Quarterback Mitch Leidner and a few other players telephoned coach Jerry Kill on Saturday night to reiterate their commitment to rebound after the Gophers barely beat Kent State 10-7 at TCF Bank Stadium.
"There were two or three kids that called and said, 'Hey, coach, we're gonna get going. We're going to get it right,' " Kill relayed Sunday. "They care. They work their butts off."
Kill said he will be more of a psychologist than tactician this week after his offense compiled 288 total yards, averaged 2.4 yards per rush and committed three turnovers against the Mid-American Conference opponent.