Good morning, college football fans. I'm sitting high atop the TCF Bank Stadium press box on this beautiful morning. That chill in the air sure makes it feel like a great day for football.
I collected some questions on Twitter (@rjstrib) over the past couple of days, and here are some of the highlights as the 11 a.m. Gophers-Maryland kickoff approaches:
Q: Chance McCrary get some time in the running back rotation moving forward? -- @MattyIce_53
A: Kobe McCrary's big game against Middle Tennessee a couple weeks ago showed that the Gophers have plenty of depth in the backfield. I imagine they'll use him a bit more than they did in the first two games, but Rodney Smith and Shannon Brooks will get the bulk of the carries, depending on health.
Q: You think Badgers and Gophers ever move the games to Lambeau and USBank in back to back seasons? -- @Gundy_Ryan
A: I'd never say never, but I'd be surprised if it's done in the near future. I think the Gophers are pretty happy with their stadium, and I don't see them wanting to move off campus for a game, even against Wisconsin. It definitely would create some buzz around town, though.
Q: Chance Blaise redshirts this year? --@jhgans
A: Each game he doesn't play, freshman offensive tackle Blaise Andries of Marshall, Minn., becomes a more likely candidate to redshirt. Remember, coach P.J. Fleck would like to redshirt EVERY freshman if he could.
