Floyd of Minneapolis
For the first time in 4 years, Floyd of Rosedale will spend the year in Minneapolis. With their win over Iowa on Saturday afternoon, the Gopher football team earned the first win at TCF Bank Stadium this season. Minnesota has not had much to celebrate about all season, but this victory let the team finish the season as winners. Although Iowa was the clear favorite on paper, it was certainly crystal clear who the emotional favorite was. The Gophers claimed the lead late in the 4th quarter with a short touchdown run, and cemented their victory by forcing an Iowa fumble on their final possession. It was a truly chaotic scene, as the players sprinted toward the trophy, and the fans charged toward the field. For the Hawkeyes, this was the third straight loss by four points or fewer. All five of their losses have been by a total of 18 points. They came into the game giving up the sixth least rushing yards per game in the nation, but gave up a season high 216 rushing yards to the Gophers. The true game ball goes to a Gopher defense that gave up less than 300 yards and forced two turnovers, after struggling most of the season in many areas. Heart triumphed over skill this year, as the Gophers had everything to gain, and nothing to lose. Interim head coach Jeff Horton finishes the year 2-1 and stakes a hard claim to remain the head coach here at the U, but athletic director Joel Maturi has made it clear he is looking for a bigger name to fill the position. Welcome Back Floyd!
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