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Daily Nugz 06-15-09

I love this type of article from the Wall Street Journal which tells us how offensive line experience can predict success.  This is a good equation for Gopher fans.  Many of us remember an offensive line that didn't feel like blocking anybody for much of the season last year.  BUT...

Offensive-line experience is one of the telltale predictors of success in college football. Last season, eight of the top 10 teams in the final Associated Press poll began the season with at least 65 combined career starts by their offensive linemen

Well Gopher fans we come into the season with 102 combined career starts, which ranks 8th nationally and 1st in the Big Ten.  I have always been a huge believer in a quality and experienced QB returning as a solid indicator of future success.  Fortunately we have that too. 

The only remaining question is who wants to organize the TDG get-together in Pasadena this year?

  • After much hub-ub Brewster's bio at brewcrewreport.com has been adjusted.  It may still be imperfect but it is at least close.  
  • CuseOrange.com has their preview of the Gopher game to open the season.
  • The GopherSports.com article on the loss of Billy Bye (pictured right) last week.
  • I strongly urge you to checkout this hometown article on Damian Johnson.  The article points out that the former Thibodaux, LA star has actually earned his undergrad degree and will be starting grad school this fall for his final year of eligibility with the Gophers.

    "We have a lot coming back and ESPN has us ranked No. 16 for next year," Johnson said. "With a lot of key contributors coming back and a Top 15 recruiting class, a lot is expected from us, and we expect a lot from ourselves."

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Lets Not Forget the Biggest Improvement to the OL

We now have a first-rate OL coach. Phil Meyer was a product of hiring by connection rather than by merit.

by Garrick on Jun 15, 2009 12:16 PM CDT reply actions  

O-Line was a glaring weak spot last year for the Gophs

Hopefully the experience and incoming players make a huge difference. Imagine what Webber could do if the Gophs have a respectable running game and improved pass protection.

by GreasyLlama on Jun 15, 2009 12:50 PM CDT reply actions  

OL will make or break this offense

We could be a top 3 or 4 offense in the B10 if we get much improved OL play.

what you say here can, and will, be used against you

by GopherNation on Jun 15, 2009 1:15 PM CDT reply actions  

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