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Onside kick the result of tireless work for Gophers backup

  • Article by: PHIL MILLER , Star Tribune
  • Updated: November 2, 2011 - 11:10 PM

Jordan Wettstein delivered on the crucial play in the comeback victory over Iowa.

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mythologerNov. 3, 11 8:58 AM

Lots of people in Iowa are probably saying the Gophers were lucky. This article shows you can make your own luck with hard work. What a great story. I had given up on the Gophers, but I recorded the game. Watched it three times. Now I'm excited again. I think they have a chance against Northwestern and Illinois.

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bachmann2012Nov. 3, 1111:02 AM

Nice story on the 'behind the scenes' action of the program. If Kill's philosophy brings more players of Wettstein's caliber into the program we will be in good shape in a couple of years.

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paulkramer54Nov. 3, 1111:18 AM

Best onside I've ever seen. As the article explained, it wasn't just a free for all, hope it'll work. Great play Gophers.

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notsidNov. 3, 1111:19 AM

Keep up the good work and play well against the Spartans. I mean all of the team members were recruited to play D-I level football and not D-II or D-III level football and they should play like that regardless of who is the coach. There is simply no excuse for losing to NDS or NMS or even 58-0 to Michigan no matter who is the coach!

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hutch53Nov. 3, 1112:54 PM

This is what happens when you work hard and persevere. That was one of the best on side kicks I've ever seen. It LOOKED like a planned play instead of a free for all which most on side kicks look like.

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glenlivetNov. 3, 11 6:05 PM

I believe the Coach is right about when regularly practiced, it becomes a 50:50 outcome, and as such, every time there's a personal foul against the defense on a scoring play (assessed on the kickoff), all teams, pro & college, should attempt it.

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