SoMnFan -> RE: Gopher Football (11/27/2016 12:10:10 PM)
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Saturday at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison. More One statistic encapsulates an excruciating meltdown that cost the Gophers a chance to swing Paul Bunyan’s Axe for the first time in 13 years. In the second half, Leidner completed two passes to his teammates and four passes to Badgers defenders. That’s right, two completions, four interceptions. His four picks doomed any chance the Gophers had at an upset and sent them home empty-handed again after a 31-17 loss at Camp Randall Stadium. To be fair, Leidner’s receivers deserve blame too after dropping a handful of catchable passes. But Leidner’s mistakes were killer, especially by a senior with his level of experience. In Big Ten games this season, Leidner threw 11 interceptions and only three touchdown passes. He threw an interception in the end zone in the fourth quarter at Penn State. He threw an interception on the final drive at Nebraska. He tossed four interceptions in the second half Saturday after his team played inspired in the first half to take a 17-7 lead. Leidner’s first interception changed everything. And 8 wins in the season with the easiest schedule ever possible ... and Claeys is happy and excited to hear where the bowl game will be. [sm=vomit.gif]
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