Is Nebraska Ready to End Its Minnesota Misery? Gopher Podcaster Thinks So

by T.J. Birkel

Nebraska will face a 4-2 Minnesota squad on Friday night, as they attempt to win back-to-back road games for the first time since 2006 (that is both shocking and sickening to write). I interviewed Curt Felton, one of the hosts of the Ski U Pod, to get the Minnesota perspective on the upcoming game. 

Interview with Curt Felton, Co-Host of the Ski U Pod, a Minnesota Gopher Podcast

Head coach P.J. Fleck is in his 9th year leading the Minnesota program, and consistently produces teams with winning records that go to bowl games. What’s the current view of Coach Fleck among Minnesota fans?

Overall the majority of fans are happy with Fleck. He has shown the ability to run a good program and can have some exciting seasons when the right coordinators are in place. He’s been able to elevate the program through recruiting and the culture he has created here in Minnesota.

Starting quarterback Drake Lindsey is having a strong season. He’s completing 60% of his passes for 1,284 yards and 9 touchdowns with only three interceptions. How would you assess his play so far this year, as well as his leadership of this Gopher team?

Drake Lindsey is the best Gopher quarterback in my lifetime (30 years). As a redshirt freshman, he has total command of the offense and is responsible for…

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