The Daily Gopher - 2015 Big Ten Football Media Days: Schedule, Recap, News, Updates, Quotes, PreviewYour online home for Minnesota Golden Gophers football, basketball and hockey.https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/49211/daily-gopher-fave.png2015-07-31T11:20:29-05:00http://www.thedailygopher.com/rss/stream/88379782015-07-31T11:20:29-05:002015-07-31T11:20:29-05:00BREAKING: Kill's Artificial Snow Plan Is Real!
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<p>BREAKING: We've got proof!</p> <h4>⛄⛄⛄❄❄❄BREAKING NEWS❄❄❄⛄⛄⛄</h4>
<p>I'm guessing that like most of you, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.thedailygopher.com/2015/7/31/9078287/minnesota-football-big-ten-media-days-jerry-kill-press-conference">Coach Kill's artificial snow comments were the highlight of his B1G Media Days press conference</a>.</p>
<p>What a great joke, right? <b>WRONG!</b></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Jerry Kill, coach of Minn, said team will bring in "artificial snow" to home field in Week 1 matchup vs. TCU. Now that’s a master strategist</p>
— Matt Martell (@mmartell728) <a href="https://twitter.com/mmartell728/status/627104689432170497">July 31, 2015</a>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Really wish Jerry Kill wasn't joking about bringing in artificial snow for the Minnesota - TCU game.</p>
— MGoShoe (@MGoShoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/MGoShoe/status/627104061528141824">July 31, 2015</a>
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<p>The Daily Gopher has uncovered <u><b>EXCLUSIVE PROOF</b></u> that Jerry Kill is in fact going to make it snow on September 3rd in TCF Bank Stadium. What I'm about to show you is top secret. <a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQeabed9N9M">Many Bothans died to get us this information</a>.</p>
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<p>As you can clearly see, ACCUWEATHER is predicting that the Minnesota TCU game will be played under the lights in snow and freezing conditions. <a target="_blank" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9kJWfRNvFD0/VQnAhAKWinI/AAAAAAAAIgk/qYrbn82Ow0E/s1600/tumblr_inline_mhal0pDbWP1qz4rgp.gif">This is true, look it up yourself!</a></p>
<p>To get a little more information into who ACCUWEATHER forecasts as being behind this plan, we turned to TDG's crack image investigation department. <a target="_blank" href="https://hegeekshegeek.files.wordpress.com/2014/08/sherlock-search-magnifying-glass-crop.jpg">Armed with the latest technologies</a>, they have been able to enlarge the photo to see who is at the controls of the SNOW MACHINE OF DEATH.</p>
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<p>Hmmm...still a little fuzzy. Crack imaging team, can you enhance and magnify?</p>
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<p><b>JERRY KILL WAS SPEAKING THE TRUTH.</b> The never wrong forecasters at ACCUWEATHER are seriously never ever wrong, which means all Minnesota fans should make sure to have their winter gear ready a little earlier this fall.</p>
<p>The Daily Gopher has contacted the University of Minnesota*** for a quote on this matter and we will provide updates as the day progresses. Stay tuned!</p>
<p><i>***not in any way true</i></p>
https://www.thedailygopher.com/2015/7/31/9079301/jerry-kill-artificial-snow-tcu-plan-uncoveredGoAUpher2015-07-31T10:14:52-05:002015-07-31T10:14:52-05:00Jim Harbaugh creates surreal press conferences.
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<p>Jim Harbaugh is a really odd guy. In a press conference setting, this is not a bad thing.</p> <p>I'm about to share a series of tweets we sent out earlier today. They are all about Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh. I assure you, nothing here was embellished for effect. Jim said these things and created the most surreal presser atmosphere I've watched. I urge you to search Twitter for more goodness about it.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Harbaugh is now talking about someone's broad shoulders. Not sure who, moved on to writing Kill stuff.</p>
— The Daily Gopher (@TheDailyGopher) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheDailyGopher/status/627107500471504896">July 31, 2015</a>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Oh god, Harbaugh brought props! (Ditka jersey) <a href="http://t.co/Xp8r2tI8Im">pic.twitter.com/Xp8r2tI8Im</a></p>
— The Daily Gopher (@TheDailyGopher) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheDailyGopher/status/627108354477981696">July 31, 2015</a>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Harbaugh is now asking the media questions about the good old days and telling yarns about the old media caravan trips.</p>
— The Daily Gopher (@TheDailyGopher) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheDailyGopher/status/627108472707018752">July 31, 2015</a>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Harbaugh is now asking the media questions about the good old days and telling yarns about the old media caravan trips.</p>
— The Daily Gopher (@TheDailyGopher) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheDailyGopher/status/627108472707018752">July 31, 2015</a>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Harbaugh is describing the birth of a football. No, not really but he misspoke a bit. His voice was also wistful.</p>
— The Daily Gopher (@TheDailyGopher) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheDailyGopher/status/627109013688295424">July 31, 2015</a>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">When was the last time you ever heard the word wistful used about a B1G Media Days presser?</p>
— The Daily Gopher (@TheDailyGopher) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheDailyGopher/status/627109128763244548">July 31, 2015</a>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Harbaugh really should be giving this press conference in a cardigan next to a fire. The hotel has a fireplace yes?</p>
— The Daily Gopher (@TheDailyGopher) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheDailyGopher/status/627109268924276736">July 31, 2015</a>
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<p>We head to the Twitters for the best reactions to Coach Kill's press conference!</p> <h4>The best Coach Kill related tweets from this morning!</h4>
<p><b>Jerry Kill's press conference started out with big news before it even...well...started.</b></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">I asked Jerry Kill about opening w/TCU: "We need it to snow. We’re going to ship in some artificial snow"</p>
— Brett McMurphy (@McMurphyESPN) <a href="https://twitter.com/McMurphyESPN/status/627099790841651200">July 31, 2015</a>
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<p><b>I believe that Jerry has a dastardly plan in the works!</b></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">LRT: We can do it. We have the technology. <a href="http://t.co/rSdkdcHXUM">pic.twitter.com/rSdkdcHXUM</a></p>
— The Daily Gopher (@TheDailyGopher) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheDailyGopher/status/627100855112724481">July 31, 2015</a>
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<p><b>Coach Kill is a busy man.</b></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Coach Kill goes right to the questions. No opening statement.</p>
— The Daily Gopher (@TheDailyGopher) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheDailyGopher/status/627102480556535808">July 31, 2015</a>
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<p><b>Jerry Kill is a Gopher through and through.</b></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">When I see Jerry Kill I remember telling him <a href="https://twitter.com/edsbs">@edsbs</a> said he looked like a Golden Gopher. "That's kind of funny. I take it as a compliment"</p>
— Brett McMurphy (@McMurphyESPN) <a href="https://twitter.com/McMurphyESPN/status/627102794609242112">July 31, 2015</a>
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<p><b>Recruiting thoughts:</b></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Jerry Kill would support an early signing day for recruiting. Hopes there can be a workable model in the next year.</p>
— Matt Brown (@MattSBN) <a href="https://twitter.com/MattSBN/status/627102660190175232">July 31, 2015</a>
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<p><b>This man has a point, but his methods are distasteful.</b></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">There's a dude on this planet whose birth name is Jerry Kill. That's so hardcore we had to trap him in Minnesota to counteract all that cool</p>
— Victor Sage (@VictorSage) <a href="https://twitter.com/VictorSage/status/627115532987207680">July 31, 2015</a>
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<p><b>Not everyone was happy to see Coach Kill sans mustache.</b></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Seeing Jerry Kill without a mustache is like when your dad suddenly shaves his facial hair without you expecting it. Grow it back, Jerry.</p>
— Robin Washut (@RobinWashut) <a href="https://twitter.com/RobinWashut/status/627102637339615232">July 31, 2015</a>
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<p><b>Coach Kill has no time for preseason rankings.</b></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Minnesota coach Jerry Kill: "We firmly believe we'll be more athletic and a better football team." Picked as a B1G dark horse by Tribune.</p>
— Shannon Ryan (@sryantribune) <a href="https://twitter.com/sryantribune/status/627102746789945345">July 31, 2015</a>
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<p><b>Kill also dropped a BOMBSHELL.</b></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">In unexpected news, Kill says Leidner is a year old. Big if true.</p>
— The Daily Gopher (@TheDailyGopher) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheDailyGopher/status/627103223166468096">July 31, 2015</a>
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<p><b>There was an inevitable seizure question.</b></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Great news <a href="https://twitter.com/McMurphyESPN">@McMurphyESPN</a> Minnesota’s Jerry Kill said he’s in great health and has been seizure free for last 18 months <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Gophers?src=hash">#Gophers</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/B1G?src=hash">#B1G</a></p>
— Mark Schlabach (@Mark_Schlabach) <a href="https://twitter.com/Mark_Schlabach/status/627103590344212480">July 31, 2015</a>
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<p><b>Seriously though, if you search Twitter this is THE TOPIC from Kill's presser get all the play. It's called Google everyone, you would have this information already if you used it.</b></p>
<p><b>FACILITIESMAS TALK was next.</b></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Kill says the facilities project will start in Sept/Oct. Says it was probably football holding it up to make it perfect.</p>
— The Daily Gopher (@TheDailyGopher) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheDailyGopher/status/627103718324989952">July 31, 2015</a>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">That last part about it being FB's fault probably isn't quite accurate (see: track relocation).</p>
— The Daily Gopher (@TheDailyGopher) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheDailyGopher/status/627103896679395328">July 31, 2015</a>
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<p><b>And the snow. THE ARTIFICIAL SNOW!</b></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Kill on TCU game: "We're going to bring in a little bit of artificial snow in there." <a href="http://t.co/rlqCUKhkYH">pic.twitter.com/rlqCUKhkYH</a></p>
— The Daily Gopher (@TheDailyGopher) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheDailyGopher/status/627104052900401152">July 31, 2015</a>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">My fake quotes can't top the real Jerry Kill. <a href="https://t.co/Bx9t2Lgnd0">https://t.co/Bx9t2Lgnd0</a></p>
— Ben Dawson (@BenjaminJDawson) <a href="https://twitter.com/BenjaminJDawson/status/627104573816082432">July 31, 2015</a>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Jerry Kill is saying they'll bring in some artificial snow for the TCU game. BUT WHAT ABOUT THE DILLY BARS?</p>
— Matt Brown (@MattSBN) <a href="https://twitter.com/MattSBN/status/627103805994307584">July 31, 2015</a>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Really wish Jerry Kill wasn't joking about bringing in artificial snow for the Minnesota - TCU game.</p>
— MGoShoe (@MGoShoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/MGoShoe/status/627104061528141824">July 31, 2015</a>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Jerry Kill, coach of Minn, said team will bring in “artificial snow” to home field in Week 1 matchup vs. TCU. Now that’s a master strategist</p>
— Matt Martell (@mmartell728) <a href="https://twitter.com/mmartell728/status/627104689432170497">July 31, 2015</a>
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<p><b>Our crack scientists are working hard to see if such a thing can be accomplished. Given the fact a Winter Olympics was held at a beach resort town we suspect the only problem is securing Russian Oil money.</b></p>
<p><b>The people of Nebraska love them some Jurry.</b></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Jerry Kill is trending in Omaha.. he has a lot of respect in Nebraska</p>
— Darin Rezac (@drezac97) <a href="https://twitter.com/drezac97/status/627112711428575232">July 31, 2015</a>
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<p><b>A travesty. Simply a travesty.<br></b></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">No Dilly Bar Dan questions yet for Jerry Kill. <a href="http://t.co/xa7afyYi5Y">pic.twitter.com/xa7afyYi5Y</a></p>
— Michael Bruntz (@michaelbruntz) <a href="https://twitter.com/michaelbruntz/status/627103217768398853">July 31, 2015</a>
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<p><b>Coach was keeping cool under the media's glare.</b></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Meanwhile Jerry Kill under pressure to repeat as B1G COY seems rather calm knowing Urban Meyer has no chance.</p>
— NOTSCColumbus (@NOTSCColumbus) <a href="https://twitter.com/NOTSCColumbus/status/627104183708196864">July 31, 2015</a>
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<p><b>Of course the inevitable happened (no, not another seizure question)...</b></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Ah yes, the traditional Coach Kill "not enough questions" pause.</p>
— The Daily Gopher (@TheDailyGopher) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheDailyGopher/status/627104699712434176">July 31, 2015</a>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Harbaugh is in the room. No one except Minnesota media is asking Jerry Kill questions. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/B1G?src=hash">#B1G</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/B1GMediaDay?src=hash">#B1GMediaDay</a></p>
— Brett McMillan (@NTVBrett) <a href="https://twitter.com/NTVBrett/status/627104556938330112">July 31, 2015</a>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">WHY IS THERE AWKWARD SILENCE ASK ABOUT THE MARYLAND I</p>
— Vico (@ourhonordefend) <a href="https://twitter.com/ourhonordefend/status/360099520098476034">July 24, 2013</a>
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<p><b>Coach Kill knows what the next brick is.</b></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Minnesota's Jerry Kill on reaching the next level: We've have three trophies but we don't have the Axe, the one we need.</p>
— Scott Dochterman (@ScottDochterman) <a href="https://twitter.com/ScottDochterman/status/627104719308222464">July 31, 2015</a>
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<p><b>GIANT HUMAN TALK.</b></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Jerry Kill just said the Gophers have a 6-foot-10 tight end. That’s really tall.</p>
— Eric Seger (@EricSeger33) <a href="https://twitter.com/EricSeger33/status/627105258326609920">July 31, 2015</a>
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<p><b>BERK GETTING BIGGER.</b></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Gophers?src=hash">#Gophers</a> coach Jerry Kill is pleased that running back Berkley Edwards has put on about a dozen pounds to exceed 200.</p>
— Andy Greder (@andygreder) <a href="https://twitter.com/andygreder/status/627105409464180736">July 31, 2015</a>
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<p><b>Coach Kill is a verbal ninja.</b></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">First Dodged Question of the Day Award goes to Jerry Kill. Reporter: “No huddle offense?” Kill: “We’re changing up offense.” Good Talk</p>
— Matt Martell (@mmartell728) <a href="https://twitter.com/mmartell728/status/627105278924877825">July 31, 2015</a>
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<p><b>Not everyone was happy with the questions.</b></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Another year, another failure to probe Jerry Kill about the Maryland I. And you so-called "journalists" call yourselves professionals...</p>
— Vico (@ourhonordefend) <a href="https://twitter.com/ourhonordefend/status/627105633901260801">July 31, 2015</a>
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<p><b>The Coach Kill moments didn't stop there.</b></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Harbaugh: "My dad has always said that Jerry Kill was one of the best coaches he coached against."</p>
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<p><b>A good presser was had by all.</b></p>
https://www.thedailygopher.com/2015/7/31/9078287/minnesota-football-big-ten-media-days-jerry-kill-press-conferenceGoAUpher2015-07-31T09:19:00-05:002015-07-31T09:19:00-05:00Media Daze Golden Nugz
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<p>I'm going to crib a format from <a target="_blank" href="http://www.hockeywilderness.com/">Hockey Wilderness</a> here and lead the Nugz off with some music. From now on, I'll just embed whatever song I'm listening to as I work on this post, and then you can listen to it while you read.</p>
<p>In honor of Wisconsin blowing their opportunity with a four star running back recruit and a growing battle between the Athletic Department and the Admissions Office, I give you "Perfect Situation."</p>
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<p>This video is doubly good because they attempt to replace Rivers Cuomo with a better looking lead singer. On to the links!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.frogsowar.com/2015/7/29/9054091/tcu-football-2015-defensive-line-preview" target="_blank">TCU Football 2015: Defensive Line Preview - Frogs O' War</a> The matchup of the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.thedailygopher.com/">Golden Gophers</a>' O-Line vs. the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.frogsowar.com/">TCU Horned Frogs</a>' D-Line might be the place where this game is won or lost. In fact, I guarantee these are the units that will decide the game. It will be one hell of a strength-vs.-strength battle.</p>
<h4>Big Ten Media Daze Links</h4>
<p>You've probably been inundated with stories from the circus already, but that's all the reporting that's out there, so that's what's in the Nugz. I mostly focused on the Quadrangle here. Nobody care's about the other teams (except maybe Michigan, and I hate them too much to include them), right? Also, I didn't include anything real coverage of Iowa because YAWN.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.startribune.com/coaches-quotes-from-big-ten-football-media-days/320231171/" target="_blank">Coaches quotes from Big Ten football media days - StarTribune.com</a> Joe C. gives you the highlights from Day 1 of the Media Circus. My favorite comes from <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.theonlycolors.com/">Michigan State Spartans</a> Coach Mark Dantonio: "Things hang by inches."</p>
<p><a href="http://www.startribune.com/defending-champion-buckeyes-pick-up-where-they-left-off/320229111/" target="_blank">Defending champion Buckeyes pick up where they left off - StarTribune.com</a> Joe C. claims the Buckeyes have their issues. Yeah, like where to hide their Heisman candidate QB since they've replaced him with two better ones. Urban Meyer is the greatest coach that has ever lived in any sport.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.twincities.com/sports/ci_28563881/gophers-football-iowa-still-hurting-from-2014-beatdown" target="_blank">Gophers football: Iowa still hurting from 2014 beatdown - TwinCities.com</a> This one's great if you feel like reliving last year's stomping and drinking in the sweet nectar that is Iowa tears.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.buckys5thquarter.com/2015/7/31/9077125/wisconsin-football-uniforms-adidas-under-armour-rumors" target="_blank">Wisconsin's offense, future with Adidas addressed at Big Ten media day - Bucky's 5th Quarter</a>Our friends from <a target="_blank" href="http://www.buckys5thquarter.com/">B5Q </a>are apparently not huge Adidas fans either.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.buckys5thquarter.com/2015/7/30/9076747/wisconsin-football-recruiting-academic-standards-paul-chryst" target="_blank">Wisconsin football: Paul Chryst's return, Badgers' academic standards highlight Big Ten media day - Bucky's 5th Quarter</a> Barry Alvarez is pretty unhappy with Wisconsin's admission policies. He basically says he wants coaches to be able to override the admissions office. Here's hoping the administration digs its heels into the ground and Alvarez quits.</p>
<p><a href="http://wisconsin.247sports.com/Article/Barry-Alvarez-seeking-changes-in-admissions-appeals-process-38475885" target="_blank">Barry Alvarez seeking changes in admissions appeals process</a> Here's a little more in-depth look at what Alvarez wants changed.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.scout.com/college/nebraska/story/1568678-clement-calls-nebraska-a-flip-phone" target="_blank">Clement calls Nebraska a "flip phone" - Nebraska - Scout</a> I disagree that this comment "makes" Wisconsin vs. Nebraska a rivalry, but it's a funny comment anyway. Plus, does anyone doubt that Bo Pelini uses a flip phone? I don't.</p>
<h4>TDG Dazes</h4>
<p>I didn't bother focusing too much on Gophers links, because we <a target="_blank" href="http://www.thedailygopher.com/2015/7/30/9073937/2015-big-ten-football-media-days-schedule-recap-news-updates-quotes">already have a whole storystream</a> running for that. There are currently seventeen entries in the stream, so if you want to not work today, there you go. Here's a little shameless plug for the article I wrote last night about how the Gophers have the toughest schedule of any team in college football. <a target="_blank" href="http://www.thedailygopher.com/2015/7/31/9076735/minnesota-golden-gophers--football-toughest-schedule-ncaa-ohio-state-tcu-">It includes a pretty great video</a>, so check it out. And, just in case you don't feel like checking out the storystream but want to watch Coach Kill's presser, here's a <a target="_blank" href="http://www.thedailygopher.com/2015/7/31/9078213/watch-coach-kills-full-press-conference">link</a>.</p>
<p>Happy Friday! Ski-U-Mah!</p>
<h4>UPDATE @ 9:18 AM<br>
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<p><a href="http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/it-doesn-t-make-sense-why-the-nfl-sold-out-tom-brady-140037384.html">It doesn't make sense why the NFL sold out Tom Brady | Shutdown Corner - Yahoo Sports </a>I just can't resist adding this epic takedown of Roger Goodell and the NFL for their bizarre conduct with the so called Deflate Gate scandall, the Patriots' punishment, and Tom Brady's suspension. Goodell is a joke, and his egotistical need for players to bow down and kiss his ring is borderline psychotic.</p>
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<p>Minnesota's Jerry Kill opens the day at 9am ET (8am CT).</p> <p>Welcome to day two of the annual Big Ten Media Circus and Luncheon, brought to you by Barbasol! Things are starting early today, as Jerry Kill takes the stage at 9am ET (8am CT, Way Too Early AM PT).</p>
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<p>Here's what you need to enjoy the day's festivities on BTN:</p>
<h4>How To Watch</h4>
<p class="pgh-paragraph" id="paragraph2"><b>TV: </b>Big Ten Network</p>
<p class="pgh-paragraph" id="paragraph3"><b>Streaming:</b> BTN2Go.com</p>
<h4>Schedule</h4>
<p class="pgh-paragraph" id="paragraph17"><u><b>FRIDAY - 7/31</b></u><br><br><b>Teams: </b>Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, Northwestern, Penn State, Purdue, Rutgers <br><br><b>8:00-8:15 AM (CT): </b>Jerry Kill - Minnesota<b><br><br>8:15-8:30 AM</b> <b>(CT): </b>Jim Harbaugh - Michigan<b><br><br></b><b>8:30-8:45 AM (CT): </b>Kyle Flood - Rutgers<b><br><br></b><b>8:45-9:00 AM (CT): </b>Pat Fitzgerald - Northwestern<b><br><br></b><b>9:00-9:15 AM (CT): </b>Mike Reilly - Nebraska<br><b><br>9:15-9:30 AM (CT): </b>Darrell Hazell - Purdue<br><b><br>9:30-9:45 AM (CT): </b>James Franklin - Penn State</p>
<p class="pgh-paragraph" id="paragraph18"><b>10:00 AM (CT):</b> Jim Delany - Big Ten Commissioner</p>
<p><b>11:30 AM - 2:00 PM (CT): </b>Kickoff Luncheon<br><br><b>2:00-6:00 PM (CT):</b> All of the Friday coaches and their players will spend time with the Big Ten Network crew for BTN Live.</p>
<h4>What To Watch For</h4>
<p>- Jerry Kill being more outspoken than usual about the quality of his team while simultaneously downplaying their chances this year due to a tough schedule.</p>
<p>- Harbaugh saying absurd, obscure, or REALLY OVEREMPHASIZED things.</p>
<p>- Kyle Flood being ignored.</p>
<p>- Pat Fitzgerald downplaying all the union talk.</p>
<p>- Mike Reilly going full heel following the commitment of Wisconsin's next great running back. But a polite, kindly sort of heel turn. He'll still thank you for coming.</p>
<p>- Darrell Hazell...you know? I don't have jokes about him.</p>
<p>- James Franklin will talk like he's been main-lining Red Bull. I think. I honestly have this caricature of him as a manic hopped up crazy person. Is that not right?</p>
<p>- Jim Delany will do his Palpatine bit. Perhaps he'll wax poetic about the virtues of D-III athletes and their love of the game over money. I don't know.</p>
<p>Whatever happens, we'll have more on Coach Kill's appearance later in the day.</p>
<h4>GO GOPHERS!</h4>
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<p>The Gophers have two potential dates with history in front of them. </p> <div class="likebox-float-right">
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<p>USA Today published the their Amway Coaches Poll yesterday. Using a complex formula and scientific sampling method, the poll determines the best teams in the country (<a target="_blank" href="http://sportspolls.usatoday.com/ncaa/football/polls/coaches-poll/">based today on zero games played</a>). Our <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.thedailygopher.com/">Golden Gophers</a> have some proverbial sledding in their future, and it will probably be tough.</p>
<p>I think we're all pretty familiar with a Big Ten schedule that will feature a team or two ranked in the top 20. That's not unusual, and it happened again this year. Wisconsin is ranked 18th in this poll (I look forward to the bright day in the future when Wisconsin is no longer ranked in the preseason). Nebraska, Illinois (?), and Michigan(???) also received votes but didn't crack the top 25 (Minnesota is just outside the top 25 as well). This is pretty much standard Big Ten strength-in-scheduling.</p>
<p>UNDISPUTED National Something Ohio State is ranked #1. I would know what that Something is if I ever made it to the bottom of their athletic department's emails, which I never have.</p>
<p>Where we cross into unknown territory is in this opening game against #2 TCU. Can you name a time when the Gophers were scheduled in advance to play the two best teams in the country? Not in my lifetime. If you're a person who bases their decision to purchase season tickets on the quality of competition, this is your year to strike.</p>
<p>We're all hoping the Gophers keep things respectable in the face of overwhelming odds, because these two teams are serious about locking down a spot in the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/college-football-playoff">College Football Playoff</a>. They're not going to overlook little old Minnesota.</p>
<p>TCU will want to make statement. Until the Big 12 figures out how to run a respectable football conference, they'll need to make 12 statement games in row if they even want a shot at the CFP. Their first shot at a statement comes on a Thursday with a national television audience watching. On the flip side, the Gophers have a chance to close the book on the Big Twelve's CFP hopes on the first day of the season. Take that, South.</p>
<p>Minnesota has to travel to Columbus to face Ohio State on November 7th, right when the Buckeyes should be rounding into form. I don't think the Gophers have the ability to match OSU's depth (who does)? After all, they just demoted last season's Heisman favorite to fullback or whatever an H is.</p>
<p>There's still hope, of course. Maybe an upset is possible. If the Gophers miraculously manage to win either game, it'll be the most important win since Happy Valley back in '99. Hell, let's all relive that one shall we?</p>
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<p>I think winning one of these games is not likely, but can you imagine if the Gophers win BOTH? I mean, put us in the CFP already. Who cares if we get Purdue-harbored between these games, or if we drop a road game against Northwestern? PLAYOFFS.</p>
<p>In all seriousness, I defy anyone to find a schedule tougher than Minnesota's, including anyone team in the SEC.</p>
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<br /><p><em>That's Drew Ott. That's a raw egg in its shell. That's said egg going into Mr. Ott's mouth and sir what are you—oh god—no that's not how you egg—oh god.</em></p>
<br /><p>Drew Ott's uncle is at fault and is a terrible person. I guess that's why he was named a <a href="http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/eye-on-college-football/25254412/big-ten-releases-players-to-watch-list" target="new">Big Ten West "Player to Watch"</a> today? Click through for the video.</p></p></div>
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