Minnesota 42, Indiana 39

The Gophers dropped the Hoosiers 42-39 in Bloomington, IN today!  You have to love those B1G road wins!  The Gophers improve to 7-2 on the season (and 3-2 in the B1G).  This one was a nail-biter, the Gophers led 35-13 with less than six minutes to go in the third quarter before giving up 4 straight touchdowns and the lead down the stretch.  Thankfully, Philip Nelson hit Maxx Williams for a late touchdown and the Hoosiers choked in the last minute.  This Gopher team is getting my pumped up, it'll be interesting to see how they close down the stretch (against Penn St, Wisconsin & Michigan State). 

Observations:

• Tracy Claeys was acting head coach once again.  Jerry Kill was in the coaching box.  
• Phil Nelson got the start at QB for the Gophers today.  
• It's about time that the Gophers scored on their opening drive. 
• David Cobb is easily the most improved Gopher this year.  188 yards rushing, 1 TD. 
• Philip Nelson had his best game as a Gopher today.  16-23, 298 yards, 4 TD's.  
• Aaron Hill just seems to always be in the right place.  
• When is the last time the Gophers has a 570+ yard game?  
• I've been very impressed with DB Damarius Travis.  
• Have I mentioned that I'm a big fan of Maxx Williams? 
• I'm still scratching my head on that Gopher fake punt call.  
• Tommy Olson stepped up big time replacing the injured Jon Christenson.  
• Derrick Engel is quietly having a nice season.  4 catches, 97 yards, 2 TD's. 
• I like the way that the Gophers are working Donovahn Jones into their offense.
• Turnovers will kill you.  Hold onto the damn ball!  
• Someone please explain that last Indiana play call to me please?  
• Up next?  Penn State @ TCF Bank Stadium.  Winnable game.