Iowa 14, Minnesota 7

The Gophers lost to Iowa 14-7 today in Minneapolis.  The Gophers fall to 3-2 on the season with this loss.  The Gophers defense played well enough to win but the Gophers offense was just abysmal.  Yet another winnable game that they let get away from them.  Turnovers, penalties, questionable play calling, poor quarterback play, poor offensive line play all combined to doom them.  I was hoping for more from the Gophers with a 5th year Senior quarterback returning and a stable of good running backs.  I really like Tracey Claeys, but I think he is now officially on the hot seat.  

Observations:

• The Gophers offense was not B1G caliber today. 
• I'm surprised Minnesota wasn't trying to run the ball more. 
• The Gophers defense was on the field way too much today.
• That was clearly Mitch Leidner's worst game of the year. 
• The Gophers defense needs to get better on 3rd downs. 
• Jay Johnson's play calling today left a lot to be desired.
• Shannon Brooks runs so hard every time he has the ball. 
• The Gophers offensive line really struggled today. 
• Time of Possession:  Iowa 34:55, Minnesota 25:05
• Floyd of Rosedale stays in Iowa for another year.  
• The Gophers secondary was much improved today.  
• Kamal Martin is going to have a nice career at Minnesota. 
• Remember when uncatchable passes didn't draw pass interference penalties? 
• The Gophers seem to finally be getting back to full strength. 
• Still way too many penalties called against the Gophers.
• The Gophers return game was much better today. 
• It would probably be wise to not throw towards Desmond King. 
• I have to admit, that was a nice pooch punt by C.J. Beathard. 
• It was good to see Mike Sherels back on the sidelines. 
• Up next?  @ Maryland next Saturday.