Daily Nuggz 7.31.2009

"Coach (Jedd) Fisch does a good job of utilizing the athletes he has," All-Big Ten senior wideout Eric Decker said. "We're a pretty unselfish team. We'll only worry about who wins the ball game. The more depth we have the better team we're going to be. If that means fewer reps to bring other guys in and keep your legs fresh, then that's what is going to need to be done. We're not worried about who gets thrown the most balls."

Tim Brewster's eternal optimism annoys some people up in Minneapolis, but his outlook is, for the most part, what the Minnesota program needs. You've got to love his aggressive approach to scheduling and his openness to change in the Big Ten. Brewster must make his mark on the field this fall, which won't be easy, but Minnesota needs a guy who dreams bigger than seven wins and a minor bowl game every year.

Adam Weber is among the best returning quarterbacks in the league and can still seek out battery mate Eric Decker with hopes of burning opposing defenses. The trouble is, second leading pass catcher Jack Simmons has moved on. But he's the only starter that doesn't return and given the first few classes Coach Brewster has brought in, surely someone will step up. Ideally, the Gophers will get more production on the ground, with Deleon Eskridge and Shady Salamon more than capable of racking up big numbers. If it all clicks, watch out - this could be one of the more prolific attacks in the country.

Tubby is not only going to help out Lawrence with everything, but he'll help the whole team as well. He's improving our team in coaching and recruiting, and is going to help Westbrook emerge to become the top team in the big ten, if not college basketball.