Minnesota Daily: Penalties prove too much to overcome

By Mark Remme

Minnesota's football team learned quickly how penalties can change the course of a ballgame Saturday.  The Gophers displayed a lack of discipline both on offense and defense during their 42-17 loss to No. 22 California.  Minnesota played recklessly, losing 100 yards on nine penalties - including three negligent 15-yard personal fouls: one for roughing the kicker: one for roughing the quarterback and another for unsportsmanlike conduct.

After the game, coach Glen Mason voiced his displeasure about his team's undisciplined play.  "You just don't like those things," Mason said. "It's a team game - you try to do anything you possibly can to win the game. You don't want to do anything to hurt your chances."

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