Gophers Football

[Mike Sixel]

The next recruiting class is ranked as the worst in the "big 10"....LAST., according to 24x7 sports. Not gonna cut it....

 

 

[Vanimal46]

Leidner fumbles. Weird.

[Badsmerf]

Defense has held up much better than I expected. Offense is still terrible. Probably doesn't help having Tyler Moore out. Brooks finally looks healthy. It's going to be depressing watching the qb position if green doesn't get to play right away.

[biggentleben]

A kick that bounces off the goal post, a ball that is tipped to the Gopher in the end zone, and they're going to end up winning this ball game.

[Vanimal46]

Wish that would have been a pick 6... Alright Leidner, let's close out the last game of your career.

[TheLeviathan]

I think this thing is iced short of a turnover.

[Vanimal46]

There it is. Finally won a bowl game thanks to the defense, Brooks, and Rodney Smith.

[Badsmerf]

The never ending 2 point conversion attempt. And, another targeting. Come on man. No reason to leave your feet there.

[Vanimal46]

The never ending 2 point conversion attempt. And, another targeting. Come on man. No reason to leave your feet there.

Incredibly stupid move by McGhee.

[twinsnorth49]

Pretty remarkable win considering the loss of 2 defensive secondary starters, 2 other key defensive players, and the unending distractions.

 

This is why I love college football more than the NFL.

[Mike Sixel]

Congrats! I did not expect that. 

[T.C.]

Here is the link to the petition in support of keeping Claeys as Head Coach.

 

http://petitions.moveon.org/sign/keep-tracy-claeys-as

 

"A reasonable stance taken by Coach Claeys in a no-win situation is not a reason for dismissal. Please share the link to the petition. It's important to get the word out that Coach Claeys has supporters."

[Badsmerf]

So now that Hennepin county had reviewed the case, and still declines to press charges.... and only 6 of the players are actually believed to be involved... does everyone still believe the university is justified in how this has been handled? Again, this is far from over.

[drjim]

So now that Hennepin county had reviewed the case, and still declines to press charges.... and only 6 of the players are actually believed to be involved... does everyone still believe the university is justified in how this has been handled? Again, this is far from over.

I think the EOAA wanted to humiliate the football team and the school leadership went along because they want to dump Claeys.

 

It was an awful situation turned into a farce, the theme of Gopher athletics.

[USAFChief]

I think the EOAA wanted to humiliate the football team and the school leadership went along because they want to dump Claeys.

It was an awful situation turned into a farce, the theme of Gopher athletics.

Concur, except I'm with them on wanting a new coach.

[drjim]

 

Concur, except I'm with them on wanting a new coach.

 

I'm certainly not opposed to a new coach, but (as I'm sure you'd agree) there was a better way to let him go.

 

If they don't already have a deal with someone, firing him now would seem to limit the candidate pool a little bit knowing you were coming into this mess and working for this administration. They'll obviously still get a decent guy, because it's D1 and it pays well, but much more risk/uncertainty than it had to be.

[biggentleben]

 

I'm certainly not opposed to a new coach, but (as I'm sure you'd agree) there was a better way to let him go.

 

If they don't already have a deal with someone, firing him now would seem to limit the candidate pool a little bit knowing you were coming into this mess and working for this administration. They'll obviously still get a decent guy, because it's D1 and it pays well, but much more risk/uncertainty than it had to be.

 

Hello, Jim Wacker!

[drjim]

And Claeys is gassed.

 

I'm OK with it if they have a plan. If not, this would be a crowning moment of this whole fiasco. And if they have a replacement in mind, why keep him and his staff hanging for a week.

 

Not especially confident in the administration, which is kind of an evergreen statement for a Minnesota backer.

[Vanimal46]

Wow, so long Tracy Claeys. Promptly fired this afternoon. 

 

The three names mentioned in the Star Tribune article I linked:

"Speculation is sure to start immediately on who will replace Claeys, with Western Michigan coach P.J. Fleck, former LSU coach Les Miles and Boise State coach Bryan Harsin (a Coyle hire when he worked at Boise State) among the names expected to get tossed around."

Edited January 3, 2017 by Vanimal46

[Vanimal46]

I don't think Les Miles would come near this program TBH unless they give him a godfather offer of $7+ million... 

P.J. Fleck would be the first call to make. Tuned in and out of their game yesterday, and he looks like a motivating coach to play for. 

Charlie Strong maybe? Perhaps the lights were too bright to handle down here at UT. 

Even an outside the box hire like NDSU's head coach. 

[Craig Arko]

Wasting even more money on a big name? I sure hope not.

 

By the way, I am seeing many posts from women (of all ages) affiliated with the University applauding this move.

Edited January 3, 2017 by Craig Arko

[Vanimal46]

 

Wasting even more money.

Yep, no doubt. But every university wants a chip, chair, and a chance at the BIG corporate money from these bowl games. 

[Craig Arko]

Yep, no doubt. But every university wants a chip, chair, and a chance at the BIG corporate money from these bowl games.

 

To what end?

[Vanimal46]

To what end?

Until the NCAA seizes to exist I suppose. Which I hope is sooner rather than later.

[Craig Arko]

At least until academic institutions stop serving as farm systems for the big casino called the NFL. Which I suppose is the same thing.

[drjim]

Wasting even more money on a big name? I sure hope not.

 

By the way, I am seeing many posts from women (of all ages) affiliated with the University applauding this move.

I'm not a woman, but this strikes me as misdirected. But congratulations I guess?

[drjim]

At least until academic institutions stop serving as farm systems for the big casino called the NFL. Which I suppose is the same thing.

I would support this 100%. Wonder when it will happen.

[Craig Arko]

I'm not a woman, but this strikes me as misdirected. But congratulations I guess?

I'm sure my wife will be delighted to accept them.

[Craig Arko]

I would support this 100%. Wonder when it will happen.

Pretty sure not in my lifetime.

[Vanimal46]

I hope to live long enough to see the demise of the NCAA.