game is really meaningless as it pertains to the result. Why not let Gray be the QB for this game? He looked great on that play.

by JG2112 on Dec 31, 2009 6:19 PM CST reply actions

And let’s be clear – that was not Weber’s fault.

by JG2112 on Dec 31, 2009 6:21 PM CST reply actions

The receiver fell down

or else that may have been a TD.

by rencito on Dec 31, 2009 6:21 PM CST reply actions

What a great call to pull out Gray and put Weber back in!

Buck Bravo

by Buck Bravo on Dec 31, 2009 6:21 PM CST reply actions

Well, maybe it was. It was a little high and a little behind Troy, but the slip really took positivity out of the throw.

by JG2112 on Dec 31, 2009 6:21 PM CST reply actions

the receiver was trting to slow down for a bad pass that was behind him, that's why he fell

Buck Bravo

by Buck Bravo on Dec 31, 2009 6:21 PM CST reply actions

That pass was behins Staud.....thats why he slip...leaning back..

by DallasGopher on Dec 31, 2009 6:21 PM CST reply actions

Yikes

I always thought Weber was going to be a stud. Now…yikes. What’s the reason for his regression?

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by Devon Edwards on Dec 31, 2009 6:22 PM CST reply actions

No one really knows

by rencito on Dec 31, 2009 6:23 PM CST up reply actions

We know he sucks PSU.....I have been beating the drum since the Wisconsin game to get him out of there

by DallasGopher on Dec 31, 2009 6:23 PM CST up reply actions

Culpepper effect. Decker was his Moss. Without Decker he's terrible. Decker caught his bad passes.

Buck Bravo

by Buck Bravo on Dec 31, 2009 6:23 PM CST reply actions

+1

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by Jon Johnston on Dec 31, 2009 6:25 PM CST up reply actions

this game is getting pretty chippy

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by Jon Johnston on Dec 31, 2009 6:25 PM CST reply actions

Yet another slip. The Gophers need new shoes.

by JG2112 on Dec 31, 2009 6:27 PM CST reply actions

What a fucking mess of a team...

by DallasGopher on Dec 31, 2009 6:28 PM CST reply actions

Here comes dipshit 8

by DallasGopher on Dec 31, 2009 6:29 PM CST reply actions

what the hell

was that?

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by Jon Johnston on Dec 31, 2009 6:30 PM CST reply actions

Jesus...Brewsters an asshole

by DallasGopher on Dec 31, 2009 6:30 PM CST reply actions

MATURI: MINNESOTA NEEDS STABILITY ROAR FIGHT BREWSTER CONTRACT EXTENSION.

My head hurts.

by JG2112 on Dec 31, 2009 6:31 PM CST reply actions

We are a pitiful excuse

for a football team.

by rencito on Dec 31, 2009 6:41 PM CST reply actions

BTW

How much does it suck that the game is on NFL Network. I’m not talking about my own self interest, but for recruiting sake. Who in the hell is going to watch this game on NFL Network. I watch lots of random bowl games on ESPN just because it is on ESPN. But I would never turn on NFL Network (even if I did have it).

by rencito on Dec 31, 2009 6:42 PM CST reply actions

Rencito

Thinking of recruiting, it might be a good thing that Hawkins, Henderson, et al aren’t watching : )

by JG2112 on Dec 31, 2009 6:51 PM CST up reply actions

Rough.

14-point swing at the end of the half, basically.

I got more rhymes than Wade Lookingbill's got dunks

by Adam Jacobi on Dec 31, 2009 6:45 PM CST reply actions

No chance this offense can stage a comeback UNLESS they wise up and pull Weber. It won't happen.

Buck Bravo

by Buck Bravo on Dec 31, 2009 6:51 PM CST reply actions

I don't know

We have usually done a decent job of making adjustments after halftime.

by rencito on Dec 31, 2009 6:52 PM CST up reply actions

4 of Gophers’ 6 victories were after trailing in the 4th quarter.

Saw that repeatedly on the ESPN Bottom Line this week.

by JG2112 on Dec 31, 2009 6:54 PM CST reply actions

I would like to say this is a disater of a game...but its about what I expected ...but was hoping they would play better.

by DallasGopher on Dec 31, 2009 6:57 PM CST reply actions

I work with a girl that went to ISU and she started smack talking...and I was like..yeah..you will win..esp. if #8 plays..

by DallasGopher on Dec 31, 2009 6:57 PM CST reply actions

My father in law went to Iowa State. Ick.

by JG2112 on Dec 31, 2009 7:00 PM CST reply actions

Iowa State

shoots itself in the foot after a big play…… that’s so Cyclone

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by Jon Johnston on Dec 31, 2009 7:00 PM CST reply actions

Gray makes a Play...Eskridge makes a nice run,,,,

by DallasGopher on Dec 31, 2009 7:02 PM CST reply actions

why

the hell would he cut back inside????

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by Jon Johnston on Dec 31, 2009 7:02 PM CST reply actions

Weber is scared...checking down and missing lots of open recievers.

by DallasGopher on Dec 31, 2009 7:03 PM CST reply actions

at some point

someone’s going to get a costly personal foul for all this talk and forearm stuff

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by Jon Johnston on Dec 31, 2009 7:04 PM CST reply actions

Weber....blows it again

by DallasGopher on Dec 31, 2009 7:04 PM CST reply actions

I really believe that if the spring QB competition is open and legitimate, the depth chart after the spring could be: (1) Gray; (2) Alipate; (3) Weber. Weber just looks lost.

When was the last offensive touchdown? Was it against Illinois?

My daughter was born the night of the Illinois game and the Gophers haven’t scored an offensive TD during her lifetime. Yikes.

by JG2112 on Dec 31, 2009 7:06 PM CST reply actions

I can't even talk smack.

I feel that bad for you guys. Can I get you a hug or something?

I got more rhymes than Wade Lookingbill's got dunks

by Adam Jacobi on Dec 31, 2009 7:08 PM CST reply actions

Hoops Saturday

by DallasGopher on Dec 31, 2009 7:13 PM CST up reply actions

OPS

Is Stanzi playing in your bowl game?

by JG2112 on Dec 31, 2009 7:09 PM CST reply actions

Yeah.

Started practicing a week or two ago. He’ll be fine.

I got more rhymes than Wade Lookingbill's got dunks

by Adam Jacobi on Dec 31, 2009 7:11 PM CST up reply actions

thank you

guys……

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by Jon Johnston on Dec 31, 2009 7:15 PM CST reply actions

good fake punt

there…. now do something with it.

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by Jon Johnston on Dec 31, 2009 7:17 PM CST reply actions

Lets get the special teams coach as the O coordinator and the Punter as the QB

by DallasGopher on Dec 31, 2009 7:17 PM CST reply actions

Ha. Well, that’s one way to get it done. Nicely played. And here’s the flag. C’mon Gophers!

by JG2112 on Dec 31, 2009 7:18 PM CST reply actions

Theret has turned into a good player.

Buck Bravo

by Buck Bravo on Dec 31, 2009 7:20 PM CST reply actions

there you go......

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by Jon Johnston on Dec 31, 2009 7:21 PM CST reply actions

Does Theret

have eligibility?

TD.

The first offensive TD of my daughter’s life.

by JG2112 on Dec 31, 2009 7:21 PM CST reply actions

PJS's

avatar looked very happy for the TD.

by JG2112 on Dec 31, 2009 7:22 PM CST reply actions

am I drunk Or dud weber throw a Td?

by DallasGopher on Dec 31, 2009 7:24 PM CST reply actions

it really happened

man.

you might be drunk, though, too

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by Jon Johnston on Dec 31, 2009 7:25 PM CST up reply actions

Fumble MN ball!!!

by DallasGopher on Dec 31, 2009 7:28 PM CST reply actions

How is that not a helmet to helmet hit? That’s the kind of hit that cripples football players and should be outlawed.

by JG2112 on Dec 31, 2009 7:30 PM CST reply actions

i don't know if you can call those

because it’s not intentional, plus there was no intent.

I don’t know the actual wording, but i’m guessing that it has to do with being in a defenseless position as well.

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by Jon Johnston on Dec 31, 2009 7:34 PM CST up reply actions

I realize that...

…it’s just that the more I learn about what the game of football does to its participants, the less I get excited about big hits and the more I want penalties called for helmet shots.

by JG2112 on Dec 31, 2009 7:37 PM CST up reply actions

Stupid! Thats 2 TD weber has blown

by DallasGopher on Dec 31, 2009 7:33 PM CST reply actions

wow

chance there for a big punt block as the punter slipped, but they didn’t get it.

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by Jon Johnston on Dec 31, 2009 7:41 PM CST reply actions

Wow. Mayock in love with that Weber out throw.

by JG2112 on Dec 31, 2009 7:45 PM CST reply actions

just got in from dinner...

Missed most of the game. Can anyone fill me in on how they’ve used Gray?

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by PJS on Dec 31, 2009 7:45 PM CST via mobile reply actions

hardly at all

by DallasGopher on Dec 31, 2009 7:46 PM CST up reply actions

sparingly?

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by Jon Johnston on Dec 31, 2009 7:46 PM CST up reply actions

GRAY GETTING ONLY ONE PLAY AT A TIME DEAR GOD STOP IT.

Gray’s been QB for maybe 4 plays, and WR for about 15.

by JG2112 on Dec 31, 2009 7:46 PM CST reply actions

Mayock lecturing Weber, he had to sidearm it with a guy in his face. I don’t blame Weber for missing that throw.

by JG2112 on Dec 31, 2009 7:47 PM CST reply actions

is Mayock

the quarterback coach i take it?

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by Jon Johnston on Dec 31, 2009 7:48 PM CST up reply actions

I"m sorry

Mayock is the color commentator. He’s the NFL Network’s Draft guru.

by JG2112 on Dec 31, 2009 7:55 PM CST up reply actions

ah

thanks…..

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by Jon Johnston on Dec 31, 2009 7:59 PM CST up reply actions

if gray's not playing this bowl game is a waste win or lose.

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by PJS on Dec 31, 2009 7:50 PM CST via mobile reply actions

+100.

Gray would have gotten way more out of 70 offensive plays today at QB than Weber.

by JG2112 on Dec 31, 2009 7:56 PM CST up reply actions

At least McKnight is getting some work

by rencito on Dec 31, 2009 8:00 PM CST up reply actions

That initial call was terrible. That was not a fumble.

by JG2112 on Dec 31, 2009 7:57 PM CST reply actions

wow

that was a quarterback sandwich

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by Jon Johnston on Dec 31, 2009 8:00 PM CST reply actions

they

missed a facemask call there, lucky for Gophers

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by Jon Johnston on Dec 31, 2009 8:00 PM CST reply actions

I hate that play

Why do we put Weber out wide with Gray at QB. It essentially means we are playing 10 on 11 at that point. Stupid.

by rencito on Dec 31, 2009 8:04 PM CST reply actions

Hell of a run by Gray

by rencito on Dec 31, 2009 8:05 PM CST reply actions

Gray Bitches!

by DallasGopher on Dec 31, 2009 8:05 PM CST reply actions

And that play right there was every reason we ever needed NOT TO ABANDON THE SPREAD RUNNING GAME.

by JG2112 on Dec 31, 2009 8:06 PM CST reply actions

+1

I hated the fact we abandoned the spread.

by rencito on Dec 31, 2009 8:07 PM CST up reply actions

Minnesota’s gonna win this game by 2, which I think means they won’t cover.

by JG2112 on Dec 31, 2009 8:07 PM CST reply actions

Someone said before on this thread

that we were underdogs. But that was the first I had ever heard that.

by rencito on Dec 31, 2009 8:08 PM CST reply actions

OH dear god.

by JG2112 on Dec 31, 2009 8:09 PM CST reply actions

that

fumble might have been fatal.

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by Jon Johnston on Dec 31, 2009 8:09 PM CST reply actions

And that has been Gray's problem all year

by rencito on Dec 31, 2009 8:09 PM CST reply actions

Does he care about the football at all?

I see him hanging his head, so I’ll chalk it up to trying to make a play. But come on, it doesn’t matter how many yards you get and moves you make if you can’t hang on to the ball… Not the first time this year. Also, on one of the big runs he had the ball on the inside arm and not outside, which I believe is wrong. Anyway, how many times have we seen a talented guy fizzle because he’s all style and no substance? I hope I’m wrong though about him.

by mraveling on Dec 31, 2009 9:41 PM CST up reply actions

crap!!

by DallasGopher on Dec 31, 2009 8:09 PM CST reply actions

Iowa State is going to turtle here. This is going to come down to a last second Gopher FG attempt.

by JG2112 on Dec 31, 2009 8:10 PM CST reply actions

im bothered more by grays lack of playing time then that fumble.

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by PJS on Dec 31, 2009 8:10 PM CST via mobile reply actions

That is the game

by rencito on Dec 31, 2009 8:12 PM CST reply actions

This sucks.

by GopherPride on Dec 31, 2009 8:12 PM CST reply actions

The game is over, isn’t it? They run two plays, after third down there will be about 20 seconds left or so?

This is rather depressing, but oh well.

1-11, 7-6., 6-7. Is that worth a contract extension? I guess it is. I realize the talent’s better but we’re at the same point on the field as we were after the 2006 season – a loss at the Insight Bowl, leaving us at 6-7.

by JG2112 on Dec 31, 2009 8:14 PM CST reply actions

MN football is a disgrace,,,,,missed FG and two missed TD passes by #8

by DallasGopher on Dec 31, 2009 8:17 PM CST reply actions

A month to prepare and we get this.

by GopherPride on Dec 31, 2009 8:18 PM CST reply actions

No doubt

Why are these bowl practices rated so highly?

by JG2112 on Dec 31, 2009 8:18 PM CST up reply actions

0-11 in rivalry and bowl games. Brewster’s first BIG TIME win – next year at home against USC.

by JG2112 on Dec 31, 2009 8:18 PM CST reply actions

So Maturi...Still think Brewster deserves that contract extension?

If he isn’t fired..I’m protesting this team next year…

by TonyO on Dec 31, 2009 8:20 PM CST reply actions

You're going to be protesting

Maturi wants stability, Brewster isn’t going anywhere.

by JG2112 on Dec 31, 2009 8:28 PM CST up reply actions

No way we fire Brewster

We would be right back where we started at 1-11.

by rencito on Dec 31, 2009 8:34 PM CST reply actions

i doubt it

Brewster’s not going anywhere, but the team wouldn’t be 1-11 next year with Fulmer in charge of it.

by JG2112 on Dec 31, 2009 8:37 PM CST up reply actions

Agreed

Fulmer would be a good fit and wants back in. He’d keep the players from transferring with his past rep and be able to recruit just as well as Brewster.

by mraveling on Dec 31, 2009 9:57 PM CST up reply actions

Call me crazy..but even with this scandal going on..I want Mike Leach as next head football coach

by TonyO on Dec 31, 2009 8:42 PM CST reply actions

Tasty proposition

And screw the scandal. Mike Leach would make the Golden Gophers the hottest topic in college football in 2010. Imagine his offense with all these WRs and MarQueis Gray at QB.

why do you bring this up – to torture us?

by JG2112 on Dec 31, 2009 8:49 PM CST up reply actions

I had thought about that as well

It would be nice, but I think the University wants to steer itself away from controversy. Also, I think a lot of coaches would use these allegations against him on the recruiting trail.

by rencito on Dec 31, 2009 9:04 PM CST up reply actions

Hawkeye fan here...

Leach is the real deal. I don’t think you have the personal yet to implement his system, but crazy as he is, Leach would be a serious upgrade that B10 coaches would have to adjust to. Brewster will get Minny nowhere quick.

by HawkeyeRecon on Dec 31, 2009 10:06 PM CST up reply actions

ISU is a HORRIBLE team...

To understand how bad the Gophers really are this season, we just had weeks to prepare for Iowa State and we lost! Iowa State is a really bad team people. They are a joke. They had no business even making a bowl game, but then again, I don’t think we did either. But to me, tonight was the same song and dance…Weber making a few very difficult throws, but missing the bread and butter simple outs and slants that any quarterback beyond 8th grade can make in his sleep. Two of those cost us touchdowns. This game was so easily ours to win, but the mistakes just kept coming. Our offense was non-existent in the first half. ISU had more fire. More emotion. Hit harder. I’ve not been this down on the Gopher program since Wacker…may he rest in peace. The team is just not good. They also aren’t overly likable. That’s a tough combination. What do I have to look forward to next season? That is the simple question I pose to the panel of fans like myself…Weber has gotten horribly worse every season. As I’ve said before, he’s the Benjamin Button of college QBs…going backwards toward infancy as time passes. I haven’t been that excited about Gray either at QB…but I’ve not seen much of him either. That scares me given the coaches say “we put the guy who gives us the best shot to win out on the field”…ugh….what does that tell you about Gray’s QB skills? OK, it’s NYE, I’m sick, and I need to take medicine and go to bed. Too bad I can’t take anything to take away the sting of another disappointing Gopher game.

by jimipig on Dec 31, 2009 9:03 PM CST reply actions

Next year

will be the nail in the coffin for Brewster’s tenure at UM. 4-8 is coming with some blowout losses at home.

by rencito on Dec 31, 2009 9:06 PM CST reply actions

I hear Craig T. Nelson is availabe

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by CyHawk on Dec 31, 2009 9:29 PM CST reply actions

Don't think so, heard he "went into the light..."

by HawkeyeRecon on Dec 31, 2009 10:08 PM CST up reply actions

I actually rooted for Iowa State to win...

Minnesota has been bitch since they fired Glen Mason. Was Glen a coach that could make Minny relevant natiionally? No, but he created a bitchin’ running game that made Big 10 coaches pay attention. Glen was much better than the chucklefnck you have now. I rooted across conference lines because lil brother Cyclone at least has a coach that actually cares, and the Clown players seem to have wanted to win more. Minny the fave choked against the second team from the Big 10’s least populous state.

by HawkeyeRecon on Dec 31, 2009 10:12 PM CST reply actions

Actually, the loss was a good one

It may give the “powers that be” pause to think out fully about extending Brew’s contract.

by COJOMAY on Jan 1, 2010 8:54 AM CST reply actions

I'm just curious where the 31 came from?

The Gophers’ offense hadn’t scored a TD the last 2 regular season games. Although I thought ISU would score 21, it’s more than clear that the extra practices aren’t going to magically fix the problems a team has: both teams had inconsistent offenses, and played games true to how they’ve played all year.

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by Mark Kieffer on Jan 1, 2010 3:21 PM CST reply actions

Just for the record, I’d be saying the same, you had you won 16-14, 20-14, 21-14, etc.

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by Mark Kieffer on Jan 1, 2010 3:21 PM CST up reply actions

Lol

The author has had delusions about Adam Webers’ talent all year. Some say its positive thinking…even casual football fans could see the offense with Weber at the helm is a disaster. A coaching staff that wasted a year of eligibility of Marquis Gray so he could run 1 every 15-20 plays as a QB….he was never able to learn the offense at game speed….and never got a good feel for the college game. I dont know what Brewsters dedication to a Mason guy is….heck the guy missed two wide open TD passes and missed numerous routine passes. Yeah he made some nice pass plays…mostly recievers making great catches, but he took one step forward and two steps back all game.

by DallasGopher on Jan 1, 2010 9:19 PM CST up reply actions