Minnesota is playing well and can play much better. If we beat Purdue next week, we have win number 7. But I think if you can imagine not being a Gopher fan while analyzing our last 3 opponents, it is pretty easy to think what will be said by the so-called experts. Heck, a lot of Gopher fans will probably say the same things.
I can picture this being said, or at least thought, assuming a victory against Purdue..... "The 7-2 Gophers enter their toughest part of the schedule.... It will be easy to predict that Minnesota will slide into a 3 game losing streak to end the year.. Nebraska and Wisconsin are the top teams in the West and Northwestern has improved while giving Ohio State a great game... Hate to say it, Gopher fans, but you will end the season 7-5."
This is where we need to play ALL OF OUR GAMES with a chip on our shoulders. If we win one of those 3 last games, we will be respectable for sure.. We win 2 of the last 3 and the comments will be "Wow, the Gophers are really showing improvement in the program!!"..... We win all 3 games and we get respect nationally and assuredly a top 20 ranking. WE LOVE OUR GOPHERS but these are the games that have to be where we are competitive and win to make the next step in the program. THAT IS THE 'CARROT ON THE STICK'!! Go, Gophers!!!
I can picture this being said, or at least thought, assuming a victory against Purdue..... "The 7-2 Gophers enter their toughest part of the schedule.... It will be easy to predict that Minnesota will slide into a 3 game losing streak to end the year.. Nebraska and Wisconsin are the top teams in the West and Northwestern has improved while giving Ohio State a great game... Hate to say it, Gopher fans, but you will end the season 7-5."
This is where we need to play ALL OF OUR GAMES with a chip on our shoulders. If we win one of those 3 last games, we will be respectable for sure.. We win 2 of the last 3 and the comments will be "Wow, the Gophers are really showing improvement in the program!!"..... We win all 3 games and we get respect nationally and assuredly a top 20 ranking. WE LOVE OUR GOPHERS but these are the games that have to be where we are competitive and win to make the next step in the program. THAT IS THE 'CARROT ON THE STICK'!! Go, Gophers!!!
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