The Gophers knocked off Central Michigan 21-14 today in the 2015 Quick Lane Bowl in Detroit. The Gophers end their seven game bowl losing streak with this win. Minnesota thus closes it's 2015 season with a 6-7 record. It was a strange season for them, from Jerry Kill resigning to all of the injuries, it was nice to see them go out with a win. I'm optimistic for next year too.
Observations:
- Mitch Leidner's improvement this year was fun to watch.
- The Gophers secondary did a great job of limiting Cooper Rush.
- That may have been Peter Mortell's best game this season.
- Central Michigan was stacking the box with 8 most of the night.
- K.J. Maye had another great game, he will be hard to replace.
- The Gophers were obviously not expecting that pooch punt by Cooper Rush.
- How did Drew Wolitarsky drop that sure touchdown pass?
- Adam Weber just may have a future as a QB coach.
- Time of Possession: Minnesota 35:29, Central Michigan 24:31
- Total Yards: Minnesota 381, Central Michigan 249
- Julian Huff has really got a knack for getting to the QB.
- I didn't understand that Gopher onside kick attempt in the second half.
- No need to get fancy on kickoffs when you have Ryan Santoso.
- Minnesota should have punted on 4th and 3 in the second half.
- The Gophers not only won the game, they rounded out their coaching staff.
- Each of the 5-7 bowl teams won their bowl games.
- It was nice to see Jerry Kill on the field for this game.
- That was an impressive touchdown run from CMU's Romello Ross.
- Central Michigan coach John Bonamego is an easy coach to pull for.
- Up next? Oregon State in Minneapolis September 1 to kick off the 2016 season.
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