Minnesota 3, Michigan St 14

The Gophers finished their regular season today with a 14-3 loss to Michigan State in East Lansing.  The Gophers fall to 8-4 (4-4 in the B1G) on the season with this loss.  The combined record of the four teams that beat Minnesota this year is 36-12, so it's not like they were beaten by any slouches either.  It's been a nice year for the Gophers, to take that next step though they are going to need to figure out a way to throw the ball a little more consistently.  Still, overall, I like the direction they are headed.    

Observations:

• Once again, Tracy Claeys was acting head coach with Jerry Kill in the coaching box.  
• No offensive touchdowns for the Gophers in the last 10 quarters.  Yikes.
• Philip Nelson has got to get better throwing the football.  
• Gopher QB's today, 9 of 25 for 125 yards, 0 TD's, 2 interceptions. 
• Did David Cobb really gain 101 yards rushing against the nations top rushing defense? 
• The Gophers really need a deep threat at WR, they are sorely lacking in big plays. 
• Ra'Shede Hageman had another strong game, he will be hard to replace.  
• Andre McDonald would have been a nice piece to this offense.  
• Time of Possession:  Minnesota 38:41, Michigan State 21:19. 
• Michigan State was 0-8 on third down today. 
• Theiren Cockran with another sack, he's had a nice season.
• Peter Mortell averaged 47.5 yards on 5 punts today.  Remember last years punting issues?
• I was very impressed with the play of the Gophers defense today.
• The Michigan State defense lived up to the hype, they're good! 
• Up next?  Bowl game baby, when and where to be determined.