How does a team respond after a humiliating 55-31 loss to Illinois that led to the firing of their defensive coordinator a little over 24 hours later?
Apparently by playing their best game of the season.
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Interim defensive coordinator Joe Rossi. First, a word of caution: I would advise against anointing Rossi as the new defensive coordinator at least until after these next two games. But my God, what a first game. Taking over playcalling after Robb Smith was relieved of his duties a week ago, Rossi delivered a stunning performance that was unlike anything we’ve seen from the Gopher defense up to this point in conference play.