TCU 30, Minnesota 7

The Gophers were throttled 30-7 by TCU today in Fort Worth.  The Gophers fall to 2-1 on the season.  It was not a good showing by the Gophers, they were clearly outgunned and outclassed by a superior team.  Jerry Kill & company's inability to develop a respectable QB is starting to get a bit troubling.  They've taken so many other steps, but without a QB they are not giving themselves much of a chance against quality opponents.  Today's game reminded me of how team's approached Christian Ponder and the Vikings the past several years, load the box, blitz a ton and make them beat you through the air, which Christian Ponder (and Mitch Leidner today) was not able to do.  Very frustrating.

Observations:

• That TCU defense may well be the best that the Gophers see this year.
• TCU was clearly the faster, more athletic team. 
• Set your feet on those passes Mitch Leidner.
• TCU won the battle of the trenches, on both sides of the ball. 
• Minnesota needs to stop coming out of the gate so slowly. 
• Chris Streveler provided some spark to the offense late.  
• Total Yards:  TCU 427, Minnesota 268
• Damien Wilson was all over the field once again.  
• After a rough start, Eric Murray looked good down the stretch. 
• I'm really starting to dislike all of these no huddle up-tempo offenses.  
• You cannot turn the ball over 5 times on the road and expect to win. 
• It was nice to see K.J. Maye get some catches.   
• Only 41 yards on 15 carries (2.7 ypc) for David Cobb. 
• Pete Mortell punted 8 times for a 46.6 yard average. 
• Minnesota was only 2 of 12 on third downs.  That won't cut it. 
• At least Iowa lost today.  It's the small victories.  
• Josh Doctson is a heckuva WR, he made the catch of the day!
• The Big Ten really stinks at football this year.   
• At least this bit of information provided a bright spot.  
• Up next?  San Jose State @ TCF Bank Stadium next Saturday.