I know they didn't play today but I would be remiss not to mention the astounding turnaround of the Gophers football team. There is actually reason to believe that Brewster may not be a terrible hire after all. Our 6-1 record could easily end up being 10-2 or 11-1, no joke. We only have two road games left, PU and Wisconsin, and they are both very winnable. Of course, the only ranked team we have played and will play (unless Northwestern can continue to win) is Ohio State since the Big Ten is terrible this year. That's all right the Gophers haven't played in a January bowl game since 1962 (which they won over UCLA in case you were wondering) so we'll take it any way we can get it. The three reasons, in my estimation, for the turnaround:1) Improved athleticism on defense, namely through the Juco transfers: Tramaine Brock at safety, Traye Simmons shutting down one side of the field at DB, and Simoni Lawrence making plays at LB.
2) The existence of a pass rush led by Willie Van de Steeg with 6.5 sacks. This is the first time I ever remember the Gophers actually having one.
3) The emergence of Adam Weber in his sophomore year. He hasn't been spectacular but only 2 interceptions in seven games will always give you a chace to win.
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