Gopher Football 2012

by **Ben** » Sat 8/25/12 10:16 am

Chris Eckes wrote:I would think that a bad football team would be able to eat clock and maybe benefit from fumbles/interceptions to win....

Take away the "maybe benefit from fumbles/interceptions" part and you've got Glen Mason football. With the new clock rules, his offense would be even more effective and could probably mask his complete inability to comprehend the basic fundamental concepts of defense and special teams.

by **GrandForksGopher** » Sat 8/25/12 12:31 pm

Tee09 wrote:
GrandForksGopher wrote:
Chris Eckes wrote:I would think that a bad football team would be able to eat clock and maybe benefit from fumbles/interceptions to win... you can't eat clock in basketball. I did a quick google search and found nothing on the subject.

The Tim Brewster coaching philosophy!

That's Tim Brewster coaching philosophy 3.0, right? Or was it 4.0? I lose track.

That was the Tim Brewster Trying To Preserve His Job By Making The Games Closer philosophy. So I'd have to say 4.0

by **Tee09** » Sat 8/25/12 12:36 pm

I remember the USC game at our place. . . Run up middle for 1-2 yards on 1st down. Repeat twice. Punt.

by **gopherguy13** » Sat 8/25/12 2:08 pm

Tee09 wrote:I remember the USC game at our place. . . Run up middle for 1-2 yards on 1st down. Repeat twice. Punt.

So frustrating :lol:

by **gsmicke** » Sun 8/26/12 9:15 am

I arrived in Las Vegas yesterday AM. :dance:

Not may Gophers fans at Wynn quite yet, but TONS of bachelorette parties and groups of guys in town for fantasy football drafts...And Euros

Great weather - 100 F and Sunny.

The tables are heating up...Get here

by **Zwak** » Sun 8/26/12 9:46 am

gsmicke wrote:I arrived in Las Vegas yesterday AM.

Not may Gophers fans at Wynn quite yet, but TONS of bachelorette parties and groups of guys in town for fantasy football drafts...And Euros

Great weather - 100 F and Sunny.

The tables are heating up...Get here

I will be arriving Wed night around 7:30. Handy and Superstar will also be there this week.

Look for me. I'll be the one wearing maroon and gold :wink:

by **dailyfbo** » Mon 8/27/12 10:45 am

Norwood Teague was on 'CCO with Sid and Dave on Sunday and he mentioned that there are plans to move the season openers to Thursday night of Labor Day weekend for at least the next 10 years. Presumably, those will be home games. It'll be interesting to see what they do about parking and shuttling from the fairgrounds, since those lots will be unavailable.

by **Bertogliat** » Mon 8/27/12 11:03 am

dailyfbo wrote:Norwood Teague was on 'CCO with Sid and Dave on Sunday and he mentioned that there are plans to move the season openers to Thursday night of Labor Day weekend for at least the next 10 years. Presumably, those will be home games. It'll be interesting to see what they do about parking and shuttling from the fairgrounds, since those lots will be unavailable.

It doesn't matter which day of the week the game is played, the fairgrounds lots will be full.

There are no lots in Madison and they figure it out. Every house lawn and business lot within a mile or more is full of parked cars.

by **Handyman** » Mon 8/27/12 11:57 am

As I said in the State Fair Thread rumors were going around this year the U was looking to end the Fair bus contract...this would seem to back up that rumor. (since the U would be losing the Fairgrounds so they would take away their lots and shuttles)

Otherwise they have to be road games because the Fair just gets in the way too much.

2 days to Vegas!

by **Superstar** » Wed 8/29/12 9:25 am

For anyone that's making the trek to Vegas...my group for tailgating will be about 20 people...would love to get an even bigger group!

Message me if you're going and don't yet have a tailgating plan!

by **Bertogliat** » Wed 8/29/12 10:10 am

Superstar wrote:For anyone that's making the trek to Vegas...my group for tailgating will be about 20 people...would love to get an even bigger group! Message me if you're going and don't yet have a tailgating plan!

I am not going, but I have to think the "tailgating" should happen at the Hardrock. I can't imagine spending one mintue in Vegas sitting in a parking lot by a cooler. That would be like going to Maui to get married, but having the ceremony in a bathroom. And you KNOW how much I love tailgating!

by **gopherguy13** » Wed 8/29/12 1:14 pm

Did I hear correctly on the radio that the game will be simulcast on NBC?

For those of us who don't have CBS College Sports Network, or whatever network the game will be on.

by **Gopherguy05** » Wed 8/29/12 2:11 pm

gopherguy13 wrote:Did I hear correctly on the radio that the game will be simulcast on NBC?

For those of us who don't have CBS College Sports Network, or whatever network the game will be on.

No..that's the Vikings.

by **Kelor** » Wed 8/29/12 2:20 pm

gsmicke wrote:I arrived in Las Vegas yesterday AM.

Not may Gophers fans at Wynn quite yet, but TONS of bachelorette parties and groups of guys in town for fantasy football drafts...And Euros

Great weather - 100 F and Sunny.

The tables are heating up...Get here

Two words regarding Encore. Adult Pool.

by **Zwak** » Wed 8/29/12 2:31 pm

Kelor wrote:
gsmicke wrote:I arrived in Las Vegas yesterday AM.

Not may Gophers fans at Wynn quite yet, but TONS of bachelorette parties and groups of guys in town for fantasy football drafts...And Euros

Great weather - 100 F and Sunny.

The tables are heating up...Get here

Two words regarding Encore. Adult Pool.

You have to be 18 or older to play billiards???? :wink:

by **gopherguy13** » Wed 8/29/12 2:31 pm

Gopherguy05 wrote:
gopherguy13 wrote:Did I hear correctly on the radio that the game will be simulcast on NBC?

For those of us who don't have CBS College Sports Network, or whatever network the game will be on.

No..that's the Vikings.

Damn! Pretty sure I don't get the CBS network :anger:

by **gsmicke** » Wed 8/29/12 2:34 pm

I'm pickin' up what you're layin' down...Wynn has the same set-up, probably better IMO...It was pretty crazy there on Saturday when I went to the Cabana Bar. They will take it up a notch this weekend for sure...Alas, as of yesterday, I have re-located to far calmer digs in the center of the Strip and will miss out on those shenanigans.

FYI - One of the bartenders at Wynn thinks it will be a really nice evening for the game. Once the sun goes down the temps are cooler near the stadium given it is 5-6 miles from the Strip. Nothing at all wrong with mid-to-high 80s and no humidity.

Gophers currently favored by 8 or 8 1/2 depending on the Race & Sports Book you go to...

by **sunbone** » Wed 8/29/12 2:37 pm

Zwak wrote:
Kelor wrote:
gsmicke wrote:I arrived in Las Vegas yesterday AM.

Not may Gophers fans at Wynn quite yet, but TONS of bachelorette parties and groups of guys in town for fantasy football drafts...And Euros

Great weather - 100 F and Sunny.

The tables are heating up...Get here

Two words regarding Encore. Adult Pool.

You have to be 18 or older to play billiards????

With Prince Harry you do.

by **Tee09** » Wed 8/29/12 2:38 pm

gopherguy13 wrote:
Gopherguy05 wrote:
gopherguy13 wrote:Did I hear correctly on the radio that the game will be simulcast on NBC?

For those of us who don't have CBS College Sports Network, or whatever network the game will be on.

No..that's the Vikings.

Damn! Pretty sure I don't get the CBS network

Anybody with the sports package on DirecTV should have it. Might be worth a call if you have them, or you could head to a bar. I'm going with the bar option.

by **Armadillo** » Wed 8/29/12 2:44 pm

Craig Ferguson and Geoff Peterson review Las Vegas hotels, starting at about 7:00.

Possibly NSFW: language

by **gopherguy13** » Wed 8/29/12 2:48 pm

Tee09 wrote:
gopherguy13 wrote:
Gopherguy05 wrote:
gopherguy13 wrote:Did I hear correctly on the radio that the game will be simulcast on NBC?

For those of us who don't have CBS College Sports Network, or whatever network the game will be on.

No..that's the Vikings.

Damn! Pretty sure I don't get the CBS network

Anybody with the sports package on DirecTV should have it. Might be worth a call if you have them, or you could head to a bar. I'm going with the bar option.

I'll be in NW Wisconsin, hopefully I'll be close enough to the border where they'll have the game on :lol:

by **Golden FE Ranger** » Wed 8/29/12 2:53 pm

sunbone wrote:
Zwak wrote:
Kelor wrote:
gsmicke wrote:I arrived in Las Vegas yesterday AM.

Not may Gophers fans at Wynn quite yet, but TONS of bachelorette parties and groups of guys in town for fantasy football drafts...And Euros

Great weather - 100 F and Sunny.

The tables are heating up...Get here

Two words regarding Encore. Adult Pool.

You have to be 18 or older to play billiards????

With Prince Harry you do.

by **Beauner** » Wed 8/29/12 3:48 pm

gopherguy13 wrote:
Tee09 wrote:
gopherguy13 wrote:
Gopherguy05 wrote:
gopherguy13 wrote:Did I hear correctly on the radio that the game will be simulcast on NBC?

For those of us who don't have CBS College Sports Network, or whatever network the game will be on.

No..that's the Vikings.

Damn! Pretty sure I don't get the CBS network

Anybody with the sports package on DirecTV should have it. Might be worth a call if you have them, or you could head to a bar. I'm going with the bar option.

I'll be in NW Wisconsin, hopefully I'll be close enough to the border where they'll have the game on

I'm thinking of going to BDubs for a little bit before the game. I gotta work at 6am so probably won't be able to stay the whole time but hopefully by the 2nd quarter it'll be a blowout :mrgreen:

by **gopherguy13** » Wed 8/29/12 4:09 pm

Dang, just checked it, and we officially do not get this CBS channel.

IIRC, DirecTV lets you bump up your package, and you can bump it back down within a week or so without having to pay for the whole month. Might have to give that a try.

by **sec 16 row16 seat 16 17** » Wed 8/29/12 4:29 pm

2012 STROKE THE POST.

by **Tee09** » Wed 8/29/12 5:33 pm

gopherguy13 wrote:Dang, just checked it, and we officially do not get this CBS channel.

IIRC, DirecTV lets you bump up your package, and you can bump it back down within a week or so without having to pay for the whole month. Might have to give that a try.

Well shoot. Sports Pack is only like 10-12 bucks a month, but CBS Sports Net is so obscure that it's not included in those 35 channels. The bar might not even get this channel.

by **Maize** » Wed 8/29/12 6:00 pm

Tee09 wrote:... but CBS Sports Net is so obscure that it's not included in those 35 channels. The bar might not even get this channel.

Exclusive network of the NCHC!

by **Beauner** » Wed 8/29/12 7:09 pm

Tee09 wrote:
gopherguy13 wrote:Dang, just checked it, and we officially do not get this CBS channel.

IIRC, DirecTV lets you bump up your package, and you can bump it back down within a week or so without having to pay for the whole month. Might have to give that a try.

Well shoot. Sports Pack is only like 10-12 bucks a month, but CBS Sports Net is so obscure that it's not included in those 35 channels. The bar might not even get this channel.

I'm pretty sure the Buffalo Wild Wings in Apple Valley has it. In fact, I think most BDubs do.

by **Tee09** » Thu 8/30/12 7:39 am

IT'S GAMEDAY!

Don't screw it up Gophers.

by **g_manpucker** » Thu 8/30/12 9:43 am

Tee09 wrote:IT'S GAMEDAY!

Gophers will it up!.

FYP

by **gopher wes** » Thu 8/30/12 9:47 am

I might make some calls after work but hopefully Bdubs in Champlin gets this channel. I can walk over there and stumble home at whatever point the game is no longer in doubt....and hopefully make it to work tomorrow too.

by **Handyman** » Thu 8/30/12 12:28 pm

The amount of maroon and gold running around this town is pretty crazy!

Vegas baby!!

by **Chris Eckes** » Thu 8/30/12 12:59 pm

I bet a fair amount of money on the gophers winning this game (mostly because I didn't have enough money in this website to take my money out, but still). LET'S GO GOPHERS! WIN ME $100!

by **Tee09** » Thu 8/30/12 1:02 pm

Losing your money would be nothing compared to the shame of losing to UNLV and the destruction of any hope for this year.

by **Chris Eckes** » Thu 8/30/12 1:09 pm

I dunno... I'd kinda like $100...

by **gopher wes** » Thu 8/30/12 1:10 pm

I called Bdubs in Champlin and I'm not sure if the girl actually knew what she was talking about but she claimed they would have the Gopher game on tonight.

by **Tee09** » Thu 8/30/12 1:13 pm

Chris Eckes wrote:I dunno... I'd kinda like $100...

You only had to put down 100 to win 100 if the Gophers win? I'd do that all day.

by **trixR4kids** » Thu 8/30/12 1:15 pm

I gotta imagine the gophers are the favorite though. No way it's one to one (moneyline). Spread might be though.

by **Tee09** » Thu 8/30/12 1:17 pm

trixR4kids wrote:I gotta imagine the gophers are the favorite though. No way it's one to one (moneyline). Spread might be though.

I thought I saw the Gophers as either 8 or 8.5 point favorites.

Gophers also -320.

by **sunbone** » Thu 8/30/12 1:19 pm

I don't have a ton of rules that I live by. But one of them is never bet on the Gopher football team to win (or cover.) And that rule has served me well.

by **Chris Eckes** » Thu 8/30/12 2:02 pm

It's if they cover (+8.5)

Here's the deal: I had $30 left in this website that they wouldn't let me take it out (you needed $100 min to cash out), and they gave me $50 "free play" money, so I bet like $30 of my money and $50 of their money to win about $70. Then if I win they take like a $30 fee to pay out my money. I'm just ready to be done with the stupid website.

by **Tee09** » Thu 8/30/12 2:04 pm

I hope the guys kill UNLV and the spread for you. I'd like the game to be in hand relatively quickly so I don't have to spend so much money at the bar.

by **solar** » Thu 8/30/12 2:08 pm

Chris Eckes wrote:It's if they cover (+8.5)

Here's the deal: I had $30 left in this website that they wouldn't let me take it out (you needed $100 min to cash out), and they gave me $50 "free play" money, so I bet like $30 of my money and $50 of their money to win about $70. Then if I win they take like a $30 fee to pay out my money. I'm just ready to be done with the stupid website.

That is really confusing, no wonder you want to be done with it. :conf2:

by **Chris Eckes** » Thu 8/30/12 2:13 pm

lol I know. I really just hope the gophers win, even if they don't cover the spread. I don't really mind, I'd just like to see us back to relevant!

by **solar** » Thu 8/30/12 2:19 pm

I am looking forward to seeing Gillum carry the ball tonight.

by **Snowcool08** » Thu 8/30/12 2:40 pm

Tee09 wrote:
trixR4kids wrote:I gotta imagine the gophers are the favorite though. No way it's one to one (moneyline). Spread might be though.

I thought I saw the Gophers as either 8 or 8.5 point favorites.

Gophers also -320.

Remember the point of the Vegas line is to get equal betting on both sides. Bookmakers in Vegas have admitted in the past to raising the line on UNLV games when they knew a lot of visiting fans were going to come and put money on their team. I'm not saying they were expecting a huge influx of Gopher fans, but maybe 1 or 2 points can be attributed to this.

The biggest example of this in the last few years is when Wisconsin opened up at UNLV. Bookmakers said they moved the line up to 7 points higher because of the Wisconsin fans. The only reason I remember this is because Wisconsin didn't nearly cover the spread and the bookmakers were so proud of themselves for getting all their money.

by **gator** » Thu 8/30/12 3:11 pm

Snowcool08 wrote:
Tee09 wrote:
trixR4kids wrote:I gotta imagine the gophers are the favorite though. No way it's one to one (moneyline). Spread might be though.

I thought I saw the Gophers as either 8 or 8.5 point favorites.

Gophers also -320.

Remember the point of the Vegas line is to get equal betting on both sides. Bookmakers in Vegas have admitted in the past to raising the line on UNLV games when they knew a lot of visiting fans were going to come and put money on their team. I'm not saying they were expecting a huge influx of Gopher fans, but maybe 1 or 2 points can be attributed to this.

The biggest example of this in the last few years is when Wisconsin opened up at UNLV. Bookmakers said they moved the line up to 7 points higher because of the Wisconsin fans. The only reason I remember this is because Wisconsin didn't nearly cover the spread and the bookmakers were so proud of themselves for getting all their money.

A few vendors that I work with both at Target Field and the Dome are out in Vegas for the game and the weekend. They are placing some bets for me. I parlayed the following;

Bet #1:
Gophers (to cover) vs. UNLV
Michigan (to beat the spread) vs Alabama

Bet #2:
Northwestern (to cover) vs. Syracuse
Penn State (to cover) vs. Ohio
Clemson (to cover) vs. Auburn
No. Illinios (to beat the spread) vs. Iowa
Michigan State (to cover) Bosie St.

by **trixR4kids** » Thu 8/30/12 3:12 pm

Gonna have to do some online sports betting. I generally don't do much of that during baseball because it's so unpredictable so it's been a while.

by **Snowcool08** » Thu 8/30/12 3:38 pm

gator wrote:A few vendors that I work with both at Target Field and the Dome are out in Vegas for the game and the weekend. They are placing some bets for me. I parlayed the following;

Bet #1:
Gophers (to cover) vs. UNLV
Michigan (to beat the spread) vs Alabama

Bet #2:
Northwestern (to cover) vs. Syracuse
Penn State (to cover) vs. Ohio
Clemson (to cover) vs. Auburn
No. Illinios (to beat the spread) vs. Iowa
Michigan State (to cover) Bosie St.

A 5-team parlay; ballsy. Usually 3-team parlays are tough, but a 5-teamer is nuts.

by **gator** » Thu 8/30/12 3:46 pm

Snowcool08 wrote:
gator wrote:A few vendors that I work with both at Target Field and the Dome are out in Vegas for the game and the weekend. They are placing some bets for me. I parlayed the following;

Bet #1:
Gophers (to cover) vs. UNLV
Michigan (to beat the spread) vs Alabama

Bet #2:
Northwestern (to cover) vs. Syracuse
Penn State (to cover) vs. Ohio
Clemson (to cover) vs. Auburn
No. Illinios (to beat the spread) vs. Iowa
Michigan State (to cover) Bosie St.

A 5-team parlay; ballsy. Usually 3-team parlays are tough, but a 5-teamer is nuts.

I feel more confident with the 5 team then the 2 team. I have $20 on each parlay. So it's not the end of the world if I happen to lose. But, I think the 5 team is at around 16-1.

by **gopherguy13** » Thu 8/30/12 6:06 pm

Called DirecTV and bumped up our package so we'll get thus CBS sports network and be able to watch the game. It's an extra $5 a month for this package, but they said I cancel it at any time and it's pro-rated, so I apparently only pay for how long we have it.

So if I call and move back to the package we had originally I wonder how much I'll get charged, $0.16? :lol:

I'll interested to see how it works on the bill, but I figured I'd do it since the most it will cost us is $5.

Now that the logistics are figured out... GO GOPHERS!!! I'm excited for this game/season!

by **gator** » Thu 8/30/12 9:27 pm

Like the all white for being in the heat. UNLV has the option to pick what uni. If I was UNLV, I would wear whites and make Minnesota wear the darks.

by **Tee09** » Thu 8/30/12 10:13 pm

Boys looking good so far.

by **Dolphin275** » Thu 8/30/12 10:19 pm

Tee09 wrote:Boys looking good so far.

You spoke to soon

by **JWG** » Thu 8/30/12 10:22 pm

0 -3 passing with a pick.
Yikes...

Passes weren't even close.

by **solar** » Thu 8/30/12 10:27 pm

Can someone please tell this guy how to pronounce Stoudermire?

by **Greyeagle** » Thu 8/30/12 10:30 pm

solar wrote:Can someone please tell this guy how to pronounce Stoudermire?

stood-MAR! :lol:

by **Beauner** » Thu 8/30/12 10:32 pm

Greyeagle wrote:
solar wrote:Can someone please tell this guy how to pronounce Stoudermire?

stood-MAR!

STOOD-DE-MIRE on the radio :oops:

by **Armadillo** » Thu 8/30/12 10:33 pm

Are my TV settings off, or do the maroon parts of the uniforms look black.

by **JWG** » Thu 8/30/12 10:33 pm

1) Interception
2) 3 and out with a delay penalty

For those without CBS Sports. In other news, haven't missed anything yet.

0-3 UNLV, UNLV's ball.

by **Tee09** » Thu 8/30/12 10:35 pm

Armadillo wrote:Are my TV settings off, or do the maroon parts of the uniforms look black.

Looks that way on the occasionally live feed.

by **Tee09** » Thu 8/30/12 10:36 pm

Beauner wrote:
Greyeagle wrote:
solar wrote:Can someone please tell this guy how to pronounce Stoudermire?

stood-MAR!

STOOD-DE-MIRE on the radio

That's how it's supposed to be pronounced, apparently.

by **JWG** » Thu 8/30/12 10:37 pm

Horrid throw by UNLV.
Gophers ball on around their own 12. Pass no where near anyone in red.

Edit: False start, make that around the 7.

by **Slap Shot** » Thu 8/30/12 10:38 pm

How the heck was that a motion penalty?

by **Tee09** » Thu 8/30/12 10:39 pm

They may be rusty, but there is no excuse to lose to these hacks. Figure it out Gophers.

by **Beauner** » Thu 8/30/12 10:39 pm

How hard is it for a D-1 school to find a punter who doesn't shank every :censored:

ing punt?
Un :censored:

ing believable.

by **gopherguy13** » Thu 8/30/12 10:41 pm

Yikes. Not a good start.

by **JWG** » Thu 8/30/12 10:44 pm

Beauner wrote:How hard is it for a D-1 school to find a punter who doesn't shank every ing punt?
Un ing believable.

<sigh>, but 20 yard punts are good... or something...

by **Tee09** » Thu 8/30/12 10:46 pm

On the plus side, the defense hasn't been atrocious from the choppy action I get over the interwebs.

by **gopherguy13** » Thu 8/30/12 10:47 pm

Whoever decided to have the word "FINAL" colored yellow on the bottom of the screen needs to be fired. Every time that comes up I think a flag has been thrown.

by **psych** » Thu 8/30/12 10:47 pm

Tee09 wrote:On the plus side, the defense hasn't been atrocious from the choppy action I get over the interwebs.

Where are you watching it?

by **Tee09** » Thu 8/30/12 10:48 pm

http://www.vipbox.tv/watch/70449/1/minn ... nline.html

by **Beauner** » Thu 8/30/12 10:49 pm

This team is stepping on their own feet left and right.
Edit: On the plus side, the jerseys look pretty sweet.

by **JWG** » Thu 8/30/12 10:49 pm

gopherguy13 wrote:Whoever decided to have the word "FINAL" colored yellow on the bottom of the screen needs to be fired. Every time that comes up I think a flag has been thrown.

The last one should have been. We got away with one on their 3rd down I think.

by **solar** » Thu 8/30/12 10:51 pm

gopherguy13 wrote:Whoever decided to have the word "FINAL" colored yellow on the bottom of the screen needs to be fired. Every time that comes up I think a flag has been thrown.

I thought it was just me...I really thought Hagemon got a flag on that sack.

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