Minnesota 17, Ohio 14

The Gophers improved to 3-1 on the season today with a 27-24 win over Ohio.  It was another squeaker, that's 3 wins in a row, all by 3 points.  They just don't seem set up to dominate anyone with their run oriented offense and bend-but-don't-break defense (both of which are very time consuming).  It was nice to see the Gophers offense finally show signs of life, there's talent there, they just need to put it together.  Things get real next week.

Observations:

• That may have been Mitch Leidner's best game as a Gopher. 
• I like when there is at least the threat of a run by Mitch Leidner. 
• I really like this Shannon Brooks kid! 
• Minnesota's bend but don't break defense can be frustrating to watch. 
• Lots of potential in this Rodney Smith/Shannon Brooks RB tandem. 
• The Gopher pass rush was once again lacking.  More Julian Huff please. 
• Matt Limegrover did a much better job of mixing things up today.
• Total Yards:  Minnesota 468, Ohio 345
• Turnovers:  Minnesota 1, Ohio 0
• The Gophers have some talented young WR's.  
• Injuries are really mounting up for the Gophers. 
• Jonathan Celestin really impressed me at LB for the Gophers. 
• Ryan Santoso is having a nice season.  
• The Gophers pass defense was giving up too many big plays. 
• Minnesota could learn a thing or two from Ohio on how to use big WR's. 
• I'm a little surprised that Craig James is still returning punts. 
• It was nice to see Minnesota honoring Laurence Maroney. 
• Ohio is a quality MAC team, the MAC is highly underrated. 
• Up next?  @ Northwestern next Saturday to kick of B1G play.