Published September 4, 2007
Minnesota Golden Gophers
(6-7, 6th in Big Ten)
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Key returnees: RB Amir Pinnix, S Dominique Barber
Player to watch: Junior punter Justin Kucek. He'll be on the field a lot, and field position may be the one battle the Golden Gophers could win.
Reason for optimism: Only two more years until TCF Bank Stadium opens.
Reason for pessimism: Coach Tim Brewster's a Big Ten guy, but his team's not a Big Ten team. The talent level is equivalent to a Mid American Conference squad.
Bottom line: The Golden Gophers sport a new coach, a new quarterback and no bowl game. Minnesota fans will grimace every time they see Glenn Mason analyzing their games on the Big Ten Network. 2-10.
