Bringing Home the Little Brown Jug.A Minnesota Golden Gopher Dynasty

[Brodster25]

This is my first dynasty and I decided to do it with my favorite team so I hope you guys enjoy it


Platform:Xbox 360
Difficulty:All American
Quater Length:6 Minutes

Next Update:Season Preview

[Brodster25]

Edit:Season Preview Below

[Brodster25]

The “run first, run second, then throw” mentality that has been the staple of the Gopher’s success over the last 10 years may be coming to an end. With the All-American faces of running back Laurence Maroney and center Greg Eslinger no longer draped in maroon and gold, the offensive firepower has dwindled significantly, leaving question marks in the backfield and an inexperienced line. Gary Russell, who led the team in touchdowns last season with 18, was set to inherit the running back slot until he was recently declared academically ineligible. That leaves Mason and company with junior Amir Pinnix as the next best option. When Pinnix has seen action, he has been impressive. Filling in for the injured Laurence Maroney last season, he carried the Gophers to a win over Michigan State in East Lansing, rushing for 206 yards on 32 carries. As has been the case for the Gophers in recent years, it will take more than one back to carry the load in Mason’s system. Juniors Justin Valentine or Brylee Callender will have to step up in that second back role this season. The key for the Gopher running backs this year is not to stun the crowd, but to make senior quarterback Bryan Cupito look stunning. Cupito, the leader and talent on this team, will be the shining knight on this once upon a time juggernaut Gopher offense. After posting impressive numbers during his second season at the helm, Cupito continued to look sharp this spring and he’s coming into the fall with a lot of confidence, many expectations, but little help. Having only two reliable receivers in junior Ernie Wheelwright and senior Logan Payne, Air Gopher will take flight an engine short from truly soaring. This will be a different brand of football than Gopher fans have grown accustomed to.
On the opposite side of the ball, and talent pool, we find a group that managed to finish 90th in the nation in total defense last year, giving up over 400 yards per game. The Gopher D will no longer have Maroney’s 100-yard dashes covering their backs. With Sophomore Steve Davis being the rock and only returning starter on the line, this defense is desperate for some leadership and unity. Junior Dom Barber is expected to have a breakout season when he steps up and wins the free safety spot. With the speed and young talent that makes up the defensive secondary, the Gophers will be markedly better against the pass. From top to bottom, the Gophers will have new players, new coaches, and maybe most importantly new schemes. Unfortunately what is not new is the all too familiar feeling that no lead is ever safe. Let the shootouts begin!

Schedule

at Aug. 31st

at Sept. 9th

vs Sept. 16th

at Sept. 23rd

vs Sept. 30th

vs Oct. 7th

at Oct. 14th

vs Oct. 21st

at Oct. 28th

vs Nov. 4th

at

vs Nov. 18th

[Brodster25]

2006 Top 25 Season Preview

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*-On Gopher's Schedule

25. Georgia Tech

24.

23. Clemson

22. Texas Tech

21. Virginia Tech

20. Nebraska

19. Arizona St.

18. Tennessee

17. Iowa*

16. Georgia

15. California*

14. Michigan*

13. Penn St.*

12. Florida St.

11. Miami

Next Update: Top 10 in More Detail

[RedSoxfan24]

Wow this looks like its gonna be really good il have to follow Good luck man

[Brodster25]

Originally Posted by RedSoxfan24

Wow this looks like its gonna be really good il have to follow Good luck man

thanks man i appreciate it hows the red sox chise coming i havent checked for a while

[RedSoxfan24]

Originally Posted by Brodster25

thanks man i appreciate it hows the red sox chise coming i havent checked for a while

Its going good & I will still keep that one going although I lost Ramirez & Ortiz to the DL so its gotten alot tougher. Also could u check out my Miami Hurricanes chise?

[Brodster25]

2006 Top 10 Season Preview

*-On Schedule

10. Louisville Cardinals

Impact Players:
HB Michael Bush 94
QB Brian Brohm 92
MLB Nate Harris 88

9. West Virginia Mountianeers

Impact Players:
ROLB Kevin McLee 94
HB Steve Slaton 91
QB Pat White 90

8. Oklahoma Sooners

Impact Players:
HB Adrian Peterson 90
LOLB Rufus Alexander 98
WR Calvin Thibodeaux 88

7. Auburn Tigers

Impact Players:
QB Brandon Cox 88
HB Kenny Irons 93
ROLBWill Herring 88

6. Florida Gators

Impact Players:
QB Chris Leak 93
Brandon Siler 94
Marcus Thomas 93

5. LSU Tigers

Impact Players:
FS LaRon Landry 98
LE Chase Pittman 94
WR Dwayne Bowe 89



4. USC Trojans

Impact Players:
WR Dwayne Jarrett 95
WR Steve Smith 93
LE Lawrence Jackson 92



3. Notre Dame Fighting Irish

Impact Players:
QB Brady Quinn 98
SS Tom Zibkowski 95
WR Jeff Samardzija 95



2. Texas Longhorns

Impact Players:
HB Jamaal Charles 89
SS Michael Griffin 92
LE Tim Crowder 92



1. Ohio St. Buckeyes*

Impact Players:
QB Troy Smith 95
DT Quinn Pitcock 93
WR Ted Ginn Jr. 93

[Brodster25]

Originally Posted by RedSoxfan24

Its going good & I will still keep that one going although I lost Ramirez & Ortiz to the DL so its gotten alot tougher. Also could u check out my Miami Hurricanes chise?

o that sucks but yeah I'll check it out

[TehJesster]

I like it so far, count on me for following. I won't be getting the game until late this month so I'll have to read dynasties to hold me over.