Gopher’s Season Opener Bleak as Star Running Back, Darius Taylor, Suffers Injury
Key Takeaways
- Gopher's star running back, Darius Taylor, has been sidelined with an injury for the season opener.
- The injury is expected to keep Taylor out for the first few games of the season.
- The Gophers will need to find a way to replace Taylor's production in the meantime.
The Injury
Darius Taylor suffered a knee injury in practice this week. The injury is expected to keep him out for the first few games of the season.
The Impact of the Injury
Taylor is one of the Gophers' most dynamic playmakers. He led the team in rushing last season and was a key part of their high-powered offense.
Taylor's injury is a big blow to the Gophers. They will need to find a way to replace his production in the meantime.
Possible Replacements
The Gophers have a few options to replace Taylor. Mohamed Ibrahim is a talented running back who could step into the starting role.
The Gophers could also use a combination of running backs to replace Taylor. Trey Potts and Bryce Williams are two other options who could see increased playing time.
The Outlook
The Gophers will need to find a way to replace Darius Taylor's production in the meantime.
If they can do that, they should still be a contender in the Big Ten West.
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