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2015 Minnesota Football Preview: A Look at the Elite Gopher Defense

Transitioning from 2014 to 2015 the Gopher offense is in the crosshairs as the key to sustained success for Gopher football. Most believe that the defense is going to be very good and special teams will be one of the Big Ten's best as well. If the Gophers want to take another step forward, it all depends on the offense. This year there are a couple significant pieces to replace and several intriguing additions.

DEFENSIVE TACKLE

GONE: Cameron Botticelli, Harold Legania
RETURNING: Steven Richardson, Scott Ekpe, Gary Moore, Yoshoub Timms, Andrew Stetler, Robert Ndondo-Lay
REDSHIRTED: none
INCOMING: Justin Carr (Rochester CC), Mose Hall

Botticelli was a nice player for the Gophers and Legania was solid as well but I anticipate a bigger year for the Gopher tackles.