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Jim Frenette -> RE: Gopher Football (9/7/2009 11:39:41 AM)

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ORIGINAL: So.Mn.Fan

Was worried to see Bennett left late with an obvious shoulder problem.
Any word?
Good point on Weber, Jim .... he should be a threat to defenses to run, and he wasn't today.


Souhan was with Rosen last night and said this new system takes away one of Webers biggest assests, his running game. You and I aren't the only ones



TJSweens -> RE: Gopher Football (9/7/2009 7:19:11 PM)

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We won on the road and Iowa and Ohio State, both ranked teams, almost lose in huge upsets AT HOME.


Exactly. Historically week one has been full of major scares and upsets across college football. They need to play a lot better in the coming weeks. Fortunately I believe they can.



Jeff Jesser -> RE: Gopher Football (9/9/2009 12:06:37 PM)

Has anyone heard where the hell Carpenter was?  It's been asked here but i've seen nothing about it.  That was a huge head scratcher on Saturday.  



So.Mn.Fan -> RE: Gopher Football (9/10/2009 6:42:41 AM)

Huge test Saturday.
This could be one of those old track meets we used to have with Purdue, the 48-45 type.
I'm not sure if our D is ready to stop the AF attack at this point.
I hope so.
I think we better try to control the ball as much as possible on O.



Karl H -> RE: Gopher Football (9/10/2009 1:26:58 PM)

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ORIGINAL: Jeff Jesser

Has anyone heard where the hell Carpenter was?  It's been asked here but i've seen nothing about it.  That was a huge head scratcher on Saturday.  


Nothing very official, but it sounds like he doesn't have the playbook down yet.  I think he got in a few plays on offense and special teams last week.  Hopefully that increase significantly as the season goes.  If not, then a redshirt may be best.  I know Brew doesn't like to use that, but it seems kinda silly to use up one of the two years of eligibility he has left.....like C. McKinley did last year.  JMO.



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I'm not sure if our D is ready to stop the AF attack at this point. 


I have some confidence in the middle of our D.  The DT's and L. Campbell must shut down their FB, and I think they can.  I'm more concerned if our big DE's can contain their quick backs. 


Pretty sure we'll hold 'em under 72 though.....[sm=ucan6ka.gif]



Jeff Jesser -> RE: Gopher Football (9/10/2009 1:47:04 PM)

Thanks Karl.



TJSweens -> RE: Gopher Football (9/10/2009 2:29:22 PM)

The team AF stomped last week was pathetic even by the standards of previous Gopher preseason schedules. There is no doubt AF has an improving program, but I am not that worried.



Jeff Jesser -> RE: Gopher Football (9/10/2009 2:49:11 PM)

The D settled down pretty nicely in the 2nd half but I'm just as worried about the O.  Weber looked pretty bad at times last week and Cuse did/does not have a good D.



TJSweens -> RE: Gopher Football (9/10/2009 4:56:31 PM)

I think Weber is a little off because the new offense is very different to run than the stretch. The other thing is that he still clearly fixates too much on Decker. He will check off to Decker on plays that aren't called for him, but when the play is called for Decker and he is covered Weber rarely looks for his second and third options.



Jim Frenette -> RE: Gopher Football (9/11/2009 10:43:19 AM)

It looks like a possibilty of rain tomorrow for the opening. What a shame as they had a lot of events planned.

Honorary captain will be Bud Grant. I wonder if they have a new one all year. Dave Winfield and Paul Giel would make good ones also



TJSweens -> RE: Gopher Football (9/11/2009 11:17:53 AM)

Paul Giel is dead.



Jim Frenette -> RE: Gopher Football (9/11/2009 11:26:30 AM)

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ORIGINAL: TJSweens

Paul Giel is dead.


I know, but it could still be an honorary one



So.Mn.Fan -> RE: Gopher Football (9/12/2009 5:16:50 PM)

Everyone ready?

HUGE day for Gopher Football.
Huge.
Lets get this new house started out right .....



Pete M. -> RE: Gopher Football (9/12/2009 9:02:51 PM)

The new stadium looks great. And this team sure is a second half team so far. 



Lynn G. -> RE: Gopher Football (9/12/2009 9:40:56 PM)

Two games in a row in which it took them until the second half to start hitting on all cylinders on offense.

The Gopher defense had a lot to deal with because on just about every play the AF offense did multiple fakes and change of direction. Good job defense - and way to go Gophers!

{Edit: I should read the post above mine before I type. I repeated what Pete said}



TJSweens -> RE: Gopher Football (9/12/2009 10:45:17 PM)

Again, Weber is unable to look for anyone but Decker. Second week in a row that 50% of his completions were to #7. In the second half they put some different routes in to get him open, but in the first half AF focused on taking away Decker's bread and butter routes and Weber still tried to force it in. I recall one play where he even tried to force it into triple coverage. This offense is never going to develop any continuity until Weber starts looking for second option receivers.

Great game by Triplett.



Steve Lentz -> RE: Gopher Football (9/13/2009 12:17:29 AM)

Nice Home Opener! A ot of teams would like to be 2-0.



Jeff Jesser -> RE: Gopher Football (9/13/2009 9:17:39 AM)

Echo what Sweens said.  I can't believe the D pulled it together like that but Weber is killing us right now.  He has weapons but just locks in on Decker.   It was weird hearing the noise from the crowd last night too.  Normally, in the Dome, you could Welcome to the Jungle like it was playing in your living room stereo.  Last night, not so much!  [sm=headbang.gif]


It  was sweet to actually have home field advantage.



TJSweens -> RE: Gopher Football (9/13/2009 9:23:23 AM)

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ORIGINAL: Jeff Jesser

Echo what Sweens said.  I can't believe the D pulled it together like that but Weber is killing us right now.  He has weapons but just locks in on Decker. 


Most of college football doesn't know what good receivers Green and Towe-Arnette are because they don't get the ball unless the play is designed for them.



drew -> RE: Gopher Football (9/13/2009 10:07:55 AM)

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Echo what Sweens said.  I can't believe the D pulled it together like that but Weber is killing us right now.  He has weapons but just locks in on Decker. 


Most of college football doesn't know what good receivers Green and Towe-Arnette are because they don't get the ball unless the play is designed for them.


True. And that doesn't even take into account Stoudermire (sp?). I would try to find a way to get the ball in that guy's hands 6-8 times a game minimum, he looks like he could be a gamebreaker. Carpenter hopefully will be a good deep threat when he acclimates to our system. Like you said, he does have weapons other than Decker. Too bad Gray fumbled after that nice run, I'd like to see him worked into the offense more. But, I didn't disagree with the decision to sit him after the fumble, he needs to know that's not acceptable.

I am very pleasantly surprised by our defense. I didn't think there was a chance we'd only give up one TD last night, I thought we'd have to score a lot more than 20 to win that game. Triplett was an absolute beast last night. We'll find out if the D is for real next week, it'll most likely be the best offense that we'll see all year.

Finally, I ripped Brewster last week, but I was impressed by him last night. When Weber was begging to go for it on the 4th and 1 with about 7 minutes left and he kicked the FG, that was absolutely the right call. And keeping the points instead of the 1st down on the AF personal foul was also a call I agree with. There's a very small chance AF is going to score twice in that amount of time with the offense they run.



Jim Frenette -> RE: Gopher Football (9/13/2009 11:46:22 AM)

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ORIGINAL: drew

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ORIGINAL: TJSweens

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ORIGINAL: Jeff Jesser

Echo what Sweens said.  I can't believe the D pulled it together like that but Weber is killing us right now.  He has weapons but just locks in on Decker. 


Most of college football doesn't know what good receivers Green and Towe-Arnette are because they don't get the ball unless the play is designed for them.


True. And that doesn't even take into account Stoudermire (sp?). I would try to find a way to get the ball in that guy's hands 6-8 times a game minimum, he looks like he could be a gamebreaker. Carpenter hopefully will be a good deep threat when he acclimates to our system. Like you said, he does have weapons other than Decker. Too bad Gray fumbled after that nice run, I'd like to see him worked into the offense more. But, I didn't disagree with the decision to sit him after the fumble, he needs to know that's not acceptable.

I am very pleasantly surprised by our defense. I didn't think there was a chance we'd only give up one TD last night, I thought we'd have to score a lot more than 20 to win that game. Triplett was an absolute beast last night. We'll find out if the D is for real next week, it'll most likely be the best offense that we'll see all year.

Finally, I ripped Brewster last week, but I was impressed by him last night. When Weber was begging to go for it on the 4th and 1 with about 7 minutes left and he kicked the FG, that was absolutely the right call. And keeping the points instead of the 1st down on the AF personal foul was also a call I agree with. There's a very small chance AF is going to score twice in that amount of time with the offense they run.


I would have taken the points off the board and used up the clock more. The offense was in a rythem at that time and could possibly change the 3 into 7 with much less time on the clock. If not, it would be an easier chance for a FG if stopped short of the goal



Jeff Jesser -> RE: Gopher Football (9/13/2009 4:30:56 PM)

My general rule (not like it matters but anyway) is that you never take points off the board.



drew -> RE: Gopher Football (9/13/2009 4:43:12 PM)

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ORIGINAL: Jim Frenette

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ORIGINAL: drew

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ORIGINAL: TJSweens

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ORIGINAL: Jeff Jesser

Echo what Sweens said.  I can't believe the D pulled it together like that but Weber is killing us right now.  He has weapons but just locks in on Decker. 


Most of college football doesn't know what good receivers Green and Towe-Arnette are because they don't get the ball unless the play is designed for them.


True. And that doesn't even take into account Stoudermire (sp?). I would try to find a way to get the ball in that guy's hands 6-8 times a game minimum, he looks like he could be a gamebreaker. Carpenter hopefully will be a good deep threat when he acclimates to our system. Like you said, he does have weapons other than Decker. Too bad Gray fumbled after that nice run, I'd like to see him worked into the offense more. But, I didn't disagree with the decision to sit him after the fumble, he needs to know that's not acceptable.

I am very pleasantly surprised by our defense. I didn't think there was a chance we'd only give up one TD last night, I thought we'd have to score a lot more than 20 to win that game. Triplett was an absolute beast last night. We'll find out if the D is for real next week, it'll most likely be the best offense that we'll see all year.

Finally, I ripped Brewster last week, but I was impressed by him last night. When Weber was begging to go for it on the 4th and 1 with about 7 minutes left and he kicked the FG, that was absolutely the right call. And keeping the points instead of the 1st down on the AF personal foul was also a call I agree with. There's a very small chance AF is going to score twice in that amount of time with the offense they run.


I would have taken the points off the board and used up the clock more. The offense was in a rythem at that time and could possibly change the 3 into 7 with much less time on the clock. If not, it would be an easier chance for a FG if stopped short of the goal


Most of the time, I would agree with you. But not at that time in the game. It made it a 2 possession game, and I'll take my chances against AF not scoring twice with that much time on the clock. You never know when we might fumble or have an interception.



TJSweens -> RE: Gopher Football (9/14/2009 8:35:16 AM)

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ORIGINAL: drew
It made it a 2 possession game, and I'll take my chances against AF not scoring twice with that much time on the clock.


I agree 100%. It was the right choice. We made it a two score game and Air Force essentially ran out the clock for us.



TJSweens -> RE: Gopher Football (9/19/2009 9:15:39 AM)

Good luck today Gophers. Their game needs to go up a level over the first two, but I believe they have that capability. Time to put it together.



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