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Minnesota Golden Gopher Season 2019-2020: Motzko 2.0
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Re: Minnesota Golden Gopher Season 2019-2020: Motzko 2.0
Consider this:
The #12 and #20 PWR teams are separated by about .0100 in RPI. That's the equivalent of slightly more than 2 wins or 2 losses for the right teams. With how many teams are in between there, it's rally complicated to make predictions. However, right off the top of my head.....
Winning 2 of 3 this weekend, and then losing the BIG Championship game probably doesn't lift the RPI enough (that would be 3-2)
Sweeping and then losing the Semi also probably doesn't help enough (that would be 2-1)
However, sweeping and then losing the Finals (3-1) might be enough.
Too much depends on "No upsets in other tournaments".
Consider this:
The #12 and #20 PWR teams are separated by about .0100 in RPI. That's the equivalent of slightly more than 2 wins or 2 losses for the right teams. With how many teams are in between there, it's rally complicated to make predictions. However, right off the top of my head.....
Winning 2 of 3 this weekend, and then losing the BIG Championship game probably doesn't lift the RPI enough (that would be 3-2)
Sweeping and then losing the Semi also probably doesn't help enough (that would be 2-1)
However, sweeping and then losing the Finals (3-1) might be enough.
Too much depends on "No upsets in other tournaments".
Re: Minnesota Golden Gopher Season 2019-2020: Motzko 2.0
Forgive me for no longer believing this team can contend for a title next year. The skill is just lacking. Or maybe more importantly the effort.
While across town the Bulldog and Whioux recruits score and score.
Forgive me for no longer believing this team can contend for a title next year. The skill is just lacking. Or maybe more importantly the effort.
While across town the Bulldog and Whioux recruits score and score.
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Rabid Gopher
Craving Championchips
JFC.....Gopher hockey is dead.
This has to be the worst stretch of years in.....well, forever.
This has to be the worst stretch of years in.....well, forever.
Re: Minnesota Golden Gopher Season 2019-2020: Motzko 2.0
If the Gophers lose tomorrow, I don't think I can give this season anything higher than a D or D-. Last year was a C because it was Motzko's first year. But under .500 is not acceptable for Gopher hockey. Because this season should have higher weight, it's looking like a D+ overall right now for Motzko's first two years.
The Big Ten has Gopher hockey on life support after hurting the program for seven years now.
If the Gophers lose tomorrow, I don't think I can give this season anything higher than a D or D-. Last year was a C because it was Motzko's first year. But under .500 is not acceptable for Gopher hockey. Because this season should have higher weight, it's looking like a D+ overall right now for Motzko's first two years.
The Big Ten has Gopher hockey on life support after hurting the program for seven years now.
The Jeff Jackson put you to sleep plan still working!
Did N Dame play 5 on the blue line once they got the lead?
One team scored 9 goals tonight, the other 5 teams combined for 5 goals
Boy does this conference need a talent infusion on offense.
Re: Minnesota Golden Gopher Season 2019-2020: Motzko 2.0
It's been a while since I've seen a full 60 min of UGLY DUCKLING HOCKEY. Indeed, that was pathetic. I'm not about to give ND's D any accolades when overall the Gophers made it too easy for the Golden Domers and appeared to have NO sense of urgency, NO chemistry and NO answers. One month ago they were riding a 5 game winning streak, then suddenly the wheels come off and they're in a death spiral (1-4-3). We've seen this Jekyll/Hyde charade far too much in recent years and man is it growing old! As far as I'm concerned the staff can drive home with impunity as this nightmare is clearly on the players and they better feel as embarrassed as those of us who had to watch this **** show tonight.
Two SOG in the first period???
and 12 total SOG is by far the worst offensive output of the 2019-20 season. For the third weekend in a row, the Gophers had an opportunity to move up the PWR and again they couldn't get it done. Not surprising though when the offense averages less than 2 Gs/game in their last 8 and the team looks like they're not sure why they're there. The fans certainly weren't. Not sure how accurate the attendance numbers are, but I read 2012 butts in the seats for a 1st round playoff game? But then again the no-shows didn't miss much.
So they've squandered a second half surge and now face elimination and an end to a tortured season tomorrow night unless they find another gear. Let's see how bad they want it.
They played a neutral zone trap that collapsed into a prevent box on the blueline. The B1G does not have any consistently good teams this season...period.
It's been a while since I've seen a full 60 min of UGLY DUCKLING HOCKEY. Indeed, that was pathetic. I'm not about to give ND's D any accolades when overall the Gophers made it too easy for the Golden Domers and appeared to have NO sense of urgency, NO chemistry and NO answers. One month ago they were riding a 5 game winning streak, then suddenly the wheels come off and they're in a death spiral (1-4-3). We've seen this Jekyll/Hyde charade far too much in recent years and man is it growing old! As far as I'm concerned the staff can drive home with impunity as this nightmare is clearly on the players and they better feel as embarrassed as those of us who had to watch this **** show tonight.
Two SOG in the first period???
and 12 total SOG is by far the worst offensive output of the 2019-20 season. For the third weekend in a row, the Gophers had an opportunity to move up the PWR and again they couldn't get it done. Not surprising though when the offense averages less than 2 Gs/game in their last 8 and the team looks like they're not sure why they're there. The fans certainly weren't. Not sure how accurate the attendance numbers are, but I read 2012 butts in the seats for a 1st round playoff game? But then again the no-shows didn't miss much.So they've squandered a second half surge and now face elimination and an end to a tortured season tomorrow night unless they find another gear. Let's see how bad they want it.
They played a neutral zone trap that collapsed into a prevent box on the blueline. The B1G does not have any consistently good teams this season...period.
Re: Minnesota Golden Gopher Season 2019-2020: Motzko 2.0
I've mentioned before under much duress from the "Motzko is our Gopher messiah" crowd, that Bob has been notorious for not getting his teams up for big games. Correction: B1G games...as of late. Blaming the B1G is a cop out.
I've mentioned before under much duress from the "Motzko is our Gopher messiah" crowd, that Bob has been notorious for not getting his teams up for big games. Correction: B1G games...as of late. Blaming the B1G is a cop out.
Re: Minnesota Golden Gopher Season 2019-2020: Motzko 2.0
ND looked bad, but at least they managed some puck possession. Gopher's puck possession consisted of watching LaCombe on several occasions do a stickhandling demonstration...and then lose the puck. The Gophers Dump, Give away and Retreat mode was stuck on full throttle. There was very little forecheck. Boring game.
ND looked bad, but at least they managed some puck possession. Gopher's puck possession consisted of watching LaCombe on several occasions do a stickhandling demonstration...and then lose the puck. The Gophers Dump, Give away and Retreat mode was stuck on full throttle. There was very little forecheck. Boring game.
Re: Minnesota Golden Gopher Season 2019-2020: Motzko 2.0
Something is wrong, and when their season ends in a day or two, some serious evaluation and soul-searching needs to begin to take place. I'm still hoping we have the right head coach to right the ship, but the next two seasons are crucial: we should expect to see the team take two big steps forward.
I went to the game and was so ******ed. Not so much the result, because I half expected it, as the lackadaisical and disinterested play. So when I got home I watched the DVR of the last two state high school semifinal games. I really didn't care which teams won, but I marveled at how hard all those kids tried...TOTAL TEAM EFFORT AND INTENSITY BY EVERYONE, like their seasons depended on it, which of course they did. Well, tonight, the Gophers' LACK of team effort and intensity was such a stark contrast from the high school kids, it made it even more of turnoff for this longtime Gopher hockey supporter. Why in the world would you not try your hardest when your season is literally on the line?
Something is wrong, and when their season ends in a day or two, some serious evaluation and soul-searching needs to begin to take place. I'm still hoping we have the right head coach to right the ship, but the next two seasons are crucial: we should expect to see the team take two big steps forward.
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Regulators15
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Re: Minnesota Golden Gopher Season 2019-2020: Motzko 2.0
These are dark times for Gopher Hockey. Fans losing interest at an alarming rate and the program seems to lack urgency at every opportune time.
This is not good.
These are dark times for Gopher Hockey. Fans losing interest at an alarming rate and the program seems to lack urgency at every opportune time.
This is not good.
captain beefheart
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Re: Minnesota Golden Gopher Season 2019-2020: Motzko 2.0
It seems to me that every year I am suckered into watching these best of three playoffs ( which is a format I HATE ) because I have a greater interest in Gopher hockey than random HS hockey, and EVERY GOSH DARN TIME I come away feeling flat and then, like you D2D, watch some of the HS tourney and just shake my head at the night and day passion. Grrr. Tonight, it's Eden Prairie / Hill Murray or bust! To heck with the Gophers, unless of course they win the next three.
It seems to me that every year I am suckered into watching these best of three playoffs ( which is a format I HATE ) because I have a greater interest in Gopher hockey than random HS hockey, and EVERY GOSH DARN TIME I come away feeling flat and then, like you D2D, watch some of the HS tourney and just shake my head at the night and day passion. Grrr. Tonight, it's Eden Prairie / Hill Murray or bust! To heck with the Gophers, unless of course they win the next three.
Slap Shot
I got nothing
Re: Minnesota Golden Gopher Season 2019-2020: Motzko 2.0
Well we will be able to count on you to keep track whatever happens.
Well we will be able to count on you to keep track whatever happens.