The Monday Perspective has nothing to prove

Photo by Corey Perrine/Getty ImagesYes, the Golden Gophers are 7-0 with an overall winning streak of 9 games. Yes, the schedule has been very fortuitous for Minnesota, which we knew months ago. But let’s be clear about one thing, they have still done exactly what they have needed to do to be undefeated.

Most importantly, this is not going to be a Monday Perspective arguing for more respect or suggesting that this team is THE team to beat in the West. There is still a lot to prove for this team, but what is it that they have to prove?

They have already achieved 7 wins, something that happens less than half of the time in the last 10 years. And one of those years it took the bowl game to get…