The Daily Gopher - Minnesota Football vs Nebraska: Preview, Prediction, Streaming, Schedule, Odds, Matchups, Full CoverageYour online home for Minnesota Golden Gophers football, basketball and hockey.https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/49211/daily-gopher-fave.png2015-10-18T10:29:29-05:00http://www.thedailygopher.com/rss/stream/93232942015-10-18T10:29:29-05:002015-10-18T10:29:29-05:00Stroll Through Twtitterland: Week 7
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<p>Strolling Through Twitterland: Week 7</p> <p>The roller-coaster ride of a season continues, but I'm not really enjoying this ride. This ride got off to a bad start ever since Norwood's true colors showed themselves on the eve of camp. There's just been a weird vibe overhanging the team this season. It's been one big roller-coaster ride of up and down, around and around, where this ride stops, no one knows.</p>
<p>This was a odd week in Gopherland. It was extremely quiet throughout the entire week. It's as if everyone felt the Gophers were on a bye this week and not next. There was very little talk about the Nebraska game. Thankfully, no one was yelling and screaming about Mitch. Other than the non-story story that broke late in the week, the only thing anyone was talking about was whether or not the Bits of Broken Chair would be claimed (side note: awesome to see the Nebraska players and Mike Riley embrace the trophy, it appears this may take off after all). Unfortunately the defense played as energized as the fan base was throughout the week. In other words, they came out extremely flat and they were dominated.</p>
<p>Not really sure what happened versus Nebraska. This was the worst the Gophers defense has played in years. The shocking part was the lack of adjustment by the staff. Maybe we have grown spoiled with the genius of Tracy Claeys and how easily he seems to make in-game adjustments. But we didn't seem to see any adjustments as the game went on. Nebraska just did whatever they wanted to offensively. Even when a Gophers defender was in position to make a play they were a fingertip away from making the play or the Nebraska player would make a sensational play. It was kind of shocking to see them play this way. I don't know if all of the injuries have finally caught up to them or if they just didn't have it, either way it was eye opening.</p>
<p>One of the most frustrating aspects of how poorly the defense played is it wasted Mitch Leidner's best game as a starter. This was the Mitch I expected to see this season. He was on the money with virtually all of his throws. Sure he'd like to have a couple back, especially to Lingen in the decisive drive, more on this drive below. But every player is going to want a play or two back throughout the game. I'm sure Shannon Brooks would like to pick his foot up another 2" on the shoestring tackle that prevented him from housing another 70+ yard touchdown. Anyway, if Mitch can bottle this game and build on it he will quiet all of his critics.</p>
<p>Let's discuss that decisive 4th quarter drive shall we. Ultimately the players put Kill in the position to be forced to make a tough decision. Mitch missed an open Lingen, Mayes <strike>dropped </strike>had a touchdown broken up and the pissed off Texan decided he was wrangling cattle. Instead of 3rd and 10 they were pushed back to 3rd and 20. Not ideal to say the least. Mitch scrambled for 5 and Kill decided to kick the field goal. In my opinion this was a really bad call and I don't like Kill's explanation afterwards either. 4th and 15 is far, far from ideal, however your offense has moved the ball and the odds are better that you will make a play or draw a penalty instead of fielding an onside kick. The odds at fielding an onside kick are slim to none, I'm sure MV would be able to produce the actual statistical breakdown, but the game essentially was over the second Kill made the decision to kick the field goal. The interception and pick-6 that took place afterwards were to be expected and happens all of the time.</p>
<p>Maybe I'm being too critical of Kill, as I said he was put in a position to make a tough decision, but I feel he took the game out of the players hands with his decision to kick the field goal. As bad as this game was, they were still somehow in striking distance of making it way more interesting than it should have been. The other factor I thought about it is, if they could have punched that home, the Nebraska players would have had the "great here we go again thoughts" with all that has happened in their season and who knows what happens once that thought enters their minds. Sadly we as a Gopher fan base know that feeling all too well.</p>
<p>This has been discussed in the past and to me it reared its ugly head again against Nebraska. Does the Gophers offense have a running back screen in its playbook? The Nebraska defense was just begging to have a running back screen called on them in the 4th quarter. In my opinion it would have been a perfect play call for the 4th and 15. But that's just one mans opinion.</p>
<p>So let's get onto what really matters, the Stroll Through Twitterland. The main hashtags for this week were:</p>
<p>#SkiUMah</p>
<p>#Gophers</p>
<p>#NebvsMinn</p>
<p>#BitsOfBrokenChair</p>
<p>Every year the U honors our service members and this great event took place against Nebraska. Thank you to all of those who have served and who are currently serving.</p>
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— Minnesota Gophers (@GopherSports) <a href="https://twitter.com/GopherSports/status/655412136982671360">October 17, 2015</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Military decals going on the back of the helmet this week. <a href="https://twitter.com/usairforce">@usairforce</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/USNavy">@USNavy</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/USArmy">@USArmy</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/USMC">@USMC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/uscoastguard">@uscoastguard</a> <a href="http://t.co/PgRpePScqP">pic.twitter.com/PgRpePScqP</a></p>
— Gopher Equipment (@GopherFBEquip) <a href="https://twitter.com/GopherFBEquip/status/655125714308497408">October 16, 2015</a>
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<p>@RedditCFB reminds everyone about the Bits of Broken Chair Trophy.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Don't forget, this weekend <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Huskers?src=hash">#Huskers</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Gophers?src=hash">#Gophers</a> battle for the glory that is the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/bitsofbrokenchair?src=hash">#bitsofbrokenchair</a> ! + =❤️ <a href="http://t.co/JwiUO34puI">pic.twitter.com/JwiUO34puI</a></p>
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<p>Members of @GopherVBall came out to cheer their fellow student athletes on.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Some of the team took in a bit of the <a href="https://twitter.com/GopherFootball">@GopherFootball</a> game today before their big match tonight. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SkiUMah?src=hash">#SkiUMah</a> <a href="http://t.co/mLIlqvHAOd">pic.twitter.com/mLIlqvHAOd</a></p>
— Minnesota Volleyball (@GopherVBall) <a href="https://twitter.com/GopherVBall/status/655515246249906176">October 17, 2015</a>
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<p>Some good news to come from the game is BBC made his triumphant return and @RyanBurnsMN let everyone know what should be expected from BBC.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">I'd expect the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Gophers?src=hash">#Gophers</a> to have All-American CB Briean Boddy-Calhoun back today. Thinking you'll see him on some nickle packages.</p>
— Ryan Burns (@RyanBurnsMN) <a href="https://twitter.com/RyanBurnsMN/status/655378835601428480">October 17, 2015</a>
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<p>@chipscoggins has been critical of Mitch throughout the season but he gives credit where credit is due.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">That's a hell of a opening series for Mitch Leidner. Three big throws, last one a 24-yard TD to Carter.</p>
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<p>Apparently it only took Jerry Kill 5 years from essentially starting a program from scratch to reach the Glen Mason level.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/BenAndersonNFL">@BenAndersonNFL</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/TheDailyGopher">@TheDailyGopher</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/JesseJ_Ng">@JesseJ_Ng</a> I appreciate what he's done to get here. But he can't get us beyond where we are. Why hang on?</p>
— #SkiUMah (@EBrooksUncut) <a href="https://twitter.com/EBrooksUncut/status/655521413902835712">October 17, 2015</a>
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<p>The #MortellforHeisman campaign is still in full effect.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Let the <a href="https://twitter.com/PMortell37">@PMortell37</a> for Heisman campaign continue. Nebraska pinned at the 1.</p>
— The Daily Gopher (@TheDailyGopher) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheDailyGopher/status/655494547338756096">October 17, 2015</a>
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<p>Last but certainly not least, @FauxPelini sums up what everyone was thinking after they decided to kick the field goal.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">That field goal turned a two possession game into a two possession game</p>
— Fake Bo Pelini (@FauxPelini) <a href="https://twitter.com/FauxPelini/status/655511315063005184">October 17, 2015</a>
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<p>So there you have it, another Stroll through Twitterland. What were your favorite tweets throughout the week? What did you think about them opting to kick the field goal? How are you handling this roller-coaster ride?</p>
<p>#SkiBlewItMah</p>
<p>Follow @dvits14</p>
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<p>I will never wish for or enjoy a Minnesota loss. But this loss had one silver lining that I will celebrate.</p> <p>Let's talk about the Broken Chair. There are plenty of game related things to talk about, but I don't want to. The game wasn't that fun, but overall it was a great day. Getting back to your home state on a beautiful fall weather weekend will do that. Anyway, I've got great beer, college football on TV, and wonderful news out of Nebraska:</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">.<a href="https://twitter.com/SBNationCFB">@SBNationCFB</a> it's good to be back in Lincoln with some new furniture. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GBR?src=hash">#GBR</a> <a href="http://t.co/dp1404olic">pic.twitter.com/dp1404olic</a></p>
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<p>It kills me that Minnesota lost today. It always kills me. But I'm not going to apologize for being happy that the Chair is living on. Most importantly, I'm proud of Goldy and Herbie for making this happen.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Here ya go. <a href="http://t.co/gPBEotGS4z">pic.twitter.com/gPBEotGS4z</a></p>
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<p>I'm not kidding. HATS OFF to Goldy. This doesn't happen without the folks in and around our mascot making it happen.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">The broken chair is about to be exchanged between mascots, Goldy tells me.</p>
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<p>Hats off to <span>Peter Mortell</span> and <span>Sam Foltz</span> too. I can't confirm that Sam learned about the Chair from Peter, but I think it's a safe assumption.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Sam Foltz said he wanted to secure trophy after game but didn't know where it was. He's one of few <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Huskers?src=hash">#Huskers</a> who knew it existed.</p>
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<p>But once Nebraska had it, they embraced it. Sam might have been one of the few who knew what was on the line, but the Huskers are on their way to making this a real thing and I couldn't be happier about that fact.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">The Broken Chair is headed back to the great state of Nebraska! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GBR?src=hash">#GBR</a> credit to <a href="https://twitter.com/alonzomoore0765">@alonzomoore0765</a> <a href="http://t.co/48fLjOHKSM">pic.twitter.com/48fLjOHKSM</a></p>
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<p>So is it officially official that the Broken Chair is a recognized trophy? After all, that first tweet above came off the official Husker account. Well...we're not quite there.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="und"><a href="https://twitter.com/knapplc">@knapplc</a> TBD.</p>
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<p>Here's hoping that becomes a reality soon.</p>
<p>Congrats on winning a real Big Ten trophy game Nebraska. You're not quite there with fully embracing it, but I have high hopes. Now just make sure that when the Gophers win it back next season you don't pull a Wisconsin and "lose" it.</p>
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<p>There are still plenty of things wrong for the Gophers.</p> <p>The Golden Gophers lose at home to Nebraska 25-48 giving up the most points since losing 0-58 at Michigan in 2011, Jerry Kill's first season. A balanced and complete offensive performance by the Cornhuskers that was capped by a couple interceptions as Minnesota tried to mount a comeback in the fourth quarter.</p>
<p>Nebraska has had their issues with putting teams away this season losing four games in the final seconds of the game. Today they did not fall victim to another end of game meltdown as they took the lead over the Golden Gophers, extended it and put them away. Behind 471 yards of total offense, the Cornhuskers were never really threatened, taking home the coveted $5 Bits of Broken Chair rivalry trophy.</p>
<p>Once again the Gophers are playing the game of plugging one hole only to find another one leaking. This week the offense looked fine putting up 366 yards of offense. K.J. Maye had 11 receptions for 94 yards and a rushing touchdown. <span>Mitch Leidner</span> threw for 301 yards completing 65% of his passes before two late picks sealed our fate. But it was the defense who really struggled to stop the Nebraska offense. All day the Gopher D was on their heels giving up 41 points (48 was the total but 7 of those was a late pick-six), 464 yards and long drives. Nebraska did not punt until the third quarter and only twice for the game.</p>
<p>The Gopher offense, which has struggled mightily this year early in games, took the opening kick off and marched down for a very precise and quick 0-7 lead. Leider goes 5/5 on the drive and finishes it off with a 24-yard pass to <span>Eric Carter</span> in the end zone. Nebraska's pass defense problems have been well-documented and it looked at though the Gopher offense would be able to move the ball this afternoon on the Black Shirts.</p>
<p>But from that point it was pretty much all Nebraska. They took the ball and in three plays scored on a 69-yard run by <span>Terrell Newby</span> to tie things up. Newby would end up with 116 yards on the ground and two touchdowns. Later in the quarter, following a Shannon Brooks fumble, the Huskers scored again in three plays. This time it was <span>Tommy Armstrong Jr</span>. finding <span>Alonzo Moore</span> for a 32-yard touchdown pass on third and 13. Now up 14-7, extended to 17-7 early in the second quarter.</p>
<p>Minnesota took the ball at this point and managed a very nice, 75-yard drive in eight plays to get back to within 3. But the defense couldn't stop Nebraska's answer as they also went 75 yards on eight plays to get back to a 10-point lead that they would take into halftime.</p>
<p>The third quarter's only score was a 99-yard, back-breaking drive by Nebraska to open things up to 31-14 after Armstrong hit Cethan Carter from 10 yards out to cap the drive. Now up 31-14, which then was pushed to 38-14 in the fourth quarter on Armstrong's third touchdown of the day. The Nebraska quarterback ended with a very nice day of 261 yards passing, 3 touchdowns and no turnovers.</p>
<p>Minnesota briefly made things interesting, scoring early in the fourth, converting a two-point conversion and forcing a Nebraska punt. But other than an odd decision to kick a field goal, down 16 points, the Gophers never came close to scoring again. Their final two possessions were interceptions as the offense was in desperation mode. No dramatic loss in the final minutes for Nebraska fans this week.</p>
<p>A very frustrating game for the Gophers. The defense was just out of position and on their heels all game long, allowing Nebraska to move the ball freely. In the end Jerry Kill did what he does which is weakly attempt to take the blame saying it was on him and he was out-coached today. He is accurate that Nebraska beat Minnesota both on the field and from the sidelines.</p>
<p>Bad game in what has been undoubtedly a disappointing season. More to come this week but tonight I suggest bourbon. Something barrel proof on this beautiful Fall evening. Enjoy the week off before Michigan comes to town.</p>
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<p>The Chair heads to Lincoln,</p> <p>In the third quarter, Minnesota pinned Nebraska on the 1 yard line. Nebraska promptly marched down the field and scored to take a 31-14 lead. In my mind, that was a microcosm of a game where Minnesota's injuries on defense finally affected the outcome of the game. The Gophers are too banged up on the defensive side of the ball to present a realistic challenge to a top offense. In Nebraska, Minnesota faced a team that had an excellent sense of what would and would not work against the Gophers.</p>
<p>Mitch Leidner started the game 17/19 with a Touchdown. Most of these completions were short passes, mainly screens to Maye and Wolitarsky. Still, if the Gophers had been able to put together any semblance of a run game, his performance would have been more than enough for a victory. Alas, that was an impossibility against Nebraska, who looked like the Blackshirts of old. He finished with over 300 yards passing, with one terrible interception at the end that Nebraska returned for a pick 6.</p>
<p>Let's talk about the line, or rather what passed for the line. This was the 6th starting line up in seven games for the Gophers. Derek Burns noted the importance of week to week consistency in our offensive line Q/A.</p>
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<p>The inability to trade off defenders was a major problem throughout the game. The Gophers were constantly beat on stunts and run blitzes. Nebraska's defensive line controlled the line of scrimmage the entire game. Minnesota wants to define itself as a power running team, but that team has been absent against any competent rushing defense all year. That includes Kent State, which is sneaky good.</p>
<p>Finally, I do not understand the decision to kick the field goal and then go for the onside kick. The math does not make any sense, and it's another confusing decision by Jerry Kill and his staff.</p>
<p>Minnesota is now 1-2 in Big Ten play, chairless, and the schedule is unfavorable the rest of the way.</p>
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<p>Nebraska Football is one loss away from dying like Goose in Top Gun. Don't worry, that statement will probably make sense by the time you're done reading this. Maybe.</p> <h4><u>Opening Thoughts</u></h4>
<p>So, I guess that's two weeks where I let the rest of the world beat me down before I got the preview up. Some quick thoughts about today?</p>
<p>- I don't think Nebraska fans are very happy with life, Mike Riley, or Husker football.</p>
<p>- I think the Gophers should win so we can laugh at them for freaking out about losing to Minnesota three years in a row. If this happens expect lots of "WE SHOULD NEVER LOSE TO MINNESOTA EVER MUCH LESS THREE TIMES IN A ROW TOM OSBORNE WOULD NEVER HAVE ALLOWED SOMETHING LIKE THIS TO HAPPEN EVER HE IS A DEITY AND DID I MENTION HOW MUCH I DISLIKE THIS REILLY FELLA HE REALLY ISN'T THAT GOOD OF A COACH FIRE EICHORST ARGHHHHHHHHH!"</p>
<p>- Seriously, it will be just like that. I want to see that.</p>
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<p>The gnomes are certain of one thing. Nebraska fans have lost that loving feeling.</p>
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<p><b>Date: </b>10/17/15</p>
<p><b>Kickoff Time:</b> 2:30 PM CST</p>
<p><b>Where:</b> TCF Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN</p>
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<p><b>TV:</b> ESPN2</p>
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<p><b>Streaming Video: </b>Watch ESPN</p>
<p><b>Radio: </b>KFAN (100.3 in the Twin Cities) and the Gopher Radio Network (<a href="http://sportsaffiliates.learfieldsports.com/affiliates/minnesota1" target="_blank">Radio Affiliates</a>).</p>
<p><b>Streaming Audio: </b>Locate KFAN on <a href="http://www.iheart.com/live/kfan-sports-radio-fm-1003-1209/" target="_blank">IHeartRadio.com</a> (or the IHeartRadio app for your mobile device)</p>
<p><b>Satellite Radio: </b>SiriusXM 196; Sirius 136; XM196</p>
<h4><u>Odds</u></h4>
<p><b>Spread: </b>Minnesota by 2 to 3, depending on the site.</p>
<p><b>Over/Under: </b>47 to 49, depending on the site</p>
<h4><u>Bill C's S&P+ Pick</u></h4>
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<tbody>
<tr class="ui-state-even">
<td style="text-align: center;"><b>Game</b></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><b>Spread <br>(Home)</b></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><b>Proj. Winner</b></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><b>Proj. Margin</b></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><b>Win Prob.</b></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><b>Pick<br>(Spread)</b></td>
</tr>
<tr class="ui-state-odd">
<td style="text-align: center;">Nebraska at Minnesota</td>
<td style="text-align: center;">-2<br>
</td>
<td style="text-align: center;">Minnesota (28.5-22.3)</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" align="right">6.2<br>
</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" align="right">63.9%</td>
<td style="text-align: center;">Minnesota</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p>Keep it up Bill C you crazy wizard you.</p>
<h4><u>Weather Forecast</u></h4>
<p>A touch chilly, but otherwise excellent football weather.</p>
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<img alt="weather" data-mask-text="false" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/eBwh6uFjJpe4I-crWU-9iGSsn4w=/400x0/filters:no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/4171806/er.0.png">
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<p>In other words, expect more of this:</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Gorgeous night in the TC. <a href="http://t.co/hIeRb30cHt">pic.twitter.com/hIeRb30cHt</a></p>
— Chris H. (@GoAUpher) <a href="https://twitter.com/GoAUpher/status/655205849799888897">October 17, 2015</a>
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<h4><u>The Enemy</u></h4>
<p><b>Where Are They From?</b> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.thedailygopher.com/2012/11/21/3675698/minnesota-golden-gophers-football-entries-from-the-great-nebraska-roadtrip">A magical land full of cheap bourbon, good beer, friendly people, and grilled wings</a>. Oh, and this thing...</p>
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</p>
<p><b>All Time Series: </b>Despite horrible things since 1960 though 2013, Minnesota leads the all time series 31-22-2.</p>
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</figure>
</p>
<p><b>Last Season: </b>Minnesota won 28-24. It was glorious. It led to this:</p>
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<cite>The Daily Gopher</cite>
</figure>
</p>
<p><b>Broken Chair status:</b> Not yet official, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.thedailygopher.com/2015/10/14/9530165/minnesota-nebraska-bits-of-broken-chair-trophy-official-recognition">but it should be</a>. Also, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.thedailygopher.com/2015/10/16/9559121/peter-mortell-says-the-broken-chair-is-safe">safe & sound according to the guy who should know</a>.</p>
<p><b>2015 To Date:</b> 2-4, 0-2 B1G. I seem to recall them firing Bo Pelini for this.</p>
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</figure>
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<p><b>Head Coach: </b>Mike Riley, 1st season. He's the man with the laughable record we just talked about. Here he is during happier times.</p>
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</figure>
</p>
<p><b>Players To Watch: </b>I'm skipping this. I'm sorry (again). Enjoy the following funny posts about the times Mike Riley met the spirit of Bo Pelini while it was trapped in a cardboard box in his office at Nebraska.</p>
<p>Yes, I know that sounds weird.</p>
<p>Trust me, you want to read these.</p>
<p>I'm serious.</p>
<h4><a target="_blank" href="http://www.everydayshouldbesaturday.com/2015/1/29/7928645/mike-riley-moves-into-his-new-office">PART 1</a></h4>
<h4><a target="_blank" href="http://www.everydayshouldbesaturday.com/2015/10/8/9469549/mike-riley-hits-the-road">PART 2</a></h4>
<h4>
<u>Keys to the Game</u><br>
</h4>
<p><b>- Keep forcing turnovers:</b> YOU SAW WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK MINNESOTA, PLEASE CONTINUE TO GIVE JALEN MYRICK THE CHANCE TO DO FUN PICK SIX CELEBRATIONS.</p>
<p>- <b>Set up the pass, execute the pass:</b> Offensive line? Do your job and give Mitch time. Limey? Call a good game and put Mitch in a position to succeed. Mitch? Don't fuck it up when everyone else puts you in a good spot.</p>
<p><b>- CHAIR:</b> Nuff said.</p>
<h4><u>How Afraid Am I?</u></h4>
<p><i>For those who don't know, this is a bit where I rank my fear by saying how many Tim Brewsters I am afraid of the opponent. The more Tim Brewsters I list, the more afraid I am...because the memory of Timmy Brew is scary for all Gophers fans. Typically this is done on a scale of 1 to 5 "Brewsters on his face" in the Metrodome, though I mix it up as needed.<br></i></p>
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<img alt="Brew 2.5 Dome" data-mask-text="false" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/pm5SnvLgkxLiMa1U39Ug5YgACus=/400x0/filters:no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/4097342/Brewster_2.5_Dome.0.png">
</figure>
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<p><b> </b></p>
<p><b>I'm 2.5 Brewsters face down in the Metrodome afraid of Nebraska.<br></b></p>
<p>Minnesota can totally win this game. Minnesota can totally lose this game.</p>
<h4><u>Completely Worthless Prediction</u></h4>
<p>Minnesota wins because dammit I flew up here and Gopher Hockey can't be counted on to pick up my spirits tonight.</p>
<p><b>Minnesota 23 - Nebraska 16 (don't ask, that number felt right)<br></b></p>
<h4><u>Make Your Own Prediction</u></h4>
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<p>Everything you need to watch Minnesota take on Nebraska today!</p> <p>I'm looking forward to today. The weather should be perfect (if a bit cold) and I've really enjoyed the last several Nebraska games. Plus I get to watch this one in person, which is always a good thing.</p>
<h4>Who will battle in this fabulous fall faceoff?</h4>
<p>The Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Nebraska Cornhuskers.</p>
<h4>What time is the game?</h4>
<p class="pgh-paragraph" id="paragraph1">2:30 PM CST</p>
<h4>Where is it going down?</h4>
<p>TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MN</p>
<h4>Are Nebraska fans in a good mood?</h4>
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<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/FireCoachRiley">NO. NO THEY ARE NOT.</a></p>
<h4>Other than the perpetual storm clouds over Nebraska fans, will the weather be nice?<br>
</h4>
<p class="pgh-paragraph">Yes! I mean, a bit chilly, but YES!</p>
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<h4>I enjoy games via moving photographs. Where should I tune in to?<br>
</h4>
<p class="pgh-paragraph" id="paragraph5"><b>TV:</b> ESPN2</p>
<p class="pgh-paragraph" id="paragraph6"><b>Streaming: </b>WatchESPN.com and the WatchESPN app.</p>
<h4>Television and the internet are the work of the Devil. What about radio?</h4>
<p class="pgh-paragraph" id="paragraph7"><b>Radio: </b>KFAN (100.3 in the Twin Cities) and the Gopher Radio Network (<a data-ref-index="7" target="_blank" href="http://sportsaffiliates.learfieldsports.com/affiliates/minnesota1">Radio Affiliates</a>).</p>
<p class="pgh-paragraph" id="paragraph8"><b>Streaming Audio: </b>Locate KFAN on <a data-ref-index="8" target="_blank" href="http://www.iheart.com/live/kfan-sports-radio-fm-1003-1209/">IHeartRadio.com</a> (or the IHeartRadio app for your mobile device)</p>
<p class="pgh-paragraph" id="paragraph9"><b>Satellite Radio: </b>SiriusXM 196; Sirius 136; XM196</p>
<h4>I'm feeling confident(ish). How does Vegas feel?</h4>
<p><b>Spread: </b>Minnesota by 2 to 3, depending on the site.</p>
<p><b>Over/Under: </b>47 to 49, depending on the site</p>
<h4>What about that stats wizard? You know, Bill C something?</h4>
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<tbody>
<tr class="ui-state-even">
<td style="text-align: center;"><b>Game</b></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><b>Spread <br>(Home)</b></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><b>Proj. Winner</b></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><b>Proj. Margin</b></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><b>Win Prob.</b></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><b>Pick<br>(Spread)</b></td>
</tr>
<tr class="ui-state-odd">
<td style="text-align: center;">Nebraska at Minnesota</td>
<td style="text-align: center;">-2<br>
</td>
<td style="text-align: center;">Minnesota (28.5-22.3)</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" align="right">6.2<br>
</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" align="right">63.9%</td>
<td style="text-align: center;">Minnesota</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h4></h4>
<h4>Does that Broken Chair thing still exist?<br>
</h4>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.thedailygopher.com/2015/10/12/9501199/minnesota-football-nebraska-broken-chair-trophy-history-nebraska/in/9323294">You better believe it!</a></p>
<h4>So the schools recognize it officially?</h4>
<p>Sadly no. <b><a target="_blank" href="http://www.thedailygopher.com/2015/10/14/9530165/minnesota-nebraska-bits-of-broken-chair-trophy-official-recognition/in/9323294">BUT THEY SHOULD!</a></b></p>
<h4>Is it safe at least?</h4>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.thedailygopher.com/2015/10/16/9559121/peter-mortell-says-the-broken-chair-is-safe/in/9323294">Yep!</a></p>
<h4>The TDG Prediction?</h4>
<p>Minnesota 23 - Nebraska 16. Just go with the Nebraska score. It will totally happen.</p>
<h4>Can I make my own prediction?</h4>
<p>You bet!</p>
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<h3>GO GOPHERS!</h3>
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<div class="description"><p><p>In previous seasons, Minnesota wore a American flag Block M decal on their helmets. The Gophers are changing it up this year, wearing the normal decals on their maroon helmets and putting new service branch specific decals on the back of their helmets. Nice touch!</p></p></div>
https://www.thedailygopher.com/2015/10/16/9559137/minnesota-to-wear-excellent-military-helmet-decals-vs-nebraskaGoAUpher2015-10-16T22:58:57-05:002015-10-16T22:58:57-05:00Peter Mortell Says The Broken Chair Is Safe<h3 class="link-title"><a rel="nofollow" href="https://twitter.com/PMortell37/status/655212161044738048">Peter Mortell Says The Broken Chair Is&nbsp;Safe</a></h3>
<div class="description"><p><p>SOON. #CHAIRWEEK</p></p></div>
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