Sinker says: Gopher defense is a key factor in team's success
Minnesota mascot Goldie Gopher body-surfs up the student section during a NCAA football game against Syracuse in Minneapolis, Saturday Sept. 22, 2012. Minnesota defeated Syracuse 17-10.
Andy King / AP 2012
The University of Minnesota Golden Gophers host Purdue University at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Saturday. The Gophers are 2-0 in the Big Ten, and are favored over the Boilermakers by two touchdowns.
MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, about the match up and what's made the Gophers successful so far this season.
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