http://saturdaytradition.com/minnesota-football/minnesota-this-years-iowa/
Saw this posted somewhere else and too good of an analysis not to share. What most outsiders (national media and magazines) don't realize is our 2016 team is much closer to the team that showed up in 2014, than the record that was reflected in 2015. You have to dig a little under the surface which most don't do. Love this summary from the article:
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The Verdict
What did we learn from all of this? You shouldn’t be convinced that the Gophers are destined for mediocrity. You also shouldn’t be convinced that returning starters + a favorable schedule = a division title.
You should be convinced that Minnesota’s upside is far greater than some might realize. It’s certainly greater than any other team that won two conference games in 2015. The pieces are in place this year for Minnesota’s surprise run. The pieces were in place last year for Iowa’s surprise run."
Saw this posted somewhere else and too good of an analysis not to share. What most outsiders (national media and magazines) don't realize is our 2016 team is much closer to the team that showed up in 2014, than the record that was reflected in 2015. You have to dig a little under the surface which most don't do. Love this summary from the article:
"
The Verdict
What did we learn from all of this? You shouldn’t be convinced that the Gophers are destined for mediocrity. You also shouldn’t be convinced that returning starters + a favorable schedule = a division title.
You should be convinced that Minnesota’s upside is far greater than some might realize. It’s certainly greater than any other team that won two conference games in 2015. The pieces are in place this year for Minnesota’s surprise run. The pieces were in place last year for Iowa’s surprise run."
